I realized I've been giving all the breweries around 5 star ratings and you're probably forming an opinion of me as, well, I'll let that thought go unfinished. If I'm rating the beer here it's a 5 star for sure. I'm absolutely obsessed with their Hophazardly IPA and you'll always find it in our fridge. Might be my favorite IPA. (Truth be told, I've said the same thing about many other IPA's...Guess I'm easily swayed). Nonetheless, I can't not order it on tap here. I've tried many of their other brews as well. I lean towards the pale ales, IPA's, maybe even ESB's typically and every one I've tried here is a winner. The space itself is a bit understated. You order at a counter in front of the taps and take your brew to a table or a bar stool near the widows. So atmosphere isn't why you come here. If you want to sit at a great bar and chat with the bartender or friends, walk 1 minute up the alley to Dovetail Brewing. Concrete floors, small wobbly tables, industrial vibe, you get the picture. But it's dog friendly and that's a bonus in my book!! People here are super friendly and can guide your choices based on what you tend to like. But if Hophazardly is on tap, get it. You'll thank me. read more

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Awesome place and people! Great staff and very clean! Atmosphere very inviting and welcoming! I can just relax! Will be back!

I am tickled to discover another outstanding craft brewery in North Center. Long story short, this outfit is still really small but puts out excellent product, and the tour is a wonderful introduction to both the brand and the beer. Like many microbreweries, the Begyle tour is an outstanding value. For a mere ten bucks, you get two hours of entertainment and education, a souvenir 13-ounce tulip glass (bonus: I love their logo), and three pours in that vessel to enjoy during your visit. The tone and format are enjoyably informal, but by the end you will have heard everything that there is to say about the history and operations of the brewery. Our guides were two of the three founders and owners, Matt and Brendan. The three selections available during our visit were the Northern German Altbier (B+), Oh Hey! Porter (B+), and Euchred Midwest IPA (A-). I have been protesting the maniacal hop trend for years and NEVER like an IPA...but Begyle's was really, really, really good. All that plus the opportunity to pet Martin the dog. Time and money well spent on a Saturday afternoon. I'm not much of a growler guy (I don't trust myself not to overconsume) but I will be looking out for the Begyle label on bottles, and when their tap room opens later this year, I will be there. In the meantime, their website has a very detailed list of local bars and restaurants which carry their draft and stores which carry their bottles. PS. How about a bike rack out front, guys? read more

Begyle Brewing - Souvenir tulip glass from tour; I like that logo - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always nice to support the local craft beer scene, and what better way than a tour. When looking for a fun Saturday activity we decided to avail ourselves to their offer. Now as far as tours go this is far more of a story time than anything but still well worth the price of admission. For $10 you get the rundown on the founders and how they came to be partners and then information about the group presently toiling away to make a delicious few brews. Currently they are in the first stages of building out more space to brew more beer AND have a tap room for folks to spend a little time there. Big fan, have stopped by for a growler or so and now the tour. Oh I almost forgot to mention about the pint glass that gets filled 3 times over the course of the tour. Yes that is 3 finely crafted craft brews and a pint glass for $10 and your ears for a little over an hour and a half. Bring your home brew questions, they are happy to answer. read more

We stopped in for the first time over the weekend and fell in love with this place. My heart melted with all the dogs, the beer was great too! We ended up getting a flight and wasn't disappointed. They have several games which awesome to to drink good beer while hanging out the with crew. The only thing I'd change is to add a couple more tables other than that I feel like we found our new favorite place! read more

Begyle Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really neat brewery with an open garage door that opens up directly to the bar. In the midst of Ravenswood Ave, look for parking NOT on cuyler, which has permit rules. Tons of great beers to get in glasses that don't need to be huge, 5oz is the smallest and bargain to try lots while chilling out in this space. Special food trucks come by and offer food to the masses as they have no food, just good beer in the bottle, growlers-2 sizes and pours for hanging. read more

