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Rating: 4.00
Location: Grayslake, IL
Founded: 2012
Last visited: September 2018
We visited the small taproom in downtown Grayslake, but they will soon open a larger brewery just down the street, allowing them to double their capacity. Hours are: Mon-Thur: 5-10 pm, Fri: 4 pm-Midnight, Sat: Noon-Midnight, Sun: Noon-6 pm.
We met Adam, the assistant brewer, who was very friendly and knowledgeable. They had six beers on tap.
BEER:
Lite It Cream Ale (3.50) – Super light-bodied beer; almost no hop bitterness.
Still Single Belgian Ale (4.00) – Medium-bodied ale; Citra hops assist in balancing the flavor profile.
Mo-Wheat Wheat Ale (4.25) – Medium-bodied, big on wheat malt; slight hop bitterness provides nice balance.
Short Handed New England IPA (3.75) – Nicely balanced IPA (50 IBU), highly drinkable.
Tamarand Gold Belgian Tripel (4.50) – Big-bodied and bold tripel; excellent example of the style.
Sin Bin Stout (4.25) – Bold with coffee notes; body is a mouthful.
American Märzen (3.25) – Light amber appearance. Malty mouthfeel in evidence, but the beer has a lighter bodied feel to it. Characteristic malt sweetness present, but the sweetness plays a bigger role than necessary. Hop bitterness properly balanced. The Märzen style is a classic. Does the beer drinking world need an American version?
FOOD:
No food served.