Building Community around Quality Beer.

Since 2016

A Place to Gather

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This is a place to gather. A place to drink a beer with new friends and eat great food with old ones. We love seeing your face and will greet you with a smile.

Highland Cow Drawing
Commitment to Quality

Our Crew

The Beer

Tap Room

Wheat

Our Story

Why did we create a brewery honoring the Scottish Highland cattle raised by owner Todd McLester on his property outside of Byron, Illinois?

Become an Insider

Become a Hairy Cow Brewing Company Insider to receive advance notice of the Pizza of the Month, as well as your favorite seasonal cocktails and upcoming events.

Earn 1 point for every $1 spent, redeem 100 points for a $2 discount on your next order.

Join Us!

Tour De Coo!

Join us for our inaugural Tour de Coo Bicycle Ride to benefit the Greg Lindmark Foundation!
  • When: June 28th, 2025 @ 10AM
  • Where: Hairy Cow Brewing Company
  • Entry: $40 Includes T-Shirt
  • Length: 25 miles
  • Ride Style: Self-supported — be ready, be strong.

Building Community Around Quality Beer.

Business Hours:
Sunday11am – 8pm
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11am – 9pm
Thursday11am – 9pm
Friday11am – 10pm
Saturday11am – 10pm