Alarmist Brewery is a taproom favorite that's leaving a lasting impression. After almost 8 years, we're sad to see them go, but grateful for the memories. The Crispy Boy Pilsner is a personal standout - stocking up before it's too late! read more

We were looking for a dog friendly brewery on a cold night and Alarmist popped up, On a Tuesday evening, it was pretty empty . The bartender was not over friendly, but did offer recommendations. They have a variety of beer and cocktails. Our group tried the Dream Jus , Crispy Boy , Le Jus and a Cider. The Le Jus was the favorite. There is plenty of seating and there is an outdoor patio area . There was parking in a lot next to the brewery, which was very convenient. You can bring your own food. The atmosphere has a neighborhood vibe. read more

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Incredibly friendly, warm and welcoming staff. A brewery with weekly specials on Tuesday ($3 off cocktails) and Wednesdays (50% off all wines) and pretty fair prices for beer pours. There is even a rotating cask style. It has a well lit modern industrial feel. During the warmer seasons they have a medium sized beer garden in the back, but all year round dogs are welcomed inside. No kitchen but a bunch of neighborhood eateries deliver. Free spacious parking lot around the west side of the building and handicap accessible entrance and chairlift inside. Reservations for the taproom seating (if you plan on hosting a party) can easily be made on their website. I highly recommend checking them out if you're in the area, or into craft beer. Their hazy style Le Juz won gold a few years ago and is still a hard hitting classic. Shout out to my favorite bartender Charlie for always my family and me feel at home. read more

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I have enjoyed beer from Alarmist Brewing in the past, but on a recent sunny Saturday afternoon my love and I decided to finally visit Alarmist Brewing and Taproom. It is situated in Sauganash on Peterson, just about two blocks west of the Pulaski bus terminus. There is a free parking lot in case you are driving here. They have an outdoor patio, but we gladly grabbed seats in the taproom that faced out the "front window" for great people and dog watching. The menu lists two different flights, and we went with the Hoppy Flight with six 4-ounce pours. They don't serve food, but the staff was fine with us bringing in some sandwiches and chips to eat. read more

Cute spot in the city with a decent size parking lot! For this suburbanite, that is a win! We had some of their brews at a beer fest, so I wanted to stop in. Service was super friendly. Decent beer selection. It was a cooler day so we weren't able to sit on the patio. They have a very nice courtyard area. Families came in with kids, so we opted to leave. read more

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We don't come out this way often, so being that we were nearby, we had to try this brewery. Compared to most businesses in the area, they have a huge parking lot, so don't worry about street parking! It's pretty open inside with plenty of seating. A few large tables were reserved due to a birthday party of some sorts. More on this later, lmao. The beer was really good. We've been to brewfests with their beer, so obviously we needed to visit. I had the Throat Punch, and I love sours. Very delicious. There's a nice view outside their large windows, and they have a nice private patio in the back. Our bartender was very friendly. Oh yeah, the birthday party. With all the small kids, we're like perfect timing. We finished our beers at a great time. DINKS for life! read more

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This area definitely needed a good brewery - so glad Alarmist filled this need. The beer is good and the space is actually much bigger than I thought it would be. We sat at the bar and were greeted instantly. The person at the bar was super nice, offered to get us a sample when we asked about one of the beers. I think they also have an outdoor patio, which will be great during the summer, but we didn't check it out because we made a beeline to the bar. They do have a parking lot so that's a huge plus for me. Overall it's a great spot with a relaxed vibe. read more

Popped in here on a bike ride - I wasn't even aware this place was tucked in here! The beers are great, the ambiance is great, the staff is fantastic, and knowledgeable. I LOVE the big windows looking out onto the street, the parking lot, and the overpass over Peterson. Great beers! Would come back 100% read more

Alarmist Brewing & Taproom - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was absolutely great - cool vibe, really good drinks including craft cocktails not just draft beers, and a bartender who honestly genuinely wanted to make sure we were having a good time. They also had really good to go drink deals, but I think it was temporary as they're trying to switch from their winter to summer stuff. Overall I loved it and I will definitely one hundred percent be back. read more

Couldn't even sell one beer glass. I'm a huge beer glass collector and I needed just 1 beer glass for my Illinois defunct brewery glass collection. My last alarmist glass broke Haven't been here in a year. Not going to miss this place. If I could give zero stars I would. Too bad you glass won't be represented in the glass collection read more

