Pipeworks Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Chicago, Illinois, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Pipeworks Dojo

Established in 2012

Contact
3912 W McLean Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647, United States
Description
Pipeworks Brewery Co. was established in Chicago in 2012 by friends with a shared dream of crafting quality and creative beers. Since putting the first cap on the first bottle, the brewery has garnered accolades for its distinctive beers and original artwork thanks to a growing and enthusiastic team.

Pipeworks self-distributes in Illinois, Milwaukee, and Madison but can be found in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Connecticut through Sarene Distribution, in Minnesota through Clear River, in Massachusetts through Nightshift Distributing, in Missouri through Craft Republic Distributing, and in Colorado through Elite Brands. We are also available for online beer purchase in some states through Tavour.

The Dojo, our Bottle Shop, is located within our production facility at 3912 W Mclean Ave in Chicago.

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7.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8

Can, from Trader Joe's, Chicago IL. Pours hazy dark yellow with a small foamy beige head, mango-citrus aroma, adequate carbonation, mildly bitter mango-citrus taste, faint pineapple, smooth thin body, long finish. Tasty brew.

Tried from Can at Trader Joe's - Chicago on 22 Mar 2026 at 23:48


8.8
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5

Can @Luppolo Station (Rome). Nera, densa, impenetrabile, schiuma color cappuccino leggera, non molto persistente. Al naso leggero etilico, quando si scalda tira fuori note di botte fantastiche, legno, vaniglia, cioccolato, caffè. In bocca è equilibrata in maniera magistrale, attacco abboccato con note di cioccolato, cocco, e chiusura amara, caffettosa leggera. Corpo pieno, oleosa al palato, carbonazione medio-leggera. Straordinaria, un capolavoro.

Tried from Can at Luppolo Station on 21 Mar 2026 at 12:41


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

On tap @Luppolo Station (Rome). Nera, densa, impenetrabile, schiuma color cappuccino, non molto persistente. Al naso note di cacao, cannella, peperone, cocco, sciroppo d'acero. In bocca è equilibrata, attacco abboccato con chiusura leggermente amara, ma un po' "too much" per me. Corpo pieno, carbonazione medio-leggera. Si beve, ma stanca.

Tried from Draft at Luppolo Station on 15 Mar 2026 at 12:37


7.3
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Long time apart in reviews for this one it appears. The label has changed as has the abv as my can shows 9.3% and a born-on date of 12 Nov 25. A Buffalo Bayou snifter ready, I make the pour. I see a dark caramel brown liquid with a wispy but steady skim of light tan-silver foam. The smell is quite malty with dark fruit and bread. I take a drink and call it decent. Hops, red plums, grain and a touch of toffee. I find the hoppiness somewhat dominating, not a feature I care for in a barleywine.

Tried from Can from Half Time on 26 Feb 2026 at 01:34


7.6
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Head is medium, white, good retention. Colour is shiny gold, hazy. Very nice aroma for the style, citrus, pineapple and tropical fruits. Taste is full malty base, a lot of citrus, tropical fruits, nice balanced harmonic bitterness, medium carbonation, very good for the style, enjoyed for sure.

Tried from Can on 25 Feb 2026 at 06:14


7.3
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8

Head is medium, tan, average retention. Colour is coppery, light hazy. Aroma is moustly gingerbread, light mellow fruity, bit caramel. Taste is medium malty base, nice gingerbread yet not so sweet, light hoppy, soft carbonation, good one, enjoyed.

Tried from Can on 25 Feb 2026 at 06:13


7
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

Head is medium, white, good retention. Colour is pale gold, hazy. Bit weak aroma for the style, citrus, tropical fruits. Taste is medium malty base, grapefruit, tropical fruits, coconut, medium carbonation, good, enjoyed.

Tried from Can on 25 Feb 2026 at 06:10


6.9
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5

Head is medium, tan, average retention. Colour is amber to coppery, hazy. Aroma is caramel, light hoppy. Taste is medium malty base, some caramel, citrus, nice hoppy, medium carbonation, good one.

Tried from Can on 25 Feb 2026 at 06:07


7.1
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

Head is medium, white, average retention. Colour is gold, hazy. Aroma is moustly peach, dome tropical fruits even. Taste is medium malty base, peach, fruity pyree, orange, soft carbonation, good one.

Tried from Can on 25 Feb 2026 at 06:05


8.5
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8

Can from the Westmere Beverage Center in Albany, NY
Appearance: dark brown with a tan head
Aroma: port, bourbon, woody, dark fruit
Flavor: medium sweetness, medium bitterness
Texture: light carbonation, creamy feel, medium body, long finish
Tasty

Tried from Can from Westmere Beverage Center on 21 Feb 2026 at 00:09