Beers – Blue Island Beer Company

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Early and Often

Black Session Ale

3.6% abv

We brought back one of our original beers for a lighter, springtime dark beer. With an updated recipe, this Black Session Ale has even more complexity by adding in coffee-like roasted malts and toasted caramel Munich malts. With a light body and light floral hops, this beer “out-flavors” it’s ABV at 3.6%.

It’s Been a Grip

Irish Red Ale

4.2% abv

Light caramel malt and toasty, toffee aromas. Initial flavors of toffee on a slightly grainy-biscuity palate, with a touch of roasted dryness in the finish. Medium-dry to dry finish. Clean and smooth The name is a phrase that means “its been a long time,” and is usually spoken warmly to people happy to share […]

Gothic Funk

Flanders Red Sour Ale

4.6% abv

Beginning with an amber base, we began the journey for this beer more than THREE YEARS AGO. Gothic Funk is a blend of: red wine barrels with Lactobacillus, red wine barrels with Brettanomyces, bourbon barrels with Lactobacillus, and bourbon barrels with Brettanomyces. The blend is a delicious combination of wild and sour characteristics all around […]

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.

Terpene Junkie Session IPA

Session IPA

4.9% abv

We took the grain bill from Downshifter IPA, and reinvented the rest of it in a first for us at Blue Island Beer. Terpenes are naturally present in hops, but we have added terpenes derived from hemp to really knock this IPA out of the atmosphere with flavor! Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in many plants, […]

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 […]

Dänk Punk

Hazy IPA

6.8% abv

Brewed with a crazy amount of late addition hops and for the ultimate freshness, Dänk Punk is an extremely citrus forward beer. With two different dry hop additions, Dänk Punk has very vibrant flavors and aromas without a lingering bitterness, finishing with a pleasant carbonation sizzle. .

Hard Luck

American IPA

6.8% abv

Our American IPA, brewed with healthy additions of Pacific Northwest hops, has flavors and aromas of tropical fruits, citrus, and pine notes. Combined with a touch of toasted malts, the Hard Luck is medium bodied with a dry, pleasant citrus finish.

Run Devil, Run – Chocolate Caliente

Stout Ale

9% abv

Whether you like Ibarra, Abuelita, or if you even make your own, all Mexican-style hot chocolate lovers will dig this stout! Just enough heat to know its there, and the classic cinnamon/chocolate combo to bring it all home. Original Run Devil, Run description here

Run Devil, Run

Stout Ale

9% 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!

Bourbon Barrel Strong Scotch Ale

Strong Scotch Ale

11.5% abv

Rich, complex fruity esters in the aroma are melded with bourbon and notes of vanilla from the oak barrel. Low roast and low perceived bitterness make this beer rather approachable for those seeking an alternative to big, barrel aged stouts.

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

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Oud Bruin

6.6% abv

16oz 4-pack Cans

Terpene Junkie Session IPA

Session IPA

4.9% abv

4pk / 16oz Cans; 32oz & 64oz growlers

ZAP! Lager

Pilsner Lager

5.2% abv

4pk / 16oz Cans

Early and Often

Black Session Ale

3.6% abv

4pk / 16oz Cans

Run Devil, Run

Stout Ale

9% abv

4-pack / 16oz Cans

Bourbon Barrel Strong Scotch Ale

Strong Scotch Ale

11.5% abv

32oz & 64oz Growlers

Small Victories

Imperial Saison w/ rose hips & hisbiscus

10.3% abv

500ml bottle

Gilly Wagon

Golden Lambic Ale

5.4% abv

500ml Bottle

It’s Been a Grip

Irish Red Ale

4.2% abv

4-pack / 16oz Cans; 32oz & 64oz growlers

Dänk Punk

Hazy IPA

6.8% abv

4-pack / 16oz Cans; 32oz & 64oz growlers

Gothic Funk

Flanders Red Sour Ale

4.6% abv

500ml Bottle

Massive Political Corruption

Pre-Prohibition Style Amber Ale

4.6% abv

4pk / 16oz Cans

Hard Luck

American IPA

6.8% abv

4pk / 16oz Cans; 32oz & 64oz growlers

5 Bridges

German-style Kölsch Ale

5.4% abv

4-pack / 16oz Cans; 32oz & 64oz growlers

Ask your bartender about growler availability and our Golden Crowler Club