a guide to

the breweries of greater

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the greater ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to empower local businesses through a proactive approach to community issues. while just established in 2015, the grCC is tied to a 58-year history of connecting businesses, residents, community organizations, neighborhood schools, and local government.

through a variety of innovative programs, initia-tives and special events, including the management of ssa#31, the grCC aims to provide its members with access to information, services, and resources vital to their long-term success. the chamber staff and board are guided by the belief that creativity, sustainable living, diverse industry, and a vibrant locally-focused economy position ravenswood as a destination neighborhood.

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the ravenswood Corridor and surrounding area is home to some of Chicago’s best and most unique craft beer options. once a turn-of-the-century hub for industry, this stretch of road is now a mosaic of creative businesses and artisans intertwined into a uniquely resi-dential backdrop.

with a bevy of breweries (and a renowned distillery) planting their roots in the ravenswood Corridor, it truly has become Chicago’s Malt row. Count some of the accolades of these neighbors – ’no. 5 best new brewery’ by usa today [dovetail], ’first Michelin-starred brewpub’ [band of bohemia], ’best new brewery 2013’ by Chicago Magazine [begyle brewing Co.], ‘us Micro whisky of the Year run-ner-up 2017’ by Jim Murray’s whisky bible [KovaL distillery] – it’s easy to see why spending a day wandering the corridor would be time well spent.

whether it’s dovetail for a crisp pint of lager, half acre for a juicy hop-centric iPa, or band of bohmeia for a beet-thyme ale, we’ll see you around the taprooms. Cheers!

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the first taproom to open along the historic ra-venswood industrial Corridor, begyle has quickly become a neighborhood institution. whether it’s a weeknight skeeball league, sunday yoga session, brewery tour or a visit from local food trucks, there’s always something happening at this laidback brewery.

Launched in 2012 by a group of longtime friends from Michigan, begyle offers Chicago’s only Community supported brewing (Csb) program. similar to Community supported agriculture, members receive a growler or two a month as a part of their membership, allowing the brewery to build an extremely close relationship with their neighbors.

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dovetail founders hagen and bill met in germany while earning their Master brewer certifications from the siebel institute. bonding over their mutu-al interest in continental european beer styles, the two formed a friendship that has resulted an excit-ing young brewery dedicated to old world brewing methods.

even seasoned beer geeks will enjoy their saturday tours, where visitors can get acquainted with equip-ment like open-top fermenters and Chicago’s first coolship, another fermentation vessel that allows for the introduction of wild yeast and bacteria. be sure to ask about dovetail’s lauter grant, a 100 year old piece of antique brewing equipment that bill and hagen acquired from a farm outside of Munich.

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4710 N RAVENsWood AVE • • •

Pairing food and beer is trendy. Crafting unique beers that pair with specific dishes created by a team that honed their skills at restaurants like alinea and blackbird- that’s how you become the world’s first Michelin rated brewpub.

Located across from the ravenswood Metra sta-tion, band of bohemia is a chic “culinary brew-house” that offers a range of cuisine including bar snacks, a tasting menu, full coffee service, wine, cocktails and lounge seating. their eclectic draft list rotates to complement a seasonally influ-enced menu. the only mainstay is band’s house beer, the noble raven ale, a delightfully crisp belgian/german golden ale showcasing haller-tauer hops.

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KovaL is one of america’s largest craft distilleries and winner of over 50 international awards. KovaL pioneered a new school of distilling in the united states that focuses on using only the heart cut of the distillate. the heart cut is the purest, most grain forward portion of the distillate, affording KovaL its signature clean, bright style. KovaL is also known for its use of unique and interesting grains, inspiring wine enthusiast to name the distillery a “leader of the alt-grain scene.” all of KovaL’s whiskies are single barrel and aged in 30-gallon barrels of new american oak, and in turn, each bottle can be traced back to the field on which the grain was grown. all of KovaL’s whiskey, gin, vodka, and liqueurs are certified organic and Kosher and made from grain to bottle in Chicago.

Located at 5121 n ravenswood ave., the KovaL facility includes a retail shop and space for cocktail classes, tours, and whiskey workshops.

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urban renewal brewery is ravenswood’s newest craft brewery. Located in the heart of Malt row, they began production in early 2018. at any point they have new beers fermenting away in one of their 6 fermenters. from a red rye to a double iPa, urban renewal’s focus is on contin-uously offering new and exciting beers to the community. beginning in early June 2018, visitors to the brewery will be able to take a tour and learn more about ur’s brewing history and how they apply their experience to crafting your next favorite beer. guests can take home a fresh growler, crowler, or can of any current offering as well as urban renewal merchandise.

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Most brewers have a bit of mad scientist in them, but few are as dedicated to experimentation as the crew at empirical. the brewery doubles as a laboratory where a 1-barrel system is dedicated to exploring new styles and recipes. after collect-ing feedback from taproom guests and making adjustments, some beers graduate to empirical’s 30-barrel production system for wider release.

tours allow guests to see both systems in action, as well as a chance to meet the famous feral cats that protect grains from pesky rodents. other tap-room activities include include bingo at 8pm on tuesdays, new beer release thursdays, and firkin fridays where a unique beer is served in a cask at 4:30pm each week.

