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
Available at very few places nearby
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.
Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale
Urban Wheat4.2% ABV18 IBU
Goose Island Beer Co.Chicago, IL
Widely available nearby
Inspired by the city of Chicago and densely populated with flavor, 312’s spicy aroma of Cascade hops is followed by a crisp, fruity ale flavor delivered in a smooth, creamy body that's immensely refreshing.
3 Floyds Zombie Dust
American Pale Ale6.5% ABV60 IBU
Three Floyds Brewing CoMunster, IN
Widely available nearby
This intensely hopped and gushing undead Pale Ale will be one’s only respite after the zombie apocalypse. Created with our marvelous friends in the comic industry.
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.
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.
3 Floyds Gumball Head
American Wheat Beer5.6% ABV20 IBU
Three Floyds Brewing CoMunster, IN
Available at a few places nearby
Pipeworks Ninja Vs. Unicorn
Double IPA8.0% ABV150 IBU
Pipeworks Brewing Co.Chicago, IL
Available at very few places nearby
Brewed w/ <5# of hops/bbl & unfiltered to please even the most discerning hop lover
Pipeworks Blood Of The Unicorn
Red IPA6.5% ABV36 IBU
Pipeworks Brewing Co.Chicago, IL
Available at very few places nearby
In this epic battle, the Blood of the Unicorn has been shed by the sword of the deadly assassin of the east. One sip of this aggressively hopped red ale clearly reveals what drives these, the greatest of, hop heads of lore. Is this the end of the mythical homed horse? Or will he rise like the pheonix to fight another day.
Noon Whistle Squishy Gummy
American IPA7.1% ABV
Noon Whistle BrewingLombard, IL
Available at very few places nearby
Revolution Hazy Hero
American IPA7.3% ABV
Revolution Brewing CompanyChicago, IL
Available at very few places nearby
Dry-hopping additions of Citra, Amarillo, Galaxy, and Mosaic impart sublime flavors of citrus rind, pineapple, passionfruit, and mango.
Two Brothers Amplifier IPA
American IPA6.7% ABV
Two Brothers Brewing CompanyWarrenville, IL
Available at very few places nearby
Two Brothers Atom Smasher
Märzen7.7% ABV23 IBU
Two Brothers Brewing CompanyWarrenville, IL
Available at very few places nearby
With a little tip of the hat to our scientific, pioneering neighbors we created the innovative atom smasher limited run artisan beer. A heft, full-bodied lager reminiscent of Marzen beers from days gone by. However, this beer is aged in our oak foudres to add a complexity unmatched by the imported version of Oktoberfest beers today.
18th Street Defiance Alliance
Kölsch4.7% ABV
18th Street BreweryGary, IN
Available at very few places nearby
5 Rabbit Vida Y Muerte
Märzen6.3% ABV24 IBU
5 Rabbit Cerveceria IncBedford, IL
Available at very few places nearby
For fall, we wanted to make a beer that celebrates the spirit of the harvest season. The name means “Life and Death,” which reflects the seriousness that agricultural people placed on the harvest, an important thought to reflect on at this time of year. We owe our lives to nature and our ability to harness the natural world to our advantage, but it is not entirely a matter of will. Larger forces prevail.
Energy City Crimson City Sorbet Ipa. Pink Guava And Blood Orange
American IPA6.5% ABV
Energy City BrewingBatavia, IL
Maplewood Brewing Brownie Points
British Brown Ale5.3% ABV
Maplewood Brewery & DistilleryChicago, IL
This Northern English Style Brown Ale was brewed to satisfy the Brownie. Full of malty chocolate and toffee flavors, this beer drinks easy.
Maplewood Brewing Fat Pug
Sweet Stout5.6% ABV
Maplewood Brewery & DistilleryChicago, IL
Notes of dark chocolate and coffee, Fat Pug Milk Stout is rounded out by milk sugar (Lactose) and flaked oats.
Mikerphone Warm It Up
American Amber Ale8.5% ABV
Mikerphone BreweryElk Grove Village, IL
Available at very few places nearby
Noon Whistle Gummy Vortex
American IPA7.5% ABV
Noon Whistle BrewingLombard, IL
Available at very few places nearby
Solemn Oath Grape Brandy Barrel 83
Baltic Porter8.6% ABV
Solemn Oath BreweryNaperville, IL
Available at very few places nearby
