Large taproom with a modern feel, located in downtown East Dundee near the Fox River.
Their website describes the couple who owns it as “average kids from a blue collar neighborhood.” Their goal is to brew craft beer for the common man, including “lawnmower” beer or American Ale, as well as IPA’s and bourbon barrel porter.
Hours are: Mon-Wed 3-10pm, Thu-Sat Noon-12am, Sun Noon-10pm.
13 beers on tap.
BEER:
Das Kolsch - Crisp, malty flavor, appropriately low hop bitterness, highly drinkable -4.25
B-Shift Blonde Belgian Blonde Ale - Highly complex flavor profile; sweetness and malt character nicely balanced; 7.1% ABV well concealed -4.50
Minuteman New England IPA - Substantial hop bitterness; medium maltiness; lacks citrus character -3.50
Working Man’s Wit - Clean and fruity taste; super light-bodied; very low hop bitterness -4.00
Strap Dragger Munich Dunkel - Needs a bigger dose of malt and roasted character in order to be a great dunkel; drinkable dark lager, but not adventurous -3.25
Nina Irish Dry Stout (Nitro) - Very thin for stout style; dry aftertaste evident; roasted character evident, but needs more -3.00