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    Global Brew Tap House

    4.0 (40 reviews)
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    The flights are a bit pricey...see receipt...also, there is some strange math happening as well.
    Lindsay J.

    Mixed review here. Huge space! Lots of taps, including more than just craft beer...There are ciders and seltzers on tap as well. This would be a fun place for a big group or for you to enjoy time on the patio. Heads up: The Schaumburg location has food inside, this location does not. The tables inside were also a bit sticky; not sure if it was the type of table and finish it had or if it was because of the muggy feel inside. Lastly, the big stinger for me was the price. $18 for a flight is crazy. It does not even total two pints, yet you pay for more than what two beers would normally cost for the flight. That was a turn off to me. It does have five pours, but still. Overall, I like the Schaumburg location better, but if price is not an issue for you, you may like the ambiance of the St. Charles location.

    Off Stem cider.
    Mel C.

    I believe this location is temporarily closed for remodeling, but once it reopens, and food is available, I am sure it will be great! Similar to the Schaumburg location, very helpful and friendly servers, a wide selection of beer, cider and craft cocktails, in a relaxed atmosphere. We brought our dogs and saw dogs on the patio too. While there wasn't food available, we were able to order food through Uber Eats. If the food available after remodel is as fabulous at the Schaumburg location, it will make this place even better! I look forward to returning after the re-opening!

    So beautiful as night sets in and the world is lite on fire with fun!
    Stacey E.

    Incredible space to gather with friends whether inside or outside. The interior features an awesome collection of craft beers for choosing and don't hesitate to ask the bartenders as they know their stuff! Why get lost among 50 different varieties when you ask the professionals. Once you choose then maybe kick your legs up near the metal sculpture fire pit shaped as the world! I've popped in to have a drink as well as held an event here. Owners could not be more accommodating, extremely present during the entire event stepping into handle anything needed. Our guests enjoyed the pop up food which was delicious and the trivia entertainment. Definitely a place worth returning and nothing sweeter than a dog-friendly establishment that welcomes the whole family in!!!!

    Jay S.

    First off, I'm a huge HopHead. Right off the bat, this place presents you with a tough choice of which tap to pull from. The beer I had was fresh and the bartender was kind, unlike some beer-centric pubs that grow impatient with beer questions. They don't serve food here, but they have menus for local eateries for delivery or pick up to dine in the pub. With that, the added bonus is that DOGS ARE PERMITTED in the establishment according to the bartender. This will be an easy sell to bring my wife back with me next visit. I am extremely particular about my IPA. The beer choice and dog-friendly atmosphere will make me a regular here.

    Laura H.

    Great casual tap house to add to the area. With over forty rotating taps, bring your own food, and a passionate owner, this place is an undiscovered gem. They have multiple tv's, the NHL Sunday ticket, and there is always something new to try on tap. With over 40 rotating taps the Owner's passion in providing a variety of beers to his customers is very apparent. They also offer flights if you can't decide on just one brew. The global brew house is a great place for a low key afternoon hangout with friends. Also, it's dog friendly!

    Rec room area complete with an Atari.

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    Everything was great!!!! Service was over the top! drinks made very well! People so friendly I'll be back soon!!!!

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    Pinball, darts, extensive beer selection, pizza and friendly staff - this place is solid!

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    Not a bad place and location, has a bunch of Stern pins and a bunch of beer. OLE!!!!!

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    Amazing place! Very attentive owners, every game you'd ever want to place is here... trivia Wednesday nights. Great beer and dog friendly:)

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    Prepare to pay ... a lot! $82.75 for 2 flights and 2 draft pours!! We definitely will never be back.

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    Amazing place... great bartenders, they know their beers!! Have something for everyone. Please add to your bucket list!!

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    Went on a super slow Tuesday night. Beer was good. Bar tender was knowledgeable, but bc it was so slow we felt odd in there

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    Great environment, good beer, great bartenders (Josh), but with no dart board...lacks an appeal for activity.

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    Riverlands Brewing Company - Riverlands VII Anniversary Stout and Strawberry Rhubarb Sour. Yummy!