1801 W FostER AVE • • •

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what started with a spiteful incident as kids playing hockey on the pond turned into a lifelong friendship for brad shaffer and Jason Klein. with a passion for beer and a desire to start their own business, spiteful launched in 2012 with g.f.Y. stout, setting the tone for the aggressive flavors and attitudes of spiteful’s beers.

after years of brewing in a 400 sq. ft basement in the ravenswood Corridor, spiteful moved operations to bowmanville in 2017. this larger production facility makes spiteful beer more widely available than ever in illinois. the taproom sports a rotating selection of 16 beers that are made on-site.

2024 W BALmoRAL AVE • • •

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half acre beer Company launched in 2007 and is known for putting out classic and ambitious, artfully packaged beer, brewed for the collective odyssey.

half acre operates two brewery locations, located 2 miles apart.

the original, on Lincoln avenue, includes a shop where visitors can sample beer or buy to go, before settling into the taproom for a full pour and an unconventional burrito from their kitchen. it is also home to their wyld program, responsible for mixed culture, fruited, and wood aged beers.

the second facility, in bowmanville, began producing beer in 2015 and opened a full service restaurant and beer garden in late 2017. the menu on balmoral focuses on the excellent execution of home favorites, paired with house baked bread. balmoral also offers all day brunch on sundays.

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band of boheMiathe first ever Michelin starred brewpub. featuring globally influenced cuisine, cocktails, world-class service and wine program creating harmonious balance.4710 N Ravenswood Ave • (773) 271-4710

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ChiCago’s PizzaCasual spot with crafted-from-scratch pizza, pasta, burgers and other comfort foods, plus a bar and late-night delivery/carryout. 1919 W montrose Ave • (773) 348-1700

fountainheadLaid-back bar featuring a long craft beer list, stellar whiskey selection, and creative, organic pub food plus a seasonal rooftop garden.1970 W montrose Ave • (773) 697-8204

haLf aCre beer Co - LinCoLn original burritos (think brisket and arugula or beef bulgogi) available rolled or bowled, along with shareables like the ever popular nachos served with science cheese.4257 N Lincoln Ave • (773) 248-4038

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haLf aCre beer Co - baLMoraL a diverse menu of excellently executed home favorites with a concentration on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, many dishes feature bread baked in house. 2050 W Balmoral Ave • (773) 754-8488

the Long rooM / the bisCuit Mana neighborhood tavern and coffee house. home of the biscuit Man, who serves made-from-scratch contemporary amer-ican breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner sandwiches, salads, bowls, and sides.1612 W Irving Park Rd • (773) 968-7031

river vaLLeY farMer’s tabLe farm-to-table restaurant and community grocery, owned by wisconsin’s oldest or-ganic mushroom farm, serving up brunch classics and farmer’s favorites.1820 W Wilson Ave • (872) 208-3267

sPaCCa naPoLi authentic, family-friendly neapolitan pizzeria with seasonal specials and a gor-geous summertime patio.1769 W sunnyside Ave • (773) 878-2420

sPoKen Café Premier café in the heart of ravenswood, serving breakfast/lunch fare with acadian Cajun respects, including locally roasted, organic coffees, pastries and house made pickles and preserves.1812 W montrose Ave • (773) 769-2000

tusCan hen bYob italian sandwich and pasta spot with a great back patio that also offers take-home options like fresh pasta, ravioli, lasagna, pizza dough and sauces. 4019 N damen Ave • (773) 466-2380

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begYLe brewing (P. 3)1800 w Cuyler ave: 1 block north of irving Park rd, on southbound ra-venswood ave west of the Metra tracks.

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band of boheMia 4710 n ravenswood ave

ChiCago’s Pizza 1919 w Montrose ave

fountainhead 1970 w Montrose ave

haLf aCre beer Co - baLMoraL taProoM 2050 w balmoral ave

haLf aCre beer Co - LinCoLn taProoM 4257 n Lincoln ave

the Long rooM & the bisCuit Man 1612 w irving Park rd

river vaLLeY farMer’s tabLe 1820 w wilson ave

sPaCCa naPoLi 1769 w sunnyside ave

sPoKen Café 1812 w Montrose ave

tusCan hen 4019 n damen ave

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dovetaiL brewerY (P. 4)1800 w belle Plaine ave: 2 blocks north of irving Park rd, on southbound ravenswood ave west of the Metra tracks.

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haLf aCre beer Co. (P. 10)4257 n Lincoln ave and 2050 w balmoral ave (enter from rascher ave)

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band of boheMia (P. 5)4710 n ravenswood ave: Just south of Lawrence ave, on southbound ravens-wood ave west of the Metra tracks.

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KovaL (P. 6)5121 n ravenswood ave: Just south of foster ave, on northbound ravenswood ave east of the Metra tracks.

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urban renewaL brewerY (P. 7)5121 n ravenswood ave: Just south of foster ave, on northbound ravenswood ave east of the Metra tracks.

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sPitefuL brewing (P. 9)2024 w balmoral ave: 1/2 block west of damen & balmoral

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