Top & Local Beer near Chicago, IL

Pabst Blue Ribbon

American Lager4.6% ABV10 IBU

Pabst Brewing CompanyMilwaukee, WI

Widely available nearby

Pabst Blue Ribbon is brewed in the finest traditions of an American Premium Lager dating back to 1844.

Goose Island IPA

English IPA5.9% ABV55 IBU

Goose Island Beer Co.Chicago, IL

This traditional English-style IPA is a hop lover's dream with a fruity aroma, set off by a dry malt middle, and long hop finish.

3 Floyds Gumballhead

American Wheat Beer5.6% ABV35 IBU

Three Floyds Brewing CoMunster, IN

Widely available nearby

An American wheat beer with a refreshing, crisp citrus finish. This delicious session beer is brewed with boatloads of Amarillo hops.

Half Acre Daisy Cutter Pale Ale

American Pale Ale5.2% ABV55 IBU

Half AcreChicago, IL

Widely available nearby

A west coast Pale Ale chock-full of dank, aromatic hops. This one's a screamer, hoard it.

Old Style

American Lager4.7% ABV

Pabst Brewing CompanyMilwaukee, WI

Available at a number of places nearby

Old Style is a beer that revives the crisp rich freshness of a classic Pilsner: light in color and body, medium in aroma and bitterness, full flavored with a delicate aftertaste.

Revolution Anti-Hero

American IPA6.7% ABV65 IBU

Revolution Brewing CompanyChicago, IL

Widely available nearby

This iconic ale features a blend of four hop varieties which creates a crisp bitterness and imparts massive floral and citrus aromas.

Goose Island Sofie

Saison6.5% ABV20 IBU

Goose Island Beer Co.Chicago, IL

Available at very few places nearby

Our sparkling Belgian Style Farmhouse Ale is wine barrel-aged with an abundance of hand-zested orange peel.

3 Floyds Alpha King Ale

American Pale Ale6.7% ABV68 IBU

Three Floyds Brewing CoMunster, IN

Available at a few places nearby

A bold yet balanced American Pale Ale with slight caramel sweetness and aggressive citrus hoppiness.

Pipeworks Lizard King

American Pale Ale6.5% ABV36 IBU

Pipeworks Brewing Co.Chicago, IL

Available at a number of places nearby

Brewed with Mosaic and Amarillo hops, Lizard King will be the perfect way to start (or end) your day.

Maplewood Brewing Son Of Juice

American IPA6.3% ABV25 IBU

Maplewood Brewery & DistilleryChicago, IL

Available at very few places nearby

A Hazy IPA dripping with notes of fruit juices. Pilsner malt and oats make a perfect canvas for loads of mosaic, simcoe and nugget hops.

Half Acre Bodem

American IPA6.7% ABV

Half AcreChicago, IL

Available at very few places nearby

Our newest bedrock IPA Bodem, Idaho 7, Mosaic Cryo and Cashmere Hops spread over a silk-rich grist.

Two Brothers Prairie Path Golden Ale

Blonde Ale5.1% ABV

Two Brothers Brewing CompanyWarrenville, IL

Available at a few places nearby

Revolution Freedom Of Speach ~ Peach

Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer4.5% ABV

Revolution Brewing CompanyChicago, IL

Available at very few places nearby

Freedom of Speach, a Kettle Sour Ale with peach. ABV: 3.4% IBU: 7

Solemn Oath Snaggletooth Bandana

American IPA6.5% ABV85 IBU

Solemn Oath BreweryNaperville, IL

Available at a few places nearby

Massive grapefruit, pineapple, and super-ripe mango aromatics burst out of this medium-bodied IPA. Assertive bitterness is balanced by a subtle malt sweetness and more citrusy fun.

Finch Beer Co’s TacoCat

Kettle Sour5.0% ABV10 IBU

Finch's Beer CoChicago, IL

A tart bite and a crisp, refreshing finish.

Off Color Troublesome Gose

Gose4.3% ABV10 IBU

Off Color BrewingChicago, IL

Available at very few places nearby

We blend two beers together with coriander and salt at the end of fermentation to create mild, lemony tartness flavors and a full mouthfeel.

Pipeworks Pineapple Guppy

American IPA4.6% ABV

Pipeworks Brewing Co.Chicago, IL

Available at very few places nearby

Pale Ale with Pineapple

Pollyanna Fruhauf

Märzen5.4% ABV23 IBU

Pollyanna Brewing CompanyLemont, IL

Available at very few places nearby

Clean, malty, and just dry enough, this Märzen-style lager is to be consumed in your finest lederhosen or dirndl while eating giant pretzels in an endless beer garden.

Pollyanna Summerly Rasperry Wheat

American Wheat Beer4.8% ABV13 IBU

Pollyanna Brewing CompanyLemont, IL

Available at very few places nearby

A beer with hundreds of pounds of fresh Raspberries can only be considered the perfect beer for Summer, right?

Two Brothers Atom Smasher Oktoberfest

Märzen7.7% ABV25 IBU

Two Brothers Brewing CompanyWarrenville, IL

Available at very few places nearby

5 Rabbit Golden Ale

British Golden Ale5.3% ABV

5 Rabbit Cerveceria IncBedford, IL

Available at very few places nearby

Buckledown Mark Of The Yeast

American Pale Ale5.3% ABV50 IBU

Buckledown BrewingLyons, IL

Available at very few places nearby

Church Street Crimson Clover Red Irish Ale

Irish Red Ale5.5% ABV38 IBU

Church Street Brewing CompanyItasca, IL

Available at very few places nearby

Finch's Secret Stache Stout

American Stout5.3% ABV25 IBU

Finch's Beer CoChicago, IL

This beer is out of production!

The specialty ingredients, vanilla bean and lactose, lend to its complexity and full flavor. While no actual chocolate was used to brew this beer, heaps of chocolate malt give the beer its color as well as its chocolate and coffee notes.