It has been a while since I wanted to try their beer. I happened to pass the brewery on my way home from Depaul. From looking at the photos I was under the impression the brewery is small. It is actually very big and can entertain a wonderful crowd. Everyone there was really helpful and friendly. You can sense they want to be there rather than "have" to be there. I could not stay and have a beer so I actually got Le Jus, 4 pack to go and bought their mug. The gentleman who rang me up was really wonderful. Gave me a sample of my purchased beer. Will be back soon but this time enjoy beer inside as I loved what I seen. read more

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Their location is a bit hidden, but they have a rather cool setup. We stopped in on a warm summer afternoon. We really enjoyed grabbing a flight and sitting at the big open windows. There is also a nice outdoor space. The beer was great, so we will certainly be back for more libations! read more

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Finding this brewery is hard, but it's even harder to stop drinking this good ass beer. If you don't already know where this is you would never find this. Alarmist is located on Peterson hidden in the back, and it took a few times going past it for me to catch a glimpse. Has some good fruity beer flavors if you're into it. There's also a nice patio. A place like this is definitely like a neighborhood bar. It's pretty far away from anything really. They like to keep it small and simple. Finding this is hard for those who have never been here. Look for the business sign west of Pulaski. It's behind the building. Last time I came with a few friends, and we sat inside at the bar and talked with the bartender who seemed genuinely knowledgeable about the beer process and stuff. It's about $7 a pint. There's a pretty good variety. I had the Au Jus. This is a black IPA, and this was a dark one. Bitter and spicy flavor. This has notes of grapefruit, pine, and rye. Also they have $2 bags of Hot Ass Chips. Really, that's what they call these. Among these are Paqui, but not as hot as the One Chip Challenge flavor. Sound the alarm, these are hot. Totally have a beer handy when you eat some. Good place for local beers. It's out a ways but it's close to the bus stop. Take public transportation. read more

Alarmist Brewing & Taproom - Au Jus And Hot Ass Chips - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place will be pretty packed on a Friday night so I suggest come before six o'clock to secure a seat. I hope they expand to accommodate more tables because their beer is delicious and they allow you to bring your own food! They also host food vendors occasionally and while we were there they had a taco vendor Go snag some snacks from Trader Joe's and have yourself a grand ole time. Collectively the favorite beer of the night among my friends was the Eejit Cask which is an Irish Dry Stout full on creaminess. Hearty like a Guinness, and not heavy. Dare I say better than a Guinness? When you're ready to order beer go up to the bar to order and let the adventure begin. read more

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Keyana was fucking amazing. Anabel and FRO here. He have been to over 72+ breweries in ILLINOIS. This human was fucking hospitable, kind and represented her brand like it was her own. read more

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Finally had the chance to try and I was really happy! Beers were delish. There is no food but you can order in, via local places through an app or standard delivery. It's got that modern, upscale vibe and was perfect for a random weeknight hangout. read more

Hidden spot right in a commercial complex by Pulaski & Peterson. Excellent vibe, tasty microbrews plus a full bar. Music was a bit loud inside for conversation, but there's always the patio. Made the mistake of mixing beer & cocktails over several hours. Ii felt great at the bar, but man was it a rough next day. GOOD TIMES read more

We found our way to Alarmist a few years back as it is located a block down from a family favorite Chinese restaurant, Mee Mah Restauant. Pick up or deliver some of their delicious food to enjoy along with the beers! Le Jus is award winning always enjoyable on tap, the rest of the beer menu is well rounded and the service is always great here. The building and taproom are welcoming and it's always great to bring the dog(s) here. read more

This place is legit! Everyone is so friendly here, and all of the beers taste amazing! When I first arrived it was pouring extremely hard, and I went into the wrong door that looked like an office. Not sure how that happened, but nonetheless I'll be back here. They've done some pupusa pop ups in the past, and I've love to return for that. Will be back sometime soon I hope! read more

Outside are has picnic tables & beach chairs & cornhole boards. Has hard liquor, but just one good bottle of each kind of alcohol. It was fine. Bartenders were helpful & responsive. Dogs allowed. read more

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I drove up north to try out their recent collaboration with Old Irving, Le Beez while it was on tap. Taking two GABF winners and marrying them into one beautiful beer was well worth the trip. The guys at the bar were super friendly and even tried to help me out with finding a few of their beers since the taproom sold out of their canned stock. Would recommend visiting if you're in the area! read more

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Le Jus is an amazing beer. Well worth the visit just for that. Nice atmosphere in their outdoor area as well. Only downside is no kitchen.

