Brother Chimp Brewing received a gold award in the 2024 World Beer Cup, the most prestigious beer competition in the world for its Vienna Lager beer style category. Ludwig, a crystal clear, walnut brown in color, easy drinking lager. The flavor is dominated by a traditional toasty Vienna malt presence, accentuated by biscuity grain notes, with a limited hop presence for exceedingly smooth drinkability.
HANDCRAFTED TRADITIONAL BEERS
Small Batch Beer Brewed with Love
Brother Chimp Brewing received a gold award in the 2024 World Beer Cup!
“I’m extremely proud to get this recognition from the World Beer Cup. We have been dialing in this recipe for years now, and we know our local patrons love it, but it is absolutely surreal to see it win a gold when stacked up against the best Vienna lagers in the world.”
– Sam Altaner, Head Brewer at Brother Chimp Brewing
“After opening the brewery, the day before COVID-19 shut down Illinois, it has been an incredible journey to get to this moment. I am truly honored to have our Vienna lager, Ludwig, recognized as a gold award winner at the 2024 World Beer Cup. I cannot thank our Head Brewer Sam, the rest of our team and our incredible patrons enough for helping us reach this pinnacle.”
– Steve Newman, Owner/Founder Brother Chimp Brewing
Indoor seating in our Main Taproom & our newly expanded Hang Out Room!
DOG-FRIENDLY OUTDOOR SEATING!
BEER-TO-GO AVAILABLE!
Business Hours:
Monday – Thurday: 3PM – 9PM
Friday-Saturday: 12PM – 10PM
Sunday: 12PM – 7PM
Our Story
Craft Beers That Taste Like Beer
We opened the day before the world went on hold – March 16, 2020.
At Brother Chimp we strive to create an environment that is a safe, clean, inclusive, comfortable, and fun! We have a unique vibe and friendly-knowledgeable staff to give you an experience not felt anywhere else. Join us for weekly and monthly events in our main taproom and our newly expanded "Hang Out" - equipped with a stage, projector tv, shuffle boards and more! We have 12 taps featuring beers brewed on site. In addition, we offer a variety of ciders, wines, seltzers, premixed cocktails, whiskey, bourbon, gin, tequila, vodka & more!
Brother Chimp Brewing aims to be your first choice for local, hand-crafted, traditional, small-batch beers.
We are your new neighborhood Hang Out.
A pint is waiting for you.
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Brother Chimp Merchandise
Brother Chimp Brewing has a wide selection of great merchandise! Hats, T-shirts, Glassware, Tintackers and more! Visit our merch page to check out products and order online for pick up in the taproom. Rep the Chimp!
