1. is/was exterior
    Photograph: Zach Long
  2. Is/was bar
    Photograph: Zach Long
  3. is/was interior
    Photograph: Zach Long
  4. pint of is/was beer
    Photograph: Zach Long

Is/Was Brewing

  • Bars | Breweries
  • Uptown
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Time Out says

Since staking their claim on Ravenswood’s flourishing “Malt Row” in 2024, Is/Was Brewing has emerged as an authority on saison-style beers. Their success has echoed far beyond Chicago, too—recently being crowned one of the top saison producers in the world by Craft Beer & Brewing. Enjoy frequent food pop-ups, quiet ambience (the taproom is adorned is 40 sound-damping panels to allow for quiet conversation) and unique brews at this gem.

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5121 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago
60640
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Is/Was Brewing Sixth Anniversary

Since staking their claim on Ravenswood’s flourishing “Malt Row,” Is/Was Brewing has emerged as an authority on saison-style beers. Their success has echoed far beyond Chicago, too—recently being crowned one of the top saison producers in the world by Craft Beer & Brewing. To celebrate six years in business, Is/Was will be releasing their first-ever canned offering: a 16-ounce version of their flashship saison, Will Be, which was previously only available in kegs and 500-milliliter bottles. On the day of their anniversary celebration, Is/Was will be offering the cans for a cool $6 along with glizzies and chips from Cash's Kitchen plus live portraits by Joe Kraft, the artist behind the brewery's whimsical branding.
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