Steve A.
10/30/2025
Checked out this kind of newer brewery that's in the former location of another brewery. Is/Was has quickly become one of the hippest in the city. So many on tap to choose from you could be here...
Is Was Brewing
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5121 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
Is Was Brewing, located in Chicago, IL, prides itself on crafting unique beers that embody "simple complexities in liquid form." Their newest release, Maestro 2024, features a distinctive profile, enhanced by the infusion of roasted lamparillo agave and sotol sourced from a wild desert ranch in northern Mexico.
This innovative brewery utilizes aged hops to highlight the microflora of the region, resulting in a beer with intriguing flavors such as sultanas, serrano peppers, and hints of smoke, while contributing a portion of sales to replant agave through S.A.C.R.E.D. Their passion for sustainability and creativity is evident in every brew they produce.
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5.08 reviews
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...
Tasha M.
9/15/2025
Totally hidden from the busy streets in Ravenswood this tiny little brewery is such a gem. They have visiting food vendors and you can bring your own food as well. It's relaxed seating and dogs...
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...
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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