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Brewpubs and Craft Beer
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1. Bigby's Pour House
I have nothing but love for Bigby's. Seriously. The atmosphere, the craft beers, the bartenders, the food...ALL AWESOME. I can stop looking for the perfect beer and the perfect bar, because I have found it. THE END.
2. Revolution Brewing Co
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-2739
Categories:
Breweries,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Logan Square
I am in LOVE with Revolution Brewing Company. I ended up here on a Sunday afternoon whilst flying solo and went to the bar for some IPA sampling. I wish that they sold their beer in bombers, but alas, they only sell in growlers and I already had a…More »
3. Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery
I think it's about time that I preface all of my beer reviews with the fact that by the time I actually write the review, I'm most likely half to full on lit. This may sway my vote. Either way, here goes:
ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL…More »
4. Two Brothers Tap House
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2337
Categories:
Breweries,
Gastropubs,
American (Traditional)
This brewery/brew pub/coop is the shit. I have been to Two Brothers on several occasions for different reasons and I have left happy EVERY TIME.
First, let's talk about the tour. It is free, it is informational, and it gives you 4 free tickets to…More »
5. Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant
Stopped here to grab a growler on my way home since the entire state of Indiana doesn't sell beer on Sundays. (Which I found out whilst trying to buy some beer on a Sunday. For those who don't know, now you know.) Do you know what it's like to…More »
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11/6/2011
I went to Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant to try two of my favorite things: craft brewed IPAs and… Read more »
6. The Round Barn Winery
THIS PLACE WAS THE BOMB. It is a distillery, winery, AND brewery which made me very happy. Maybe it was our last stop on the Wine Trail, or because I finally got some craft brew after a LOT of wine, or even the awesome staff, but I love it here.
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7. Elgin Public House
OH. HELL. YES. I know I say that I have found my new favorite place every couple of weeks, but seriously? I HAVE FOUND MY NEW FAVORITE PLACE.
Food: I got the cheese curds appetizer (HEAVENLY!) and the Blue Horse burger add jalapenos and sub…More »
8. The Stray Dog Bar & Grill
This is my third time at The Stray Dog and I have yet to be disappointed. The place is big so there's always a seat somewhere, it's kitschy yet also has beautiful trees and lights up around the bar and the fireplace (and it HAS a fireplace...), has…More »
9. Firkin
After finding myself in Waukegan, yes, I said WAUKEGAN, I was desperately trying to find something in the the area to make the trip worthwhile. The yelp app totally hooked this one up. It seems like there are several craft beer bars down Milwaukee…More »
10. Three Floyds Brewery & Pub
Man, I LOVE the beer here. LOVE! But the combination of waiting forever and sub par service really grinds me down. This time, I went to grab some of my beloved Zombie Dust and get some grub but the brewpub is under construction so the grub part…More »
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10/22/2011
I'm just going to give you people who don't like to read a list of why YOU NEED TO VISIT THIS PLACE… Read more »
11. Haymarket Pub & Brewery
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 638-0700
Category:
Breweries
Neighbourhoods: Near West Side, West Loop
This review is based simply on the beer and bar service and not the food because, well, apparently I like to drink.
I came here solo on a Sunday afternoon and parking and seating were not a problem. The place is really nice inside; there is a long…More »
12. The Lucky Monk
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 898-0500
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Breweries
This is my third visit to The Lucky Monk and I always feel the same when I leave: Full, half-lit, but half-annoyed. Let me explain.
I really like the food here. It's traditional American fare with a twist to try and make it 'different' (you know,…More »
13. Emmett's
In my quest to find the perfect beer friends suggested that Emmett's be a must-see (or in my case, a must drink) in the suburbs. I've been here a couple of times now (only in the bar area) and it has always been the same. Pretty good beer, pretty…More »
14. Tap House Grill
I'm not sure if it's actually the Tap House Grill or just the satisfaction of multiple Alpha Kings, delicious soft pretzels, and kick ass fish and chips (plus a healthy bite of my man's burger) in mah belly, but this was a glorious night out.
This…More »
15. Brauerhouse
I FINALLY made it to Brauerhouse. The place is small but nice...I really liked the atmosphere. It's a little rockabilly, a little metal, and a little punk. They had quality music playing the whole time (a good mix of blues, classic rock, metal,…More »
16. Avenue Ale House
Avenue Ale House is a great Oak Park bar. It's your typical rustic dark wood pub with a big bar, plenty of tables, a rooftop area, good beer (usually I can only find one or two beers I like at any given bar due to my craft beer snobbiness...AAH has…More »
17. Fox & Hound
We just went here for lunch after a LONG HIATUS of not coming here at all. I usually avoid this place like the plague since it is crawling with people from my high school...no, I do not want to do a stop and chat, thanks...but I gave it a try for…More »
18. Gordon Biersch
I'll break it down easy for you:
Atmosphere = great (the garlic fries are pretty awesome if you don't mind having garlic breath for days).
Beer = meh.
Maybe it's because I'm a fan of really flavorful ales or maybe it's because I'm not a fan of…More »
19. Onion Pub & Brewery
Another day, another drive into the middle of nowhere to try some new Midwest microbrews. I have tried both the Paddy Pale Ale and the Hop Slayer in cans from my local Binny's but wanted to get them straight from the source and also give more Wild…More »
20. Brixie's
After finding out about the craft beer selection at Brixie's through stalking the pages of my yelp friends, I obviously had to go. It's a good thing I waited until now because the bar just had a "Three Floyd's Explosion" (their words, not mine) and…More »
21. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-4422
Pizza? Craft Beer? Hipsters? Check, check, aaaaaaaaaaaaand check.
Piece has been on my radar for quite some time now. Mostly because of the three things listed above. You really can't go wrong when this particular trifecta is aligned (or if you…More »
22. Georgio's Chicago Pizzeria & Pub
Good food, good beer, good atmosphere. What more can you really ask for?
Georgio's surprised me with a beer list that a snob like me could enjoy thoroughly (and it was listed in order of harshness...Lagunitas Maximus being the harshest on the list.…More »
23. Fiddler's Hearth
This place is my new favorite in South Bend. After visiting Kildare's/O'Rourkes (too close to campus and PACKED with people) and C.J.s (awesome burgers but totally dead) my last two visits to Notre Dame, I needed something different.
I had two…More »
24. McMenamins Ringlers Pub
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 225-0627
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I forgot all about McMenamins (not that it's forgettable!) because I had been there so long ago, but then I was talking about awesome flights (of beer, not of airplanes...the flight here is TORTUROUS!) and tada! McMenamins. First off, I was here on…More »
25. Limestone Brewing Company - CLOSED
This place would have gotten a much higher rating if the initial service was good. We got there at around 5:00 on a Monday so the place wasn't busy. We sat down at a table and waited for 10 minutes before we just went to the bar because we were…More »
26. Wild Monk
Came here for craft beer week to try out the Dogfish Head My Antonia tapping (DELICIOUS by the way...I usually hate lagers but this one was the bomb. Lots of hops but still crisp. YUM.) and we ordered some food to soak up all the beer too. (Their…More »
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Bloomingdale, IL
Yelping SinceOctober 2011
Things I LoveReading, bitching, crafting, finding things with skulls, dreaming about motorcycling, brewing and drinking craft beer, and eating pub food or sushi.
Find Me InA pub. Or a library.
My HometownBloomingdale, IL
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm teaching. Or going to school. Or drinking. These things are related.
The Last Great Book I ReadIt wasn't on Oprah's list...
My First ConcertSilverchair
My Last Meal On EarthHot wings, a blue cheese burger, and a killer IPA.