Begyle Brewing - Hope this isn't too fuzzy! They have big plans for craft beer week! - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great brewery to check out. The atmosphere is really cool and makes you feel like you're actually in the presence of beer being created. Great selection. read more

Great beer and nice indoor and outdoor seating! Tried the following: -picnic island cream ale- not very creamy.... Wouldn't get again -ghost on 3rd- hazy ipa- flavorful! -get the pass- you'll either love it or hate it -when tangerines fly- well balanced sour Lots of choices- highly recommend this place for beer read more

Overall: A great hangout spot for novices and experts a-like. Begyle is worth a stop in! The good: Fun and inviting atmosphere. Came here for my birthday with a handful of friends and everyone had a great time. Lots of space upstairs, which also included skee-ball and cornhole. Downstairs is small-table focused, while upstairs has a lot of large tables. Dog and baby friendly and BYOF/order in. Most importantly, the beer selections are good and everything tastes great. The not-so-good: The upstairs doesn't offer as many choices as the downstairs menu, but that's understandable given the layout. Drinks: 9/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 9/10 read more

Begyle quickly became my favorite brewery pre-pandemic. They have a cozy seating area downstairs with some games to play. They also have a very large area upstairs for bigger events. I can be a little picky about beer, but I haven't had a single beer I didn't enjoy here. My favorite is Flannel Pajamas! Begyle is currently doing take-out only. It's super easy to order online and then just grab and go from their pickup window. I've always been able to find a parking spot relatively easy too! read more

It's a great space for great times. They're handling COVID restrictions very well and safely. I'm happy for their online ordering and pickup. Always pleasant. Always great beer. You absolutely can not go wrong with Begyle. I look forward to enjoying the space again when we can do things inside. read more

These guys are absolutely doing a wonderful job. Patio tables in the front and back are adequately spaced to allow for social distancing. Beer selection is outstanding. I'd start with one of the barrel aged ones if you're going to have them and then work your way back to the lower ABV beers. No beers on draft now, and they have whats on offer in the window of the front and back patios. You pay as you go, which is great because there's no chance you'll leave your credit card there. Highly recommend buying a bunch of beers and getting cups so you can split them with a friend, which will allow you both to try more of them. Highly recommended. read more

Begyle Brewing - Old Fashioned Barrel Aged Imperial Pajamas on the front patio. So, so good. - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was a 5 star experience in the past and the reason I kept coming back. They have some of the best brews in town, games you can play and rotating food trucks outside for grub. However, I don't understand their dog policy. Sometimes they're dog friendly inside, other times they are not. In October my dog was allowed inside, today she was not. I'm not sure if it's depending on who's working or how busy it is inside but it's annoying to plan an outing without knowing what I'll get with them. read more

BEGYLE! What can I say? This is my favorite brewery in Chicago. Everyone who works here is friendly and kind, and I have felt extremely welcomed here. Whether I'm working on a paper, reading a book, or meeting up with friends for board games, it is one of my all-time favorite places in Chicago. Monthly trivia with Brett and Audrey is a highlight for me! Favorite Things about Begyle: -The people are amazing! Audrey, Katie, Chelsea, Jim, Brett, Caitlin, Jessie, and Brandon (I'm sure I'm forgetting someone!) are all wonderful humans. -The beers are delicious. Sunny Afternoon, Free Bird, and Dicey Riley are a few of my favorites. -DOGS - dog friendly brewery with many friendly dogs to pet and hang out with. Tip: Monday and Tuesday nights are nice and quiet. Want to read a book and maybe pet a dog while drinking an amazing beer? These are the days for you! read more

Begyle Brewing - Nothing better than a sunny day with a pint of Sunny Afternoon from Begyle. - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely incredible little patio - such a community feel! People mingling and chatting - this is why we live in Chicago! Some of the best beer I've had in a long time, too. Every IPA here is smooth, easy to drink, and perfectly hoppy. Can't wait to try the sours, the kolsch, and maybe even a stout! The staff here is incredibly kind (Katie especially!!) and accommodating, I really felt so welcomed here :) Just a perfect Chicago brewery experience! There's nowhere better to grab a beer in the city! read more

