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Miskatonic Brewing Company

OUR BEERS

Whether it be traditional, classic styles of ales and lagers, or something new and wild, Miskatonic Brewing loves to find new ways to connect with the craft beer and Chicagoland communities

ABOUT US

Get to know our story and who we are. Check out the staff and how we became, Miskatonic.

THE TAPROOM

How the taproom runs and other important information about our brewery. Please note that our taproom is cashless.

EVENTS

Check out this page for the latest in our events, private events and tours.

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Beers on tap

(Updated April 22, 2025)

SPECIAL TAPPINGS:

Opulent - Double Barrel Baltic Porter - 9.0% ABV

Opulent is a captivating Baltic Porter crafted through an extraordinary 45-month Double Barreled aging process in imported Port barrels. This luxurious brew showcases the fruity complexity of the wood. The aroma is a complex symphony of dark fruits—figs, black cherries, and plums—blended with molasses, treacle, and layers of chocolate and coffee, complemented by hints of oak, vanilla, and spices. A light, earthy undertone of molasses and faint hints of tobacco beckons you to take your first sip. The finish is long and indulgent, leaving a warm and sweet acidity sensation on the palate as flavors of dark chocolate, raisin, and a hint of anise linger delightfully.

Black is Beautiful - Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout - 12.0% ABV

A Great Lakes Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout that has been Aging for 2 years and was specifically crafted to support the Black is Beautiful movement, a collaborative effort in the craft beer industry to raise awareness and funds for racial equality and social justice issues. This rich and complex brew pours a deep, inky black color with a thick, tan head. Aromas of roasted malt, dark chocolate, and bourbon mingle together with notes of vanilla, oak, and molasses from the barrel aging process. On the palate, this Imperial Stout delivers a full-bodied and velvety smooth mouthfeel, with flavors of dark roasted coffee, bittersweet cocoa, and caramelized sugar. The extensive bourbon barrel aging process has added layers of complexity and depth, with hints of charred oak, marshmallow, toasted coconut, and warm boozy goodness. At 12% ABV, this beer is a bold and indulgent treat for those who appreciate big, flavorful stouts with a barrel forward finish. Cheers to raising a glass in solidarity and support for the Black is Beautiful movement.

Vox

**German Pilsner 4.9%**
A light, crisp, and super clean German Style Pilsner. Notes of cracker, subtle malt sweetness with a lingering floral noble hop character from start to finish.

**WEST COAST WIZARD**

**West Coast IPA 6.3%**
Classic resinous hop tones meld with impressions of ripe melon and peach in this bright, easy drinking West coast IPA. Get back to your roots!

west coast wiccan

**American Pale Ale 6.3%**
West Coast Wiccan is a vibrant American Pale Ale that pays homage to the mystical beauty and worship of Mother Nature. Its radiant straw-colored body and fluffy white head hide bright aromatics of lemongrass, pine resin, dank wood, citrus pith, and dried apricot. A well-balanced yet crisp and clean malt bill accentuates the zesty lime pith, tart lemon, and sweet mandarin of yuzu fruit, grapefruit, and dehydrated peaches/apricots. This enchanting Pale Ale is perfect for sipping on a sunny summer day. Let's raise a glass to the West Coast Wiccan and let its magical flavors transport you to a world of hoppy bliss. Cheers.

storm giant

**Double Hazy IPA - 8%**
Embark on a flavorful quest with Storm Giant, a captivating Hazy Double IPA inspired by the mythical powers of these thunderous titans. This brew engages the senses with an alluring haze, reminiscent of gathering storm clouds. Cascading bubbles dance gracefully to create a frothy white head, hinting at the effervescent adventure that awaits. The aroma bursts forth with an intense bouquet of tropical fruits and citrus, presenting a vibrant mix of ripe pineapple, fresh mango, electric berry sweetness, and luscious peach with a subtle hint of pine and herbal undertones. Its malt backbone and touch of sweetness lends a creamy and smooth mouthfeel that contrasts with the bold hop character. Waves of juicy fruit deliver a punch of candied pineapple, fresh peach, nuanced berries, grapefruit, and lemon peel, weaving a tapestry of juicy complexity that dances on the tongue. The finish is a wondrous potion of lingering tropical flavors, sweet berries, and a hint of resinous pine.

