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Sketchbook Brewing Co.

Evanston, IL United States

Micro Brewery

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Unique (?) 39,939

Monthly (?) 501

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103,980 Ratings

157 Beers

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Insufficient Clearance

IPA - New England / Hazy

Juicy flavors of mango, guava, and pineapple smoothie complete with whipped cream texture all packed into an impossibly small space.

5% ABV
65 IBU
(3.84)
14,020 Ratings
Added 05/17/17
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Orange Door

IPA - American

A serious IPA with tons of dry hop character bringing citrus and piney aromas on a beautiful malt backbone. Dry hopped twice for bold grapefruit and other… Read More

7.2% ABV
76 IBU
(3.75)
11,410 Ratings
Added 01/28/15
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Night Game

IPA - Imperial / Double

Double IPA with mosaic hops and Honey. Tropical fruit, citrus and floral flavors and aroma of a single hop. The malt is simple and lends a drier and refreshing… Read More

8.8% ABV
88 IBU
(3.9)
6,122 Ratings
Added 12/21/16
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Snowy Owl

Red Ale - American Amber / Red

Featuring a combination of caramel malts, with spicy notes from the rye, balanced with the citrus flavor of American Cascade and Amarillo hops.

5.6% ABV
41 IBU
(3.68)
4,297 Ratings
Added 08/06/14
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No Parking - Citra Pale Ale

Pale Ale - American

An American Pale Ale with a light, crisp body, dry hopped with Citra for its citrusy and fruity flavor and aroma profile. This beer includes five different… Read More

4.4% ABV
54 IBU
(3.68)
4,394 Ratings
Added 10/10/16
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Amistosa

Lager - Mexican

Light and refreshing Mexican style Lager. Smooth and full of character. Hopped with Motueka for a hint of citrus.

5.3% ABV
25 IBU
(3.63)
3,547 Ratings
Added 02/28/19
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Pinky Sweater

Pilsner - Other

This beer has a dry, cleansing finish that is smooth, crisp and the most refreshing thing you'll drink all year!

5.5% ABV
30 IBU
(3.59)
2,949 Ratings
Added 10/22/16
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Honeybird Pale Ale

Pale Ale - American

Wildflower honey and fresh Thai basil transform this pale ale into something uniquely refreshing. Floral, herbal, and bright, Honeybird finishes dry with… Read More

5.7% ABV
20 IBU
(3.61)
2,325 Ratings
Added 05/09/15
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Oktoberfest

Märzen

You got a Märzen, a dark amber color and flavorful lager with a clean finish, originated as a celebratory beer in the 16th century and was later made… Read More

5.4% ABV
24 IBU
(3.81)
1,800 Ratings
Added 07/16/21
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Turbulence

Stout - Russian Imperial

This Imperial Stout mashes a little longer, boils a little stronger, and ferments a little harder. The smooth rich character of this high alcohol stout… Read More

11% ABV
54 IBU
(3.96)
1,502 Ratings
Added 01/31/16
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Cumulus

Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen

smooth, pillowy mouthfeel and a prominent wheat flavor, accompanied by delicate notes of banana, clove, and a hint of citrus. The aroma is fruity and… Read More

5.5% ABV
15 IBU
(3.74)
1,475 Ratings
Added 05/13/15
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Bud's Corvus

Stout - Irish Dry

Our dry stout is low alcohol, dark, roasty, and bitter. The coffee flavors are balanced with the addition of caramel malts.

4.7% ABV
47 IBU
(3.7)
1,492 Ratings
Added 08/31/14
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Grodziskie

Historical Beer - Grodziskie / Grätzer

A light and refreshing Polish-style smoked wheat beer. This beer has a gentle but assertive oak smoke flavor (think campfire) from the heirloom smoked… Read More

4.1% ABV
22 IBU
(3.62)
1,279 Ratings
Added 08/31/14
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Back Alley Abbey

Belgian Dubbel

This Belgian style Dubbel, inspired by the likes of Westmalle and other classic Belgian versions, is a strong ale with a complex rich malty character… Read More

7.6% ABV
21 IBU
(3.82)
1,141 Ratings
Added 04/13/15
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Coastal

IPA - American

West Coast IPA - Land and water meet. Our Midwestern homage to the West Coast. Lake Michigan water plus midwest hops. Barley grown and malted in Wisconsin.… Read More

6.5% ABV
N/A IBU
(3.77)
1,176 Ratings
Added 11/30/21
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Double Coastal

IPA - Imperial / Double

Our Midwestern homage to the West Coast. Lake Michigan water is the base for this hop-forward West Coast IPA with a rich and complex flavor profile. Assertive… Read More

8.5% ABV
80 IBU
(3.88)
1,035 Ratings
Added 04/07/23
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Ripe Now Farmstead Porter w/ Cranberries

Porter - American

Our Ripe Now Robust Porter with notes of coffee and chocolate. The cranberries add a sharp edge. Not sweet, not fruity, just great balance.

6.6% ABV
25 IBU
(3.76)
945 Ratings
Added 11/13/15
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Tripel G

Belgian Tripel

Brewed in collaboration with the Evanston Homebrew Club to honor one of their fallen members. "Uncle Gregg" was always a good friend and never too shy… Read More

10% ABV
35 IBU
(3.87)
945 Ratings
Added 02/10/16
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Beer For the Soul

Pale Ale - Belgian

Belgian pale ale brewed in collaboration of Soul & Smoke BBQ in Evanston, IL. Light fruity notes made to pair with their outstanding sauce.

5.5% ABV
N/A IBU
(3.71)
924 Ratings
Added 04/25/22
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Brunswick Mum

Schwarzbier

A clean, slightly roasty dark lager, Brunswick Mum is something beautiful and unexpected.

5.5% ABV
30 IBU
(3.81)
819 Ratings
Added 11/26/16
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Et Tu

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

We all love saisons for their range of flavors. This is one of many we will have in the house. Orange citrus and low spice are characteristics of this… Read More

5.9% ABV
33 IBU
(3.58)
816 Ratings
Added 08/31/14
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Lapwing Strong Scotch Ale

Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy

Rich and strong, a warming malty treat. Minimal hops and complex secondary malt flavors include earthy notes, caramel flavors, and a hint of peat in the… Read More

6.7% ABV
28 IBU
(3.84)
639 Ratings
Added 12/17/14
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Common Culture Oatmeal Stout

Stout - Oatmeal

***2024 Craft Beer Awards Bronze Winner*** This oatmeal stout brewed with dark malts and a dollop of oats. The full body, mild roast, and silky smooth… Read More

5.5% ABV
40 IBU
(3.79)
677 Ratings
Added 10/27/21
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Thestral Black Saison

Farmhouse Ale - Other

Dark, and surprisingly dry. This black farmhouse saison carries a spicy and earthy flavors from a dollop of rye. The dark malt lends a subtle chocolate… Read More

10% ABV
28 IBU
(3.81)
615 Ratings
Added 04/15/16
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Catharina Sour Ale Mango & Passionfruit

Sour - Catharina

Tart, fruity, and bright, the Catharina Sour is a beer style straight out of Santa Catarina, Brazil. This version brewed with passion fruit and mango.… Read More

6% ABV
11 IBU
(3.77)
656 Ratings
Added 11/05/22
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