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    Brother Chimp Brewing

    4.5 (25 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Lots of pride touches for this June ‍
    Laura F.

    Solid beer options with a gorgeous wood elements. We were here on a quiet Tuesday night but they clearly have a ton of events going on. They have some snacks but it's mostly bring your own food. Also always love it when they offer a flight with an easy carrying tray. Well done for that

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    Karen N.

    If you are in the Aurora area it is worth stopping in Brother Chimp. The brewery is much larger than expected with two areas , one with games, a stage for music and seats. The other is the bar with tables. We walked in an d were immediately welcomed. Unfortunately, I did not ask the gentleman his name, but he was so nice and welcomed us as first time visitors. I had a cider and my husband had the Tropical Chimp and the All for one. They serve snacks and we order the cheese flight . For $15 it was 3 cheeses and crackers in plastic wrap. We were a bit surprised when it arrived, but the cheese was not bad . The entire experience was welcoming and relaxing. Their beers are available at several local tap houses. When in the area we would visit again.

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    Steve A.

    Brother Chimp in North Aurora is a cool brewery with a coziness. It isn't as big as some others. Lots of styles. A lot of activities like live music. They have snacks and food trucks. Came in after doing business around here. It seems like a very chill place. There's a bar and a few tables. It doesn't have a lot of room inside so it's not good for big groups. This is best if only bringing a few people. I got a seat at the bar. Wanted to try a few beers but had to choose one because I had to drive home sadly. I had a Brigadoon. It's $6 a pint. This is an extra special bitter English ale, but wasn't that bitter though. I also snacked on a bag of Pretzel Crack. It's $3.99 each and they have several flavors including Dill Pickle. These are made over in Warrenville so they're really representing local stuff. Fun atmosphere but it's kind of subdued a bit. It has quite a few beers to choose from. They have good snacks and there's food trucks on weekends.

    In Aurora for a night after going to the Christkindelmarket. We decided to search for some local breweries and discovered Brother Chimp! What a cool place! We walked in and were greeted by the pop-up restaurant worker who was there, as well as the kind man working. A great atmosphere!! Light snacks can be purchased there, which we did - having one of their cheese boards. We had their Christmas Ale, and went home with a four pack of it! A great place that we'd highly recommend!

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    Lou V.

    New to the area and it has all the great things needed for success. A vision, a mission , great products, service that is customer focused and exceptional. Unfortunately, started at the worst possible time due to COVID but did not blink and dealt with the shutdown while providing great beer curbside. Now with the limited relaxing of business rules take the time to visit outside and enjoy the taste of the brewmaster.

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    BCB opened when covid decided to roll in, making it difficult to get over here.

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    Hardware

    Hardware

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    My wife and I celebrated our anniversary here last night after making reservations on OpenTable. We…read morewere warmly greeted by the host who acknowledged our event and seated us in the back overlooking the brew room, very nice. It was my first visit to your restaurant though my wife has been here before with friends. Chad was our server. He pleasantly explained the drink and dining menus and took good care of us all evening. My bride had her favorite drink, The French Martini, and you guys nailed it for her! I was very happy with the 2025 Pils. Dinner was amazing, Skirt steak for her, brisket for me with Yukon potatoes following salads for both of us. The quality and taste of the food was great and makes us want to come back and sample other dishes. We received great service and a nice complimentary glass of champagne (with Ho-Ho's) to finish our celebration. At the end of the evening we received a big surprise when Chad came over with news that we had no bill to pay as my wife's daughter and her husband had secretly called to pay the tab! So thoughtful of them to treat us and to top off a memorable meal and milestone in our lives.

