Weekly

Friday Nights

A rotation of great food trucks serve up distinctive meals, right in the CLB parking lot.

Tue, Nov 5	Que Pasta
Thu, Nov 7	Pierogi Jo's
Fri, Nov 8	Que Pasta
Fri, Nov 15	Your Sister's Tomato
Fri Nov 22	Pierogi Jo's

Friday nights also feature new firkin releases, served from our cask beer engine. Join us for a pint of "real ale".

Sunday Afternoons

Every Sunday, drop in for a "Collision" between our Overboard Oatmeal Stout and a shot of cold-brewed, nitrogenated coffee, made with beans hand-roasted right here by our brewery crew.

Upcoming

Wednesdays, October 9th-30th 6:30pm

Disc Golf Putting League

The best putting league in Crystal Lake! Good friends, good beer, good competition, and great times! You can join in any time, but this will be the first of many Wednesdays for our indoor league through fall & winter.

Wednesday, November 6th

Dart League

Dart Tournament this Wednesday, Nov 6th at Crystal Lake Brewing. Sign up at 6:30 darts fly at 7 sharp. $72 in the Trips Pot

Thursday, November 7th

Brewer's Night with Pierogi Jo's

Join CLB and Pierogi Jo's for a thoughtfully prepared menu, pairing delicious pierogis with some of our favorite beers. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $20 per person.

Thursday, November 14th

CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

The Tap Room will be closed for a private Wholesaler/Retailer event.

Monday, November 18th

CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

The Tap Room will be closed for a private Mug Club Event.

Wednesday, November 20th 7pm

Cheers Beer Yoga with Akasha

Hour long yoga class while drinking a house brew from Crystal Lake Brewery with Laura Schultz from Akasha Yoga. Bring a friend for this all level yoga class where we will laugh and drink our way through a gentle flow with incorporated partner poses. Stay in the taproom for a pint after if you like! $20 per person. Includes yoga & beer. Bring your own yoga mat, and wear comfortable clothing.

Thursday, November 21st 6:30-8:30pm

DIY Wooden Sign Workshop

Creative Expressions hosts a traveling sign crafting class, all are welcome for this fun sign workshop! Sign up today by visiting: www.creativeexpressionsgalena.com/travelingclass

Saturday, November 23rd 2:00-5:00pm

2019 Boathouse Reserve Barrel-Aged Release

We'd like to invite you to the 2019 Boathouse Reserve Collection Release Party. Admission is $20 and includes a 5oz sample of each of the 3 beers and an assortment of light appetizers to complement them. Or choose "The Reserve Package", which includes your admission plus 3 4-packs (one of each) and a limited edition Boathouse Reserve snifter to take home with you after the event. The event will be held in the brewery, so space is limited to 120 guests. Registration is recommended.

Tap Room Hours

Monday - Thursday:
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday:	3:00 pm to Midnight
Saturday:	Noon to Midnight
Sunday:	Noon to 9:00 pm

We are a production brewery, which is a very different thing than a brewpub. Our focus is on brewing great beer for sale to bars, restaurants and retailers across northern Illinois.

But we also have a great place to enjoy our beers here at the brewery; our tap room.

Here in the tap room, we offer regular tours of the brewery, and the space is dedicated to providing our guests with a world-class, beer-centered experience. In the tap room, we offer only our beers (no wine or mixed drinks). We don’t have a kitchen, though we encourage guests to bring in their own food or order it in from one of the great local restaurants in downtown Crystal Lake.

What kind of food do you have?

As a production brewery, we don't have a kitchen, and don't offer a food menu. We do allow carry-ins of just about any kind. In fact, we have take-out menus for some of the great area restaurants here in the tap room, so it's easy to have a pizza, sandwiches, or just about anything else delivered right to your table.

Do you have wine or mixed drinks?

We understand that not everyone loves beer as much as we do. We always keep a variety of beers on tap, and work hard to brew styles that appeal to people who may not usually drink beer. But we are a production brewery, not a full service bar, and our Illinois Brewer's License doesn't permit us to offer wine or mixed drinks. (We do have a small selection of sodas in cans and lemon and cucumber water always available.)

Can I bring my own wine?

Our BYO policy applies to food, only. We ask that guests not bring in beverages of any kind.

Can I bring my kids?

By nature, a brewery is an adult place and anyone sampling our beers must be 21 years of age or older. With that said, CLB is a family-run business, and we try to be as kid-friendly as possible. Children who are supervised by a parent or guardian are welcome from the time we open until 7:00 pm, daily. On Saturday and Sunday afternoons, you'll almost always see families in the tap room playing a board game or just hanging out.

Beach Blonde, Wake Maker, Fox Rocker, Busted Prop, Overboard and Slalom King are our core, flagship beers, and we make them in big batches, all year-round. But we like to experiment, too, so in addition to our 15 BBL production brewing system, we also have a smaller "pilot" setup.

