Evil Horse Brewing Company

Evil Horse Brewing Company Premium Craft Alehouse located in the historic Seggebruch building in Crete, Illinois. We have 14 taps, cans, bottles, wines & spirits. Join the Herd!
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Serving unique beer recipes of only the finest ingredients brewed in local craft breweries from all over the country. Do what you want and don’t let anyone stand in your way. That was Evil Horse – the name of our undersized appaloosa mare with an oversized desire to never be ridden. Owned by our Brewmaster; she refused to be conquered, and riding her became a challenge that many attempted and few

succeeded. For those that got bucked off, we’d drink a beer in your honor – one that we took pride in crafting ourselves. As Evil Horse’s legend grew, so did our desire to create our own craft beer. We took inspiration from that obstinate appaloosa’s attitude – and opened Evil Horse Brewing Company, brewing the best beer possible, letting nothing stand in our way. Sadly, post COVID, our brewery division could not recover from the rising costs of materials, and the number of great breweries in our area saturated the market - so people in charge made the decision to stop the bleeding and the brewing process at our facility. The legend and attitude of Evil Horse is still prevalent in our taproom, as we honor the memory of our fantastic brews, and bring you some of the best microbrewery flavors that you won't find in the wild. Always in support of the small brewery industry and their hard-working Brewmasters, we strive to make sure we have a flavor for everyone. From our 14 taps to our 30 available cans and bottles, we have also added wine and spirits to our daily menu to provide a delicious beverage for everyone who visits. Proud to stand tall and give our guests the best experience of old Crete, our 114-year-old building is full of nostalgia and vintage charm. Our newly created "backyard" space, where the Crete Bowling Lanes, and our brewing division once lived, we now host private events and backyard games and tournaments. We also have pinball games, darts, sports on the TVs and music on the juke box. Evil Horse has remained unbridled and unconquered to this day, as has our passion to bring you an exceptional craft brewery experience that you can enjoy with family and friends. We are children and pet friendly! Our delicious beer recipes are safe with us, in the hopes that someday, they may be brought back to grace our taps again and we can honor and show respect to the brew team that created the beers that we all grew to love.

Have you looked outside today?!?!?  Today is the day we have been praying for all summer long!  The sun is shining and t...
08/17/2026

Have you looked outside today?!?!? Today is the day we have been praying for all summer long! The sun is shining and the temperature is pleasant...it's a great day for a patio beer right on Main Street!

It's Monday, so we are tapping a new brew! This one comes to us from Sheboygan, Wisconsin - home of 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. Look at that beautiful picture of the breakwall lighthouse in Sheboygan, on Lake Michigan! A perfect representation of the fresh waters of the Great Lakes. We are tapping 3 Sheeps Fresh Coast, Juicy Pale Ale - this is a tasty NEIPA, with a low ABV, so it's a great accompaniment to sipping on the patio or on the beach, or boat, or poolside. Summer isn't going to last forever - today might be our only summer day left! Come in and get you a pint of this summer flavor for just $5 this week! At 4.8% ABV - have 2!

Doors open at 3pm today.

Howdy, Naybahs!  How's everyone holding up out there?  I am not sure what Mother Nature has against Crete, but maybe we ...
08/13/2026

Howdy, Naybahs! How's everyone holding up out there? I am not sure what Mother Nature has against Crete, but maybe we should start behaving a little better - and start using all the wood from these downed trees to build an ark. You know, just in case. 😜

This is not a WE ARE OPEN announcement, because, well, we were open yesterday until it was taken away from us. Sorry if you showed up after our brief encounter with electricity. Looks like Mother Nature is not done with Crete just yet.

The library has decided that with a 99% chance of rain this evening, and the power grid being iffy around Main Street, they will be cancelling Trivia tonight. Sorry for spoiling any plans - but you can still come in and see Logan and ask him as many trivia questions as you would like.

In honor of our beloved Chicago Bears press conference this afternoon, we will be putting a new can in our can cooler...from Tighthead Brewing in Mundelein - the guys that brew Longsnapper with Pat Manley...today's addition is an American Pale Ale called Bear's Choice. Come in and enjoy one poured in a cold glass for $5. Of course, we still have our BOTW Roadhouse Brewing Co - Jackson Hole, WY - PLASMA Hazy IPA for $5 a pint this week.

Our front windows are a great place to view a storm and all of the trees dancing before tumbling down Main Street (Of course, I am kidding...you should not seek shelter behind a wall of glass during a storm). We are still having trouble with our internet, so it may have to be a cash only day...we still have a few hours before we have to make that decision. As of right now, our doors will open as usual at 3pm. We would love for all of our friends and family to do a check in with us so we know you are safe, and we would love to hear your personal accounts of the storm!

It's Monday, y'all - time to kick this week off with a new beer, time to sit and relax on the patio after a busy weekend...
08/10/2026

It's Monday, y'all - time to kick this week off with a new beer, time to sit and relax on the patio after a busy weekend, time to visit the vendor market and support the small, local business folk. Mondays have good vibes around these parts!