    Went to Hardware in North Aurora and came away with mixed feelings…read more The good: ambiance is great and the drinks were on point. Had the Marilyn saison and a solid dark beer. Bar program is strong. The short rib pot pie was a straight up winner. Rich, comforting, and not trying to be anything other than good food done right. The bone marrow lost me. Cooked well, but buried under too many microgreens and then oddly topped with tortilla chip strips. No smokiness either. It felt more confused than cohesive. Where it really started to miss was the overall approach. A lot of "the chef intends this..." type explanations. It ends up feeling like the food insists upon itself instead of just letting you enjoy it. That's the bigger issue. This place exists in a space where I don't think most people want to meet it. Not casual enough to relax, not refined enough to justify the performance. Bottom line: good drinks, great pot pie, but the experience tries a little too hard.

    Noon Whistle Brewing

    Noon Whistle Brewing

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    This, is how a brewery works. This, yes Noon Whistle. A few ingredients go into the making of this…read moresuccessful brewery and here they are, in no particular order. Beer, ok let's say, a solid lineup of beers. That's what you'll find here. Now add to that, bartenders who are knowledgeable. Knowledgeable and friendly. Let's add something else to this recipe of success and that's, an inviting space. A space that is laid out in a way that makes sense. A few TVs, a few tables and a few high top tables too large enough to hold a small party. The fact that there is a self service water station only helps me get closer to my goal of, how many glasses of water per day am I supposed to drink? Bonus ingredient for me which adds to the success of Noon Whistle, is the pinball machines. I can go on and say that the merch is pretty cool and I've spent too much time searching through the assortment of shirts and not to mention the selection of to go beers has had me standing in front of the cooler trying to weigh my options for probably longer than what I'd like to admit but there's a lot to choose from. Noon Whistle not only makes great award winning beers, but they do the other stuff that's often overlooked in other breweries. They create a memorable customer experience that I've returned for again and again.

    I can't believe I have been missing out on this spot! I came here for bingo night and it was so…read moremuch fun! The atmosphere was really friendly. We were welcomed after we found a spot to sit with bingo cards! I like that they have nights where food trucks come and then you are also able to bring your own food. There are some small bites/snacks on the menu as well. The list of beer options are nice. I ordered the lil jug with mango and loved it! It was nice light fruit beer. There are other events that happen at this location & you can even schedule a tour of the brewery as well. I will definitely be coming back especially when it gets nicer out.

    Sturdy Shelter Brewing - Overlooking the Fox River

    Sturdy Shelter Brewing

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    Visiting friends and we decided to go out brewery hopping in the Aurora & Batavia areas. So glad…read morethat brought us to Sturdy Shelter Brewing. There was a good size crowd there which added to the experience because everyone was enjoying their delicious beers and it was great meeting people. It felt like a community gathering place. It's a big place so it can handle a lot of people without it feeling overly crowded. There was live music on the upstairs level that everyone was enjoying. The beers were fantastic. It's a challenge to decide what beer you want because there is a lot of delicious options. I went with the ESB because it's a great style of beer you can't often find. Others in our group recommend their Hazy IPA. Easily a 5 star rating. Make sure to visit this amazing brewery in Batavia. Russ & Jan Livonia, MI

    Checked out this newer brewery in Batavia. It has a lot of room inside, but even that isn't enough…read morefor the large groups, and parties. Sturdy Shelter has a pretty good variety. A good amount of choices, whether it's light or a strong one that will kick ass. They also have a food menu, with basics such as pretzels and snacks. For the most part it's good. It's located in an old building downtown that has a couple levels. The upstairs is often used for private events like parties. If it's not available then it's hard to get a seat anywhere. The seats at the bar fill up, and there's only a few tables. It's about $7 a pint. There's a few of the more stronger ones that cost more though. Best one we had the last time was the 3 Amigos Imperial Stout. Full bodied and thick as a brick too. There's notes of ancho chilis, cacao nibs, cinnamon, and vanilla. Also got something to eat. It's $8 for the Bavarian Pretzel. Helps to absorb the alcohol. They also have chips and salsa among the food options. Got to add it to the list of breweries that seem to be everywhere in this city. It's located on Shumway Avenue in a historic old building full of history. This is a popular place to have private events or whatever.

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