Have I really not already reviewed Miskatonic?!? Shame on me! Miskatonic is amazing. Their beers are seriously good, from great fresh beers like IPAs to some of the best barrel aged stouts like their Dungeon Master series. But let's talk about the vibe of the place as a whole. Have you heard of HP Lovecraft? The Old Ones? Or D&D? This place embraces that shit and so much more. If you're a nerd like me, if you like beer like me, and if you love the weird lie me, this lace is for us. Let me know if you're coming and I'll buy you a beer if I'm there too. Their beers are excellent, with lots of great options, from lighter beers to IPAs to serious aged stouts. The food has gotten very impressive in recent years, both internally and with food trucks or popups. And don't even start with me on their live music! Amazing! Every time I'm within a stones throw of here, you'll find me here having a pint. Come say hi. read more

Easy to find location. Great outdoor seating options. Decent not amazing beer for the most part but good. It's hard to impress me. lol I love the logo and the name. I appreciate them hosting vegan markets sometimes. That's extra awesome. The service is quick and helpful. They are good with suggestions. I like the atmosphere. It's a comfortable bar and I like the proximity to the brew house. read more

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I have been here a handful of times over the past 9 years but I apparently have not written a review! 1. Super friendly staff. 2. It's been awhile, so not sure if still doing. They used to offer tours with a beer at the end. It was interesting and fun 3. No more pinball machine, but they have a nice couch 4. Dog friendly 5. I recommend checking their website before making the trek. (To see if they have beer styles you may like) 6. Card only 7. No food 8. Trivia and other events. Check their website read more

Miskatonic. It was the name that a bartender had provided me information about, and it has a good story to it. Miskatonic is a good name for this brewery, it fits, somewhat. That's only part of the whole however. Beer and service is to not be forgotten and with the beer being a thing that held it's own, let's look at the service. I've always had a nice time at the limited seating bar but I often felt the service was very focused on the regulars, it seemed too clickish. We don't need to have a deep conversation but checking in with your patrons and paying attention was recently missed. I'll miss a lot of Miskatonic, but I won't miss the lackluster service from some of the bartenders. A possible comeback perhaps with a better customer experience could make a big difference. read more

Oh man - this place is AWESOME. Miskatonic always has the best events, and a huge variety of them - everything from live music, comedy, artisan markets, yoga, plant workshops. The bartenders who is usually there over the weekends is awesome and just the absolute nicest guy. While they don't have a ton of food unless there's a food truck on site, their craft kitchen in Naperville is another great place to go for dinner and sometimes has a pop up at the brewery in Darien. An extra bonus: this brewery is dog friendly! read more

Nice taproom. Good beers. Friendly employees. Their super jam nights in the back room are super fun! Would return, would recommend.

Beer was really solid and took some home. Big outdoor seating area and large indoor warehouse-like setting inside. Service was friendly on a week night. The location is a bit odd and unexpected in what sort seems like an out of place industrial warehouse at the entrance of a residential area. read more

Interesting place. There are several picnic tables in the rear outside, there is a taproom and another seating area further inside. Five or six different choices in the tap room and the sizes are 5oz or a pint. I will be back again. read more

elevated family friendly dining :).... my family was in the area for a baseball tournament so weren't dressed to impress ;) but we desperately didn't want pizza or fast food -- happy to stumble upon miskatonic. as a vegetarian, i was SO excited to be able to partake in german sausage (homemade vegetarian sausage) with all the toppings. pretty cool to see lumpia on the menu as well! personable service and even fellow diners were pleasant, fun to talk to! read more

Finding this local brewery can be pretty hard to find because it's not obviously it's a brewery. It certainly doesn't look like it would anything fun judging by the outside of the building but you can't judge a brewery by its outside, oh by the way, you can. Miskatonic is the best reason to come to Darien and drink up. Has quite a few beers on tap and a good variety of different stuff to choose from. There's also some food pop ups and bar snacks. Getting here was kind of fun but it was annoying. It's hard to find this brewery especially in the dark. There's one small ass sign for it. Know the Dry Dock Inn is almost across the street and you'll be close. This is on the end of a long warehouse. Once inside we were able to get a table, but found out drinks and food are ordered at the bar. The beer I got was the Vox. It's $7 for a pint. This is a pilsner that's real smooth. She got the Midnight Rider, a sour ale. The other beer we got was the West Coast Wizard, an IPA. All were good. They have food pop ups. Last time it was some Indian street food. Unfortunately every item had chicken in or on it so we couldn't get that. At the bar they do have snacks, including Gnarly Knots. These are locally made pretzels. It's about $8 for a big ass bag. They also often have live music. Getting here is the hardest part and leaving also is. It also has a tight parking lot. There's a limited amount of spaces. read more