Begyle Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Compared to other brewery taprooms I've been to, this one has a simpler ordering system. Instead of a bar where you have to try to catch the aloof bartender's attention, here you order at something more like a cafe counter where the friendly staff is waiting to help you and there's a big chalkboard overhead with the beer options. This is a much nicer way of doing it! The beer is really good, too, and the patio is a lovely place to drink outside, feeling both set apart from the bustle of the city but also part of the city with the trains rushing by. I wish there was a slight bit of decor in the minimalist interior space, but that's my only minor gripe, this is really a great place. read more

Walked in at first wasn't sure if the bar/counter was only for to go sales but looking around a little bit figured out it was draft beer and also for to go sales because the beer cooler is close. Came the Friday after Christmas it was kinda packed but in a comfortable way. There were people playing various board games and drinking beer. There's an area by the brew tanks where they have barrels that kind of serve as like tables for folks to put beer on. After I hung up my jacket on hook was looking for somewhere to sit. I've had their beer before but it was my first time in tap room. There was a couple that invited me to sit with them and I did. They were very friendly and they feel like long lost friends!!! Turns out I had a few mutual Facebook friends with the woman. Small world!! They had this cool dog and maybe like 2 or 3 hours later another couple joined us also with a dog. Our table was a little wobbly and it was slightly amusing to see the beers of 5 people shake when there was movement. We eventually moved to another table and when we did one of the employees took the table to the back and made some adjustments. I'm a stout/ porter person primarily. I got the regular flannel pajamas stout twice, the barrel aged flannel pajamas once, a variant of flannel pajamas called S' mores once and the NITRO neighborly stout once. I go to bars and taprooms alone pretty often but rarely do I meet so many cool, chill people. It reminds me of why Chicago is referred to as "my kind of town" because towns are friendly and personable like this brewery. read more

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Yay....I am a fan. I found out about this place because of a meetup group by the name of Ales Angels. I was invited to attend a meetup they were having at this brewery that included a guided tour. Great option for a Saturday....I paid $10 for a 90 minute tour, 3 pints of beer, and a Begyle glass. I thought the tour was going to be boring, but I actually learned a lot. It was fun because it was more of a conversation kind of tour and questions were welcomed. After three pints we were have a fun time. They allow you bring your own food into the pub area and I saw a number of people eating local grub. Dogs are welcome. Restrooms are clean. People who work here are passionate about their product and ready to help you make your beer selection. Bike parking on street. read more

Begyle Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Begyle Brewing is the go to Ravenswood Brewery when you are looking to hang with friends in the evening, get work done in the afternoon, or treat your dog to some socialization and treats at any time of the day. The have board games, skeeball, daily specials, weekly food trucks, monthly events, and year round good times. All the staff is very friendly. For those of you that like to patron businesses of diversity. Begyle's head brewer and creator of their 2019 Gold Medal winning beer at the Great American Beerfest, is a woman. Try Begyle out. You will enjoy yourself. read more

Love coming to Begyle! Arguably some of, if not the best, beer makers in Chicago. They always have a big list of selections on tap and the staff is always so friendly. Great front patio as well as sitting inside during the winter or summer. In summer they have the garage door open and nice new big windows that open as well. Great spot to hang out with your friends, parents, significant other, etc. True brewery feel but comfortable to sit in as well. read more

