About
Maplewood opened with the mission to push liquid boundaries in an unassuming building nestled in Chicago’s historic Logan Square neighborhood.
The first of its kind to establish brewing and distilling roots under a single roof, Maplewood has been producing finely crafted beer and spirits out of their 10BBL brewhouse and 250L Kothe hybrid still since 2014. Three years after moving into the production facility, Maplewood opened the Lounge, a neighborhood bar doubling as a cocktail parlor and brewery taproom. Beginning commercial distribution throughout Illinois shortly after settling into the Logan Square space, Maplewood has since expanded their distribution footprint into Missouri, SW Michigan, Northern Indiana, Wisconsin and Kansas. Maplewood’s patrons have come to expect expertly crafted beer in a wide range of styles.
The first of its kind to establish brewing and distilling roots under a single roof, Maplewood has been producing finely crafted beer and spirits out of their 10BBL brewhouse and 250L Kothe hybrid still since 2014. Three years after moving into the production facility, Maplewood opened the Lounge, a neighborhood bar doubling as a cocktail parlor and brewery taproom. Beginning commercial distribution throughout Illinois shortly after settling into the Logan Square space, Maplewood has since expanded their distribution footprint into Missouri, SW Michigan, Northern Indiana, Wisconsin and Kansas. Maplewood’s patrons have come to expect expertly crafted beer in a wide range of styles.
6.5/10
Slightly cloudy gold from can. Some bitter pils notes but pretty meh overall
Tried
on 01 Jan 2026
at 18:28
8/10
Tried
from Draft
on 20 Dec 2025
at 18:05
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
Bomber from Whole Foods, Chicago, IL. Pours hazy dark yellow with a frothy light beige head, faint citrus peel aroma, initially mildly sweet citrus peel taste, smooth body, long finish with light throat burn. Good for a triple IPA.
Tried
from Can
from
Whole Foods Market - Streeterville
on 13 Dec 2025
at 02:33
8.6/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 9
Overall 8.5
A: super hazy golden body | nice off-white head
A: full oranges | dank | lactose
F: creamy | curacao | robust wheats
T: rich malts | tangerines | vanilla finish
O: sweet throughout | pure new-school | enjoyable and citrusey
16 oz can | The Brew Shop: Arlington (Court House), Virginia | 03-December-2028 | US$4,79 | canned: 28-October-2025 | tagline: 'Skate 4 Life' | sampled: a day after purchase on 04-December-2025 on the train from Washington to New York
A: full oranges | dank | lactose
F: creamy | curacao | robust wheats
T: rich malts | tangerines | vanilla finish
O: sweet throughout | pure new-school | enjoyable and citrusey
16 oz can | The Brew Shop: Arlington (Court House), Virginia | 03-December-2028 | US$4,79 | canned: 28-October-2025 | tagline: 'Skate 4 Life' | sampled: a day after purchase on 04-December-2025 on the train from Washington to New York
Tried
from Can
from
The Brew Shop (Courthouse)
on 04 Dec 2025
at 17:23
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can (8/6/25) from Friar Tuck, Crestwood. Opaque light brown-dark yellow, nice sparkle, thin head with fair retention and light lacing. Aroma is strong citrus, grape, mango, mild pineapple, hint of dank vegetal. Taste fairly reflects the aroma with malt backbone. Smooth, thick texture, medium body, soft carbonation, infinitesimal alcohol presence (astringency, heat), finish as taste. Another strong entrant in the "Juice" series.
Tried
from Can
from
Friar Tuck - Crestwood
on 03 Dec 2025
at 01:09
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
8584 18
Opaque, Black Color, Huge Dense Thick Mocha Color Head, Wet Cream Top, Good Retention, Thin Creamy Drip Rings of Lacing. Dirty Oats, Toasted Aroma. Dirty Oats, Toasted, Light Sweet Notes, Moderate Toasted Bitter. Same in Aftertaste: Dirty Oats, Toasted Bitter, Light Sweet Notes. Wet. Full Body. Not Getting Coffee... Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Opaque, Black Color, Huge Dense Thick Mocha Color Head, Wet Cream Top, Good Retention, Thin Creamy Drip Rings of Lacing. Dirty Oats, Toasted Aroma. Dirty Oats, Toasted, Light Sweet Notes, Moderate Toasted Bitter. Same in Aftertaste: Dirty Oats, Toasted Bitter, Light Sweet Notes. Wet. Full Body. Not Getting Coffee... Good. Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Tried
from Can
on 29 Nov 2025
at 03:19
7.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
16oz can. A few years old it looks like but holds up really well. Dry, bright, mildly sour. Grape flavor is there, color is vibrant berry red, but fully transparent. Grape skin. a little bitter. Good.
Tried
on 21 Nov 2025
at 06:17
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Can, from Beermiscuous, Chicago IL. Pours cloudy pale yellow with a small frothy off-white head, citrus-pineapple aroma, adequate carbonation, mildly bitter pineapple-citrus taste, smooth thin body, long finish. Mellow with nice flavors.
Tried
from Can
at
Beermiscuous
on 12 Nov 2025
at 02:34
7.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
16oz can. Big banana tone. Medium bodied, bright, effervescent. Lemony clove tone as well. Very easy drinking, solid example of the style.
Tried
on 30 Oct 2025
at 06:20
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Can, from Warehouse Liquors, Chicago, IL. Pours clear golden with a small foamy off-white head, faint malt aroma, adequate carbonation, medium bitter lightly piney malt taste with faint citrus peel, thin body, long finish. Well balanced DIPA.
Tried
from Can
from
Warehouse Liquors
on 23 Oct 2025
at 23:31