Temperance Beer Co.

10/27/2024

🍻 Well, friends, this is it—the final pour. After today, the taproom and brewery will close for good. We're feeling all the feels, so we’ll keep the taps flowing as long as you’re here (but no later than midnight).

Paper Plane Pizza hits at 2 pm, and our last-ever trivia game starts at 3 pm, with prizes like merch and Laugh Factory tickets. Bring your best random facts for one last showdown.

Heads up: parking is going to be crazy today. If you can, please carpool, Uber, bike, or walk. We want to make sure there are spots for ADA use and keep our neighbors happy.

To our amazing community—you’ve made this place what it is. Let’s raise one last glass and make today unforgettable. 💛

10/23/2024

🍻 LAST CALL: Farewell Tour! 🍻

The time has come to say goodbye, and we’re going out with a bang! Join us for our final nights of epic brews, bites, and beats as we toast to 11 amazing years. Here’s what’s happening:

📅 Friday, Oct 25
🍕 Paper Plane Pizza (4-10 pm)
🎶 DJ Teebot & Friends (7-11 pm)

📅 Saturday, Oct 26
🍕 Paper Plane Pizza (4-10 pm)
🎧 DJ Timmy V (7-11 pm)

📅 Sunday, Oct 27 (LAST DAY of Service)
🍕 Paper Plane Pizza (2-8 pm)
🧠 Final Trivia (3-5 pm)

📅 Friday, Nov 8
🎉 Basement Party at Prairie Moon Restaurant
🍻 Four-beer flights, a killer pairing menu, and good vibes all night long!

Thank you to everyone who’s raised a glass with us over the past decade. We’ll miss seeing your lovely faces, but let’s make these final nights ones to remember! ❤️

10/16/2024

📅 Thursday, October 17th, 2024 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM📍 Temperance Beer Co.

📝 Ready to test your trivia skills and give back? Join the Evanston Scholars Alumni Committee for a fun night of trivia, pints, and networking with fellow young professionals. Discover how you can get involved with Evanston Scholars as a mentor, donor, or volunteer while enjoying great beer. Bonus: a portion of the sales goes directly to support local students!

🎤 Trivia Host: The one and only Matty, our Sunday Trivia master, will be hosting! For all you regulars, this is your chance to double up on Matty’s quick wit and tricky questions.

Whether you're here for trivia, networking, or just a great night out, this event has it all. Let’s raise a glass to Evanston Scholars! 🍻

RSVP/DONATE HERE: https://bit.ly/4h15Exw

10/15/2024

Just over eleven years ago, on September 18, 2013, I sent out our first ever email newsletter. Its focus was the launch of Temperance Beer Co. into the world by way of Prairie Moon that very night. Since it was a Wednesday and the forecast called for rain (and Temperance was hardly known), the turnout was expected to be low.

The rain did come, so staff were cut early at Prairie Moon. But that didn’t stop a capacity crowd from showing up and drinking all the beer — quickly! (Our friends at Louis Glunz Beers ran back to the warehouse that night to grab more kegs, and Prairie Moon had to call in more staff.) It was an incredible launch.

Unfortunately, the world of craft beer today is barely recognizable compared to craft beer circa 2013. It’s difficult to even imagine that kind of excitement for a new brewery launch these days.

We’ve weathered a lot over the years, but in the end the long tail of Covid and its lasting changes it wrought with the spending, eating, and drinking habits of Americans has claimed another small, family-owned business.

😔 Our last day of service will be October 27, 2024.

Though Temperance will be leaving its home, we are hopeful the brand will live on in a different form after we close. At this time, however, there are no details to share or promises to make.

In the meantime, please come see us, enjoy and stock up on our approachable and award-winning beer, spend some social time with friends new and old, tell us your stories and favorite memories of Temperance, and take home some merch to remember us by (now collector’s items!).*

Thank you for your support over the years. Please continue to support our local retail, restaurant, and bar partners who will be pouring our beers (hopefully) for a good long time after we are no longer able to host you in our Tap Room.

Gratefully,
Josh Gilbert
Founder

* In true Temperance style (we had branded shirts before we had a home), a shipment of dope corduroy rope hats with a throwback logo (ordered in early spring) will be arriving sometime soon. Keep an eye out!

