Riggs Taproom

06/06/2026

Does that nightcap actually help you fall asleep? Or does it give you jet lag by morning? Let’s get the answer from Dr. Quang Nguyen!

🗓️ Date: June 14th (Sunday)
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Rigg’s Beer Company

“It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere: Alcohol, Circadian Rhythms, and Social Jet Lag”

Science on Tap by MCB GSA
Co-sponsored by IGB

Email or DM us for carpooling! We would be more than happy to arrange pickups and drop-offs.

05/28/2026

Start the countdown! Next Thursday we release a fan favorite, Citraweizen.
Citraweizen's recipe is based on our Hefeweizen, but we dry hop it with a whole bunch of Citra hops. True to their name, Citra Hops give this beer a citrus aroma and flavor that pair perfectly with our wheat beer's traditional banana character.

The German Food Truck Inc. will be here serving a crisp Spring salad to pair perfectly with our refreshing Citraweizen!

05/17/2026

05/09/2026

Give Blood, Save Lives — Right Here at the Taproom Today! 🍻🩸

We’ve got the blood donation bus parked at the brewery today from noon to 3 pm and there are still spots open for walk-ins!

If you’ve been meaning to donate, this is a great chance to help support local patients and make a real impact in our community. The process is quick, the staff is amazing, and every donation can help save lives.

Bring a photo ID, stay hydrated, and help us spread the word by sharing this post!

Already a donor with us? Click here to login to your account before searching. If not, enter your zip code below to find a donation location near you! Contact us at [email protected] or 800-747-5401 with questions. 

05/06/2026

Tomorrow we release our Bavarian style Pilsner! Riggs Pilsner is a balanced, yet flavorful lager. It's definitely hoppy, but not in the American sense. "Noble" hops from the Seitz family farm in Hallertau region of Bavaria give this beer a uniquely floral and herbal aroma with an elegantly bitter finish.

"Hopfen und Malz Gott erhalt's" – "Hops and malt, may God preserve them"

The German Food Truck Inc. will be serving "Lachs Kartoffelpuffer mit Kräuterquark" - crispy, golden-fried potato pancakes served with salmon and a savory creme as a tasty pairing!

05/04/2026

What does it actually take to make things in space?

Join MCB GSA for Science on Tap with Dr. Sameh Tawfick at Riggs Brewery, where we’ll talk about Mission Illinois and how researchers are thinking about manufacturing materials beyond Earth.

You definitely don’t need to be an engineer to follow along! Just come curious.

📍 Riggs Brewery, Urbana
🗓️ May 10
⏰ 1–2 PM

Come by, hang out, and learn something cool with us!

04/13/2026

Curious about the molecules nature makes? 🌿🔬
Come explore the world of natural products

🗓️April 19th | ⏰ 1–2 PM
📍 Riggs Brewery, Urbana

04/06/2026

All are welcome!

04/03/2026

Campus Ink Printing will be back in our parking lot today, 4-7 pm, for your last minute Fighting Illini Basketball final four shirts.

03/31/2026

Just in time for spring, our Maibock is here! This bright, golden lager offers a strong, refreshing take on this traditional German style. Think of it as a springtime cousin to Oktoberfest—stronger and paler, but just as rich in character.

Don’t be deceived by its light color—Maibock is a big beer with a complex flavor profile. We source our hops directly from the Seitz Family Hop Farm in Wolnzach, Germany, which deliver floral and herbal aromas that lead to a balanced, subtly sweet taste. Hundreds of pounds of premium Bavarian barley malt and a traditional decoction mash bring notes of honeyed crackers, creating a solid malt backbone. A light touch of alcohol heat adds warmth without overpowering the smooth finish.

After a long, cold fermentation and a gentle pass through our lenticular beer filter, this beer emerges with an impeccably clean finish, showcasing all the careful craftsmanship that went into every batch. Ready to embrace the season? Bring on the sun. Bring on Maibock.

ABV: 7.0%
IBUs: 25
Grain: German Pilsner, Riggs Grown 6 Row, Munich
Boil Hops: Magnum, Mittelfruh, Hersbrucker

On Thursday, 4/2, The German Food Truck Inc. will be here to pair this beauty with a "Paprika Schnitzel": Golden crispy chicken schnitzel with smoky paprika sauce—juicy, crunchy, and packed with flavor.