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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7.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

16 oz. can dated 1/5/23. I actually get some almond in the nose right under the tab, which doesn't always happen with a "nut" beer. Pours a brownish-black body with a short but still brown head. Marshmallow "smell" doesn't trigger anything in me, but I do catch a bit of cream or vanilla. Taste works pretty well. Kind of a syrupy impression, but the almond and marshmallow stay on the tongue. Cocoa comes up from behind, giving this a nice impression of a Rocky Road chocolate cluster. Alcohol helps enforce the cocoa and vanilla flavors.

Tried from Can at Pipeworks Dojo on 30 Jul 2025 at 03:58


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

Ok evening sipper.
Could be to much with a can alone. Perfect for sharing.
Tad sweet and and ok carbonation level
Dark malt, vanilla, oak, some spice, molasses and chocolate
[Can shared by Chris_Ofstad]

Tried from Can on 22 Jul 2025 at 07:57


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

8584 18
Opaque, Cloudy, Dark Brown Color, Big Mocha Color Foam Head, OK Retention, Runny Ring and Spots of Lacing. Sweet, Vanilla, Dark Dried Fruit, Nutmeg Aroma. Sweet, Vanilla, Dark Dried Fruit, Nutmeg, Ginger, Peppery Bitter Spiciness. Same In Aftertaste: Sweet, Vanilla, Dark Dried Fruit, Nutmeg, Mellow Ginger, Peppery Spiciness. Easy Going. Nicely Balanced. Enjoyed It. Recommended...

Tried from Can on 17 Jul 2025 at 14:50


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

Opaque, Cloudy Haze, Although Not A Complete Haze Out, Darker Shade of Yellow Straw Color, Big Lively Fizz Bubbly Head, Settles Quickly, No Lacing To Mention. Sweet, Slight Vanilla, Dominating Coffee Bean Aroma. Sweet, Moderate Vanilla, Coffee Bean, Light Coconut if Any, Cinnamon Spiciness... Sweet, Vanilla, Coffee Bean, Spicy Cinnamon Burn Aftertaste. At First, It Seems Like Too Much Cinnamon, As It Feels Like Habanero Peppers... Then Your Palate Gets Used To It and It is Fine... Hardly Any Coconut... Coffee and Cinnamon Dominate it... Easy Going. Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...

Tried from Can on 09 Jul 2025 at 03:28


6.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5

Nagy, tartós hab, félbarna szín. Malátás, gyümölcsös illat. Száraz, malátás, fűszeres íz. Könnyű, enyhén szénsavas, enyhén keserű. Kellemes, jól iható sör.

Tried on 07 Jul 2025 at 19:07

gave a cheers!

5.6
Appearance - 5 | Aroma - 5.5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 6

16 oz.can from Trader Joe's. Very pale yellow pour, but with a decent foamy white head. Smell does have some line and light grain. Only had it in the fridge, but it's still too cold, even for a lawnmower beer. Lime taste is kind of souring the process.

Tried from Can on 07 Jul 2025 at 02:05


7

Tried from Draft on 05 Jul 2025 at 23:11


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

Can, from Trader Joe's, Chicago IL. Pours cloudy dark yellow with a large foamy off-white head, very faint citrus peel aroma, adequate carbonation, medium bitter orangey taste, smooth thin body, long orangey finish. Smooth and flavorful.

Tried from Can at Trader Joe's - Chicago on 05 Jul 2025 at 18:06


7

Sweetish and malty with hints of fruits and caramely notes. Not super fresh

Tried on 28 Jun 2025 at 15:01


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Hazy yellow colour with medium white head.Aroma of jam bit strawberry and mango bit odd taste even note of orange peel and tangerine interesting taste so far still odd.

Tried from Draft at Taphouse on 20 Jun 2025 at 17:58