Bold Spirits

Aunique array of distilled spirits, wine, hard cider and craft beers are made right here in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County CVB created the Bold Spirits group, which includes Byers Brewing Company, Forge Brewhouse, Jonamac Orchard, Prairie State Winery, Waterman Winery & Vineyards and Whiskey Acres Distilling Company.

Each partner offers distinctive tastes. The Forge Brewhouse offers 13 rotating beers, Prairie State Winery offers flights of more than 30 wines daily, beer and apple ale grown from their own apples at the orchard. Waterman Winery offers five wine tastings for only $5. Whiskey Acres is the only distillery to have whiskey, bourbon and vodka all made from corn. Come try your favorite or schedule a tour to visit all locations. For more information, visit their sites listed in this section. Byers Brewing Company 230 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 815-308-0733 byersbrewingcompany.com Forge Brewhouse 216 N. 6th St., DeKalb 815-517-0237 • forgebrewhouse.com Forge Brewhouse 327 W. State St., Sycamore 815 991-9760 • forgeofsycamore.com Jonamac Orchard 19412 Shabbona Rd., Malta 815-825-2158 • jonamacorchard.com Prairie State Winery 222 W. Main St., Genoa 815-784-4540 • prairiestatewinery.com Waterman Winery & Vineyards 11582 Waterman Rd., Waterman 815-264-3268 • watermanwinery.com Whiskey Acres 11504 Kesslinger Rd., DeKalb 844-4-WHISKEY • whiskeyacres.com

All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted