Is/was brewing

Is/was brewing simple complexities in liquid form.

Bingo Thursdays ! Bring your friends, have some beers, win some prizes.
04/21/2026

Bingo Thursdays ! Bring your friends, have some beers, win some prizes.

Our pop-up schedule is jammed packed to round out spring — check out this lineup of amazing pop-ups coming up!🗓 Apr 22 –...
04/20/2026

Our pop-up schedule is jammed packed to round out spring — check out this lineup of amazing pop-ups coming up!

🗓 Apr 22 – May 2

Wednesday, April 22: — Ceviche 5–9 PM
Thursday, April 23: — Kitchen 4–8 PM
Friday, April 24: — Mexican 4–8 PM
Saturday, April 25: — Taquitos 4–8 PM
Sunday, April 26: — Ceviche 4–8 PM
Wednesday, April 29: — Ceviche 5–9 PM
Friday, May 1: — Pizza 4–8 PM
Saturday, May 2: — Mexican 4–8 PM

We are incredibly excited to announce our Sunday Pop-Up Series!We’ve had the incredible opportunity to make beer with so...
04/08/2026

We are incredibly excited to announce our Sunday Pop-Up Series!

We’ve had the incredible opportunity to make beer with some of the best restaurants in Chicago. They are often gracious enough to let us (and our beers) into their homes, so this time we are returning the favor! One Sunday every month, we’re going to host one of Chicago’s finest at our taproom for an evening of ridiculous food, great beers, and general hijinks. Each pop-up might look a little different depending on the partner, but generally speaking these will be casual hangs — so bring your friends, your appetite and kick those Sunday blues in the ass.

Today we are excited to announce our first four pop-ups:

— Sunday, May 24th
— Sunday, June 28th
— Sunday, July 19th
— Sunday, August 23rd

More details to follow, but mark your calendars!

Spring is here and our garage door will be open more and more as the weather improves. Check out this list of amazing po...
04/04/2026

Spring is here and our garage door will be open more and more as the weather improves. Check out this list of amazing pop-ups this month!

🗓 Apr 10 – Apr 24

Friday, April 10: .dough.spot — Pizza 5–9 PM
Sunday, April 12: — Empanadas 4–8 PM
Wednesday, April 15: — Cajun 4–8 PM
Friday, April 17: .dough.spot — Pizza 5–9 PM
Saturday, April 18: — Ceviche 5–9 PM
Sunday, April 19: — Pizza 4–8 PM
Thursday, April 23: — Kitchen 4–8 PM
Friday, April 24: — Mexican 4–8 PM

We got a really kind shoutout from our friend over at in a recent piece asking 9 brewers to name a future classic. Hu...
03/28/2026

We got a really kind shoutout from our friend over at in a recent piece asking 9 brewers to name a future classic. Humbling to be mentioned alongside some truly incredible beer.

Will Be came before is/was brewing was even an idea — and it is now the foundation for almost everything we’ve made since. It encapsulates everything we love about saison: aromatic, dry, and balanced, with a rustic, ever-evolving character that keeps this beer endlessly interesting.

We’re honored to share it with you!

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We are closed tonight for a private event. To book your own event email us at contact@iswasbrewing.com. See ya tomorrow!
03/26/2026

We are closed tonight for a private event. To book your own event email us at [email protected]. See ya tomorrow!

Our pop-up calendar is stacked through early April and the as the weather warms our garage door is going to be open more...
03/25/2026

Our pop-up calendar is stacked through early April and the as the weather warms our garage door is going to be open more and more!

🗓 March 27 – April 10

Friday, March 27: .dough.spot — Pizza 5–9 PM
Saturday, March 28: — Taquitos 4–8 PM
Sunday, March 29: — Empanadas 4–8 PM
Thursday, April 2: — Lobster 5–8 PM
Friday, April 3: — Raw Bar 4–8 PM
Saturday, April 4: — Ceviche 5–9 PM
Sunday, April 5: i — Pizza 4–8 PM
Friday, April 10: .dough.spot — Pizza 5–9 PM

The Finer Points of Bad Behavior Vol. XXVII Passionfruit & Brettanomyces BruxellensisThe Finer Points of Bad Behavior is...
03/24/2026

The Finer Points of Bad Behavior Vol. XXVII Passionfruit & Brettanomyces Bruxellensis

The Finer Points of Bad Behavior is our ever-evolving series pairing seasonal ingredients with unique yeast strains chosen to complement, contrast, and elevate each other. Some friends shipped us passionfruit from Ojai, CA, so we paired it with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis which is known for its citrus character. Tropical aromas of passionfruit, lemon peel, and pineapple with a long, complex finish and quenching acidity. If you weren’t already begging for summer, this will get you there.

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Smoke Staff is joining us for the first time this Sunday for BBQ, and the rest of the month is stacked too. See the full...
03/19/2026

Smoke Staff is joining us for the first time this Sunday for BBQ, and the rest of the month is stacked too. See the full lineup below.

🗓 March 20 – April 3

Friday, March 20: 4–8 PM
Saturday, March 21: 5–9 PM
Sunday, March 22: 4–8 PM ⭐ new!
Friday, March 27: .dough.spot 5–9 PM
Saturday, March 28: 4–8 PM
Sunday, March 29: 4–8 PM
Thursday, April 2: 5–8 PM
Friday, April 3: 4–8 PM

🌻⚾We’re tapping Split Squad, a Saison made with malted sunflower seeds from , brewed in collaboration with , on Wednes...
03/18/2026

🌻⚾We’re tapping Split Squad, a Saison made with malted sunflower seeds from , brewed in collaboration with , on Wednesday March, 25th to celebrate opening day! Come watch the Yankees play at 7pm in our taproom.

Also! Throughout the season Split Squad will be $1 off after a Cubs Win, so stop when the fly the “W” and have a beer!

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