the breweries of greater

ravenswood

a guide to chicago’s

malt row

the ravenswood corridor and surrounding area is home to some of chicago’s best and most unique craft beer options. once a turn-of-the-century hub for industry, this stretch of road is now a mosaic of creative businesses and artisans intertwined into a uniquely resi-dential backdrop.

with a bevy of breweries (and a renowned distillery) planting their roots in the ravenswood corridor, it truly has become chicago’s malt row. count some of the accolades of these neighbors – ’no. 5 best new brewery’ by usa today [dovetail], ’first michelin-starred brewpub’ [band of bohemia], ’best new brewery 2013’ by chicago magazine [begyle brewing co.], ‘us micro whisky of the Year run-ner-up 2017’ by Jim murray’s whisky bible [Koval distillery] – it’s easy to see why spending a day wandering the corridor would be time well spent.

whether it’s dovetail for a crisp pint of lager, half acre for a juicy hop-centric iPa, or band of bohmeia for a beet-thyme ale, we’ll see you around the taprooms. cheers!

the greater ravenswood chamber of commerce is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to empower local businesses through a proactive and inclusive approach to community issues. while just established in 2015, the greater ravenswood chamber is tied to a 57-year history of fostering a vibrant, locally-focused economy in ravenswood.

through a variety of innovative programs, initia-tives and special events, including the management of ssa#31, the grcc aims to provide its members with access to information and resources vital to long-term success. the greater ravenswood chamber is guided by the belief that creativity, sustainable living and diverse industry position ravenswood as a destination neighborhood.

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OUR STAFFmegan bunimovichExecutive Director gene wagendorf iiiEvents & Marketing Coordinator margaret o’conorDevelopment Director michael sewallSSA Program Coordinator

connect with us at ravenswoodchicago.org

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the first taproom to open along the historic ra-venswood industrial corridor, begyle has quickly become a neighborhood institution. whether it’s a weeknight skeeball league, sunday yoga session, brewery tour or a visit from local food trucks, there’s always something happening at this laid-back brewery.

launched in 2012 by a group of longtime friends from michigan, begyle offers chicago’s only community supported brewing (csb) program. similar to community supported agriculture, members receive a growler or two a month as a part of their membership, allowing the brewery to build a close relationship with their neighbors.

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dovetail founders hagen and bill met in germany while earning their master brewer certifications from the siebel institute. bonding over their mutual interest in continental european beer styles, the two formed a friendship that has resulted in an excit-ing young brewery dedicated to old world brewing methods.

even seasoned beer geeks will enjoy their saturday tours, where visitors can get acquainted with unique equipment like open-top fermenters and chicago’s first coolship, a large, flat vessel that allows for the introduction of wild yeast and bacteria. be sure to ask about dovetail’s lauter grant, a 100 year old piece of antique brewing equipment that bill and hagen acquired from a farm outside of munich.

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The Bowmanville Community Organization is a proud sponsor of Ravenswood on Tap.

We know accessible green space is important to our community. We’ve heard it from neighbors and have seen it in the energetic

response to our community gardening and greenspace initiatives over the years.

The Gateway Garden Preservation & Expansion campaign is a major initiative for our community and will benefit all northside citizens. Your support is important. Come to our Garden Walk and learn more!

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half acre launched in 2007 and the release of daisy cutter Pale ale in 2009 cemented their place in the landscape of chicago beer. their original location on lincoln ave includes a shop where visitors can sample beer or buy to go, before settiling into the taproom for a full pour and a wild burrito from their kitchen.

half acre also operates a second brewing facility in bowmanville, which in late 2017 will open a restaurant, taproom and beer garden.

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Pairing food and beer is trendy. crafting unique beers that pair with specific dishes created by a team that honed their skills at restaurants like alinea and longman & eagle- that’s how you be-come the world’s first michelin rated brewpub.

located across from the ravenswood metra station, band of bohemia is a chic “culinary bre-whouse” that offers a range of cuisine including bar snacks, a tasting menu, full coffee service, wine, cocktails and lounge seating. their eclec-tic draft list rotates to complement a seasonally influenced menu. the only mainstay is band’s house beer, the noble raven ale, a delightfully crisp belgian golden ale showcasing yeast from bastogne and a healthy dose of tettnanger hops.

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5121 N RAVENsWOOd AVE • • •

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Koval is one of america’s largest artisan distilleries and winner of over 50 international awards, pioneer-ing a new school of distilling in the us that uses only the heart cut of the distillate. the heart cut is the purest, most grain forward portion, affording Koval its signature clean, bright style. Koval is also known for its use of unique and interesting grains, inspir-ing wine enthusiast to name the distillery a “leader of the alt-grain scene.” all of Koval’s whiskies are single barrel and aged in new american oak. each bottle can be traced back to the field on which the grain was grown. all of Koval’s whiskey, gin, vodka, and liqueurs are certified organic and Kosher and made from grain to bottle in chicago.

the Koval facility includes a retail shop and space for cocktails classes, tours, and whiskey workshops.

