Scratch Brewing Company is a farmhouse brewery located in Ava, Illinois, known for their innovative and unique beers brewed with locally sourced and foraged ingredients. Their ever-rotating selection of styles showcases the terroir of Southern Illinois, with flavors ranging from nettle and elderberry to hickory and chanterelle mushrooms.
Owners Marika Josephson and Aaron Kleidon have gained recognition for their commitment to using native plants in brewing, and their book, The Homebrewers Almanac, has become a valuable resource for those interested in brewing with local ingredients. In addition to their on-site enjoyment, Scratch bottles special release offerings and distributes beer to select bars and liquor stores in Illinois and other states.
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