Frequently asked questions
You have questions? We (probably) have answers. Find out all you need to know before even walking into our brewery in St. Charles, IL. Can’t find the answers you’re looking for? Contact us here.
I’m new to this whole brewery taproom thing…what did I just walk into?
First off, welcome! If you love beer and good vibes, you’re in the right place! Think of our taproom as your local watering hole with a twist. Grab a seat at the bar or a table, look over the tap list, and by all means, let us know if you have any questions. When you’re ready, place your order at the bar.
While it is not required, we LOVE our guest who bring glassware back to the bar. There’s a special place in our hearts and pints for them.
Do you serve food?
We do NOT prepare and serve food at Riverlands Brewing. However, we offer a few pre-packaged snacks at the bar to munch on.
We also book local food trucks and food vendors on most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as well as some weekdays. Keep an eye on our events page for details.
If you’re hungry and there’s no food truck, you can always bring your favorite food in with you, or order from any of our neighboring restaurants, Grub Hub, or order a pizza. We just ask that when there IS a food truck that our guests support them rather than bring in food if at all possible.
do you brew your own beer, and what kinds of beer do you brew?
Yes! We are a brewery, after all. While our love for IPAs, lagers, stouts, and sours will always be apparent, we also pride ourselves in a wide assortment of both traditional and modern styles, including hard seltzers that are gluten free. Check out what’s on tap now.
In addition, we like to support our fellow Illinois breweries, so we occasionally keep a couple of guest taps on rotation. Ask about our non-alcoholic options for DDs or non-drinkers.
Do you sell beer to-go? can i bring a growler in to fill up?
We will almost always have a selection of our beers available for sale to-go. We regularly sell 4 packs of 16 oz cans of whatever beer we’ve packaged recently out of our Carry Out Cooler. If the beer you like isn’t in a 4-pack, we can sometimes package it up all fresh and clean for you in a crowler, a 32 ounce can, which is the best vessel on the market to take beer home in that wasn’t pre-packaged on a line. No oxygen or UV light can get in, no CO2 can get out, it’s fully recyclable, and at 32 ounces, it’s perfect for sharing (or not sharing).
We will NOT fill ANY outside vessels, including but not limited to glass or stainless steel growlers/howlers. The reasons are many, but mainly because they are inferior vessels for keeping and serving our product. We have no way of knowing how well they have been cleaned and maintained before brought in. And, if someone were to open 64 ounces of our beer, drink a little, put the lid back on, and serve it the following day/week/month…our beer would suffer and not be served fresh as intended. And we work too hard on our beer to let that happen.
are you family friendly?
YES! From day one, we have been a family-friendly brewery and intend to keep it that way! We simply ask that minors be SUPERVISED at all times.
PLEASE NOTE: We are a production facililty located in a BUSY INDUSTRIAL CENTER. There is a lot of traffic, including trucks and cargo vans, entering and exiting our area. Please keep kids inside the taproom or on the patio at all times. Playing in the parking lot or field across the street is prohibited.
Are you dog friendly?
All of us here at Riverlands absolutely adore our four-legged friends. However, due to health codes, we cannot allow non-service dogs inside the taproom. However, dogs ARE allowed on our outdoor patio, but they must be supervised and on-leash at all times both for their safety and the safety of others.
Where should i park?
Riverlands Brewing is located in an industrial/commercial complex, and as such we share parking with our neighboring businesses. While we have expanded our parking around our location, there may be times when you’ll need to find alternatives within the complex.
Please be aware of any reserved or marked parking spots and respect our neighboring businesses.
Please do NOT PARK in any alleyways, driveways, or where you might block traffic.
do you have tons of screens to watch my favorite sport or show?
In a word, no. We’re a brewery, not a sports bar. BUT, we do have one farily large screen dedicated to select local sporting events (our call) and programming (again, our call). We want your focus to be on our beer and the friendly conversation and people around you, not mindlessly staring at a television. We also enjoy supporting our local teams with our friends and patrons, so whenever possible, we’ll have those games on in the background.
Can I rent out your space for a private event?
The short answer is YES, LET’S DEFINITELY DISCUSS YOUR PRIVATE EVENT NEEDS! The long answer is that our availability to host your event and the pricing will depend on the date, day of week, time, how many people, and what exactly you’re looking for. Contact us today so we can find out more about your needs and hopefully work something out!
DO THE PRICES INCLUDE TAXES?
All prices displayed in our taproom or online include all taxes! BUT don’t forget to tip your servers :)