Okay, I do not live near Princeton, Illinois. This place is more than an hour from my house. But, look at this place. Incredible spirits and bro-ly spirit and beer selection and dank metal decor and inspiring conversation and well-conditioned beards and a comfortable tone that’s more “hell yeah let’s just stay here” than “hey bro, let’s go somewhere else or just go home.” I want the owner Nick (brown beard) and my super brother Kerby (with the invisible flesh beard) to know that eating garlic pickled eggs and pork hocks was a stupid idea and I love you, but will return the pickled favor at some point in the near vinegar future. It was all a bit veiny. Egg, too. BUT HOLY HELL, I GOT TO TRY A Commonwealth IPA AND A Cycle BIG STOUT! This place is heaven. - Joel at Barrel Society in Princeton, Illinois
