Great Central Brewing

At Great Central Brewing Company, we're passionate about crafting high-quality, timeless beers that bring people together. Our mission is to serve our community and client partners with heart, vitality, and muscle. We're dedicated to keeping the Chicago-born spirit of ingenuity pumping and alive in the world. Simply because there's always a solution, always a way forward.

Our Story

Great Central Brewing Company was founded in 2015 by two friends who love beer, making ideas come to life, and wanted to contribute to the craft beer community. We named the brewery after the Great Central Train Station, once at the heart of our country's commerce. Trains moved through Chicago like ventricles and arteries, connecting people, places, and plans. From near and far, makers came to the Great Central Marketplace to exchange their goods and ideas. That's why we're called Great Central Brewing Company, to honor this "great central" heritage with everything we create together.

Our Beers

We brew great, timeless beers that are free from trends. We believe in what's always good. To us, this time-honored approach to brewing celebrates a classic Chicago attitude: work hard, be good to each other, and share a beer with your neighbors every now and again. Our beers are made with precision and consistency using state-of-the-art brewing technology and our classically-trained team of brewers who are dedicated to their craft.

Pilsner

Our Great Central Pilsner is a timeless beer that is crisp and refreshing. We've given this classic recipe a modern update with a bright, complex flavor that is perfect for any occasion.

Helles

Our Great Central Helles is a full-bodied lager that is aged to perfection to bring out its complex flavors. This beer is a true delight for those who appreciate a well-crafted lager.

Hefeweizen

Our Great Central Hefeweizen is a bold, yeast-forward wheat beer that is perfect for any time of year. The aromas of banana and clove will transport you to a sunny summer day.

Taproom

Our taproom is open to everyone, and we invite you to come and try all of our original beers and a rotating menu of recipes from our client breweries. We appreciate all walks of life and welcome everyone to come and enjoy a beer with us.

Growing Craft Businesses

Great Central helps growing craft businesses keep growing by providing them with the support and expertise they need to continue to thrive. We believe that every craft business deserves the opportunity to succeed and grow, and we're committed to helping them do just that.

Client Beers

We partner with a variety of client breweries to help them bring their beers to life. From beer to coffee, sake to seltzer, we believe that collaboration is the key to creating something truly special.

Get Involved

We're always looking for new opportunities to collaborate and make better beer together. If you're interested in learning more about our client programs or want to partner with us to create something new, please let us know.