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 -4.25
Crisp, malty flavor, appropriately low hop bitterness, highly drinkable
B-Shift Blonde Belgian Blonde Ale -4.50
Highly complex flavor profile; sweetness and malt character nicely balanced; 7.1% ABV well concealed
Minuteman New England IPA -3.50
Substantial hop bitterness; medium maltiness; lacks citrus character
Working Man’s Wit -4.00
Clean and fruity taste; super light-bodied; very low hop bitterness
Strap Dragger Munich Dunkel -3.25
Needs a bigger dose of malt and roasted character in order to be a great dunkel; drinkable dark lager, but not adventurous
Nina Irish Dry Stout (Nitro) -3.00
Very thin for stout style; dry aftertaste evident; roasted character evident, but needs more
