Evergreen Farm Brewing - Metamora, Illinois

Joshua Daily

Where relaxation meets inebriation.

I hadn’t heard of this hidden gem until I was talking to a coworker about breweries and he mentioned this place. It didn’t take me long to go from hearing about it to visiting.

Emily and I popped in on a beautiful Friday evening after I worked a nice 7-day work stretch. I was needing a beer or two and some unwinding. We used GPS to get here because it was in the middle of Nowhere, Metamora. As we approached, we saw a ton of cars and a food truck in the parking lot. For being out of the way, this place was hopping for a Friday evening. We parked and slowly strolled towards the beer house. Once inside, we took a few minutes to look at the beer menu and pick out what we wanted. I got the Rats in the Attic (plus a sticker) and Emily got the Holla Atcha.

Where you order is a small building next to a big farm house. It’s small and cozy inside. Once you get your beer, you head outside to either sit in this small converted barn or sit around the property. Emily and I decided to sit outside to soak up the setting sun and enjoy the weather. There are plenty of place to sit, with each area offering a different type of view.

Emily and I sat and sipped our delicious beers while debating on getting food from the food truck as we were both hungry after a long day. Plus the first beer was hitting fast and quick and we were signed up for at least two for the night. Emily got the California Steak Bowl and I got the Asian Chicken Wrap. The food truck guy said it wouldn’t take too long but that we had time to get another beer. Back into the little house we went.

I got another Rats in the Celler as it was hitting all the right spots. Emily switched to the Dang! It’s a Good One! fruit beer. We walked back to the truck and grabbed our food and headed back to our spot. The wrap I got had some jalapeno in it and it kicked HARD. I planned to sip my beer but it ended up going down quick to soothe the burn.

I tried Emily’s bowl and she tried my wrap and we both agreed that we had food envy and after we had a bit of our food, we switched. The bowl was a good way to help cool my mouth down (along with the rest of my beer).

As much as we wanted to get a 3rd beer, the two that we got plus the food did us in. As we were walking out, we checked out the little converted barn and it would be the perfect place to have some drinks in rainy or cold weather. There’s something rustic and antique about the place that I just loved.

It’s only been a day since I was there but I am craving to go back ASAP. The fact that this place is a farm area turned into a brewery (but still seems to have some farm activities going on) hits all the right notes, plus having a tasty beer on tap helps a ton. It was super relaxing to just sit there and drink some good beer while having a great conversation in the middle of nowhere.

David Watt

Good beer and awesome outdoor space!

No food, but every time I've been there, they have a food truck or two

Kelly Sopher

Neat place with great brews and friendly service from Ross. Great stop along our way to MO. So glad we did it

Kevin Donovan

Beers were fantastic. Love the brewery facilities and general ambiance. Everyone seemed happy and enjoying themselves. We’ll be back soon.

Sean Phillips

Went to Hopsworth party with young children. Had a great time. Great beer, reasonable prices, etc. Whole family had fun. Also loved Big Papa Jake’s (I think) food truck.

Kari McGinnis

Award Winning Brewry! This place is a hidden gem. If you haven't been here you are truly missing out. The atmosphere is breathtaking as well as the amazing staff, owners and family that work together to make an absolutely desirable place to be. Stop in you won't be sorry!

Rick B

What an absolutely epic winter oasis. Truly. We loved their seasonal brew (tinsel vibe) the atmosphere(s) and hospitable service from Ross. Amazing place!

Kate Carlyle

Absolutely nothing negative to say! The staff was amazing and friendly, we even spoke to the owners without realizing and they were very personalable, easy going and great to talk to. The beer was great as well! Atmosphere is very laid back and intimate in the best of ways. We will definitely be back and look forward to hearing more history and stories about the beer and location. Bonus... amazing sunset views!