Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileOff Color Brewing Mousetrap
Chicago, IL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Off Color Brewing Mousetrap pours a rotating lineup of saisons, lagers, wild ales, and collaborations, with a focus on experimental styles. The taproom also offers a range of non-alcoholic beers, from Athletic Upside Dawn to Piña Day Of The Jaguar. Draft prices are fair, and the beer list includes playful food-pairing names like Beer For Hot Dogs and Beer For BBQ.
- What should I order?
- Start with Apex Predator, the American-Belgian hybrid saison with juicy fruit and bubblegum aromas. For something lighter, Beer For Hot Dogs is a crisp German lager. If you prefer non-alcoholic, Piña Day Of The Jaguar offers Peruvian purple corn and pineapple.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts seeking unique styles and collaborations will find much to explore. Those looking for non-alcoholic options will appreciate the variety of NA beers. The taproom's experimental approach may appeal to adventurous drinkers.
- When should I go?
- The taproom's rotating draft list suggests that any visit offers something new. Seasonal beers like Beer For Ballgames appear during baseball season, so plan accordingly if you want to try them.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft pours range from $5 to $9 for 8oz or 13oz sizes. Cans and bottles range from $5 to $30, with specialty bottles at higher prices. Non-alcoholic cans are around $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beer program stands out for its creative style variations, such as a fruited saison inspired by a cocktail and a cream ale with pistachios and vanilla. The menu also features guest breweries and collaborations, keeping the selection fresh.
Beverage categories
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Beer
Extensive and rotating draft list with unique styles, including saisons, wild ales, and collaborations. Clear pricing and format options. Seasonal and year-round offerings from Off Color and guest breweries.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating draft list with a focus on unique styles and collaborations.
- — Clear pricing and format options for drafts and packaged beer.
Standout selections
- — Apex Predator: American-Belgian hybrid saison with juicy fruit, bubblegum, and pineapple aromas.
- — Beer For Dealing With Relocation: Witbier with Falconer's Flight and Amarillo hops, notes of nectarine jam, citrus, and melon.
- — Beer For Hot Dogs: German lager with applewood dried malt, crisp and light.
- — Pistachios: Cream ale with pistachios and vanilla.
Pricing: Draft beers range from $5 to $9 for 8oz or 13oz pours; cans and bottles range from $5 to $30.
Nonalcoholic
Several non-alcoholic beer options are available, including golden ale, stout, IPA, and Oktoberfest styles. All are 0.5% ABV or less, with a Peruvian corn and pineapple beverage also offered.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple non-alcoholic beer options, including gluten-free and NA styles.
- — Variety of styles: golden ale, stout, IPA, and Oktoberfest.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Upside Dawn Golden Ale: Non-alcoholic golden ale, 0.5% ABV.
- — Piña Day Of The Jaguar: Non-alcoholic Peruvian purple corn and pineapple beverage, 0.5% ABV.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic cans are priced around $6 for a 12oz can.
How it sits with the food
Several beers are named for food pairings, like Beer For BBQ, a summer lager with brown sugar and honey, and Beer For Hot Dogs, a crisp German lager. These suggest thoughtful matches for grilled and casual fare.
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