Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileHopewell Brewing Company
Chicago, IL · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Hopewell Brewing Company pours a lineup that spans everyday pale ales and lagers to a wild ale conditioned on pawpaw. Ride or Die anchors the fridge-staple end with grapefruit and pine, while Electric Jewel pushes toward fruit-forward funk. Core beers like Pocha and Pop show a regional, malt-forward sensibility. A brewery worth a stop for those who like range without chaos.
- What should I order?
- Start with Ride or Die, a 5.5% daily pale ale with grapefruit and pine. For something brighter, Going Places IPA brings citrus and tropical fruit. Lager fans should try Pocha, a Korean-style lager, or Pop, a Midwest pils with lemony herbal notes. If available, Electric Jewel wild ale with pawpaw offers mango and lemon-lime complexity.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Hopewell suits drinkers who appreciate a broad beer list with accessible staples and occasional experimental releases. The Korean-style lager and Midwest pils will please lager traditionalists, while the wild ale with pawpaw attracts adventurous palates.
- When should I go?
- Any time you want a straightforward brewery taproom experience. The year-round staples ensure consistency, while limited releases like Electric Jewel reward repeat visits. No specific hours or busy times are documented, so plan for a casual stop.
- What should I expect to spend?
- As a brewery taproom, expect standard draft prices, but specific figures remain unverified.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Hopewell's beer list crosses expected boundaries with a Korean-style lager (Pocha) and a wild ale made with pawpaw (Electric Jewel), while maintaining core styles like a daily pale ale and Midwest pils. The regional ingredient nod in Pop adds a local angle.
Beverage categories
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Beer
A well-rounded beer program with year-round staples and limited releases. Styles range from a 4% Czech pale lager to a 6.5% IPA, including a Korean-style lager and a wild ale with pawpaw.
Menu strengths
- — Broad style range from easy-drinking lagers to a pawpaw wild ale, covering diverse palates.
- — Year-round availability for core beers like Ride or Die and Going Places ensures consistency.
Standout selections
- — Ride or Die: 5.5% daily pale ale with grapefruit and pine, a fridge staple.
- — Electric Jewel: 6.2% wild ale with pawpaw, offering mango and lemon-lime notes.
- — Pocha: 5.0% Korean-style lager, malt-forward and easy-drinking.
- — Pop: 5.3% Midwest pils with lemony and herbal character, brewed with regional ingredients.
Pricing: Pricing not documented; no price points verified.
How it sits with the food
No food menu is documented, but the beer styles offer pairing potential: the citrusy Ride or Die pairs with grilled chicken or salads; the malt-forward Pocha complements Korean barbecue or savory snacks; the lemony Pop suits seafood or light fare; Electric Jewel's fruit notes could handle soft cheeses or fruit desserts.
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