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Bierwerker
1102 West Webster Avenue
Chicago IL 60614
Telephone: +1 773-348-2008
Hours: Sunday-Friday noon-2:00am, Saturday noon-3:00am.
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Chicago IL 60614
Telephone: +1 773-348-2008
Hours: Sunday-Friday noon-2:00am, Saturday noon-3:00am.
[Contact] [Update]
Notes
Visited: June 10, 2013
Contributor: Siegfried Binge
Doesn't look like much from the outside. Lots of great beer on the inside. They don't brew on-site, but they collaborate with Central Waters, DOG, Against the Grain, and others. Scheiß Bier kann tödlich sein!
Updated: January 23, 2016
Beer List
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12.50% abv.
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Date: June 10, 2013 (#9180)Package: draughtPlace: at the breweryScore: 17½ pointsAppearance (3)
Red-brown, slight haze. Moderate dense head.Aroma (3½)
Spicy hops. Dark fruit, dark caramel.Mouthfeel (9)
Thick and smooth. Malty, with a huge grassy-spicy hop flavor and bitterness. Lots of caramel, but not overly sweet.Overall Impression (2)
Real close to Thomas Creek Up The Creek.
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5.50% abv.
6.00% abv.
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Date: November 22, 2015 (#9552)Package: bottledPlace: Hy-Vee Council Bluffs, Council Bluffs IAScore: 16 pointsAppearance (3)
Red-amber. Thick head. Some haze.Aroma (3)
Sweet caramel and grassy. Fruity esters.Mouthfeel (8)
Medium body, really fizzy. Grassy malt — rye? Fruity hop flavor, medium bitterness, especially in the finish.Overall Impression (2)
"Humlig röd veteöl"
5.30% abv.
6.50% abv.
9.50% abv.
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Date: June 10, 2013 (#9179)Package: draughtPlace: at the breweryScore: 17 pointsAppearance (3)
Copper-amber, some haze. Dense head.Aroma (2½)
Grainy.Mouthfeel (9)
Medium-big body, creamy. Sweet malt, dark caramel. Hint of banana, mild hint of whiskey. Some coconut.Overall Impression (2½)
Subdued yet complex strong beer. Brewed at Central Waters as a Weizenbock, fermented with Abbey yeast, and aged in bourbon barrels.
