Blume & Ferris Public House
Brewpub
in Downers Grove,
Illinois,
United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Blume & Ferris Public House
Established in 2026
Featuring brewed-on-site beer, homemade soda, curated wine selection, and handcrafted pub fare, Blume & Ferris is a cozy, welcoming, and authentic community pub experience.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5
A light gold color. AJ Blume, brewer, confirmed it's hop load is Cascade (regular & cryo) and some Fuggles, touch of Amarillo. He noted that hoppy pale ales are not a native Irish style, so even in Ireland they prefer American hops. And it's full of American hop notes. Light on malts and mouthfeel.
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Deep reddish brown, but still clear, like the hard filtered Emmett of yore. Nose had almost a bit of smoke first time in. Taste is more close to an English brown. As befits it's filtered appearance, a very clean taste and finish.
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5
Clear gold, slightly sudsy head. I believe I catch a nose of Belgian malt. Definitely wit taste, a note of bubble gum, a little cardamon. Aromatic. Still some nice malts too.