SHIELD MAIDEN

**Pale Ale - 5.5%**
Shield Maiden is the very portrait of balance between malt and hop bitterness you want in any Old School Pale Ale. A delicious malty backbone that is complimented perfectly by the dank, resinous, piney, and citrusy hops of Centennial, Cascade, and Simcoe. You can taste every IBU as it finishes with a dry yet clean floral bitterness that lasts long after your first sip. Definitely a brewers favorite. Cheers.

RED WIZARD

**“Pit Lord” Imperial IPA 8.1% ABV**
Red as the eye atop the tower. Deep ruby in color and featuring a pale tan head, this Imperial Red IPA casts a piney hop bitterness that is immediately met with bold caramel and biscuit notes and finishes its full bodied spell with hints of orange peel and other coniferous aromas. Deny this and you deny all magic.

joint effort 6: dank & danker

West Coast IPA - 7% ABV
[collab with Skeleton Key Brewery]
Your favorite weed-inspired beer collaboration with Skeleton Key Brewery is back, just in time for release during many of y'all's favorite Holiday, 4/20. This West Coast IPA features an invigorating aroma with a zesty blend of tropical and citrus fruits, including grapefruit, lemon, passion fruit, and pineapple from Riwaka hops, complemented by a subtle earthy herbal and pine resin notes from Nugget hops. The dry hopping with Zamba, Citra, and Sequoia adds complexity with hints of orange blossom, fresh-cut grass, and stone fruit sweetness. The flavor is well-balanced, showcasing bright citrus and tropical flavors, with a clean malt backbone that supports the hop intensity. As it warms, additional notes of mango and pineapple emerge, leading to a dry, crisp finish with a lingering piney woody bitterness that invites another sip.

SELKIE

**Dry Irish Stout - 4.2%**
Selkie pours a deep, opaque black with a rich, creamy tan head that lingers and leaves intricate lace patterns on the glass as you sip, showcasing its robust body. The mouthfeel is smooth and medium-bodied, with a creamy texture.. Mid-palate, caramel notes emerge, adding a touch of sweetness that contrasts nicely with the dry finish. Subtle cocoa notes enhance the overall richness without overwhelming the palate.

plumlong tongue liar

**Kettle Sour - 4.4%**
A juicy, tart, and prickly dry-hopped kettle sour brewed with fresh plum puree. We complement the fruit with a generous whirlpool of Comet hops to infuse bright citrusy notes, zesty grapefruit, and a hint of herbal pine. As the sourness settles, the fermentation of fresh plum puree bursts forth, delivering a juicy, luscious flavor and delicate sweetness that balances out the acidity, evoking memories of biting into a perfectly ripe fruit. Hints of lime and lemon peel provide a zesty brightness, enhancing the overall refreshing quality of the beer. As it finishes, the dry hopping with Ariana hops introduces a nuanced layer of complexity, with delicate floral aromas and soft peach-like sweetness that linger, inviting you to take another sip.

dungeon master: CHIMAERA CUB

**Peanut Butter Cup Imperial Stout - 11.5%**
Notes of toffee, caramel, roasted nuts, vanilla, and anise add to the luxurious profile. Upon the first sip, your palate is enveloped in a rich interplay of flavors. The deep, roasted malt backbone provides a velvety mouthfeel, while bittersweet dark chocolate creates an indulgent base. Creamy peanut butter takes center stage, with a touch of salt balancing the sweetness. Undertones of caramel and dark fruit `add complexity, while a whisper of coffee grounds the brew with a roasted finish. This combination crafts a taste experience reminiscent of a gourmet salted chocolate peanut butter cup.

DUNGEON MASTER: dISPLACER BEAST

**Chocolate Mole Imperial Stout - 12%**
Displacer Beast is an enigmatic imperial stout that transports your senses to another realm with its bold flavors and intriguing complexity. This dark elixir is a harmonious blend of rich malt, chocolate, Ancho and Guajillo chiles, cinnamon sticks, vanilla beans, and subtle heat, designed to captivate both the adventurous and the curious beer drinker.