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We stopped by this brewery early evening. They have a cool interior and it was really chill and low-key inside. There wasn't many people there early evening, so I'm not sure how crowded or loud it gets. I normally can't drink that much beer, so I love being able to get smaller pours and try out more beers. I'd like to find out if it's family friendly during the day, since it would be nice to know that I can swing by with our toddler. Either way, It's super close to home so we will definitely swing by to stock up. read more

These folks know how to brew.... trying flights is a bit on the expensive side, but the product they have is top notch. One night we were there, they had a great band called Milkman's Kids, and super food truck parked as well... great combo....good tunes, top of the line beer... what could be better read more

I've come here a few times. This brewery is a little tricky to find since it's located by warehouses. They have a pretty cool logo and the name is super interesting with a backstory. I liked certain beers over others; but the nice thing is they have lots of options. You could bring food and they have games like darts, board games and card games and shuffle board. And best part.... It's dog friendly! Just careful because it gets crowded and it's not really big read more

Miskatonic Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Darien, Illinois

Visiting from out of town and wanted to try a local brewery. Nice atmosphere, very chill and helpful staff, however, 2 flights minus tip was $39. That is crazy. Flights are ala'carte which is crazy. I'd give a higher rating but 40 bucks is way too much. A flight should be $10 max. read more

Miskatonic Brewing - Flight of four 5oz beers at $20 is crazy! - Breweries Near Me - Darien, Illinois

This is a great Lovecraft inspired brewery tucked off of I-55. There's ample parking which is always a plus. The beer list is a good size and every beer I've while visiting has been delicious. Their Oktoberfest beer is my season favorite and I'm counting the days until it's released next year. The space isn't overly large but I've never had issues with finding seats. The staff is very friendly and helpful with recommending beers. read more

We stopped by Miskatonic this summer after a hike. They had many table outside so that everyone could be covid safe. They were also dog friendly. The do have a slightly nicer outdoor space just around the end of their building that is accessible from inside their taproom as well. The staff were super friendly and the beers were good. We look forward to visiting again next time we are in the area. read more

Great place service Evaynn took the time to explain the beers to us and help with our selection the place got busy but she still gave the one one one service the Brewery is both family and dog Friendly makes it nice read more

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A nice cold ipa after a hot hike hits the spot. Located in a tucked away industrial/residential area, the covid outdoor space setup is well done. Two improvement suggestions regarding the outdoor space 1) flip the menus taped on the tables so the menus face the building, will be much easier to read 2) Not sure what can be done regarding, but the outdoor space proximity to the dumpsters in the summer heat is a bit much. I also noticed there was a compost dumpster which is cool but probably not helping matters much. Everyone was respecting social distancing guidelines and it was dog friendly to boot, win/win! Lot's of good quality beers to choose from, helpful skeleton crew working in the dark inside on a Sunday. I took advantage of the Sunday growler deal and brought one home with me, I noticed many folks were doing the same. If you have not been, check them out. Cheers! read more

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I think somewhere on Yelp or Google, it mentioned a "taproom with a view," so when we were out west of Chicago, we decided to stop by to enjoy said taproom with a view...of a highway? View aside, they had some tables set-up outside to enjoy the nice weather. We got a flight and most of the beers were meh, but that Blood Orange Storm Shake was worth the trip out. Absolutely delicious. I've had the Storm Shake before and that's been by far, my favorite from Miskatonic aside from this blood orange version. We were hoping that there would be some Hop Butcher on tap since Hop Butcher doesn't have a taproom yet, but brew in Miskatonic's space. Unfortunately, there was none, which was a huge bummer. All in all, the beer was okay and it was a nice day outside. read more

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Great brews, friendly staff & awesome vibes. Would definitely swing by again. Their west coast IPA was my favorite

Visited for the first time last week and had a great time! First, I loved the tap room. It's like I decorated it myself . The brews were genuinely amazing, the service was great, and they had cool swag. I had their "Spire" hazy DIPA, Rum BA ESB, and their Dopplebock during my visit, and all three were great . Honestly, I didn't know what to expect from the Rum BA ESB, but it was so good it may be my beer of 2022 so far! It was super fruity, but also malty with balanced booziness, caramel, and wood flavors. Of course I also took some to-go beers too and am looking forward to trying them soon! read more

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I loved Miskatonic. Mainly for the beer but 100% because of the picture of Ricardo Montalbán as Khan inexplicably posted on the wall. Midnight Rider, a dark sour, goes down as one of my all time favorite beers. read more

