Beers – Blue Island Beer Company

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Massive Political Corruption

Pre-Prohibition Style Amber Ale

4.6% abv

Inspired by the Prohibitionists’ hysteria that legalized alcohol promotes “Massive Political Corruption”, our malty, amber ale inspires smiles and approving nods instead. Made with oats and amber candi syrup for the smoothest brew yet.

5 Bridges Kölsch – Botanic Invasion

Kolsch

4.8% abv

Attention fans of Blue Island Beer Co.! A malevolent force has infiltrated our taps, seizing control of our beloved 5 Bridges Kölsch. This devious invader brings an unsettling greyish-purple hue and subtle floral notes of lavender intertwined with lemon zest. Brace yourselves as the ominous “Botanic Invasion” Kölsch prepares to descend upon your taste buds […]

ZAP! Lager

Pilsner Lager

5.2% abv

We love a light lager at Blue Island Beer Co., and this one gets us more excited than any other that we’ve made! A collaboration with our friends, Todd and Jason over at ZAP! Taco House in Mokena, we wanted to make a beer that went perfectly with their delicious tacos and on it’s own. […]

Gilly Wagon

Golden Lambic Ale

5.4% abv

This spontaneously barrel fermented beer features our 5 Bridges grain bill and spent the last year aging in the same barrels that created Gothic Funk, our Flanders Red. Tart, light, delicious.

5 Bridges

German-style Kölsch Ale

5.4% abv

5 Bridges has low hop aromas and flavors, accenting the delicate malt character with lager-like flavor characteristics. This beer is brewed to be light bodied, and slightly dry on the palate with a crisp finish.

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Oud Bruin

6.6% abv

This barrel aged sour brown ale was fermented for 2 years in our American oak barrels. Following the Gothic Funk Flanders Red ale, and the Gilly Wagon golden sour ale, this beer shares the same wild fermentation critters, but begins with a brown ale as the base. Tart, rich, and pleasantly smooth. **SILVER MEDAL** 2022 […]

12 Stouts of Christmas

Stout Ale

10.1% abv

It’s that time of the year again to count down to Christmas one stout at a time! With this year’s Run Devil, Run as the base, we have infused a different flavor for each day from December 11th to December 24th (with two Mondays off since we’re closed.) These beers are made painstakingly by hand […]

Run Devil, Run

Stout Ale

10.1% abv

Huge, rich aromas of roasted, chocolate malts, combine with hints of molasses and dark fruits to compliment this full-bodied beer. Balance between malt and hop bitterness lead to a smooth robust beer that hits all the right spots.

Small Victories

Imperial Saison w/ rose hips & hisbiscus

10.3% abv

This beer begins with a touch of sweetness from the rose hips, is slightly tart from the hibiscus, and blends in some saison yeast characteristics to round it all out. A smooth beer at 10%, so be careful!

The Ocho

Belgian Tripel

12.1% abv

A complex, mildly spicy brew with clove-like aromas that blend into fruity esters, including bubble gum, cotton candy, and banana. We kept the body light and well attenuated to yield a beer with a balanced hop and malt character that finishes slightly sweet and is reminiscent of Trappist beers from Belgium. Please be responsible and limit […]

Sodas

We always feature two rotating craft sodas in a wide variety of delicious flavors. Many of these mix perfectly with our lighter bodied beers.

ASK YOUR BARTENDER ABOUT SODA/BEER SHANDY

Draft Cocktails

We've blended our house-made sodas with the perfect spirits, juices, and (in some cases) botanicals to achieve the tastiest drinks on the SouthSide! We know you've been wanting, waiting, and envisioning our all natural sodas pepped up with liquor in all the right ways. With just a couple on tap for the time being, check back in to see what is available.

ASK YOUR BARTENDER ABOUT OUR ROTATING COCKTAILS ON DRAFT

Beer To-go

5 Bridges Kölsch – Botanic Invasion

Kolsch

4.8% abv

32oz & 64oz growlers

The Ocho

Belgian Tripel

12.1% abv

32oz & 64oz growlers

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Oud Bruin

6.6% abv

32oz & 64oz growlers

ZAP! Lager

Pilsner Lager

5.2% abv

4pk / 16oz Cans

Run Devil, Run

Stout Ale

10.1% abv

4-pack / 16oz Cans

Small Victories

Imperial Saison w/ rose hips & hisbiscus

10.3% abv

500ml bottle

Gilly Wagon

Golden Lambic Ale

5.4% abv

500ml Bottle

Massive Political Corruption

Pre-Prohibition Style Amber Ale

4.6% abv

4pk / 16oz Cans

5 Bridges

German-style Kölsch Ale

5.4% abv

4-pack / 16oz Cans

Ask your bartender about growler availability and our Golden Crowler Club