I had considered Begyle to be the basic b**ch of Chicago beer, with their unimaginative labels and straight forward style, so your boy was never in any rush to come check it out. But on my birthday last summer, I made it a point to hit up some breweries I hadn't been to. I'm glad I checked this box because after being here a few times, it's creeping up on the list of my favorite breweries in the city. If I've learned anything about breweries, it's don't be so quick to judge them on the few offerings that sit on the shelves of your go-to liquor spot. Go to the source because they're likely to have some taproom exclusives that are hittin'. Begyle is no exception. I dig their taproom a lot. It's got a clean, modern/industrial vibe, and there's plenty of light. They have board games and whatnot you can play while drankin' a frew brews. Also, a skee ball machine. Good luck getting an opportunity to play though because all the f**kboy dude-bro's with their Wrigley Field t-shirts and backwards curved bill distressed hats hover over that thing like it's a single chick on molly at a frat party. They have a cooler of to-go beer that's always stocked, and of course growlers/howlers. If you're touring Chicago breweries, I'd recommend coming here after Half Acre, but before Dovetail. read more

Fantastic brewery tour. I was skeptical that such a small brewery could hold a 90 minute tour, but of course I was mistaken as they were shooing us out of the taproom after our tour. We had the honor of Liz, one of the head brewers as one of our tour guides. She was super knowledgable about the process and science behind the creative endeavors. The tour was primarily question driven by the group and our hosts were so welcoming and accommodating. Of course, the three 10 oz pours of beer served as social lubricant that induced questions from the crowd. My favorite was the Farmers Tan; full of taste but very drinkable, glass after glass. I would highly recommend to Chicagoans and visitors alike read more

Begyle Brewing - A mostly finished glass of Crash Landed - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love Begyle Brewing! This was my second time visiting, and it was just as good as I remembered. Begyle is exactly what I look for in a brewery: 1) Great beer and diverse options 2) Bright, spacious casual atmosphere; plenty of fresh air and that relaxed warehouse vibe 3) Dog-friendly (lots of dogs!) Overall, really enjoyed my time there and hope to go back soon! read more

Not so dog friendly place. I've been here a few times now and really wanted to like this place. The beer is good, environment is good, there's just an attitude with the people behind the bar. I've brought my dog with several times and the brunette lady with tattoos is just rude. Maybe you shouldn't work in a dog friendly place if you don't like dogs. She's come over and yelled at me about my dog being friendly and walking around where i'm standing or sitting trying to say hi to other dogs. My dog is 15 pounds and likes saying hi to people, For you to come over and single me out saying to keep the leash shorter is absurd. My dog isn't bothering anyone but you. Rude people kill good businesses read more

Another local brewery... and at this point I'm a bit drunk. I had previously been to two breweries but I'm on a mission! The decor inside is clean and hipstery, which isn't always a bad thing. They are dog friendly so you will see many of our furry friends waiting in line with their owners and your beer samplers will also be served in dog bowls. After a short wait in line I order my 3 beer sampler and try to sober up before round 3. I ordered the It had to be citra, hophazardly ipa, and the imperial pajamas. The first two IPAs were both solid but the citra seemed overly sweet for my palate. The hophazardly was much more balanced with juicy hop flavors and a malty biscuity body. Now my final beer, the imperial pajamas was pretty awesome. If your into coffee, chocolate and stouts, this is the beer for you. The imperial pajama is incredibly smooth and full bodied. When you slide into these bad boys, your instantly warmed up by the roasty malts, bringing you to a fireplace in a winter wood cabin. Your handed a warm hot coco and a silky cold brew coffee blanket drapes over you. Did I mention that I was drunk? If your in a brewery tour Begyled brewing should definitely be on your list. They have a big lineup of classic American beer styles for all tastes and they make a few that might blow you away (imperial pajamas). Atmosphere: 4/5 Food/drink: 5/5 Cost: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Overall: 5/5 read more

Begyle Brewing - Brewery front - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is awesome. It's basically like an open warehouse with a few tables. (There's also an event space upstairs with skee ball.) It's dog friendly. They have lots of awesome beers rotating on tap. And you can get varying sizes of the beers. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. And, well, the beer is just stellar. I had fun hanging out here and will most definitely be a regular. read more

Begyle Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Begyle produces my current favorite IPA - HOPHAZARDLY. Fortunately for me my local Binny's has it in cans, so it's always either in my fridge or we're making a run down the street for more. We finally got to try it on tap at the brewery the other day & of course it was amazing. Every other beer I've tried here has been delightful, too. Their biggest issue is that occasionally they run out of some of their beers. Hey, it's a good sign they're busy! The brewery itself probably won't wow anyone. It's industrial in a very basic way. There are 2 public rooms - one where the taps are with some extra standing room and a couple of barstools along the outside wall and a room with table seating. They are also dog friendly - the floors are all concrete so it's easy. You can look through a glass wall to see their brewing in action. We've been here and pretty much had the place to ourselves a couple of times and also when it was standing room only. And we've always enjoyed ourselves & will continue to go back. And Hophazardly will continue to be spotted in my fridge! read more

This is a really nice brewery to stop by for a pint or two. The place isn't very big and when we came here on Friday night, we had to wait for a bit to get a table but it was definitely worth it and I liked the atmosphere and that it was so busy. After all, doesn't beer unite us all? :-) I was a bit disappointed that there was NO wheat beer on draft but they had some other goodies that are definitely worth the try. Their Blonde Ale was my favorite and I was surprised when I saw the cans of this deliciousness too because they were way too familiar and I realize they are already siting in my fridge. I have purchased them in Binnys several times already without really paying attention to the name of the beer. I just tried it because I saw it was a local beer which I usually prefer. And last but not least, this brewery is extremely dog friendly with water bowls around so make sure to bring your four legged friend along! Woof! read more

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I'm not a big beer drinker usually, but I absolutely love Begyle! I first heard about Begyle from my brother, who is an avid and adventurous beer drinker. He swears by Begyle beer, so on a wintry Saturday afternoon, I decided to check out the brewery myself. The taproom was a bit hard to find as it is tucked away in Ravenswood, but there was plenty of parking which was a major perk! It's a good-sized tap room with a solid draft list and seasonal beers. I visited in December, when the Christmas ale was on draft. My friends and I ordered a few beers and played some games from Begyle's stockpile of games! The place was surprisingly busy for a Saturday afternoon, but it goes to show how popular and delicious the beer is here. I will definitely be back here to hangout with friends and continue to sample the array of beer! read more

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Well look who's all grown up now! I remember when this place was little more than some brewing supplies scattered around and a handful of optimistic guys. Now it's got an attractive tap room, and many selections available. Food trucks stop outside for snacks, and the beer is deeeeelicious. Nice to see them thriving, you should give them your business. Some parking around, but it's steps from the 80 Irving Park, and the Brown Line, so use transit and imbibe responsibly. read more

I came by here after a visit to the Half Acre Tap Room. Its only about a ten minute walk from there so I suggest visiting both of these breweries. Begyle offers a tour on Saturdays at noon (the tour at Half Acre is at 11am on Saturdays). I missed out but I sure would like to go on it sometime. The staff here is friendly. Its not a bar perse. They offer small samples of what they have on tap and sell it by the growler (32oz and 64oz and they may have an even larger size). There seemed to be about 10 different brews on tap. I bought a 64oz growler and the container itself is $4 and the fillups seem to range from $12-14. They also offer a limited selection of bottled brews in addition to some t shirts and hoodies. read more

Begyle Brewing - Growler from Begyle - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Friends took me to Begyle Brewing Company during my first visit to Chicago back in May. It's a nice little tap room that wasn't too crowded when we were there (I think the rainy weather may have had something to do with that). My first sample tray looked as dark and gloomy as it did outside: Tough Guy with Coffee, Flannel Pajamas Stout and Barrel Aged Imperial Pajamas. All were marvelous. I slowly enjoyed my beers while we waited for our delivery of deep dish pizza. Food trucks are often available at Begyle but when in Rome, you gotta order some deep dish. It went well with a Free Bird. I ended up tasting most of their beers because I just wasn't sure what I might like and kept asking the staff if I could just try something after I made it through my sampler. I feel like that's a good and a bad thing - good because it means there's lots of different options, bad because someone like me will more than likely annoy the employees and/or other patrons. Staff remained gracious while I cautiously made my final decision. Definitely worth checking out. Begyle is now on my short list of places to revisit next time I'm in town. read more

