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Rating: 2.00
Location: Bedford Park, IL
Founded: 2011
Last visited: September 2017
The first US-based Latin American-inspired brewery. Very lively taproom on a Saturday afternoon, with loud music playing, a birthday party in one section, crowds both inside and outside at picnic tables. There is no traditional bar, which makes it a bit confusing to know where to place your beer order.
Hours are: Wed-Thu 4-10pm, Fri 4-11pm; Sat 1-9pm.
Tours every Saturday at 3pm. Cost of the tour is $10 and includes a 5 Rabbit pint glass and a pint of beer.
Eight beers on tap.
BEER:
5 Rabbit Golden Ale (3.00) – Light-bodied ale with a hint of hop bitterness in the finish; good lawnmower beer.
La Pina de Mis Ojos (Sour Ale with Pineapple) (2.50) – Heavy dose of pineapple; pucker inducing.
5 Lizard Latin-Style Witbier (1.75) – Way too fruity and sour for a proper Witbier. Use of passion fruit and lime peel entirely inappropriate.
Vida Y Muerte Märzenbier/Oktoberfest (1.50) – Far too light-bodied for Märzen style; needs more roasted malt.
5 Vulture Oaxacan-style dark ale (1.00) – Spice prevalent in aftertaste; totally objectionable.
FOOD:
Tacos available for purchase every Thursday; three tacos for $6.