NOT JUST A BREWPUB
Lake Bluff Brewing Co has served as a community beer hall for Lake Bluff as well as a destination brewery for Chicago and beyond. In addition to producing award winning beer, the walls of the taproom have hosted artists to display their work, some as local as down the street and others from as far as the other side of the Earth. The taproom also serves as a curator for both analogue and live music for all to enjoy.
INCOMING ARTIST:
LB History Installment
We were set to install an LB125 art exhibit in March of 2020. Because of COVID we put that on hold. We are now slowly installing some of the pieces for the Lake Bluff art exhibit with the help of the Lake Bluff History Museum. This is to celebrate Lake Bluff’s 125th anniversary and overall amazing history. We love this town and we are going to install some really phenomenal old maps, photographs, items to show some of the rich history of Lake Bluff
BEER
All beers served on site are brewed on site. Our taplist is continually rotating based upon seasonality, ingredient availabilty, as well as the brewers' influence.
Praise for Lake Bluff Brewing Co Beers
Gamma Ray 2013 Best Pale Ale by Chicago Magazine
Velvet Hammer 2013 Runner Up Best Porter by Chicago Magazine
Kosmonaut 2013 Gold Us Open Beer Championship Strong Stout
Gamma Ray 2014 Bronze Us Open Beer Championship Pale Ale
Velvet Hammer 2015 Bronze Us Open Beer Championship Robust Porter
Kosmonaut 2016 Bronze Festival of Barrel Aged Beers Strong Stout
Best Brewery 2018 North Shore Choice Awards
ART
The taproom features rotating artwork curated (sometimes even produced) by our staff. The range of styles that have been showcased over the years include relief printmaking, photography, abstract impressionism, watercolor, and more. The installations always feature a opening ceremony with specialty beer, and all art on the wall is usually for sale.
MUsic
WHATS SPINNING
The taproom features an extensive and eclectic collection of vinyl records that spans generations as well as genres. The collection is curated and selected by the staff based upon the overall atmosphere and mood of the taproom at the time. On Tuesday's you may bring in your own record for us to spin while you enjoy a delicious beer.
LIVE IN THE TAPROOM
Lake Bluff Brewing Co often hosts live performances inside the taproom, which are always free to the public. Again we often rely on local talent but also import musicians on the road, or just stopping through. There is a never a cover charge for these shows, we just want you to enjoy live music.
SUMMER BLOCK PARTIES
Alongside our block party affiliates, The Maevery Public House and Griffith, Grant, and Lackie Realtors, Lake Bluff Brewing Co hosts a series of streetside performances. These events always feature a special beer release, as well as unique street food offerings, activities and more. Open to the public for all to enjoy.