    Riverlands Brewing Company

    4.4(63 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    •$$

    Riverlands just keeps getting better every time I visit! The staff is incredibly friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. They're always happy to help you find the perfect beer or seltzer, whether you know exactly what you want or just want to try something new. The selection is fantastic, with a great variety of beers and seltzers that truly offer something for everyone. Sours are my absolute favorite. Plus, I'm always excited for their rotating Tiki Time drinks during the summer! The food trucks are always delicious and add a fun, fresh element when onsite. The outdoor (and pet-friendly) patio is yet another highlight. It's clear they continue to invest in making the space even better each year. It's such a great spot to relax, hang out with friends, and enjoy a drink (or two). Riverlands is easily my favorite local spot. Highly recommend giving this place a try and hopefully it'll become your new favorite, too!

    Riverlands Brewing is a little off the beaten path in St Charles' beer scene. With that, means they…read morehave a good amount of parking, great outdoor patio, and a fun, industrial interior. We stopped in to sample their beers. The favorite choices were the Dukes of Bavaria & Dean Street. I also tried the Painkiller seltzer and thoroughly enjoyed the flavor. We also tried "the stc six" collab beer and loved it! The staff were super friendly, they had a wide variety of beers, and seem like they do fun events often.

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    Riverlands Brewing Company - Noah Gabriel playing at Riverlands Brewery.

    Noah Gabriel playing at Riverlands Brewery.

    Riverlands Brewing Company - Inside

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    Energy City Brewing

    Energy City Brewing

    4.6(29 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    Came to get a few beers at this small brewery in Batavia. Energy City is tucked away along a side…read morestreet in a building that's confusing looking. It doesn't look like a brewery would be there. Actually it is. They specialize in fruity ones and sours, so not beers that are hoppy obviously. Beers are typically hoppy to some point, but these aren't. It's for sure a type not many are used to having. These all have a lot of fruit, but what's unique is the fruit is added after the brewing process. Adds a lot of fruit flavor. These often have the consistency of a smoothie. It's about $8 a can. They brew in pretty small batches at Church Street Brewery in Itasca, and serve these at this taproom. Best we had the last time was the Bistro Pineapple Strawberry Habanero. This is a Berliner style weisse. Consistency was thick like a smoothie would be. This had a lot of fruit flavor, but it also had a tartness. For sure we could try some of these beers again. It's located on First Street. They're closed Mondays to Thursdays, pretty limited hours, so it's a place to go on weekends.

    I've had Energy City Brewing on my radar for a while now. I previously came across them at Church…read moreStreet Brewing and a beer festival. I'm glad they now have a taproom to visit. The taproom is a simple but comfortable set up with plenty of options for small and larger groups. When I went up to order, there were a couple of options that caught my eye. Energy City Brewing takes on a lot of Bistro/Coffee Shop flavors and transforms them into beers. Flavors like pineapple banana cream pie to grasshopper mint. Thankfully there were a couple of canned options available to sample. Their prices are comparable to other specialty pint prices. I'll definitely be back when in the area to try out another fresh option.

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    Energy City Brewing - The Bistro Pineapple Strawberry Habanero

    The Bistro Pineapple Strawberry Habanero

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    Sturdy Shelter Brewing - Overlooking the Fox River

    Sturdy Shelter Brewing

    4.8(43 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Had the pleasure of attending a family party at Sturdy Shelter over the weekend. It was a large…read moreparty of I'd say 80 people and ben was our server for the entire five hours. He was amazing. He quickly learned everyone's drink, preferences, and anytime the drinks were getting low. He would ask if we were ready for another and was very friendly and personable, and always had a smile on his face. He was flawless in his execution of serving such a large party. I highly recommend sturdy shelter because of Ben. The sturdy shelter has a really nice private room upstairs as well as plenty of space and they also have a really nice outdoor patio overlooking the river.

    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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    Sturdy Shelter Brewing - Little Town Brown ale

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    Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Alter Brewing + Kitchen view from the bridge.

    Alter Brewing + Kitchen

    3.9(261 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Private events
    Outdoor seating

    First time at AB tonight with my sons. Here are some thoughts:…read more -We sat outside on the patio overlooking the Fox River--an absolutely beautiful night! -Service was good. Party of four, not crowded, but 5 or 6 other parties outside. Food came out in 10 ish minutes, felt quick. -Everyone was happy with their food. My wife ordered a salad and it looked really good! My son got the Mexican lasagna and loved it. -I got the smash burger and it was good, not great. Burgers were thicker than traditional smash burger, but pretty darn good. Had too much bun for my taste. Fries were highlight. Highly recommended.

