CuisineBrewery
StyleLagers, pilsners
Price$$
HoursMon-Thu 13:00-21:00; Fri 13:00-23:00; Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 11:00-19:00
Taproom hoursMon-Sun 15:00-23:00
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Tip: First Lager is the pilsner that put the brewery on the map; order a pint and a $5 hot pretzel for the back patio.

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Address: 2760 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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Off Color Brewing in Chicago runs the Mousetrap taproom on Kingsbury Street, with revival historical styles (gose, kottbusser, kvass) and mixed-fermentation.

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Goose Island Beer Co. (Fulton Brewery) ★ 4.3

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TipThe Bourbon County Stout Day in late November is the calendar event; otherwise the regular taproom has the year-round drafts the cans don't.

Maplewood Brewery & Distillery ★ 4.2

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Maplewood Brewery & Distillery in Chicago is the Logan Square brewery-distillery on Maplewood, with IPAs, lagers and the Crooked Belgian-style ale under one.

TipThe distilled whiskey series is what separates this taproom from the others; the rye is the buy.

Revolution Brewing ★ 4.1

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Revolution Brewing in Chicago is Illinois' largest independent brewer, with Anti-Hero IPA at the Avondale taproom on Kedzie after the Logan Square brewpub.

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Begyle Brewing ★ 4.0

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Half Acre Beer Company ★ 4.8

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TipDaisy Cutter cans are everywhere, but at the taproom you can order it on cask, which is the way the brewers themselves drink it.

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