Full Brewery Profile

Chicago, IL 60618

4 active breweries · Population 91,896 · Illinois

Looking at Chicago, Illinois (60618) as a brewery market: 4 active breweries, BDI of 4.4 (Average) with a walkability score of 24.3 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 Index
4.4
Average · #3,303 nationally
Walkability
24.3
Limited Walkability
Opportunity
59.6
Moderate Opportunity
Active Breweries
4
Population 91,896

Density — BDI 4.4

Average

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 60618 ranks #3,303 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 24.3

Limited Walkability
Walk Score N/A/100
Breweries Within 1hr Walk 1
Cluster Density 0 in 0.5mi

Walkability 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 59.6

Moderate Opportunity
Median Income $101,558
Age 25–44 6.5%
Bachelor's+ 55.4%

Opportunity 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 60618

NameTypeAddress
Half Acre Beer CoRegional4257 N Lincoln AveWebsite
Metropolitan BrewingMicro3057 N Rockwell StWebsite
Revolution BrewingRegional3340 N Kedzie AveWebsite
Twisted HippoContract2925 W Montrose AveWebsite

Drill Into Specific Metrics

🍺 Density Breakdown BDI ranking, type mix, and national comparison 🚶 Walkability Analysis BWS, walkable crawls, and transit access 📊 Opportunity Score Demographics, income, and market verdict 📈 Illinois Market Health State openings, closures, and trend

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