    This was a great spot to grab something quick and delicious! I really liked that the restaurant is…read moreright along the river. I'm sure when the weather is nice, it would be a beautiful spot to sit outside, enjoy your meal, and take in the river views. I had their Cali Grill Chicken Sandwich and it was delicious! The bacon gave it a slightly salty flavor, while the avocado added a nice creaminess. So yummy! I also loved their fries. Hot, crispy, and perfectly crunchy! The service was great and I really liked the vibe of the restaurant. It had a cool industrial feel with steel high-top stools and wooden seating. Definitely looking forward to coming back and trying some of their other menu items! The only downside was finding parking. If you're not familiar with the area, you may have to park a block or two away, so just keep that in mind when you visit.

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    Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Smash Burger - Fall 2021 Menu

    Smash Burger - Fall 2021 Menu

    Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Full bar including Alter beer, cocktails, whiskeys, and wines.

    Full bar including Alter beer, cocktails, whiskeys, and wines.

    Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Private Dining Room

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    D and G Brewing Company - Owner Alex serving up the good stuff

    D and G Brewing Company

    4.5(37 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    A very small ass brewery. D & G is in St. Charles in the same building as Bring It Sports and Out…read moreOf Body Fitness. It kind of is hard to know where to go because the door to the entrance isn't obvious. Go into the main entrance like you're going into the athletic center and it's to the left. They share a parking lot so if it looks like it's busy it's probably just people working out and training. Brewery is a nice place whether or not you're doing any athletics. It seems mostly quiet in here except they play interesting music. This seems to be more like a garage than a brewery, which is a cool thing. Has quite a few beers on tap even though it's a small place. We tried a few of these. I had the Don't Call It A Double. It's $6 a pint. This is a Belgian Dubbel, and it's considered medium strong. She had an Imperial IPA. We needed something to snack on so we got peanuts. It's $1 a bag. There's not really much food or anything else you can eat. Cool place to check out and get some fresh beers. It's small so it means not a whole lot is made. They brew smaller batches so you get better beer because of this.

    We were in town with friends and popped in here before our workshop at the Board and Brush place…read morenext door. The manager there, Jessica, said this brewery is awesome. We were able to sit indoors at the limited table space they had. It's a small place. They had the garage door partially open so it was chilly!!! I'm not a beer drinker so I was hoping they had a cider or a seltzer, but they did not. They did have a white wine behind the counter that I got a glass of My husband loved the stout. Can't wait to try more of their styles. We didn't have time this trip. Had to run. What was amazing, too, was the burger guy set up inside. Wow. It was called Biker Dude Burgers. Omg. Seriously the best cheeseburger I've ever had. It literally melted in my mouth. There are only two choices on the menu. Double cheeseburger with pickles or double cheeseburger without pickles haha. But damn he doesn't them well!! And the pickles were awesome too!! We will absolutely be back next time we are in the area.

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    D and G Brewing Company - Alex and his handiwork.

    Alex and his handiwork.

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    D and G Brewing Company - Serving up the good stuff

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    Serving up the good stuff

    93 Octane

    93 Octane

    4.6(30 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    •$$

    2nd time here in 2.5 years. We were in the Geneva area and decided to visit St Charles, too. Things…read moreare a little different now (in a good way!). They expanded and added a covered, outdoor patio. The indoor dining area is expanded slightly to have more seating. I ordered the wake and bake pineapple express. The beer was good. It was sour, but still had that beer taste. It wasn't overly sour. I didn't try any food. The bartender was friendly and hustling the whole time we were there. You should stop by. It's an interesting concept being attached to a gas station.

    Conveniently located on Lincoln highway without that feeling of being off a loud busy road. The…read morepatio was open so we could enjoy the beautiful weather with the awning and umbrellas giving plenty of shade. Five stars for the beer selection! I had a flight with sours, a Mexican ale & a blonde ale - all were delicious & smooth. The food comes from their partner Urban Counter. Husband had the Maxwell St Polish - really good with caramelized onions. The onion rings were nearly perfect with a light crisp beer batter. Not great menu options for a vegan, I went with the southwest salad. It was okay. I'm sure it would be better for anyone able to have the dressing. Adding meat was also an option. Overall worth the stop & will probably be back to enjoy the beers & patio.

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    93 Octane - So wonderful to see Octane 93 create an IPA to raise awareness and support for individuals with disabilities. Thank you!!

    So wonderful to see Octane 93 create an IPA to raise awareness and support for individuals with disabilities. Thank you!!

    93 Octane - Maxwell Street Polish Sausage with onion rings

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    Maxwell Street Polish Sausage with onion rings

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