Full Brewery Profile

Waterloo, IL 62298

2 active breweries · Population 17,907 · Illinois

Looking at Waterloo, Illinois (62298) as a brewery market: 2 active breweries, BDI of 11.2 (Above Average) with a walkability score of 92.0 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
11.2
Above Average · #1,616 nationally
Walkability
92.0
Excellent Brewery Crawl
Opportunity
47.7
Moderate Opportunity
Active Breweries
2
Population 17,907

Density — BDI 11.2

Above Average

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 62298 ranks #1,616 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 92.0

Excellent Brewery Crawl
Walk Score N/A/100
Breweries Within 1hr Walk 2
Cluster Density 2 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 47.7

Moderate Opportunity
Median Income $94,073
Age 25–44 8.0%
Bachelor's+ 35.2%

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 62298

NameTypeAddress
Hopskeller Brewing CompanyBrewpub116 E 3rd StWebsite
Stubborn German Brewing CoMicro119 S Main StWebsite

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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