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Rating: 4.00
Location: Long Grove, IL
Founded: 2017
Last visited May 2025
Located in downtown Long Grove, near a scenic wooded area. The interior is bright with light oak walls, tables and chairs. There is a big floor to ceiling window overlooking picnic tables in the back.
They specialize in German and Belgian style beers. Nine beers on tap.
BEER:
360 Pils (4.25) – Crisp, German-style pils; hint of bittering hops in the finish; well-rounded beer.
42K Belgian Strong Ale (4.75) – Sweet, malty, Belgian ale; slightly fruity; excellent example of the style.
Angelic Helles (4.25) – Crisp, medium-bodied lager. Somewhat malty, sweet character. Light level of hop bitterness, appropriate for style. Highly drinkable German lager.
Bad Move Honey Nut Brown Ale (3.75) – Medium-bodied brown ale with background sweetness from honey. Very nice balance between hop bitterness and malt sweetness. Residual bitterness lingers in aftertaste.
Big Ludwigski (4.50) – Big, bold, sweet Märzen; nicely balanced; bittering appropriate for style.
Black Forest Schwarzbier (4.00) – Deep amber color. Big, malty sweetness is the dominant characteristic. Some roasted aspects evident, but could be more prominent. Low level of hop bitterness, appropriate for style.
Bus Wedgie Munich Dunkel (5.00) – Massive malty character, no holding back on roasted malts. Everything that a classic Dunkel should be.
Farmer’s Illegit Daughter Saison (3.50) – Nice healthy, wheat-y Saison; slightly too bitter in the finish.
Great Wit Buffalo Witbier (4.00) – Straw colored and light body, according to style. Choice of hops leaves a slight bitter aftertaste on the palate. Might be a bit much for a proper Witbier, but it grows on you with more sips.
Long Grove Lager Vienna Lager (4.25) – Amber lager full malt goodness. Bold, sweet and properly bittered. Bitter aftertaste lingers somewhat.
Mamet American Pale Ale (4.00) – Medium body ale; Citra hops excellent choice; well balanced and drinkable.
Marrvelous Kölsch (4.00) – Crisp, refreshing example of style; slight bitterness in the finish balances things out.
Mike’s Maibock (4.25) – Light amber appearance. Malt character huge and powerful, as expected. Beer is slightly more bitter than expected, but not at all objectionable. 7.1% ABV is definitely on the radar. Not a beer for guzzling.
Muttersholtz Hefeweizen (4.25) – Nicely balanced hefeweizen, big mouthfeel; clove aspect very evident and spot-on for style.
North Star Altbier (4.50) – Malt character large and bold. Sizeable level of hop bitterness, according to style. True example of a German ale.
Parker Doppelbock (4.75) – Amber appearance. Malty sweetness is the top characteristic. Roasted aspects blend nicely into the flavor profile. Hop bitterness sits well into the background. 8.5% ABV is not completely hidden away, but has a subtle influence. Definitely a Velvet Hammer type of Doppelbock.
Red Headed Stepchild Strawberry Blonde (3.25) – Light bodied, easy drinking ale. Refreshing and perfect for summer. Strawberry is evident in bouquet but not at all overpowering.
Scott 72 Irish Dry Stout (3.75) – Big malty character. Minimal hop bitterness, as expected. Dry aftertaste evident. Solid example of style, additional roasted malt would improve this beer.
Sherry Baby Baltic Porter (4.25) – Dark amber appearance. Big and sweet malt character. Low level of hop bitterness, appropriate for style. Smooth and velvety.
Uncle Buddy’s Bock (2.50) – Amber colored German Bock. Far too thin in malt character for a proper Bock. Solid level of malt sweetness. Could be classified as Bock Lite.
Xerxes Stout (3.50) – Full-bodied stout; distinctive smoky character.
FOOD:
Popcorn and beef jerky available for sale.
TAPROOM:
Hours: Mon-Thu 4-10pm, Fri Noon-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun Noon-6pm.