Illinois is just filled with incredible breweries, many of which now occupy historic buildings around the state. From an 1800s opera house to a pre-Civil War house, a former newspaper building, and even an old bakery, you certainly have your pick of unique places to enjoy craft beer. If you live in or have been to Peoria, you may have seen a beautiful and impressive church located at the corner of Madison and Spaulding Avenues. However, this is no longer a church but the home to Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery.
Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery occupies a former church with a long history. In 1889, the Romanesque Revival-style church, designed by W.W. Boyington, first opened its doors and enjoyed decades of worship until 1949.
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The church building was sold again. Through the years, it was transformed into many different businesses from an event and banquet space to business offices, art and photography studios, and more. In 2015, the Conn Family fell in love with the space, purchased it, and in September 2016, opened their second Obed & Isaac’s location.
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Within this incredibly unique brewery location, a unique selection of craft brews awaits your taste buds. From the Flagship Beers menu, you’ll find the smooth Ditzy Blonde, the Magical Unicorn Elixer IPA, and the Upside Brown Coffee Ale among others.
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Spring and summer seasonal beers bring a red Strawberry Blonde accompanied by a fresh strawberry, Blueberry Wheat, and the refreshing Summer Saison light Belgian ale. Seasonal fall and winter brews include a Jack-O-Ale pumpkin brew, an Oktoberfest lager, and their Von Wolfenshtein Munich Dunkel Bock.
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With so many amazing choices, it’s understandable if you can’t decide which brew to order. Instead of a pint, get a flight and try a few!
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Aside from the incredibly tasty beer and cocktails, Obed & Isaac’s has an extensive menu of delectable eats. Pictured here is the Stinger Burger piled high with onion rings, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, and bacon all on a pretzel roll.
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Do you love the brews at Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery? Take some home with you! Growlers, Crowlers (32-ounce cans), and Chubs (25-ounce cans) can be purchased to go.
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The church was then purchased by the Electra Chapter for use as a Chapter home and to house a monument for the Donmeyer family who were donors.
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Ready for a beer at Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery in Peoria? What is your favorite microbrewery in Illinois? Please let us know in the comment section.
For more information on Obed & Isaac’s, including its Springfield location, visit the official website.
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Address: 321 NE Madison Ave, Peoria, IL 61603, USA
