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Von Jakob Winery & Brewery


Uncork the Good Life at Von Jakob Winery & Brewery, Southern Illinois' only Winery and Brewery on the Shawnee Wine Trail. Open year round.

(618) 893-4600 / Driving Directions

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Von Jakob Winery & Brewery


Uncork the Good Life at Von Jakob Winery & Brewery, Southern Illinois' only Winery and Brewery on the Shawnee Wine Trail. Open year round.

(618) 893-4600 / Driving Directions

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A Scenic Destination

As members of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, we offer a beautiful winery with incredible views of the southern Illinois landscape. Located just minutes from Carbondale, our facility in Alto Pass offers panoramic views of the winery’s orchards and vineyards with a picturesque backdrop of the Shawnee National Forest.

While visiting, enjoy a variety of award winning Illinois wines, craft beer and delicious hard apple cider.

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Award winning wines

With over 20 years of experience, enjoy a wide selection of nearly 20 different award winning wines. During your visit be sure to take a few bottles home with you!

Our Wines

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On Site Brewery

A variety of styles ranging from our crisp, clean, lightly-hopped German Pilsner to our rich, dark Chocolate Milk Stout, you are sure to find a beer that delights.

Our Beers

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DRINK, Eat, PlAY & STAY.

The good life is more than great spirits, enjoy a variety of food, events throughout the year, and end your day at our on-site bed & breakfast.


Grand River Spirits is a locally-owned craft whiskey distillery in Carbondale, Illinois.


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Our Wines


Von Jakob Winery offers nearly 20 varieties of Illinois wines produced mainly by our 15 acres of Illinois vineyards. Our wines range from dark full-bodied reds to sweet dessert wines. View our Southern IL Winery

Our Wines


Von Jakob Winery offers nearly 20 varieties of Illinois wines produced mainly by our 15 acres of Illinois vineyards. Our wines range from dark full-bodied reds to sweet dessert wines. View our Southern IL Winery

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Von Jakob Brewery


Von Jakob Brewery offers a variety of styles of Illinois beer ranging from our crisp, clean, lightly-hopped German Pilsner to our rich, dark Stout.

Von Jakob Brewery


Von Jakob Brewery offers a variety of styles of Illinois beer ranging from our crisp, clean, lightly-hopped German Pilsner to our rich, dark Stout.

Our Beers are hand crafted and brewed on site.

Our Beers are hand crafted and brewed on site.

About Our Beers

We are truly enjoying our newest adventure: brewing. Opened in 2010, our brewery boasts eight styles of handcrafted beers as well as seasonal batches. In addition, we are in the process of bottling a number of our beers that are currently only available for purchase at the brewery and will soon be available throughout Southern Illinois.

We began making hard cider at the beginning of 2012 and released our first batch in the summer of that same year. Paul Jacobs, owner of Von Jakob and maker of the hard cider states, “It has been something we’ve wanted to do for a while. We have the apple orchards, we have the equipment, we already have a Jonathan apple wine; so it just made sense.”

Offering a variety of styles of Illinois beer ranging from our crisp, clean, lightly-hopped German Pilsner to our rich, dark Stout, you are sure to find a beer that delights your palate. Or, if you are having trouble choosing just one, we offer flights so you can taste them all. Prost!

ON LocATION Pricing

4oz. Tasters – $1
16oz. Pints - $4
64oz. Von Jakob Growler plus fill - $22
Growler Refills – $12

Von Jakob beers are currently only available on location and in various retails locations (please call ahead).

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Bed & Breakfast


Von Jakob welcomes you to stay at our two beautiful Southern Illinois Bed and Breakfast Cottages: The Wine House and The Port House

Bed & Breakfast


Von Jakob welcomes you to stay at our two beautiful Southern Illinois Bed and Breakfast Cottages: The Wine House and The Port House