Miskatonic Brewing Company

Hoping to see Simone, LeBron, Katie, Sha’Carri, and the rest of the US athletes show their mettle but don’t have a 20’ bar and 16 taps at home?

Never fear! We’ll be playing the Olympics throughout the games in our taproom.

Come by today and say hi to Christy while she keeps you hydrated like a Champion today.

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OH HEY!
The Food Dude heard y’all were hungry!
Come on by for a pint and some delicious eats for the perfect start to your weekend 🍻 🍔 🤘

Today we’re kicking off our Food Friday series.

Whenever we find ourselves without an on-site food option on Friday, we want to highlight some of our favorite neighbors for delicious eats.

Bring in or order online from one of our favorite local spots and get 10% off on-site here!

Simply show the bartender your receipt with Friday's date.

Tonight we are highlighting our good friends at Chuck's Cafe Darien. Show them some love while you listen to Kate Bogle jam out from 6-9pm.

Lucky for you all, Mik decided to focus solely on churning out some more Vox Pilsner in these summer months instead of using his vast intellect on trivia tonight.

Mike and Maddie will be behind the bar as Baig of Tricks Entertainment scratches your weekly trivia itch and doses out some sweet prizes to the brainiest of the crowd.

Gray and clouds and a light drizzle are no match for our cozy little taproom. Watch the brewers in their natural habitat as we they toil away to produce each tank of Lovecraft Beer.

Mike is your captain of the taproom today, come on in and ask him why he’s so tired! (Spoiler alert: it’s a baby)

THROWBACK THROWDOWN TUESDAY allows Scott to welcome back the freshest Vox out there, packaged just yesterday.

Come in for a stein of the good stuff while Scott regales you with his tales of mayhem on the road with all your favorite 80s wrestling heroes.

We had a couple great weekends of fests to enjoy, but we’re excited for home base shenanigans all this week!

Thursday through Saturday is going to see all manner of food, music, and mirth, with all your favorite low key vibe the rest of the week.

Thursday - Trivia at 7 with Le Truff Noir
Friday - Katie Bogle Live Music
Saturday - Cousins Maine Lobster from Noon-8PM

For Today, Christy is behind the bar to hook you up with some beer garden and patio dranks.

We are so excited to partner with SPAY ILLINOIS for our 3rd Annual Ales for Tails Spokesdog & Spokescat Contest! Imagine your pet featured on the face of our West Coast Wizard fall beer release 🍺

Nominate your pet now through August 16th! Then, voting begins on August 17th.

Mark your calendars for the Winner Reveal Party on October 25th!

Let’s raise a glass and support a fantastic cause together 🐾
https://www.gogophotocontest.com/alesfortailscontest

Collab Release! Grill Out Popup! Music! We got it all tonight.

From 4 to 8 PM, our Miskatonic Craft Kitchen will be slinging these fine eats while we celebrate our new beer release with our friends at The Midwest Brew Review.

- Wood-Fired Tandoori Chicken
- Cucumber Raita
- Mint Chutney
- Grilled Flatbread
- Nurnberger Brat
- Toasted Caraway Kraut
- Burnt Apple Mustard
- Portuguese Milk Roll
- Eggplant Chorizo
- White Bean Hummus
- Marinated Olives
- Crackers

Come on out, eat some tasty grub, and listen to Pater Filius lay down some tunes!

Who’s already ready for the weekend?! ✋☝️🍻

Baig of Tricks Entertainment joins us tonight as we welcome back for Trivia Night!

Flyin Hawaiian will be slinging traditional Hawaiian deliciousness from 4-8pm tonight, just in time for you to fuel up before Baig of Tricks sets up for a night of brain busters. Sounds like a perfect Thursday to us.

…and be sure to join us tomorrow for our much anticipated release of Midwest Wizard, brewed with our friends from The Midwest Brew Review

Normally this is the time where we have Scott, our Tuesday bartender, photoshopped into his second favorite fantasy career, world champion wrestling entertainment. But every once in awhile, if Scott has paid our head brewer Cory in enough Metal Vinyl LPs and protein shakes, Scott gets to live his number one dream: pickle beer evangelist.

Tonight we tap our latest pickle beer creation, and Scott is determined to make you a believer.

We’re going to one-two punch this rainy day with some hot eats and chill acoustic vibes today at the Darien Taproom.