BOMB. While this one may be a bit of a trek to get out to from downtown, but if you have a car its no problem and they have their own private lot. The taproom is a decent size with several communal tables, seats at the bar front, and a couch seat near the front entrance. It's doggo friendly, so feel free to bring the furry four legged friend along. No food, but you can bring your own. On to the good stuff... while I've been on the crazy train looking for hazies (New England style IPAs), the Alarmist did not disappoint. Their Le Jus and Oakshaker were awesome! Fruity, juicy, delicious goodness in a glass. You have options to grab a 6 4oz sampler, 12oz/pint, a crowler to go, or even choose from some of their cans to take home. In addition, a small merch section in case you really feel like repping the brand. They do allow reservations in case you're looking to hold down a larger table or two to host a get together. While their prices are a bit more than I would expect to pay, I don't mind as long as the beer is awesome. That's all I got on this one. 'Til next time, cheers! read more

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If you were to tell me that I would be celebrating my milestone birthday at a brewery, I would not have believed you and would likely have called you crazy. I spent three months searching for the perfect venue to host my birthday and I knew the second that I walked into the Alarmist Taproom that it was it! Venue: The taproom has high ceilings, plenty of tables and even has elevator access. They have really thought out their venue and have everything from purse hooks to outlets in the right locations. In addition, their bathrooms are huge (double sinks/multiple stalls) and super clean and well-maintained. The best thing about this location is the free parking lot! Bevy: I will be honest- I am not a beer person. I would call myself a cider-head and I have an affinity for all things sweet. Alarmist has options for me. They had "summer in a glass"- wine, a cider (right-bee cider), and even a yummy prosecco option in addition to their house-made craft beers. They have a great variety and had yummy tasting flights. My friends really loved the dark chocolate/coffee beer. One deemed it her favorite ever. People: Chris and Bob are amazing. They are incredibly down-to-earth, funny, and made booking my party a blast! They are super chill and great people. It definitely made hosting my event a lot easier- and the entire thing went off perfectly! Thanks for making my birthday such a dynamite hit with everyone! read more

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Last Thursday 03/01/18 my next door neighbor invited a few people out to Alarmist Brewing & Taproom for their new line of beers. I have driven by this place hundreds of times. Alarmist is located on Peterson on the south just west of Pulaski & east of the small mall w/Chase Bank, Starbucks. I would have never even known this place was there unless my neighbor didn't invite us. Alarmist Brewing & Taproom (ABT) is located at 4055 W Peterson Ave. ABT is a microbrewery that happened to have a new release of a new line of beers Le Jus Trois. Now I don't considered myself an expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I do enjoy a cold beer from time to time When I arrived Mick and his wife and daughter were there already. He bought me the first round which was a flight of their new beers (3 glasses). Of the 3 beers I liked the nitro the best. Alarmist is housed in a loft type space with the brewing vats (is that the correct term?) behind glass visible to the area. They don't serve food, but I'm told they encourage people to order food in to help the local restaurants in the area (that's kind of cool). They are also dog friendly as people bring their pooches in. On the night we were there was a yellow lab and a greyhound in the house. That's really cool cause I'm a total dog lover. read more

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No longer having to travel far for fresh beer is a plus, it seems like a lot of brewery tap rooms seem to anchor themselves in certain neighborhoods, after having had a few beers at another place nearby Alarmist was recommended and off we went. The location can be a little hard to find, it's in a corner of an office building next to an overpass but once you're inside it's easy to settle in and find a beer. There seemed to be a mix of locals/regulars that the bartenders knew by name, filling growlers and having a quick pint, beer nerds (you can identify them because they're usually wearing hoodies of out of town breweries and hunched over their phones on untapped or BA) and people just checking it out. The beer is good, and they've won an award for a style that's pretty popular in beer nerd circles but they're pretty modest, in their own sarcastic way. I appreciate that, make good beer but put it in perspective. read more

I liked Alarmist and am glad I checked it out. As far as breweries go though, it was pretty middle of the road for me. A lot of want makes a brewery for me is the beer - duh - but also the people working. One guy working was great, the other was meh...I overheard him making fun of us to another patron for calling ahead to let them know we were bringing dogs. Um...Okay....we wanted to be sure the place was dog-friendly. Whatever man! I tried to put that aside though and focus on the beer. They do flights which is amazing and I was able to try everything on tap this way. Drafts were $6. Aaron's Vision Quest was my favorite of the bunch. Overall, I didn't have any I thought were terrible but I also didn't have any I was like Dang! I need a growler of this! Pro-Tip: Dog Friendly. Pro-Tip #2: BYOF. Chill atmosphere, indoor only seating with long communal tables or belly up to the bar. Glad I went and am glad to see a brewery pop up on the very north side in North Park. However it ain't no Rev or FFF...aka I'm good on it now. read more

