Is Was Brewing

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5121 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60640

Is Was Brewing is a small craft brewery based in Chicago, IL, known for producing a variety of unique and flavorful beers.

With a focus on quality and creativity, Is Was Brewing offers a welcoming space for beer enthusiasts to enjoy a rotating selection of brews in a relaxed atmosphere.

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4.56 reviews
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Gabrielle B.
7/24/2025

Came here for an open-bar event in the back room. I'm not a beer girl but I found there to be several N/A and non-beer options. There were ciders and shrubs. I really liked the berry shrub! The...

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Shakari B.
7/16/2025

I came here for a beer meetup. I am not a fan of Saisons per se but I wanted to give this brewery a shot. I was pleasantly surprised. I had 4 tastings and a full pour. The area in itself has a...

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Grant S.
7/30/2024

While on a walk in our neighborhood, we stumbled upon the soft launch of is/was brewing. In the former location of Urban Brewlabs, this micro brewery specializes in saisons. We had to stop our...

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Erika G.
12/1/2024

Rising from the ashes of my beloved Urban Brew Labs, we have Is/Was! And the verdict is . . . love it! An appealing array of delicious beers, same neighborhood feel. Same dog friendly room! It's...

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Valerie F.
12/27/2024

What a great place to have in the neighborhood! The space is beautiful and has a good amount of seating. The beers are terrific; we really loved the Saison Effrayant which had a very balanced sage...

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