Our Beers

Dry hopped with Cascade hops for a light citrus aroma, this is a light-bodied IPA with medium bitterness. Alcohol By Volume (ABV): 5.2%, International Bittering Units (IBUs): 38

Hazy, hoppy, and floral. Floral hop aromas from large amounts of Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado hops. ABV - 6.2%, IBUs - 28.3

This refreshing pale ale was made especially for a certain customer -- he knows who he is!  ABV - 7.0%, IBUs - 70

Mighty Oak  -- ESB (Extra Strong Bitter) English Pale Ale

Like the mighty oak that stands like an anchor for the brewery on the bank of Hickory Creek, this pale ale serves the same role for our fall line-up. Heavily hopped in a way to give a lot of hop aroma but without being overly bitter. ABV - 5.4%, IBUs - 19.53

Collar County Kolsch

This is a clean, fresh beer on the lighter side with a little more flavor than a Pilsner.  Consider this a gateway beer to bigger, bolder craft beers. ABV – 5.4% , IBUs - 17.4

Ginger Radler - Shandy

Our version of this popular German shandy is a 50-50 mix of our Collar County Kolsch and our own home-made ginger ale. This makes it a cool, refreshing summer thirst-quencher, especially after a long cycling ride (“Radler” also happens to be the German word for “cyclist”!)  ABV - 3.3% , IBUs - 8.5 

Danny Boy -- Irish Red Ale

Named after an old friend of ours with Irish ancestry (and after the song, of course). We used Maris Otter grains as a base for this fine Irish Red, with some flaked barley and a hint of chocolate malt. Hopped with East Kent Golding hops.  ABV - 5.1%, IBUs - 18.7

Marley's Ghost -- Holiday Ale

Marley's Ghost is a major character in Charles Dickens' immortal story "A Christmas Carol."  Marley is also a nearby town in New Lenox Township.  Marley also happens to be the name of the street where Hickory Creek Brewing was founded. So what better name for our annual holiday  ale? We change the recipe every year, but it's always spiced up with a variety of flavors and a big dose of Christmas spirit. ABV - 6.1%

Blind Squirrel – Brown Ale

Black walnuts were added to enhance the aroma of this fine brown ale.  Because even a blind squirrel can find a nut sometimes.  ABV - 6.1%, IBUs - 17

Up Yer Kilt -- Wee Heavy Scottish Ale

Overwhelmingly malty, with a rich and dominant sweet malt flavor and aroma.  Dark, creamy, and delicious!  ABV - 7.8%, IBUs - 11

Bill’s Pils – Czech Style Pilsner

Why Bill’s Pils?  Because he’s my brother and that’s what he drinks (only this one is more of a craft brew). ABV 4.33% , IBUs, 24 

Perfect for a summer day. We use our Pilsner mixed with lemonade to make this wonderful shandy. ABV - 2.6%, IBUs - 8

Summer lager with mango and serrano peppers. Super smooth, fruit forward with a subtle pepper finish. Fun! ABV - 7.1%, IBUs - 12

In May, it's time to roll out the May Bock! (in German: Maibock) This copper-colored, super smooth summer lager is lightly hopped, with a semi sweet taste and a malty finish. Vun-der-bar! ABV - 7.1%, IBUs - 22.5                      

A light lager brewed with 30% pure jasmine rice and fermented in the California Common style. A great summertime beer! ABV - 3.8 % IBUs - 11

Hickory Creek Oktoberfest - Marzen

Lightly hopped with Tettnang and Hallertau hops, this light copper colored fall beer is smooth and malty with a hint of sweetness. ABV - 4.92%, IBUs - 19

Grow A Pear -- Marzen

When two flavors pair so well, you just have to follow your instincts. This beer features the sweet maltiness of our Marzen, with pears (some locally grown on our property) added for fun.  This brew won the People's Choice Award at the 2024 Pints and Pork event in Manhattan, IL. ABV – 4.8%, IBUs – 19

The beer you want for the end of days. Smooth and malty, this one will carry you through to spring -- even if spring is 150 years away. ABV - 5.2%, IBUs - 27.1

Whack the Beaver – Imperial  Porter 

Brace yourself!  This is one Big A$$ beer.  Brewed with nearly twice the normal grain bill, the porter flavor comes through but with a smoky, bourbon-ee  kick. (Yes, there’s a story behind the name of this one, but it’s not what you’re probably thinking.)  

ABV – 9.6% , IBUs – 61

We brewed a batch of our regular English Style Brown porter, The Beav, and added honey to make a dark, smooth summer beer with a hint of sweetness. ABV –5.1%, IBUs – 38

Milk House Stout – Milk Stout 

Named after the 150-year-old milk house on our property where Hickory Creek Brewing was founded, this stout has hints of coffee and chocolate. It uses lactose, a sugar derived from milk, to give it a sweeter finish. Lactose intolerant? Beware! 

ABV - 5.1%, IBUs - 18

Meet Stouty McStout-Face, a fine Irish stout. Coffee notes. Not too bitter. You can hang out with Stouty all day.  ABV - 4.1%, IBUs - 53

Chip Monk -- Belgian Tripel

A tripel is a modern version of the beer that Trappist monks first brewed in Belgian abbeys more than 200 years ago.  Brewed with Continental pilsner malt, Belgian candi sugar, and spicy yeast, this deep golden-colored ale has a distinctive banana aroma and hints of clove.  Packs a deceptive punch with a high ABV content. ABV - 9.6%, IBUs - 25.1

I was working on a nice wheat beer, then this guy comes along with a harp and a briefcase full of blueberries. Goes well with a cool water sandwich and a Sunday-Go-to-Meeting bun.  ABV - 5.8%, IBUs - 18.8

Our first ever sour beer, developed in collaboration with Rte. 66 Old School Brewing  ABV - 3.0%

Offspring of the Korn - Spiced                         Cream Ale

This corn-based brew is spiced with a unique blend of flavors to create a great brew  ABV - 5.7%, IBUs - 17

 A wheat beer made with smoked malt, with a spicy kick!  ABV: 4%, IBUs: 36.

Fruity and refreshing! And less than 100 calories per serving.

ABV: 5.0%, IBUs: 98

 Our version of a Michelada -- half Bloody Mary mix and half Where There's Smoke, our smoky wheat ale.   ABV: 4%, IBUs: 36.

Blueberry hard cider with Mosaic hops.  ABV - 6.1%

This popular amber lager from the oldest operating brewery in the U. S. is now available in Illinois.  Made with a combination of Cluster and Cascade hops, and  roasted caramel malt for a subtle sweetness. ABV - 4.5%