On the pilot system, Ryan gets a bit more creative, brewing small-batch one-of-a-kind beers that are available exclusively here in our tap room.

Here's what's on tap right now...

Seasonal & Pilot System Beers On Tap

Of course, these are in addition to our core beer line-up,
which are always available in the tap room.

Too Much Cologne	ABV: 5.2%
German Kölsch-Style Ale	20 IBUs
We brewed this beer in collaboration with Plank Road Tap Room in South Elgin. "Bright, a little fruity and thirst quenching” these were the characteristics we were looking for in producing our first traditional German Kölsch. Modeled after Koln, Germany’s refreshing ale, we think we knocked this beer out of the park! It is brilliantly clear with a pleasant light fruitiness greeting your nose. Flavors of fresh pear and white grape along with a hint of hop spice follow with a touch of wheat malt adding to the complexity. The finish is clean and refreshing leaving you thirsty for more. Prost!

Reel Juicy	ABV: 7.2%
Midwest India Pale Ale	20 IBUs
Reel Juicy” is a Midwest India Pale Ale that rewards hop lovers and surprises those expecting a bitter brew. Instead, huge tropical notes and flavors dominate, finishing smooth with a soft, almost creamy mouthfeel - the perfect beer to accompany your next fish story.

Look Out Merlot	ABV: 9.0%
Wine Beer	11 IBUs
Simply put, "Look Out Merlot" is a 45/55 mix of Merlot grape must and a strong but light-tasting ale. The beer component was kept intentionally simple to let the grapes take over, and they have, resulting in the most wine-like adult beverage we’ve ever made. Fruity and effervescent, but not overly sweet, it might even remind you of a chilled, bright sangria. Red wine lovers, this one is for you! — Gluten-free

Ope!	ABV: 7.3%
Midwest IPA	21 IBUs
Ope! You just bumped in to our 2019 collaboration beer with the Lucky Dorr crew. This Midwest IPA packs all the juicy hop characteristics of Hazy IPA’s, but also has a very mild bitterness and was fined in the fermenter to make it almost crystal clear. Massive amounts of Mosaic & Nugzilla hops along with several other varieties make this beer explode with notes of tropical fruit, citrus and berries. It’s got a soft mouthfeel and huge hop aroma, guaranteed to satisfy your midwest sensibilities. Step up to the bar and, Ope!

Last Cast	ABV: 7.6%
Blood Orange IPA	50 IBUs
Brewed like a straight forward IPA with the addition of blood oranges, this baby has it all! Bright citrusy hops blend seamlessly with the blood orange to create an explosion of fruit and hops on the palate. A firm malt backbone carries this flavor load while a quenching bitterness dries the finish out and leaves you asking for another!

Grab A Growler, Fresh From The Tap

The absolute best way to enjoy a pint of brewery-fresh beer is here in the CLB tap room. Coming in a very close second is having us fill a convenient "to go" growler right at the bar.

We offer 64 oz. growlers and 32 oz. howlers (half-growlers), and can fill them with any of our year-round core beers (Beach Blonde, Wake Maker, Lakesider or Slalom King) or production premium seasonals.

	Core Beer	Premium Seasonal
New Growler	$16	$20
Growler Refill	$12	$16
New Howler	$9	$12
Howler Refill	$6	$9

Growlers, kept sealed and cold, will stay fresh for up to 48 hours. Once opened, consume within 24 hours.

Happy Hour? Try Happy Tour.

Tour Times

Fridays at 8:00 p.m.

Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Sundays at 3:00 p.m.

Cost

$10, includes tour, a pint,

and a take-home CLB tumbler.

Wondering how all of your favorite CLB beers are crafted? Join us on the weekend for a tour, a pint and a take-home pint glass, all for just $10 per person. We offer "Happy Tours" every Friday at 8:00 pm, Saturday at 3:00 and 8:00 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm.

Here at CLB, we're proud of what we do and are more than happy to show off our production facility. Your tour will be lead by our Brewmaster Ryan, General Manager Beth, or one of our owners, Chuck or John, and will include a walk through our brewhouse, fermentation area, packaging room and more.

The length of the tour varies a bit, since it's a little different each time, but plan on 30 minutes or so. Actually, make that a bit longer, since you're sure to stick around afterward and have a pint!

Reservations are not strictly required, but are recommended. Reserve your spot now:

The CLB tap room has a great space to host special occasions, adding an experience to your celebration! Our private space holds up to 40 guests, perfect for an intimate party of any kind. Bring your guests, enjoy our hand-crafted beer, and if you'd like, include a tour of our brewing and packaging facilities.

The great thing about having parties at our place is that you can bring whatever food you like! You are welcome to go picnic-style, pot-luck, or cater in. We'll handle the beverages, of course, and offer soft drinks and the full complement of our tasty beers. We offer tours and brewing education upon request, and are more than happy to share our passion for the craft.

Please contact Beth with any questions that you might have, and she will help you coordinate the details. You can reach her at beth@crystallakebrew.com.

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