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Laid back comfortable space . Great beers. Went for the first time on a Friday afternoon on my way home from work. I really liked it just wish they had food but you can order in. read more

Returned six days later with my IPA-loving son, who's lived in Wisconsin for a year and has become a student of good beer. He loved it, too, and also enjoyed chatting with Peter about the various selections. My husband tried the cask Oatmeal Porter, and I had the cask Blunderbuss (amber), infused with cranberry, pecans, and rosemary. I have a feeling this will become one of our hangouts, and I have a feeling we'll probably sit at the bar whenever we're able -- great conversation with all the personable guys, and a great beer education. read more

Alarmist Brewing & Taproom - A pint of the cask Blunderbuss with cranberry, pecans, and Rosemary on the left, and a flight for my IPA-loving son on the right. - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Beer is ok. I find it to be more of an acquired taste. Unique but not quite for me. They have two fixed flights. First door on the right. Plenty of tables space. Easy parking. Not much of a stand out but plenty of space and they don't get much wrong. read more

The people that work here are VERY nice and they allow dogs which makes this place a five star. There were no kids and it was quite. Now we are from Minnesota it appears they do NEIPAs differently there, the flavor is more full less suddel. Which is why the 4 stars. It was fun coming through and trying it. As we left 3 different mini vans with kids showed up so they do allow them in the taproom. read more

It's Saturday, February 17th, 2024 around 2:15 and I just left Alarmist. The place was no more than 1/3 filled, partially with kids, and stopped by for a beer and perhaps a 4-pack or two to go. One bar attendant there with a light/low pour load. I belly up at the far end of the bar and look over the behind-the-bar video display of the menu. I sit back down and patiently wait for the bar attendant to come around so I can place an order. He eventually walks up and slaps a menu down near me, no eye contact or greeting, and walks away. No biggie, I'm not the sensitive type. So now comes the wait...He finally gets within earshot so I ask for a sample of one of their newly offered brews. The response was reasonably timely but the taster was about the size of a bottle of eye drops that you would find at a truck stop or something. When given, that too was slapped down on the bar with the same vigor as the menu. Again, no biggie, I have no delusions that I should have a COSTO-sized sample. Well, I was sold on the sample and decided I would have a pint or two of the same. I then wait, and wait, and wait some more. Over 10 minutes I sit there waiting while the bar keep has a conversation with a patron on the opposite side of the bar. The two of them are looking in my direction and I can't for the life of me get why the keep won't offer service. I got tired of waiting and just left. Not upset or pissy, just decided if I can't get service I'll tale my business somewhere else. I went to OIB and dang, what a difference. Not my first visit, actually been here about a dozen times and have always gotten good service. This dude tho read more

Ok, I'm in luv! I mainly drink IPAs, Pale Ales and otherwise hoppy beers. We had our favorite brewery in Pittsburgh that catered to exactly what we love - Dancing Gnome how I've missed you since I moved to Chicago - until I found your twin, that is. Yes, Alarmist is pumping out the happy hoppy concoctions I crave and honestly these 2 brewers could have trained together. They're even doing some hazy IPAs in much the same way. Will we be regulars? Oh, yeah!!! Did a flight of hoppiness with Pantsless, Entrenched, Big Muff, Ekuanox, Le Jus & Cosmic Eye. Every beer was distinctive and choosing a follow-up beer was a serious debate for both my husband and I because we each had multiple favorites. I ended up picking Cosmic Eye & he chose Pantsless and we may order a flight again next time, which we rarely do because it's quite unusual for us to love this many beers at a brewery. And they are very dog friendly in here, too! Our English Bulldog grandogs had a grand time. They want to come back, too! read more

I love checking out local breweries no matter where I travel. This was a new one to me and not too far from home so we had to check it out. And knowing they are dog friendly so we could have our grand dogs tag along was a fabulous bonus. They loved it as much as we did! Great space, free onsite parking, friendly staff, about 12 beers on tap... this is hitting on all cylinders!! And the beer? Wow. I'm really a pale ale/IPA drinker so it's rare that I ever order a 6 beer sampler. But here? Oh my. They had so many of my kinds of taste profiles on tap I could have ordered 2 samplers!! Absolutely loved the beer and their takes on multiple New England style IPA's was spectacular! So good!! I plan to make Alarmist a regular stop, even if we aren't babysitting the dogs. But if I tell them we went, they'll be jealous. read more

