Miskatonic Brewing Company – American
This taproom serves as a modern alchemist’s lair, where the industrial hum of the brewery meets a shadowy, mystical atmosphere inspired by the arcane. Guests can explore a spectrum of liquid sorcery, from the crisp, sun-drenched clarity of West Coast pilsners to the dark, barrel-aged depths of complex stouts that whisper of charred oak and spicy rye. It is a destination where bold experimentation and traditional craftsmanship collide, inviting patrons to linger over imaginative pours that are as enigmatic as their namesakes.
1000 North Frontage Road, Darien IL 60561 https://miskatonicbrewing.com/Rating: 1/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, aip, alkaline, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the venue's ability to accommodate large parties and group gatherings, noting the use of modern handheld technology for order management. While the space is suitable for significant events, diners suggest that visitors clarify billing
Menu
Special Tappings
Limited release and barrel-aged specialty beers.
- Bourbon BA Chimaera Cub - $22: BA Salted Peanut Butter Cup Imperial Stout - 13.0% ABV. Aged in Journeyman Corsets, Whips & Whiskey barrels.
- Rye Bellwitch - $22: BA Imperial Stout - 13.0% ABV. 10 month aged Election Day Rye Imperial Stout with notes of chocolate, salted caramel, dark espresso, and luxardo cherry.
- X Gon Brew It To Ya - $22: Barleywine w/ Cocoa Nibs - 11% ABV. Puerto Rican cocoa nibs, dried fruits, caramel, toasted malt, vanilla, and toasted oak.
Beverages
House-brewed beers and ales.
- Vox German Pilsner - $7: 4.9% ABV. Light, crisp, German Style Pilsner with notes of cracker and floral noble hops. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Liquid Lunch West Coast Pilsner - $7: 5.2% ABV. Collab w/ #6 with Cheese. Features Sultana, Strata, and Cryo Mosaic hops. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bramble Long Tongue Liar - $8: 4.4% ABV. Kettle sour fermented with fresh Marionberry puree and Erebus hops. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Pickled Long Tongue Liar - $8: 4.4% ABV. Kettle sour with Vargo Brother Ferments garlic-dill pickle brine, Columbus and Sorachi Ace hops. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- West Coast Wiccan - $7: 5.3% ABV. American Pale Ale with aromatics of lemongrass, pine resin, citrus pith, and yuzu fruit. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- West Coast Wizard - $7: 6.3% ABV. IPA with resinous hop tones, ripe melon, and peach. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- West Coast Warlock - $9: 8% ABV. Double IPA with Mosaic, Citra, Green Bullet, and CTZ hops. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Forest Crawler - $8: 7% ABV. Hazy IPA with mango, pineapple, tangerine, and resinous citrus pith. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Duffle Coat - $6: 3.5% ABV. English Mild Ale with East Kent Golding and Fuggle hops. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Watcher in the Woods - $7: 5.3% ABV. Munich Dunkel Lager with notes of caramel, toffee, and dark chocolate. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chernobog - $7: 5% ABV. Czech Dark Lager with notes of roasted nuts, dark fruit, and chocolate. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dungeon Master: Mimic - $10: 11% ABV. Toasted Coconut Chocolate Imperial Stout. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dungeon Master: Displacer Beast - $10: 12% ABV. Chocolate Mole Imperial Stout with Ancho and Guajillo chiles, cinnamon, and vanilla. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dungeon Master: Thunderbird - $10: 8% ABV. Tiramisu Imperial Stout with Ten Drops Coffee Honduras Pacamara blend. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Events and Experiences
Tickets for taproom events and activities.
- Krampus DnD Campaign Night - $22: Interactive gaming event ticket. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Libation Arts: Holiday Edition! - $45: Art and beverage workshop ticket. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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