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most brewers have a bit of mad scientist in them, but few are as dedicated to experimentation as the crew at empirical. the brewery doubles as a laboratory where a 1-barrel system is dedicated to exploring news styles and recipes. after collect-ing feedback from taproom guests and making adjustments, some beers graduate to empirical’s 30-barrel production system for wider release.

tours allow guests to see both systems in action, as well as a chance to meet the famous feral cats that protect grains from pesky rodents. other tap-room activities include trivia tuesdays, themed karaoke nights and firkin fridays, where a unique beer is served in a cask at 4:30pm each week.

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what started with a spiteful incident as kids playing hockey on the pond turned into a lifelong friendship for brad shaffer and Jason Klein. with a passion for beer and a desire to start their own business, spiteful launched in 2012 with g.f.Y. stout, setting the tone for the aggressive flavors and attitudes of spiteful’s beers.

after years of brewing out of a 400 sq. ft basement in the ravenswood corridor, spiteful is moving operations to bowmanville, where their production facility and taproom will be opening later in 2017. fresh cans of 6-Packs and 4-Packs can be found in local shops throughout the city.

amPersand wine barrefined american comfort food, wines & cocktails served in a contemporary-rustic space with a patio.4845 N damen Ave • (773) 728-0031

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chicago’s Pizzacasual joint with pizzas, burgers & other comfort foods plus a bar & late-night delivery/carryout.1919 W montrose Ave • (773) 348-1700

fountainheadlow-key bar featuring a long beer list & creative, organic pub eats plus a seasonal rooftop garden.1970 W montrose Ave • (773) 697-8204

the long rooma neighborhood tavern and coffee house. home of sidecar: food truck style service, featuring the chef driven contemporary concessions, the biscuit man and beard & belly...1612 W Irving Park Rd • (773) 697-8204

beard & bellY: Provides dinner and late night food service at the long room, offering a hearty comfort food-driven menu featuring housemade sandwiches, sides and snacks. (773) 665-8210

the biscuit man: serves made-from-scratch contemporary amer-ican breakfast, brunch and lunch sandwiches, salads, bowls, and sides inside the long room 7 days a week. (773) 968-7031

mrs. murPhY & sons irish bistro laid-back spot for upscale irish eats plus brews & whiskey poured from 2 bars in an elegant space.3905 N Lincoln Ave • (773) 248-3905

the northman chicago’s first cider bar, featuring a huge list of cider, plus cocktails, offered along with europe-an fare in a warm, buzzy setting.4337 N Lincoln Ave • (773) 935-2255

river valleY farmer’s table farm-to-table restaurant and community grocery, owned by wisconsin’s oldest organic mushroom farm, serving up brunch classics and farmer’s favorites.1820 W Wilson Ave • (872) 208-3267

roots handmade Pizza relaxed pizzeria & bar featuring thin, malt-ed-crust pies & an all-midwestern craft-beer list.2200 W Lawrence Ave • (773) 433-5959

sPoKen café Premier café in the heart of ravenswood in chicago, serving breakfast/lunch fare with aca-dian cajun respects, including locally roasted, organic coffees.1812 W montrose Ave • (773) 769-2000

vidalia new neighborhood sandwich shop and pizza place. home of the montreal smoked meat.1964 W Lawrence Ave • (773) 293-7608

tuscan hen a new bYob italian sandwich and pasta spot with a great back patio that also offers take-home options like fresh pasta, ravioli, lasagna, pizza dough and sauces. 4019 N damen Ave • (773) 466-2380

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begYle brewing (P. 3)1800 w cuyler ave: 1 block north of irving Park rd, on southbound ra-venswood ave west of the metra tracks.

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amPersand wine bar 4845 n damen ave

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the northman 4337 n lincoln ave

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dovetail brewerY (P. 4)1800 w belle Plaine ave: 2 blocks north of irving Park rd, on southbound ravenswood ave west of the metra tracks.

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half acre beer co. (P. 6)4257 n lincoln ave: 2 blocks south of montrose ave.

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band of bohemia (P. 7)4710 n ravenswood ave: Just south of lawrence ave, on southbound ravens-wood ave west of the metra tracks.

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Koval (P. 8)5121 n ravenswood ave: Just south of foster ave, on northbound ravenswood ave east of the metra tracks.

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emPirical brewerY (P. 9)1801 w foster ave: corner of foster and southbound ravenswood ave, west of the metra tracks.

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sPiteful brewing (P. 10)2024 w balmoral ave: *not currently open to the public, tap room opening in 2017.*

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