Begyle Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went for the first time last weekend. The tap room was very nicely set up and decorated - sleek and modern - with some merchandise available for purchase: shirts, glasses, etc. Since it was opening weekend we got to walk through the brewery and do some tastings in the back, but I also had a few tastes in the taste room at the bar. The staff were all very nice. I've loved all the beer so far - especially the two stouts: Neighborly and the Flannel Pajamas. Also love the porter. It's in a great location just a block from the Irving Park brown line stop and walking distance to other places like Half Acre, Long Room, and The Globe. A great addition to the local brewery scene. I'm also a member of the CSA they started and got my first growler last weekend - can't wait to go back. read more

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This place is brilliant! So low key and a great place to hang out. Their beers, cider and coffee are perfect. I would definitely recommend this brewery to anyone. They also have games to choose from so you can hang with friends, enjoy a great beer and have a good time. I hear they do tours as well, but I haven't gone on one yet. I'll update my review once I go on a tour. Plus is that they have great parking nearby. It's also BYO-food! read more

Update Post-Wedding. The Begyle staff were absolutely incredible for our wedding. They really went the extra mile including allowing us to get our tables/chairs/linens delivered a day early and stored them a day after to save us a ton of money on pick-up/drop-off fees. The upstairs room was a perfect place for our intimate wedding. Because they allow dogs we were able to have our little buddy spend our wedding day with us. Our nieces and nephews loved playing skeeball and bags and honestly the adults loved it, too! I highly recommend using them for your next event or celebration. I couldn't have had a more relaxed and pleasant wedding day and their attention and service were a huge part of making that happen. read more

Begyle Brewing - Beautiful and fun spot for our wedding. - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Get the flight! Don't be afraid to ask the people behind the counter questions. Such a nice, chill place to order takeout from Bad Apple and relax for a quiet date night. read more

This is a fantastic brewery run by great people. I am continually impressed on how they have handled the pandemic. Last summer, they had a large patio in their back lot with tables spaced well a part and a contactless counter for your drinks. In fact, this is the ONLY place I went and actually sat down at during the pandemic. They also have a small front patio. Plus, their beer is tasty and there are food trucks on a regular basis! read more

Good beer: the differences between some of their pale ales were sort of lost on me, but their best brews are excellent and none of them are bad. Plus you can get everything in 5 oz. tulips for maximum variety. And a nice chill tap room: the decor is spare, the room is bright, and most importantly, there are dogs everywhere. Easy to get a table and convene a group, even on a Friday night with the Cubs in the world series. read more

This brewery is definitely hidden but wasn't hard to find parking. I actually really liked this place. It wasn't that big and it was nice inside. There wasn't a lot of tables so luckily we got there early enough to get one before it started to get busy. My boyfriend and I tried all the beers and liked most of them! We were able to play card games and enjoy some beers with some friendly competition of speed! They also have skee ball in another room for $1. You can bring your own food in if you want. Would definitely come back and bring people with me! read more

Begyle Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great brewery! It's in a more industrial space, but it has a friendly neighborhood vibe. There's lots of smaller tables downstairs and the main bar, and then a larger more open space upstairs, which includes more larger tables, an additional bar, cornhole and skee-ball. They also have several TVs and a projector that plays football on the weekends. The beer selection is pretty large, and you can order a variety of sizes - from 5oz to a full pint. You can also fill your growler here. The beer is pretty tasty, with a standout being Sunny Afternoon. read more