Dovetail Brewery

Microbrewery in Chicago, Illinois, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Dovetail Brewery

Established in 2016

Contact
1800 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
Description
Although we hail from Chicago, we met in Munich at the Doemens Institute while studying for our Master Brewer Certifications. While bonding over the great beers and food of Bavaria, we soon discovered a mutual respect for the traditional brewing methods of continental Europe. As two educated brewers cut from similar stock, we decided to join our talents and shared vision into a stronger form, like a dovetail joint.

Our goal is to produce beer of the highest quality similar to the level of craftsmanship found in fine woodworking. We are merging continental European styles and techniques with American creativity to produce the kind of beers found in small, family-run breweries in Europe.

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Draught @ Tapster Lincoln Park, Chicago IL (Jan 2026). Clear coppr-amber with a foamy beige head, caramel malt aroma, bitter malty caramel taste on spicy background, smooth body, long bitter finish. A nice winter beer.
Tried from Draft from Tapster - Lincoln Park on 22 Mar 2026 at 23:52

6.8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Tried from Draft at Shelter on 28 Feb 2026 at 21:27

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On tap at the brewery. Pours a clear yellow gold with a white head that dissipates to the edges and laces. Aroma has a combination of grass and straw with a bit of dry hay underlying. Flavor has bread and grass with growing straw and a bit of hay coming through.
Tried from Draft at Dovetail Brewery on 24 Jan 2026 at 21:49

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On tap at the brewery. Pours a slightly hazy gold with a white head that dissipates to the edges. Aroma has tart lemon and light wheat with a nice smoke supporting. Flavor has a combination of tart lemon and woody smoke with a bit of wheat underlying.
Tried from Draft at Dovetail Brewery on 24 Jan 2026 at 21:08

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Can shared with Jack. Pours a near clear amber with a slight brown hue and a white head that dissipates to the edges. Aroma has light grass and slightly sweet bread with some hay underlying. Flavor has light sweet grains withh some bread and a bit of hay backing.
Tried from Can on 18 Jan 2026 at 02:13

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Can shared with Jack! Pours a clear brown with a light brown head that dissipates slowly to the edges. Aroma has light roasted malts and bread with a slight leafy note. Flavor has sweet dark grains and bread with a touch of roast underlying.
Tried from Can on 18 Jan 2026 at 00:14

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Rust and lime. Some orange. Pours orange amber without much head. Bitter end with a bit of zest. Tap at Dominion.
Tried from Draft at Dominion Wine and Beer on 11 Jan 2026 at 01:18

Cloudy golden yellow with moderate white head and effervescence. Banana, orange, clove, wheat malt, and straw aroma. Moderately sweet banana, orange, clove, wheat malt, and mildly bitter straw flavor. Good body. Not bad - a bit clove heavy.
Tried from Can on 01 Jan 2026 at 04:06

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Draft at Shelter DC. Murky amber. Malt and soggy bread. A little bit of spice in the mouth. Good.
Tried from Draft on 15 Dec 2025 at 15:41

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Very solid beer. Lambic bretta, lime. Pours hazy orange with good head. Nice tart finish. Tart strawberry. Snally.
Tried on 28 Oct 2025 at 21:59