Monday 9th of March 2015 07:05:43 PM

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This place seems to have gone through some significant expansion. At first glance, it's a hole in the wall spot in a quiet rural town. There are actually 2 facilities now, right across the street from each other. I went to the main brewpub, where they also serve food and got a brisket sandwich (it was incredibly tender, but way too oily). The bar was surrounded by lots of regulars / locals, who were very friendly.

Across the street is the "Annex". It's like a tap room outpost that also sells merchandise.

As for the beers, I tried the Anger (Black IPA) and Retribution (Belgian Strong Ale). Both were really good. Definitely worth the stop.

Friday 17th of February 2012 02:52:46 PM

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The selection and prices were great. It was like they were really sharing some good brews without pretentiousness. I loved the decor. I loved the overall attitude. It was relaxed. I saw several people coming up to get growler refills or mugs filled for a sort of mug club. It had a real community feel.

They have special lab brews to try. They have a good selection and smaller pours so you could get a good taste of a few.

It reminded me of a good pub or taberna. You go for the drinks, but the snacks they have pair well. An additional bowl of olives would have been nice. I get the feeling that if I asked for it, I may have gotten it.

Sunday 28th of August 2011 05:29:47 PM

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Wow. This was the gem of our weekend microbrewery trip.

Jill Sites, whose official title is "Ambassador of Everything" is an amazing face of the brewery. She is knowledgeable and funny.

Steve Sullivan, Brewer, was friendly and willing to visit and talk beer with us. He gave us a taste of the Anger (Black IPA) out of the fermenting tank. We also tasted the Sumatra coffee stout he is working on.

We tried RedBud, Dunegras, Autumn Ale and The Fool (Porter). All were awesome but we got pints of RedBud and Dunegras.

This is a tasting room only. The bar is gorgeous (Steve built it) and there isn't a ton of seating. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and it was full but I hear that most other nights it is very crowded.

The patrons ranged from locals to folks from the north side and western suburbs of Chicago. The location, right off Red Arrow Highway in Harbor Country makes this an ideal stop for the tourists.