Bent River Brewing Co.

Located in the heart of the National Registered Historic District of Moline, Illinois, this turn-of-the-century building—with its decorative stone arches—is a leader in the rejuvenation campaign spearheaded by the Moline Centre Main Street organization. To perpetuate the restorative visions of the Moline community, the brew pub’s facade was renovated to enhance its brick—styled after the Italian Renaissance—while retaining its handsome, architectural aesthetics and structural integrity. A dropped-bracketed cornice completes the facade’s unique features.

The Rock Island Brewery, Bar, Special Events Room and Distribution Center opened its doors in spring of 2012 to meet the demand of Bent River Brewing Co.’s explosive fan base and retail accounts. With a brand new fermentation system and bottling line, Bent River quickly expanded beyond its Mississippi River Valley roots and can be found in stores, bars and restaurants across Illinois, Iowa and Missouri.

With the help of many determined investors, and the dedication of Koster and the Bent River Brewing Co. Crew, the dream became a reality. Under the supervision of General Managers Nick Bowes and Steve Ratcliff, Bent River annually produces nearly 10,000 barrels of handcrafted beer. Attention to detail yields yearly accolades and awards at festivals and brew competitions locally and throughout the Midwest–including a bronze medal at the world-renowned Great American Brew Fest (GABF) in 2007 for our Mississippi Blonde.