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I LOVE this place. Kid friendly, dog friendly, PEOPLE friendly. This is one of the best taprooms in Chicago. What makes it great? Great beer, great bar staff, and it is just a great comfortable hangout space. I have now had two gatherings of our Birds & Beers group there (May & September of 2018), have had one meeting there at a long table, and have taken my family there two or three times. It might be the only place I have a beer where at least one bartender knows my name, and there is no reason he should. Besides serving the great Alarmist Beer, I guess he just likes to know his patrons, and that is the attitude of warmth the whole place exudes. As a family, we love bringing dinner in and a game there to eat, drink and game. As a coordinator of gatherings of "beer drinkers with a birding problem," we find the space and the beer perfect for our very social gatherings. When our LaBagh Woods restoration leadership team held a meeting there, and we politely asked if they could dial down the music a bit where we were sitting under a speaker, they didn't hesitate to accommodate. If you want a friendly hangout place with GREAT beer, this is your place. Working to plan another meeting there in early October, and I am looking forward to the beer and the darn friendliest service from the staff there. It makes me just happy thinking about it. read more

Alarmist Brewing & Taproom - The beer list the night we were there in September 2018. I always start with a Pantsless. Le Jus was just recently awarded a GOLD MEDAL!! - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have been to Alarmist several times. I found it by doing a good ol Yelp search several months back because I like to find the smaller breweries that aren't packed but still have UH-MAZING brews. Ladies and gents, that is Alarmist. This is a great hidden gem of a taproom. Literally hidden- I drove past it the first time I came here haha Here are some things I love about it: The taproom: great space and great energy. It has plenty of room, a view into the brewery and great locals who are super friendly. ALSO, it is doggy friendly! Dexter was a dog that I met last time I visited. He and his human pet we're super friendly. So that's always a plus. The dynamite tap handles are a nice touch! The beer: I think I have tried every non-IPA beer they have and they are all so flavourful! And honestly probably even tried an IPA or two (IPAs are not my game though so I can't comment on those). They have solid flights which I am always happy to order. The crew: this has got to be the nicest, most knowledgeable bunch of people. They are all so patient - and this is something I notice because I am one of those people who has 30 questions before I order. (I just want to make sure I like it, okay!?) They are always helpful and I greatly appreciate it. Food: there is no food BUT they have menus for you and you can bring food in or have it delivered Bathroom: not a joke. The ladies room is really nice. I think women will appreciate knowing that. Definitely go here before it blows up (get it? Cause... dynamite tap handles). Seriously though, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Really enjoyed the beer here. Their space is pretty cool. I like that you can order food to be delivered there. And the staff with cool!

Have you ever wondered what it felt like to find a spot that has beer that is actually good? Well, I found one in a random spot and decided to try it out with some friends. Alarmist is a newer place that is honestly hidden, but needs to be advertised! It is a simple brewery spot that has a quality of beer that is greater than the names they give them. Simple spot, clean, and staff that are easy to talk to. From pouring you a tap to selling you a Growler to bring home, this place will be somewhere is will continually visit. Walked in and wasn't immediately greeted although the guys were behind the counter that isn't the closest to the door. Once we sat down, we were approached and I order me a glass of Fake News. Yes, the beer name is Fake News and was a phenomenal piece of work. It is Belgian Golden Ale that has a small bite and was smooth going down. I had a couple pours of this....although I could have used more. They do not have food or even peanuts but they do allow folks to order food in or bring food in, which is a plus. Although, it would be nice to have some choices for us as the only good spots for food nearby aren't really nearby. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. Whether you are by yourself, on a date, or with a group of friends, it is well worth the trip! read more

Alarmist Brewing & Taproom - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the new, down-to-earth breweries that are labours of love. The folks here know their beer and want to share their love with you. We went with two samplers to get a fell for the full range of their skill and were pleased with the range and uniqueness of the offerings. The oatmeal stout was a surprise, not cloying and sweet but balanced and chocolaty rich like a good porter. I also loved Aaron's Vision Quest. It was complex and floral with subtle citrus notes that made it a joy to drink. They have easy parking in their lot and prices are fair so grab you friends and come hang out with the brew boys at Alarmist, you'll be glad you came. read more

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I had the Le Jus. This beer was very good. This brewery would be a perfect location for INCEL meetings, especially since the location is very close to Jefferson Park. read more