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.
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.
5.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Golden with a medium sized head. Tangy and a touch bitter with fruity and citric hops. Medium finish and body.
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Apr 2025
at 01:05
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
16 oz. can. Pours golden malt with a amberish tinge. Foamy head. Strong smell of cinnamon and nutmeg. The spices are a bit overpowering on the palate. Combined with lactose sweetness, it doesn't taste much like a holiday cake, just an over-sweet spice beer.
Tried
from Can
from
Binny's Beverage Depot - Downers Grove
on 10 Apr 2025
at 02:34
7.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can from Vinspecialisten, Randers.
Tried
from Can
on 06 Apr 2025
at 19:03
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
30th March 2025
Panda thanks to Wingman. Near opaque dark brown beer, small and short lived tan head. A fairly light palate, semi dry, decent fine carbonation. Smooth dark malts but light mouthfeel, good dark chocolate liqueur. Some fudge and toffee but not at all over sweet. The bourbon barrelling is suitably ripe fruity and brings a lively alcohol spice. Smooth and semi dry finish with a good boozy vibe. Nice to encounter Pipeworks again and in good form.
Panda thanks to Wingman. Near opaque dark brown beer, small and short lived tan head. A fairly light palate, semi dry, decent fine carbonation. Smooth dark malts but light mouthfeel, good dark chocolate liqueur. Some fudge and toffee but not at all over sweet. The bourbon barrelling is suitably ripe fruity and brings a lively alcohol spice. Smooth and semi dry finish with a good boozy vibe. Nice to encounter Pipeworks again and in good form.
Tried
on 01 Apr 2025
at 09:38
8/10
Tried
from Draft
on 26 Mar 2025
at 11:48
7/10
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Appearance 5
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Black wth a low brown head - Dark malt and wood barrel aroma - Dark malt body with wood barrel flavours - The wood barrel flavours goes into the finish - This was good
Tried
on 24 Mar 2025
at 20:01
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Lemon and some light leather. Mostly just tangy. Hazy orange pour with great head and lacing. Not sure how well this hits style. Can.
Tried
from Can
on 24 Mar 2025
at 00:09
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Panda at home, thanks to Dave, 23/03/2025.
Black pour topped with a khaki head that escapes to the edge.
Nose is chocolate, spice, barrel notes, toffee, molasses.
Taste comprises chocolate shavings, molasses, booze whisper, burnt honeycomb, toffee, bourbon nip, herb.
Full bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close with a balanced rising boost.
Tidy BA impy.
Black pour topped with a khaki head that escapes to the edge.
Nose is chocolate, spice, barrel notes, toffee, molasses.
Taste comprises chocolate shavings, molasses, booze whisper, burnt honeycomb, toffee, bourbon nip, herb.
Full bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close with a balanced rising boost.
Tidy BA impy.
Tried
on 23 Mar 2025
at 15:40
6.4/10
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Appearance 5
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
16 oz can from the Dojo.Golden pour kicking up a foamy head. A lot of bits floating around in the glass, like an unfiltered Bell's. The nose throws out some nice cinnamon and a bit of vanilla. Catching some clear horchata in the taste. I might have thought any rice would ferment out, but the flavor is there, perhaps aided by lactose. Still some malt and a slight hop at the sides of the palate. Enjoyable summer quaff. Don't know how horchata is supposed to team with Mexican food, frankly, but I'd suggest it as a compliment to any spicy or meaty food.
Tried
from Can
at
Pipeworks Dojo
on 21 Mar 2025
at 03:19
7.8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 10
Overall 7
Can shared at BPBW'19, Saturday session. I only took numerical notes while having this one.
Tried
from Can
on 17 Mar 2025
at 12:25