Is BEER NUTS Made in USA?
Last checked Nov 6, 2026 · 6 verified products · see the evidence
Verdict · checked Nov 1, 2026
Yes
BEER NUTS are made in Bloomington, Illinois. The brand's FAQ says "BEER NUTS Brand Snacks products are still produced in our hometown manufacturing plant in Bloomington, Illinois," and its Our Story page adds "we still produce all BEER NUTS products at our 100,000 square-foot facility in Bloomington."
| Product line | Made in | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Original redskin peanuts (cans, jars, bags) | Bloomington, IL (peanuts grown in GA, AL, VA) | Made in USA |
| Bar Mix and other mixes | Bloomington, IL | Made in USA |
| Almond products | Bloomington, IL (almonds grown in California) | Made in USA |
| Cashew products | Bloomington, IL (cashews grown in India, Mozambique and Tanzania) | Mixed |
The peanuts are US-grown: the FAQ says the company uses "Jumbo Runner and Virginia Extra-Large peanut varieties which are grown in Georgia, Alabama and Virginia," and its almonds are grown in California. One ingredient is imported: BEER NUTS says "Our cashews are grown in India, Mozambique and Tanzania," so its cashew products are made in Bloomington from imported nuts.
How we checked: On 2026-11-01 we read the BEER NUTS FAQ and Our Story pages.
Sources: BEER NUTS FAQ: produced in Bloomington, Illinois; where the nuts are grown · BEER NUTS Our Story: 100,000 sq. ft. facility in Bloomington
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Manufacturing Details
- Made in
- Bloomington, Illinois
- Headquarters
- Bloomington, Illinois
- Location detail
- Specific city confirmed
- History
- Long record of US manufacturing
- Founded
- 1937
How we verified BEER NUTS
Most recent check: Nov 6, 2026
From the brand's website
“…Extra-Large peanut varieties which are grown in Georgia, Alabama and Virginia.”
beernuts.com · checked Nov 6, 2026
Independent source
“All Beer Nuts, using the same original formula, are produced in Bloomington.”
sj-r.com · checked Nov 6, 2026
Store listings
We read the live store listing for 6 of the 6 BEER NUTS products on this page (most recently Nov 6, 2026). All of them state US origin on the listing itself:
- “Made In The USA” on BEER NUTS Original Redskin Peanuts, Sweet & Salty Bar Nuts (12oz Can, 3pk)
- “Made In The USA” on BEER NUTS Original Redskin Peanuts, Sweet & Salty Bar Nuts (46oz, 2pk)
- “Made In The USA” on BEER NUTS Original Bar Mix, Made With Redskin Peanuts (32oz Bag, 2pk)
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About BEER NUTS
BEER NUTS makes its sweet and salty glazed peanuts, cashews, almonds and bar mixes at its own plant in Bloomington, Illinois.
From the Caramel Crisp Shop to BEER NUTS
The company dates its start to 1937, when Arlo Shirk, just out of high school, bought the Caramel Crisp Shop in Bloomington with help from his father, Edward. The shop sold caramel apples and caramel corn, but its redskin peanuts were the draw. After Arlo's death, his brother Russell took over the shop in 1940. In 1950 Russell began bagging the peanuts for a local liquor store as Shirk's Glazed Peanuts, and in 1953 he and potato-chip distributor Eldridge Brewster renamed them BEER NUTS and sold them to taverns and bars.
Cashews joined the line in 1972 and almonds in 1978, all with the same sweet and salty coating.
One plant in Bloomington, nuts from three places
BEER NUTS says it still produces all of its products at its 100,000 square-foot facility in Bloomington, Illinois, and ships from there to all fifty states. Its FAQ is specific about the nuts. The peanuts are Jumbo Runner and Virginia Extra-Large varieties grown in Georgia, Alabama and Virginia. The almonds are almost all Nonpareil Supreme almonds from California.
The cashews are imported. BEER NUTS says they are grown in India, Mozambique and Tanzania, so its cashew products are coated and packed in Bloomington from foreign-grown nuts. The Original redskin peanuts and Bar Mix are the products made from US-grown peanuts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BEER NUTS made in the USA?
Yes. BEER NUTS is made in the United States, with manufacturing in Bloomington, Illinois. Fourth-generation family-owned snack manufacturer, still headquartered and manufacturing at its own 100,000 sq ft facility in Bloomington, Illinois. Founded as the Caramel Crisp Shop in 1937; the BEER NUTS brand name was adopted in 1953. Website states directly: 'we still produce all BEER NUTS products at our 100,000 square-foot facility in Bloomington.'
Where is BEER NUTS made?
BEER NUTS is made in Bloomington, Illinois. The company is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois.
Which BEER NUTS products are made in the USA?
The site lists 6 verified American-made BEER NUTS products in Food & Beverages. Each one links to a store that sells it.
Where are BEER NUTS made?
In Bloomington, Illinois. The company says it produces "all BEER NUTS products at our 100,000 square-foot facility in Bloomington."
Where are BEER NUTS peanuts grown?
In Georgia, Alabama and Virginia, according to the BEER NUTS FAQ.
Are BEER NUTS cashews from the USA?
No. BEER NUTS says its cashews "are grown in India, Mozambique and Tanzania." They are coated and packed in Bloomington.