**jabberbocky**

**Doppelbock - 8% ABV**
This German-style Doppelbock is a true classic that showcasesthe rich brewing traditions of Germany. It boasts a rich andmalty profile, presented in a deep copper to mahogany color,topped with a thick, creamy head. The beer features a complexflavor profile that balances sweet maltiness with a subtle bitterness, creating a smooth and satisfying

belobog

**Czech-style Pale Lager - 3.9% ABV**
The respected Belobog is a 3.9% Czech Pale Lager. Much like the deity of light and sun, it offers an enticing deep golden color (sun) with a foamy white head (light). It's light bodied with earthy notes of biscuit and honey. Rich yet refreshing and finishes with a well rounded herbal hoppy finish.

kuddel muddel

**Kottbusser - 6.1%**
Brewed with a blend of Smitty Bee buckwheat honey and dark amber wildflower honey, oats, wheat, and a kiss of chocolate malt, this Kottbusser entices with rich sweetness and sophisticated aromas. Pouring a deep amber to chestnut brown, this Kottbusser presents a warm glow that captures the light beautifully. A fluffy tan head forms upon pouring, offering good retention and leaving delicate lace on the glass. The slightly hazy body hints at its natural ingredients.

CRAFTED IN A
DIFFERENT REALM

So many of the greatest beers in the world were markers on the journey to brew beer ourselves. They are instructive. They are canon. And we find enjoyment in devoting ourselves to the quest of their honorable replication.

But we also love a good glitch.

Riffing on tradition and interpreting styles in a new way enables us to tilt the board and brew with a twist. It’s our way of exploring the curiosities that make beer a constantly evolving idea.

But we’ll never fully know what lies beyond.

We only ever see the edges of our own world. Impossible glimpses of the universe. We toil away in the dark of new fermentation. We enjoy the anxiety of occasionally working in the realm of chaos, tasting something unexpected, unsettling, and if we try hard enough, maybe even unexplored.

JOSH MOWRY

Co-Founder and President
The Visionary. El Jefe. Forged by the American Brewers Guild. Josh is the co-founder and Demi-God of Bureaucratic Malevolence here at MBC. When not helping formulate new recipes and wrangling spreadsheets into submission, Josh is the dark figure lurking in the shadows, hoping to get you to try this new Danish boardgame where you play rival fishmongers. It’s totally fun, you guys…

JOHN WYZKIEWICZ

Co-Founder
The not-so-invisible hand. The oh-so-visible beard. John is also a graduate of the American Brewer’s Guild and cut his teeth at Goose Island and Gordon Biersch. You can find him in the back moving delicious liquid from place to place. When he’s not working, he’s likely at the end of the bar, arguing about the cultural and comedic significance of M*A*S*H (pre-Winchester) or sleeping…standing up…with his eyes open.

Cory Davidson

Head Brewer
Cory joined us in the Spring of 2019 as an assistant brewer, moving to head honcho summer of 2021. Bringing to the table his knowledge of brewing and production, he has helped balance out the flow of the day-to-day. When he isn’t brewing or tinkering around in the brewery, you can find him around town playing bass in his band, Fool’s Brew.

Mik Dempsey

Production Brewer
Since 2010 If he hasn’t been serving it or making it, he sure as hell has been drinking it. In August of ‘21, Mik brought more than a decade of craft beer passion to Miskatonic. While fully committed to keeping things moving on the brewing side, Mik loves reveling amongst the thirsty masses.

suzi burnside

Darien Taproom Manager
Suzi had been working in the trenches behind the bar in the taproom for a while, but now she’s joined the team as our Taproom Manager. Suzi’s worked in the industry for almost 22 years, and these past 5 years she’s been exclusively slinging pints in breweries. Her favorite style of beer is IPA of all kinds.
She loves performing in her band Black Road since 2015. When she’s not laying down the vibes behind a bar or on stage, she’ll be hanging out with her husband Tim and dog Scruffy. In addition to the liquid variety of deliciousness, Suzi loves to cook and is obsessed with tacos, hot sauce, and pizza.

