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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7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Canned. Cloudy yellow pour, some yeasty funk, and dank citrus. Pretty nice overall.

Tried from Can on 20 May 2025 at 01:48


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Canned from Eastern District. Poured clear orange. Citra like citrus. Pretty flavorful session.

Tried from Can on 20 May 2025 at 01:47


8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Canned. Very yellow clear pour white head. Pleasant citrus and pine and resin. Dry finish. Very good.

Tried from Can on 20 May 2025 at 01:21


7.4
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Clear golden colour with medium white head.Aroma of toffee caramel and malt nice note of hops and grass medium body and good note of hope and grass nice and easy to drink.

Tried from Draft at Tap 21 Craft Beer on 09 May 2025 at 17:44


7
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 5

Can 1pt. @ home - fonefan & Brugmansia House. 🏠🇩🇰 🍀☁️☂️ 💻👀 [ As Pipeworks Islay Whisky Cask Aged Abduction ]. ABV: 13.0%. [20250428]. 7-/-4/7-/4/10

Tried from Can on 28 Apr 2025 at 23:07



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8.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Clear, Deep Amber Color, Huge Thick Dense White Foam Head, Creamy Top, Good Retention, Turns Airy, Runny Ring Leaves Few Dashes and Spots of Lacing. Sweet, Mellow Hop Aroma. Juicy, Bright, Sweet, Resinous, Hop Bitter. Wet, Juicy, Bright, Lasting Resinous Bitter Aftertaste. Easy Going. Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...

Tried from Can on 28 Apr 2025 at 21:53


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

0.65l bottle, shared with Ema & Patrick. Aroma of cherries, honey and toasted malt. Pours cloudy amber brown color with quickly diminishing off-white head and average sparkling appearance. Taste starts with tart cherry and medium sweet toasted malt, following is woody, mouthfeel is smooth, while finish is medium bitter. Full body, oily texture and average carbonation in palate. Cheerazz…

Tried from Beergium on 21 Apr 2025 at 12:20


5.3
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
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