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Miskatonic is pretty much the best. Top notch brewery. Snacks on-site and food delivery from Chuck's, which is great stuff. read more

Miskatonic Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Darien, Illinois

Time for an update! Miskatonic is a 5 star brewery, best beer in the area, superior drinkability and some of the best beer I've ever had. The staff behind the bar is down to earth and ALWAYS happy to share their wealth of beer and brewing knowledge. They are always brewing something new and interesting, put on fun events and truly offer a variety of beers for every palate. read more

Great service and awesome beers Bring your own dinner or on some fridays , there's a food truck! I love this place - not much more to say :) read more

Miskatonic Brewing - This is the view you will see when you walk in - Breweries Near Me - Darien, Illinois

I visited Miskatonic Brewing on 7/30 in the late afternoon. I visit craft breweries as a hobby. As of this writing, I think this may have been 175. Like most craft breweries, Miskatonic is located in an industrial park. The signage upon arrival was good, including to find the parking & identify the door to the taproom. They also had their logo featured prominently at the parking area. There was outside seating via picnic table right outside the taproom, and adequate seating inside. It was a nice day so many patrons were outside. The taproom was spacious, clean and with some funky Lovecraft decor & mural. They had nice overhead fans that provided great circulation and made it comfortable inside. I sat at the bar & was greeted warmly by a young male server who was well informed about the selections. He helped me pick my last of 4 in my flight and served it quickly and efficiently. I was given two free brewery stickers when I asked for one & informed of the Wi-Fi password which was printed on the well prepared beer menu. Whoever set up the taproom does very well in serving patrons, and in general organization. Well done. Wi-Fi also worked well. I liked my selections, most notably the maibock which had a faint caramel taste on the palate. Overall, this is a well organized and comfortable brewery. I would return if nearby and recommend it to others. Btw, I had to look up the name and now understand the Lovecraft references in the decor. read more

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Delicious and doggie friendly! Beer is clean and the cups are beautiful! Friendly staff and location is great! Not far from the city read more

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While on a work trip to Chicago, I was looking for some great breweries to try. Miskatonic came highly recommended from the bartender at Alter Brewery so I grabbed an Uber and headed out. The Uber Driver had a little trouble finding the place at night but I was able to spot the sign and direct him. Firstly, what an awesome name for a Brewery! The H.P. Lovecraft theme is perfect and while I was initially drawn by this, I was equally glad to hear it recommended. I can safely say that it's not just a clever name because the beer certainly backs it up! I happily tried everything they had on tap and the Epilogue and Chapter 7 were huge standouts to me. I'm a big fan of IPAs so I was glad to see the had more than one. The bartender was extremely friendly and talked openly to me about the operation and brewery itself giving me all the history. We were even able to chat about some breweries local to me back in the NE Ohio and Pittsburgh areas. I liked the logo so much I left with a Pint Glass and Hoodie. The atmosphere here is great. The decor is very fitting and if you are a fan of H.P. Lovecraft, you will find a lot of cool things to catch your eye. Not to mention I was pleasantly surprised to see the artwork of one of my favorite Comic Convention Artist, CJ Draden on there walls. If you are looking for some unique beers, look no further! read more

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First, I REALLY like their logo. The building is large and very warehouse-like. I like the industrial look, but I didn't find it welcoming. We had a large group, so we sat in the back room and rearranged a couple tables(and of course, put them back!). It was a good space for a group. I'm far from a beer expert here, but I enjoyed the Ingenue. I also liked Catchpenny. It sounded like the rest of the group liked their choices as well and they are much more knowledgeable than I. Bring your snacks (we had donuts!) and they only accept debit/credit. read more

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Tried their West Coast Wizard IPA and t'was delish! Def coming back with a few friends to "sample" a few more... read more

Miskatonic Brewing - Great little brewery in the town next door! Never heard of it til my friend took me here. Come check them out. - Breweries Near Me - Darien, Illinois

Great beer. Been buying Miskatonic beer from the brewery or locally since it opened. Never had a beer that was boring. Love the hoppy varieties. read more

Mitch was super cool and knowledgeable. We went after a long bike ride and the salty chips and salami's were delicious. Mitch was great at clean up the black before kicking us out. read more

This little hole in the wall is a great place to sit back and have a beer or two. They have a nice selection of craft beers brewed right there. Not a huge selection but just enough to have variety. The location offers a louder more music focused area and also a quieter space for people to talk, play games, or even read a book. An assortment of games and books are present here. They do allow food to be brought in or delivered as they don't offer much except for basic snacks like pretzels. I recommend you try the Hexecutioner and their peach/strawberry options. The peach beer tastes like bacon! Overall it was a nice place to have a drink without too much commotion. read more