We just happened to blow our Hazy IPA tap yesterday, so this is for our NEIPA/ Hazy IPA fans. This week we are bringing you a brew all the way from Jackson Hole, Wyoming! Has anyone been there or been to Roadhouse Brewing Company? We love this brewery...we have had a couple cans in our can cooler from them, and their artwork and flavors are out of this world! We are tapping Plasma - a 6.9% ABV dank, fruity concoction that was the result of combining Elani, Pink, and 1019 hops, then Salvo and Spectrum were introduced, two innovative hop extracts that intensify the dry hop profile without adding bitterness. Flavors of guava, watermelon, citrus and stone fruit front this brew, with that dank herb profile in the background. YA! Let's do this! $5 a glass all week until it's gone!

Let's kick this week off with friends and great drinks. Come see us....doors open at 3pm.

08/07/2026
August's wine special is trying it's very best to extend summer!  Nothing like a beach in Michigan...all three of these ...
08/04/2026

August's wine special is trying it's very best to extend summer! Nothing like a beach in Michigan...all three of these wines are perfect for a hot summer day, or a relaxing summer night. Beach, Please! in red, rose, or white, all semi sweet, all served chilled, all $6 for an 8 ounce pour through the end of the month. If you can't be at the beach, at least you can taste like you are at the beach! Let us know which one is your favorite!

It's FINALLY a beautiful day in the neighborhood!  What a week we had, huh??  It feels great to see the sun...that's for...
08/03/2026

It's FINALLY a beautiful day in the neighborhood! What a week we had, huh?? It feels great to see the sun...that's for sure! It's so nice...we're gonna tap a new beer!

This week's Beer of the Week is from Surly brewing in Minneapolis, MN. We had a great response to our last Surly brew - Mosh Pit - so we are bringing in their refreshing, lite golden ale - this beer is a NIIIIICE Beer. Balanced and approachable, not too hoppy, not too bland, this refreshing ale isn’t just nice, it’s NIIICE! If you want to call it a beer-flavored beer, go right ahead. And we are big fans of beer flavored beer! It's a great patio drink...and we have a patio! With low IBUs and only 4.5% ABV, this is a beer for the masses. We'll have it this week for just $5 a pint!

Don't forget about the Crete Vendors Market in the lot across the street...now is the time that local small businesses really need all the support you can give. Drafts, ciders, seltzers and wine are all $1 off today in our taproom. Come enjoy the market and the vintage cars cruising on Main Street today from the comfort of our patio!

Doors open at 3pm.

The time has come to reopen the doors and get that cold beer flowing!  Logan is at the helm at 3pm...Stern Pinball Tourn...
07/30/2026

The time has come to reopen the doors and get that cold beer flowing! Logan is at the helm at 3pm...Stern Pinball Tourney tonight-6:30pm....Beer is good😁

Ah yes...here we are in the dog days of summer... it's hot, days are so long, and we need a break!  The patio sounds so ...
07/20/2026

Ah yes...here we are in the dog days of summer... it's hot, days are so long, and we need a break! The patio sounds so good.... with an ice-cold refreshing beverage.

HEY! Let's tap a Beer of the Week! This week's beer is perfect for these dog days - Abita Brewing from New Orleans makes some delicious beer! Purple Haze (all in my brain) is a raspberry-infused American-style wheat lager. It's made with real raspberries added after filtration, which gives the beer its tart taste and distinctive purple color while keeping the sweetness moderate. Only a 4.2% ABV - it's great to sip by the pool...or on the patio with the vendor market across the street! This week you can down one for just $5 a pint. Ice-cold, sweet/tart, fruity aroma...it's summertime in a glass!

As always, drafts, ciders, seltzers and wine are all $1 off on Mondays! Doors open today at 3pm.

Thank you all for coming in to enjoy some delicious Destihl beer yesterday...it was a BEAUTIFUL day for a day drink on t...
07/13/2026

Thank you all for coming in to enjoy some delicious Destihl beer yesterday...it was a BEAUTIFUL day for a day drink on the patio! We still have the four Destihl beers available for you to come in and try...we think they will make you happy. You know what makes us happy? Tapping a new Beer of the Week every Monday!! So...here goes...

This week's selection comes to us from St Louis and the brewers at Schlafly Brewing. If you have never been there we recommend you visit their taproom - great food and delicious selection of beers in an old world feel taproom - lots of wood and barrels, a nook of a patio tucked between the buildings...just a lovely beer experience. We are tapping Crisp IPA - it's juicy and bright featuring aromatic notes of sweet citrus, tart grapefruit, fresh peaches, and an undertone of woody pine. Hoppy up front, clean in the finish and 7% ABV. It's a midsummer's dream!

We have the vendor market across the street today, as well as the classic cars parked here on Main Street. It's going to be a hot one, but we will still have the patio available for you sun and heat worshippers. Ice cold beverages at 3pm!!

Address

1338 Main Street
Crete, IL
60417

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 9pm
Tuesday 3pm - 9pm
Wednesday 3pm - 10pm
Thursday 3pm - 10pm
Friday 3pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

Telephone

+17083042907

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