Dovetail Brewery

Microbrewery in Chicago, Illinois, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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.

     Show


6.6/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
On tap at Dovetail, pours a fairly clear pale golden with a small white head. Aroma brings out gentle clove, banana esters and soft wheat. Flavour is dry, with light esters, clove, and soft wheat. Not too bubblegumy; properly made. Solid.
Tried from Draft on 21 Sep 2023 at 18:13

6.6/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
On tap at Dovetail, pours a cloudy blonde with a small white head. Aroma brings out herbaceous notes, light grass, and biscuity malt. Flavour is moderately herbaceous, with light grassiness and straw. Not exactly the expression I want in the style. It's competent but not worthy of its accolades IMO.
Tried from Draft on 21 Sep 2023 at 18:13

8.8/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 9
Bottle from the source. Clear deep golden color white head. Aroma of dusty cobweb filled barns recently occupied by sweaty animals. Taste has moderate funk, overripe stonefruit, dust. Delicious.
Tried from Bottle on 13 Sep 2023 at 22:06

8.6/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Bottle from the source shared with sledutah, cheers! Extremely dark clear amber color, almost brown, small tan edge head. Aroma of vinous burnt caramel. Taste is rich port wine, plum, raisins, dates. Very light funk. Unique among lambic style beers.
Tried from Bottle on 13 Sep 2023 at 04:14

8.6/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 9.5
Bottle generously shared by The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Thanks Travlr! Pours clear dark amber with a medium sized beige head, light lacing. Cherry, woody, earthy, tart. Wow, great!
Tried from Bottle on 13 Sep 2023 at 03:18

8.6/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Draft at the source. Deep clear purple color, pink head, a beautiful beer. Mixed berry aroma. Taste has raspberry blackberry lemon, lighter funk than its brethren but more fruitiness. Delicious
Tried from Draft on 19 Aug 2023 at 04:04

8/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 6 Overall 8
Draft at the source. Hazy to cloudy maroon. Aroma of blackcurrant and dusty cherry. Taste is funky funky dark fruit and mixed berries, tart dry finish. Tasty
Tried from Draft on 19 Aug 2023 at 04:02

8.8/10
Draft at the source. Clear deep maroon brown color, beige head. Nice aroma of campfire and burnt embers. Taste is smoked caramel and burnt toast. Delicious
Tried from Draft on 18 Aug 2023 at 03:08

8/10
Draft at the source. Gorgeous clear deep amber color, fluffy tan head. Aroma of lightly toasted caramel. Taste is peppery caramel biscuit. Very tasty
Tried from Draft on 18 Aug 2023 at 02:14

8/10
These guys nail every style they do.
Tried from Can on 24 Jul 2023 at 23:49