10/14/2024

FREE TRIVIA AND NETWORKING NIGHT!
You're invited to a fun-filled evening at Trivia Night hosted by the
Evanston Scholars Alumni Committee!
When: Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Where: Temperance Beer Co., 2000 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202
Time: 7-9 PM
Come enjoy a night of trivia while networking with fellow young professionals. Learn how you can get involved with Evanston Scholars as a mentor, donor, board member, or volunteer. Plus, a portion of sales will be donated to support our mission!
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/es-trivia-night

FREE TRIVIA AND NETWORKING NIGHT!

You're invited to a fun-filled evening at Trivia Night hosted by the
Evanston Scholars Alumni Committee!

When: Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Where: Temperance Beer Co., 2000 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202
Time: 7-9 PM

Come enjoy a night of trivia while networking with fellow young professionals. Learn how you can get involved with Evanston Scholars as a mentor, donor, board member, or volunteer. Plus, a portion of sales will be donated to support our mission!

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/es-trivia-night

10/14/2024

🍂 October's Brewing Some Fun! 🍂
Check out what we’ve got going on this month. From cozy crafts to trivia, we’ve got something for everyone! Swipe through and save the dates! 🍁

🧶 DIY Needle Felt Coasters – Oct 15th @ 6:30 PM
Needle, thread, and some good old fall vibes! Whether you're a newbie or a needle-ninja, join us for a cozy night of creativity. Book Your Spot: https://bit.ly/3BJvVjT 🍂

🧠 Evanston Scholars Trivia Night Fundraiser – Oct 17th @ 7 PM
Beer + Brains = Trivia night for a good cause. Come flex that fall wisdom, network with other young professionals and help raise funds for Evanston Scholars. 🍺💡
$1 from every full pour sold goes to support Evanston Scholars!

🌍 World Polio Day Fundraiser – Oct 24th, 6-10 PM
Raise a glass and raise some funds! Join us to support efforts in ending polio globally. Every full pour counts! 🍻 Chicago Lakeview Rotary Club / Rotary Club of Evanston
$1 for every full pour sold will be donated to the cause.

Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on all the fall fun! 🍁

10/12/2024

10/11/2024

FREE TRIVIA AND NETWORKING NIGHT!

You're invited to a fun-filled evening at Trivia Night hosted by the
Evanston Scholars Alumni Committee!

When: Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Where: Temperance Beer Co., 2000 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202
Time: 7-9 PM

Come enjoy a night of trivia while networking with fellow young professionals. Learn how you can get involved with Evanston Scholars as a mentor, donor, board member, or volunteer. Plus, a portion of sales will be donated to support our mission!

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/es-trivia-night

10/11/2024

The latest October classes! Check out threestatesfiberart.com for details for Temperance Beer and northshoredistillery.com for the October 24 class!

10/11/2024

Temperance Beer Co. serves award-winning beers, all-natural craft hard seltzers & a THC sparkling beverage. Check out one of Evanston's original breweries. https://temperance.beer/

Enjoy Evanston
City of Evanston Illinois Government

09/19/2024

Introducing Scarce Goods Hazy IPA – a small-batch, limited release from our exclusive Scarce Goods line. Crafted in ultra-limited quantities, this crushable Hazy IPA won’t be around for long, so don’t miss your chance to get a taste of this one-of-a-kind brew. 🍻

🌞 With a sessionable 4.9% ABV, this light-bodied IPA delivers vibrant notes of grapefruit pith, juicy tangerine, and luscious stone fruit, finishing with a hint of smooth creamsicle sweetness. It's packed with flavor yet refreshing enough to enjoy any time, making it the perfect balance for those who crave both depth and drinkability. On tap tomorrow at noon!

Get it while you can – Scarce Goods Hazy IPA is available for a limited time only! Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

09/17/2024

🧙‍♂️ Arcane Adventures at Temperance Beer Co. 🧙‍♀️
Gather your party and join us for our first D&D night on Thursday, Sept. 19th at 6 PM! $20 gets you gameplay, snacks, and a drink ticket 🍻, plus if you attend this inaugural session, you'll be entered into a raffle for a $25 Temperance Beer Co. gift card 🎟️💰.

Led by our beloved regular, Chris Cooper, who’s been rolling dice since the mid-90s, these games are designed for everyone—from veterans to total newbies. No prep, no stress—just fun, creativity, and some high-octane action. They'll provide everything: characters, dice, minis—you bring the excitement! 🎲

As Chris says: "Our games are for busy folks who want to play without hours of study. Just show up ready to roll."

Tag your friends and bring 'em along! Tickets are limited--link below! Grab yours now and get ready for an epic night of adventure.

🔗: https://bit.ly/4gqwoY5