Whiner Beer Company
Housed in The Plant, a net-zero energy business incubator located in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, Whiner aims to promote environmentally responsible brewing. The brewery will play a major role in the operations of The Plant’s anaerobic digester. Once up and running, Whiner’s spent grain will help fuel the digester, producing energy for the entire building.
Whiner specializes in wild and sour beers brewed in French and Belgian styles, meaning most are softly fizzy with interesting, funky flavors. Their signature Le Tub is indicative of the style, an easy-sipping barrel-aged Saison. They also do a hoppy Rubrique a Brac, a brown ale that's almost cheesy, thanks to Brettanomyces bacteria used in the brewing process, and the lovely Miaou, a medium-weight Belgian beer that's at once grassy and cider-like.
The interior has green planters here and there so the guests can get acquainted with their planter friends while waiting for their favourite beer. Any good bar will usually have a separate dining menu for those who like to munch on something while sipping beers. Whiner Beer Co has an in-house pizza parlour named Pizzeria Le Pizza, which offers some of the best sourdough pizzas you’ll find in the area. The pizza ingredients, along with the toppings, go magnificently well with the barrel-aged Belgian Beers to create a unique culinary experience for you.
- Founded: 2017
- Annual Revenue Estimate: $1.33 Million per year
- Google Rating: 4.8/5
- Opening Hours: Thu - Fri 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Sun 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Phone: +1 773-475-6189
- Website: https://www.whinerbeer.com/
- Address: 1400 W 46th St, Chicago, IL 60609
