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    Off Color Brewing - Mousetrap

    4.3 (234 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    OFF COLOR BREWING - MOUSETRAP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Sydney B.

    I've passed this bar hundreds of times while in the area and hadn't try it until now. Definitely not what I was expecting. The ambiance is nice and almost classy while still looking modern and cool! On tap menu is on the far wall but they also have paper menus. Lots of bar and table seating. What caught my eye was the Good Things Vending machine which sold local artists goods and crafts and I love that so much. We got the Cranberry Fox in the Snow (8.4%) 8oz and it was like a mix between a sour and a stout to me- and then we also got Plant Club (6.2%) 13oz and that was nice and refreshing too. We had to kind of just drink it and go because we had to catch a show, but we can't wait to go back!

    Beer for Derbies
    Rob G.

    Such an enjoyable brewery! Located in a busy spot on Kingsbury in Lincoln Park, this place is easy to get to and enjoy if you're shopping in the neighborhood. The brewpub is spacious with lots of variety if you're not sure what you're looking for. 'Beer for (insert activity here)' are always my favorite and live up to what you would be want to be drinking doing that activity (derbies, baseball, etc). On my last visit they had 5 squared pizza as a pop-up and it was a perfect accompaniment to the beers I tried.

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    Clarissa H.

    I haven't been here in years, and this last visit really impressed me. I don't drink beer, which is why I don't normally go to breweries. Last time I was here, they only served beer and absolutely nothing else. Now they have cocktails, and they even made their own hard iced tea which was actually really good! There is plenty of seating both inside and outside, even on a busy weekend. They don't serve their own food; however, they host food pop ups! We happened to catch one doing Detroit style pizza that was SO GOOD! You could choose up to 4 different slices to make up one pizza. This sounds small, it is NOT small. The slices are huge and I didn't even finish one. While I do not drink beer, my friend that I was with said the beer is really good. Definitely a cute place to check out! The Wild Mile is right nearby as well if you want to make a little day of it.

    Si fang!
    Audrey K.

    Love this place. A wonderful patio. Fridays they have Detroit pizza that you HAVE to get if you're able to. They sell Si Fang, which is the beer they made for QXY in Chinatown. It's also a must-try. I'd go here every day if going to a brewery every day was socially acceptable. Sigh.

    Susan C.

    Really excellent beers, loved the Pistachio Cream Ale.we sat in the back deck but they also have a patio area on the front. They have very limited parking on the side of the building. The back is marked for another business. We used a Spot hero & parked in a nearby garage. We really enjoyed the brewery & the indoors looks nice too.

    Jeremy L.

    Popped in to this place toward the end of my trip to Chicago. A quick walk from the rail line, and a fun neighborhood to explore. I'd read great reviews when looking for brewery suggestions online, and they did NOT disappoint. First off, I really appreciate the creativity and variety of their offerings. Really fun styles and flavors and variety. I was disappointed that I couldn't get a flight, but had a few 8oz pours to sample several things. I enjoyed the place so much that I stopped in again the next day (my final day in town). Easily one of my favorite breweries anywhere. As a Portland resident, that's high praise. They're just doing amazing work and I love that they're not relying on IPA's the same way everyone else seems to do these days. Loved the beer, the service was great, and I like that even though they don't offer food, they encourage people to bring food with them - and have a games shelf for people to play while they sip in the cozy taproom.

    John E.

    You can find Off Color Brewing - Mousetrap at 1460 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642 - I believe this area is called "Near North Side" - it's a bit industrial/commercial and to the east of Goose Island. There appears to be plenty of parking (but I ubered there so could be wrong). I was looking for breweries to visit between the end of a conference and my flight out of O'Hare - I didn't really have enough time to visit too many and really focus on the larger breweries like Revolution or Goose Island, so ended up first at the Mousetrap - funny the taproom tender asked if they were my first stop off a flight and I told them no, was actually headed to O'Hare. I had hoped to find some food here but the foodtruck was still a ways out so only did some sampling of beer - some friends had recommended the lambic (actually wild ale in the US) so I started there and moved my way through some of the menu: * Apex Predator - Farmhouse Ale 6.5% ABV - Fruity nose with hints of sweet citrus, fairly light bodied with beautiful lacing. Finished dry with a bit if hops. 4/5 * Sunrise in Osaka Wild Ale 6.5% ABV - Sweet citrus lime, more tart than sweet. Light boxed, very crisp with a dry finish - maybe a touch tea leaf. 4/5 * All Whiskers Turn Grey Wild Ale 7.2% ABV - Dominant notes of cinnamon coated plumb, hits of cherry and quaffs of fruit - more tart than sweet, acidic dry finish with enough funk to keep things interesting. 4.5/5 * Aqua Regia Barleywine - English 9% ABV - Spiced orange peel, fruit esters with ginger and other winter dessert aromatics, fairly dry body and lingering finish. Sweet nose but this is not a sweet barleywine. 4.2/5 * Double Stuffed Dino S'mores Imperial Stout 12% ABV - Creamy vanilla sweet stout, rich dark chocolate notes, enough bitterness to the finish to balance things well. I liked this a lot. Finished marshmallow. 4.2/5 In all I really enjoyed this place - I could tell immediately that it was filled with beer nerds with great conversation with the staff who offered up recommendations to those that were a bit clueless (young college types looking for Natties). Service was awesome - I'm definitely coming back.

    John S.

    Solid choice in the Chicago brewery scene. Grab a beer and outside for some nice scenery during the warm months.

    William A.

    Great beer and space. Service was good as well. Had a pop up pizza when I was there which was a nice touch. Beer menu was diverse with a lot of styles to choose from

    Elizabeth W.

    I loved this brewery. We stumbled upon it when wandering close to the River. Spacious inside and out. Their beer menu is adventurous, so it's worth discussing choices with the staff. I loved everything that I tried there. The beer is excellent - but the art is also fantastic. My sister and I walked out loaded down with merch! My only disappointment is that I don't live close enough to visit regularly. One thing I saw later was that they offer tours at a reasonable price that includes samples and a glass. I plan to be back!

    Jay G.

    I went in not knowing there was a huge annual event happening so It was crowded, can't speak on how their weekday or weekend crowds normally look. Service was prompt and bartenders were handling business like pros considering how many people were waiting. The beer I had " Rebirth" was akin to a lighter kombucha but my favorite was " Fallen Blossoms". It had the most delicious light fruity and floral taste, I can't wait to go back and go for this one and to try the other beers they have on tap. I also love the fact they serve one of my fav pizzas in the city, Five Squared. So good!

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    Good place to go for variety of interesting beers, good price (7.50 a beer), and outdoor seating for good weather days

    Personal slices made in houses!
    Cody S.

    Pretty decent place. As far a brewery's go wasn't one of my favorites. This place was good, not great. Beer selection was ok, didn't have any hazy which I would expect. The service was good. They made personal pizza slices in house with is an awesome feature, but again wasn't a huge fan of it, trying too hard to be unique left with some odd taste. Decent looking place, could be more games tho. Again, this was just a good place, but wouldn't be in a hurry to go back.

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