Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
7/31/2026
Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
Verified Independent MicrobreweryMicrobrewery
Excel Brewing Co
488 S Broadway, Breese, Illinois, 62230-1805
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
- Verified Independent Microbrewery
- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Patio / Indoors)
- Food Options
- Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
- Family Policy
- All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
- Parking & Transit
- Street parking and bike racks; limited lot stalls.
On tap
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6 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.2% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
| Wheatfield Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | Wheat | 5.3% | Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | On Tap |
| Yard Work Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | Pilsner | 5.3% | Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | On Tap |
| River Porter Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | Porter | 5.8% | Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | On Tap |
| Zero Gravity Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | NA IPA | 0.7% | Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | On Tap |
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.5% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | On Tap |
| Night Watch Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Stout | 6.4% | Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Kicked / Sold Out |
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4.5 ★
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Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
7/26/2026
Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
7/21/2026
Live Acoustic MusicCrisp Lagers
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Riley Hart
San Diego, California
7/16/2026
Dog HeavenFood Truck Hits
Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.
Excel Brewing Co FAQs
Is Excel Brewing Co dog friendly?
Yes. Excel Brewing Co is dog friendly in Breese, including patio seating.
Does Excel Brewing Co serve food or host food trucks?
Yes. Excel Brewing Co hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Excel Brewing Co?
Excel Brewing Co can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Excel Brewing Co have outdoor patio seating?
Yes. Excel Brewing Co lists outdoor patio seating in Breese, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.