Princeton, Illinois

We Don't Just
Brew Beer.
We Forge It.

Every batch at Coal Creek starts with a decision — go easy, or go hard. We choose hard. Small-batch, big flavor, no compromises. This is what happens when craft isn't a buzzword, it's a standard.

12+ On Tap
4 Years Strong
100% Small Batch
Interior of Coal Creek Brewing Company showing taps and craft beer setup
EST. 2022
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The Tap List

What's Pouring Now

Rotating selection of our core brews and seasonal releases. All served cold, all poured with pride.

CORE

Coal Creek Lager

Crisp, clean, and dangerously drinkable. A Munich-style lager that proves simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

4.8% ABV Light Body 35 IBU
CORE

Midnight IPA

Hop-forward without the bitterness apology. Citrus and pine with a resinous finish that lingers just long enough.

6.9% ABV Medium Body 65 IBU
SEASONAL

Prairie Wheat

Illinois wheat, German hops, and a yeast strain we've tended since day one. Refreshing in every sense of the word.

5.2% ABV Light Body 18 IBU
STOUT

Blacksmith Stout

Dark as the creek bed at midnight. Coffee, chocolate, and a roasted malt backbone that hits different in winter.

7.1% ABV Full Body 38 IBU
SOUR

Creek Berry Sour

Wild-fermented with local berries. Tart, funky, and impossibly sessionable — the kind of beer that makes you come back for round two.

4.5% ABV Medium Body 8 IBU
LIMITED

Barrel-Aged Porter

Aged in whiskey barrels for six months. Vanilla, oak, and dark fruit — the kind of complexity that demands your full attention.

8.4% ABV Full Body 42 IBU

Tap list rotates seasonally. Ask about our flight options and guest taps.

Brewing equipment and beer being poured at Coal Creek Brewing
Our Story

Born From a
Conviction

Coal Creek Brewing Company didn't start in a boardroom. It started at a kitchen table with a homebrew kit, a notebook full of failed batches, and a stubborn belief that small-town Illinois deserved a brewery that took itself seriously without taking itself too far.

We opened our doors on South Main Street with six taps, a concrete floor, and a commitment to never cut a corner. Every grain, every hop, every gallon of water is chosen with the same intention we bring to every conversation at the bar.

Four years later, we're still small. Still local. Still brewing the way we said we would — because the alternative was never an option.

6 Brewing Days a Week
100% Locally Owned
430 S. Main St.
Find Us

Come Find Us

We're right on South Main — hard to miss, easy to remember.

Taproom Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday – Thursday 3pm – 10pm
Friday 12pm – 12am
Saturday 12pm – 12am
Sunday 12pm – 8pm
430 S Main St, Princeton Illinois 61356-3107
What's Happening

Events & Gatherings

From trivia nights to live music, there's always something going on at Coal Creek.

Trivia night at Coal Creek Brewing
WED Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Teams of up to six. Questions range from absurd to accurate. Pints for winners. Always.

Live music performance at Coal Creek Brewing taproom
FRI Monthly

Live Music

Local artists, local sound. Acoustic sets, open mics, and the occasional surprise collaboration.

Brewery tour and tasting experience
SAT Weekend Tours

Brewery Tours

See how we do it. Walk the brewhouse, taste the fresh stuff, and learn what goes into every batch.

Hosting an event or private party? Get in touch and we'll make it happen.

Your Next Favorite
Beer Is Waiting

Walk in, sit at the bar, and let us pour something that surprises you. No reservations needed — just show up hungry for a good story and a cold one.

Contact

Let's Talk

Whether you're planning a private event, have a question about our brews, or just want to say hello — we'd love to hear from you.

Address 430 S Main St, Princeton, IL 61356-3107

Send Us a Message

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