Happytimessnackshack are slinging sandos and other treats from 12-4 and from 2-5 Ian Leith will be jamming out, to make for a rather comfortable combo.

Tonight our friends at Chuck's Wood Fired Pizza return to reunite the duo for the ages, delicious ‘za and crisp, delicate, refreshing Czech Lager.

To celebrate, we are releasing our limited edition Czech Please! Six-Packs. Featuring a pair of each of our Czech-Style lagers across the spectrum of pale, amber, and dark lager, these three will ensure you get to enjoy one of our favorite corners of the style world.

Another Thursday night at Miska means TRIVIA with Baig of Tricks Entertainment 🐈‍⬛ 💡

Grab your from Johana, Maddie, and Tim, and settle in for some friendly competition. Cheers!

Collab beer day! Today we got to brew with our friends over at Brother Chimp Brewing on a mysterious project that we will cheekily announce soon as we approach the release!

Mike is behind the bar tonight so come on in and hear his latest foraging adventure while you enjoy a nice pint or two.

We are on the verge of the return of cans of Belobog, our Deity of the Light, fighting those cloudy skies for THROWBACK THROWDOWN TUESDAY. In the meantime we'll be pouring it fresh on draft tonight!

Tugboat Jarrett is behind the bar, serving up $5 pints of while playing your favorite WWE throwbacks.

Snag a pint, enjoy it out on our patio, or sit in the company of the #1 dishwasher in Darien, Scott, from 3p till 10p!

Only a few more hours before our Miskatonic Kitchen Pop-Up to celebrate our collab with Solemn Oath Brewery along with some live patio music, and here’s the menu for you. we’ll see you out there!

Summer Slam Sausage
- Citrus, Tarragon Mustard, Pickled Stone Fruit

MiskRib Sandwich
- Strawberry Guajillo BBQ sauce, Fresh Cut Onion, House Bread and Butter Pickles

House Smoked Pimento Cheese Dip

Tomorrow we’re having a special Sunday pop-up to celebrate the end of the holiday weekend and our collaboration with Solemn Oath Brewery, BananaConda, a Dry-Hopped Hefeweizen.

Chef Daniel whipped up the Summer Slam Sausage just to pair specially with this delicious brew. Tired from travel or cooking out for the weekend? Enjoy a Sunday easy meal at our place, complete with music from 2-5.

It’s gonna be a beeeeeeeautiful day out there, and we’ve got a patio and beer garden ready for some lounging, socializing, and sipping some carefully crafted brews for you all.

We are on our last keg of West Coast Wiccan Pale Ale and would hate for you to miss out before it comes back in the fall!

The long weekend continues- let’s drink some to celebrate. We’re open at Noon today, and Stark will be pouring $5 Vox & West Coast Wizard pours until 3pm. Get on in early and start Friday off right!

Want to enjoy a perfect summer evening on the patio? Same. Chef Susan with Kitchen Ten will be here serving up a delicious menu starting at 5pm. Don’t skip the chips & fresh salsa, trust us. The talented Joey Wilber will be playing tunes from 6-9pm, keeping the good vibes rolling.

Plenty of reasons to join us today in Darien. See you soon.

Happy Fourth of July! We are OPEN limited hours today for all your needs.

Come by for our 1/4 Off for the 4th Case Special and enjoy 25% Off all Mixed Cases TODAY ONLY 🍻 Stark is on the bar from 12-4pm, come stock up or start your holiday pregame with us.

Cheers to the holiday weekend! But it’s only Wednesday?! We’re hoping you have a long weekend ahead- come kick it off with us today for an after work beverage or two. We’re ready for patio beers and good vibes.

is flowing from 3-10pm tonight. Come on by to get your holiday weekend pregame on. Need to stock your beer fridge at home? We have you covered there, too, with a fourth off for the Fourth! Buy a whole case of beer, and get 25% off.

*Note that tomorrow we’ll be OPEN 4th of July 12-4pm 🍻🎇

A few morning showers should bring some afternoon sunshine our way, that can only mean one thing. Patio beers.

Come see Scott today in all his Tuesday glory. He’ll have the flowing for you from 3-10pm. Whether you want to hang in the taproom or stock your beer fridge for the holiday week, we have you covered. See you soon.

🦑 Hello, July 🦑

More Releases, Food Trucks, Live Music & Good Vibes heading your way in Darien this month. Make your plans to come see us soon.