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MUSICIANS!
WANT TO PLAY AT MISKATONIC? LET US KNOW!

We host LIVE MUSIC every Friday Night at both our Darien and Naperville locations! Interested in playing? Clink the link below and let us know! *Please note that we receive a lot of music inquiries and try to answer in a timely fashion in the order they were received.

MUSICIAN INQUIRY FORM

We are excited to have you by to enjoy our rotating selection of the finest and freshest #LovecraftBeer

Our taproom is a pint with a view. Open to the facility, a seat at the bar overlooks our brewhouse and cellar. Often you can find the brewers working away while you luxuriously enjoy your #LovecraftBeer.

HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT IN OUR BARREL ROOM!

For our bigger events, we have our barrel room space. a full-on behind the scenes experience here at the brewery. The barrel room is also available for private functions. Email events@miskatonicbrewing.com for more information.

We enjoy sharing our passion and getting you closer to the process. Having a drink here at the brewery is a great way to learn more about our beer and how it is brewed. It is a truly unique and interesting place to share a pint.

GROWLERS, OR HAPPINESS TO-GO

A growler is a portable, reusable to-go container for beer. We sell growlers in 64oz and 32 oz. sizes perfect for any occasion.

We happily fill growlers with most of our beers. If the beer has limited availability or is costly to brew, it may not be available in this form.

A few caveats:

The growler must be clean whether it’s ours or someone else’s, if it’s stinky, you no drinky.
When cleaning it, the best method is to rinse it with hot water as soon after you finish it as you can and let it air dry with the cap off. It’s OK if you lose the cap, we’ll give you a new one.
Growlers are not packaged like cans or bottles, they are meant for near-immediate consumption. After you leave with the growler, keep it cold. You can stash it in a fridge, cooler, or growler suit or use a double-walled stainless steel growler.
You can keep it this way for a couple of days, 3 at the most. Once you open it, you better finish it! It’s OK, it’s 4 pints, grab a friend or two and you’re good to go.
They are PERFECT for sharing at parties, BBQs, tailgates, hiking, backpacking, and the beach (those last two if you get the metal ones!)

DEFRAYAL OF CAPITAL…YOU KNOW, PAYMENT

We do not accept cash, only debit/credit cards for payment. It’s safer for our employees; it’s hard to stick up a hard drive and a modem. It’s also convenient, for us and you. No more stops at the ATM, head right on in. But, we are sorry for any inconvenience.

WHAT’S A DRINK WITHOUT A NOSH?

As a holder of a microbrewery license, we are prohibited from serving food made on our premises. We encourage our patrons to bring food or order from local restaurants for delivery to the taproom. Ask our bartenders for their favorite local bites!

YOU SUNK MY BATTLESHIP!

Feel free to peruse our collection of games. We have modern and classic, mind-numbing and brain-bending, it’s all right there on our game shelves. The inner taproom has a proper British bristle dart board, none of this plastic-tip, quarter-fed electronic stuff. It’s free, gloriously free. Don’t have your own fancy-schmancy darts? No problem, we have darts behind the bar for your airborne missile-based enjoyment.

OTHER RULES OF THE HOUSE

We are pet dog, cat, rat, & bat friendly. We ask you keep Fido/Fifi leashed & next to you. Water bowls will be provided upon request. Milk bones from the bartenders for those good doggies (or other creatures who enjoy a milk bone or two). Our rule is the same be it two- or four-legged patron, “if you behave, you can stay”

We are child- and kid-friendly as well. Soft drinks are available, cause they ain’t gettin’ no suds.

PARKING

Our lot on the North side of the building accommodates 26 cars. We also have an agreement with the building to our north (it is the mirror-image spot to the North of our lot) to park there after 5 pm during the week, and all day on the weekend (please, no moving any of our neighbor’s cones!). There is also street parking available on Wilmette Ave. (the street directly to the East of our building). Please do not park in the Ready, Set, Grow daycare at the end of our parking lot. There is signage there that indicates your car will be towed. We highly encourage you to get a ride with your friends so you can easily find parking and do less damage to our delicate environment.