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Definitely better then average which quite a few of the breweries out there are. They do a good job rotating new products and food trucks. It's hard to reccomend a specific beer since it might not be there next time. Keep in mind that they do not accept cash, only drawback for me. Keep your eyes open for the place, it is not super conspicuous. Have few and enjoy yourselves... read more

Cool brewery and staff. Huge menu. Plenty of seating. Very clean. Did a flight of dark beers...killer! Definitely will be back! read more

Miskatonic Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Darien, Illinois

Please don't tell me as soon as I walk in at 9:20 that "We close at 10." Then you hover over me to make a decision while I read the menu. I guess I wasn't allowed to settle in with the 40 minutes I had left to enjoy one single beer. Walked out without ordering anything. Had I ordered one, the mood I was put in would make it taste shitty. Usually good people working there........ but I guess she was in a hurry. Not cool at all. read more

I'll try describing the beers here, but you may go mad by the time you finish my review. You have been warned! I tried six beers and they were all quite good. Catchpenny - a light bodied session beer spiced up with a bit o' rye. Probably my favorite. Oddfellow - medium bodied Scotch Ale - malty easy drinking Ingenue, and the Chardonnay barrel Ingenue - a Belgian Style Farmhouse Ale. Their special Chard barrel version added crisp Chard notes to the basic version. Both were quite good. Wickerman - Maibock. Not too hoppy, and full of caramel. Great beer. Zingara - a very crisp, refreshing pilsner. Not quite Longfin Lager, but quite good regardless. Miskatonic goes for the hidden beer warehouse look - blink your eyes and you'll miss it. There isn't much to see in their tasting room, but they may provide tours - as of this writing their website did not mention a schedule, but another reviewer attended one on a Sunday afternoon. In any event, Miskatonic is worth a trip from the city to get a growler, with the Lady Octopus logo. read more

I really liked the vibe at Miskatonic yesterday. The beers are really well balanced. I'm not a porter fan but their Prodigal Son was very good. I enjoyed their IPAs. The flight that I ordered did not come on a usual flight rack which I found a tiny bit odd. Also, the server did not point out the styles in my flight. Nevertheless I figured it out and all the beers were spot on. I took a mental note of the very nice room with plenty of take out seating and a dart board that is behind a glass door. One could bring their family in here and enjoy a pizza without disturbing the patrons at the bar. I will definitely be back and possibly purchase their cool insulated growler that they offer. Love their graphic artwork around bar and unique emblem. read more

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Really loved this brewery after stopping by on a whim. They are much lesser know than the other craft breweries in Chicago but way underrated. I had heard about them from reddit and was in the area on a Saturday afternoon. All of the beer we tried was good but the Strawberry Milkshake IPA was out of this world. Each beer really hit the notes they advertised in the beer name. Their brews were smooth and the bartender was very knowledgeable. Always a good sign when you see the folks working their drinking their own beer. Will be back 100% read more

Man, this place is great. It might take the place of Noon Whistle as my favorite Chicagoland brewery, but that's definitely a close race. One of the best things about Miskatonic, besides the space (and the picture of Ricardo Montalban as Khan inexplicably hanging on the wall in their more communal seating) is the sheer variety of pours here. Not an IPA fan? Fine, Miskatonic has plenty of other offerings. Not a stout guy? Ditto. Yeah, there's been a decent number of milkshake IPA's tapped this summer, but you can't fault these guys for going with the modern climate, and they're at least doing a damn good job with what they're making. Food-wise, it's pretty much BYOF, although they do have some of the industry-standard snacks. It's nothing to write home about, but they do have plenty of opportunities as far as food trucks go. Service-wise, I've never had any issues. A buddy and I showed up on Christmas Eve to purchase their mixed-case specials, and wound up staying for a few hours (they did bribe us with cookies), and I've never been rushed out of here or made to feel unwelcome. If they're slow, the staff will usually float around your vicinity, clearly looking to talk if you're willing - and asking them about what they do, upcoming events, etc. is never met with a disinterested grunt. There's an engaging, fun group of people working here, and if they're busy the staff is always attentive and, at the very least, happy to help with anything they can. Look, the main reason to come here is obviously the beer, and it is super fucking good. The venue itself is a little on the small side, but it's never seemed overly crowded, and the decorations are unique and fun. But the beer they're pouring is above par for the area, and, honestly, they're presently brewing some of my favorite stuff. They have great taproom specials and food trucks, a friendly and knowledgable staff, an occasional tap from Hop Butcher, and their beer is damn good. Easily one of the best breweries out there. read more