Alarmist Brewing

Microbrewery in Chicago, Illinois, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Alarmist Taproom - Out of business

Established in 2015

Closed in 2026

Contact
4055 W Peterson Ave, Rear Bldg, Chicago, IL, 60646, United States
Description
Independently owned Chicago craft brewery and taproom. Fresh beer and good people.

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7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
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Clear, Slight Cold Haze Cloudiness, Amber Color, Small White Cap, Thin, Sticky Drip Rings Of Lacing. Mellow Hop Aroma. Wet, Mellow Malt, Moderate Hop Bitter. Malt, Slightly Floral, Moderate Hop Bitter Aftertaste. One Dimensional. OK.
Tried from Draft on 22 Feb 2026 at 21:43

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
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Opaque, Semi-Clear Amber Color, Thin Layer of Bubbles on Top, Drippy Strings of Lacing. Faint Floral Notes For Aroma. Wet, Malt, Faint Floral, Moderate Hop Bitter. Malt, Faint Floral, Moderate Hop Bitter Aftertaste. Crisp. Middle of The Road At Best. Just OK. Had To Have It As It Is The Last Call and The End Of The Era For Them. Sorry To See Them Go...
Tried from Draft on 21 Feb 2026 at 18:23

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
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Cask. Clear, Slight Cold Haze Cloudiness, Deep Amber Color, Big White Foam Head, Wet Cream Top, OK Retention, Thin Cream Drip Rings of Lacing. Mild Floral Malt Aroma. Malt, Floral, Mellow Hop Bitter. Same in Aftertaste: Malt, Slightly Floral, Mellow Hop Bitter. Wet. Low Carbonation. Low ABV, Easy Drinker. Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Tried from Cask on 19 Feb 2026 at 16:36

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
Draught @ the brewery. Extremely hazy lemon yellow with a small frothy off-white head, lemon peel aroma, adequate carbonation, medium bitter lemon peel taste with pineapple flavor, thin body, long balanced finish. Well balanced NEIPA.
Tried from Draft at Alarmist Taproom on 15 Nov 2025 at 02:50

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
Draught @ the brewery. Inky black with a very small frothy ring of a tan head, woodsy bourbon aroma, low carbonation, medium bitter woodsy dark roasted malt taste with bourbon flavor, alcohol undertones, thin body, long finish with alcohol aftertaste. Typical barrel ages stout.
Tried from Draft at Alarmist Taproom on 15 Nov 2025 at 02:47

6.9/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
Draught @ the brewery. Clear golden amber with a small frothy off-white head, faint malt aroma, high carbonation, medium bitter malty taste with piney flavor, thin body, long medium bitter to bitter finish. Good WC IPA.
Tried from Draft on 15 Nov 2025 at 02:29

7.8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 8
Aromas and flavors are lots of citrus and MJ with good balance between bitter, sweet and slightly soft carbonation. Nice beer.
Tried from Draft at The Map Room on 02 May 2025 at 02:27

7.1/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
Aroma has notes of cantaloupe, peach, cat piss. Taste has a high pithy bitterness backed by moderate candy sweetness.
Tried from Can on 28 Feb 2025 at 02:15

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 8
GTMW 2022. Simple and drinkable, dry and crisp, some noble hop character. Solid effort.
Tried on 26 Dec 2024 at 17:40

7.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Tasting at Peters, Ystad, Sweden (25/11/2023) - new 🇺🇸 brewery ✅ aroma and taste being a citrus and tropical fruity medley, malty and lactose adds a creamy sweetness, finish is sweet and light balanced bitter hoppy. Very nice. Good first impression.
Tried on 10 Dec 2023 at 10:01