Revolution Brewing - Brewpub

"Doerr pointed to the recent closure of Revolution Brewing’s Logan Square brewpub, as an example of a successful business with multiple locations that still couldn’t cut it under current economic conditions." - Leigh Giangreco

"Revolution Brewing will close its Logan Square brewpub in December after nearly 15 years along Milwaukee Avenue. Revolution found Josh Deth says the restaurant, which opened in February 2010 will close on Saturday, December 14. Deth owns the building at 2323 N. Milwaukee Avenue and plans on selling. “Hopefully someone else will come around and want to take over and do something new concept in this space, and then we’ll consolidate down to one location,” Deth says. Revolution’s taproom, 3340 N. Kedzie Avenue, won’t be impacted. It opened in 2012 and was one of the first bars in the city to able to serve beer made on premises. The brewery, the state’s largest independent craft brewery, is known for its Deth’s Tar barrel-aged beers, Anti-Hero IPA, and more. The Milwaukee Avenue brewpub was once a hotspot with long waits. Deth notes that Revolution’s cocktail program — something that didn’t exist when the brewpub opened — has improved over the last year as the craft beer industry declines. The brewpub temporarily closed during the pandemic in October 2020 as state COVID protocols closed restaurant dining rooms. News of the closure began leaking out on Friday as Revolution told customers with private events that the brewpub could no longer host their event. Deth notes that customers often book their weddings and other functions two years in advance. They broke the news to workers earlier in the week, and hoped that workers and customers alike would hear about the news long before the announcement made its way on the Internet. Deth is open to hosting more food pop-ups and food trucks at the taproom to make up for the loss of the brewpub, but says he hasn’t had time to come up with concrete plan. They’re focused on closing up the brewpub and going out on positive. He has gratitude for all his customers and says the taproom is going strong. They just secured a city permit to put in solar panels to the building and hope to invest more in the venue." - Ashok Selvam

"You’re not a true Chicagoan until you’ve been to at least one wedding or reception here. It’s one of Chicago’s most popular brew pubs, and for good reason—both the beer and the food at this Logan Square spot are fantastic. You can get steak brisket tacos, burgers, and beer-battered fried mushrooms. Drink-wise, there’s something for every type of beer drinker. They don’t take reservations, and it’s always crowded, so expect a wait if you come here with a large group. Unless it’s your wedding—you can make a reservation for that." - josh barnett, adrian kane, john ringor

"Both the beer and the food are great at this brew pub in Logan Square. You can get bacon-fat popcorn, burgers, and pizzas from a rotating list of creative options (like ones with pulled pork or Italian beef). It’s generally crowded and they don’t take reservations, so there will most likely be a wait—but tables turn over quickly." - adrian kane

"Starting today, Garrett Popcorn and Revolution Brewing are selling a beer made with caramel popcorn. Garrett, the brand known for its mix of cheddar and caramel kernels, is partnering with the state’s best-selling craft beer brand to produce CaramelCrisp Caramel Popcorn Ale. The brown ale hit Chicago shelves Wednesday, September 14 with a statewide release slated for Saturday, October 1." - Ashok Selvam