Basic, functional space, square wooden bar, a few small tables, sofas, and lots of long picnic tables; low ceiling with ductwork evident; basic steel bar stools. They expanded the taproom to two or three times the original size. Shuffleboard game is popular; as well as board games; nice outdoor deck.
They’ve been brewing some of the best beer in the area since they opened, with distribution increasing in Northern Illinois. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Mike Dallas, at the Lucky Monk monthly beer tapping. He was friendly, down-to-earth, and extremely passionate about making beer.
Open Wed-Fri 3-10pm, Sat Noon-10pm, Sun Noon-7pm. We have visited several times, but most recently they had 14 beers on tap.
BEER:
Flipmode NEIPA - Hazy, fruity, hoppy; grapefruit notes apparent in flavor profile; hop bitterness balances fruity character -4.00
Seed Money Belgian Pale Ale - Bright, slightly fruity ale; very low hop bitterness; highly drinkable; terrific malty character -4.50
Passion Angel Belgian Golden Ale - Passion fruit dominates flavor; solid malt character creates excellent balance; mouthfeel has a wide variety of flavors and textures -4.75
Rugged Coalminer Robust Porter - One of our favorite Porters anywhere! Huge, roasted flavor, big malty beer, smooth without residual bitterness, awesome example of style - 4.50
Castaway Angel Belgian Golden Ale - Fruity notes, medium body, buttery flavor, Peppery flavor evident - 4.50
Exiled Angel Belgian Style Golden Ale - Best Belgian golden ale outside of Belgium - 5.00
Base Jumper American Style IPA - Grapefruit and citrus flavors, fairly bitter, malty sweetness helps balance it out - 4.00
Agent Black Dry Nitro Stout - Smooth, silky, served on nitro; excellent presentation; super coffee and chocolate flavors - 4.50
Bitter Chocolatier Chocolate Oatmeal Imperial Stout - A tremendous stout, full of body and flavor. Chocolate and coffee notes dominate. Alcohol level not overpowering. - 4.50
