Chicago, IL 60612
Looking at Chicago, Illinois (60612) as a brewery market: 4 active breweries, BDI of 11.5 (Above Average) with a walkability score of 93.8 and the opportunity model flags it as Moderate Opportunity. Below you'll find the full profile — concentration relative to population, how walkable the cluster is for visitors, and how the demographics line up against current competition.
At a Glance
Density — BDI 11.5
Above AverageBDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 60612 ranks #1,579 nationally for craft beer density.
Walkability — BWS 93.8
Excellent Brewery CrawlWalkability is calculated from Walk Score, transit data, and how tightly clustered breweries are. A score above 60 means you can chain several taprooms on foot.
Opportunity — BOS 47.8
Moderate OpportunityOpportunity score weights income, target demographics (25–44), education, and current competition. Higher means an under-served market with the right customer base.
Active Breweries in 60612
| Name | Type | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Beer Company | Micro | 1800 W Walnut St | Website |
| Goose Island Beer Co / Fulton St | Large | 1800 W Fulton St | Website |
| Great Central Brewing Company | Micro | 221 N Wood St | |
| Maverick Ales & Lager | Planning |