This Historic Illinois City Was Named Best In The State For Beer-Lovers

There is no shortage of amazing food and drink options in Illinois. From the latest trends to classic comforts, the Land of Lincoln really knows how to create something delicious. But you may be surprised to learn that the best city in Illinois for beer drinkers is also one of its most historic and significant cities.

Springfield, Illinois, the state's capital and a historic mid-sized town, was recently named the best city in Illinois for beer drinkers.

In addition to traditional bars, it's home to six local breweries, including Obed and Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery, 500 S. 6th St. The brewery is housed within a former mansion with connections to Abraham Lincoln's family that's over 150 years old.

Obed & Isaac's was noted for offering the largest beer selections among the group.

Located just a block from Springfield's Union Square Park is Anvil & Forge Brewing and Distilling Company, 619 E. Washington St., which calls a revitalized storefront its home.

The brewery creates a rotating list of in-house beers from start to finish, including stouts, IPAs, sours, and lagers.

Engrained Brewing Company, located at 1120 W. Lincolnshire Boulevard, is a microbrewery that specializes in craft beers and farm-to-table meals.

Engrained puts painstaking work into using sustainable, local methods of sourcing its ingredients and supporting other farmers in the process. It serves a changing list of beer features, as well as a solid list of mainstays. Personally, I'm going for the Brombier Blackberry Lager.

Other breweries include Buzz Bomb Brewery, Springfield Beer Company, and Launch Pad Brewery.

Do you think Springfield is the best city in Illinois for beer drinkers? What's your favorite brewery in the state? Tell us in the comments! And while you're in town, consider making an overnight trip out of it — this weekend itinerary will help you explore some of the best of Springfield!