It’s a short week (hopefully)- let’s celebrate with 🦑

Thursday
4th of July 🎆🇺🇸
OPEN 12-4pm

Friday
Open @ Noon
$5 Vox & West Coast Wizard 12-3pm
Kitchen Ten Pop-Up @ 5pm
Live @ 6pm

Sunday
Bananaconda Beer Release Party : Collab
Pop-Up @ 12pm
Kent Slayton Live @ 2pm

Tonight, come see Maddie slinging beers on this gorgeous Monday starting at 3pm. Patio beers await. See you soon.

Ahhh, Sunday: A day of rest. A day of respite. A day of having a beer with Christy.

We can’t thank you all enough for hanging with us yesterday and helping us celebrate 9 years of - we’ll have more on that later this week, but for now Christy is keeping the good vibes rolling at Noon. Come on by for a relaxing Sunday afternoon on the patio.

🦑 90s FOR THE 9th ANNIVERSARY PARTY 🦑

It’s here, friends & fam. We are ready to celebrate 9 years of serving you in Darien. Check out what we have planned for today’s festivities 👇

THE BEER 🍻
💥 Tiki Long Tongue Liar Juice Bar (In the Barrel Room)
Featuring LTL Beer Cocktails: Zombie, Dr. Funk, Painkiller & Humuhumunukunukapua’a
💥 Barrel-Aged Dungeon Master : Bone Hydra - S’mores Imperial Stout
💥 Barrel-Aged Dungeon Master : Owlbear - Breakfast Stout

THE EATS 🌭
1-8pm
💥 Northwoods-Style Fish Dip
Smoked Shrimp, Capers and Onions, 1/2 Sour Pickles, Table Crackers
💥 Hungarian Sausage
Basque Piperada, Horseradish Cream, Stoneground Mustard, Portuguese Milk Roll
💥 Carolina-Style Chopped Pork Sandwich
Sesame Slaw, Classic Vinegar Mop, Carolina Gold Sauce,
Sweet Pickles, Golden Brioche

THE FUN 🎉
💥 Tarot Readings with Jennifer 1-4pm
💥 Reality Bytes Live - 90s Cover Band 6-9pm (In the Barrel Room)
💥 Outdoor Games
💥 Good Vibes & Good Times

Whether you want to bring the fam and/or the pups and hang with us this afternoon, or join us for an evening of bringing back 90s grunge - we’re here for it. And we’re endlessly grateful for your support. Miskatonic wouldn’t be Miskatonic without you all showing up and drinking all these years 🍻 Thank you for sticking with us!

Our whole amazing team is here today to party down with you. We wouldn’t be here without their hard work either, so come on out and show them some much-deserved love and help us CHEERS TO 9 YEARS OF LOVECRAFTBEER! 🦑

🦑 NEW BEER RELEASE 🦑

Barrel-Aged Dungeon Master : Owlbear Breakfast Stout

A rich and sumptuous Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Breakfast Stout that will awaken your taste buds. Brewed with generous amounts of Mexican and Brazilian cold-pressed coffee from Ten Drops Coffee, maple syrup adds layers of depth and richness to an already complex stout. A tantalizing blend of roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and caramelized brown sugar, with subtle hints of smoky bourbon, permeates the nose. The first sip reveals a velvety smooth mouthfeel and a harmonious blend of roasted malt, espresso, rich chocolate, sweet maple syrup, hints of caramelized sugar, and a subtle warming from the bourbon barrel aging process. Indulge in the magic of Owlbear and experience the enchanting allure of this exquisite Bourbon Barrel-Aged Breakfast Imperial Stout. This beer is a true masterpiece that delights the senses and satisfies the soul, making it a must-try for any lover of rich and decadent stouts.

Available on draft at both locations.
Bottles Available in Darien Only.

Friday Pre-Anniversary Party is upon us. Summer Hours are bringing $5 Vox & West Coast Wizard Pours with Stark from 12-3pm. Take your lunch break with us, or swing in to stock up on 4-packs for the weekend.

Scott & Ericah will be taking care of you into the evening with Live Music from the talented from 6-9pm. Our new friends are popping up at 5pm, bringing a little fancy feast to our humble home. Check our stories for tonight’s delicious menu.

Plus! The first of two Barrel-Aged Beer Releases is coming your way today. Check back this afternoon for all the details, as well as more info for tomorrow’s 90s for the 9th Anniversary Party.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you this weekend! 🦑