About

Stubborn German Brewing Company specializes in German and American style lagers, stouts, and ales, with their flagship Stubbornfest being a year-round Oktoberfest brewed in the traditional Marzen style. Located in the heart of downtown Waterloo, Illinois, they offer 18 taps of fresh beer, cans to go, bourbon barrel-aged beers, the largest local collection of bourbon and rye whiskeys, signature cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. They foster a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with BYO food policy, a rentable Speakeasy basement, and events like Sausagefest, Stubbornfest, and Black Beer Friday.

German and American style lagers, stouts, and ales Stubbornfest Bourbon barrel-aged beers Largest bourbon and rye whiskey collection available in the area
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What They Make
Stubbornfest
year-round Oktoberfest brewed in the traditional Marzen style
beer
Awards
Local Favorite, Waterloo Chamber of Commerce 2021 2021
Upcoming Events
Sausagefest
yearly anniversary party in April
our yearly anniversary party
Stubbornfest
Oktoberfest in October
our Oktoberfest
Black Beer Friday
the day after Thanksgiving
our dark beer extravaganza