Crystal Lake Brewing

At Crystal Lake Brewing we're passionate about creating world-class beers right here in McHenry County. Beers that are easy to drink and hard to put down.

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Hoptopus reaches store shelves this February! #imperialhazyipa #hazyipa #newbeer #newbeeralert #craftbeer #craftbeerlife

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CLB has a brand new beer, emerging this February!

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Support local, support mental health awareness, and enjoy a fantastic Hazy IPA, all with one purchase.

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We’re proud to partner with Hope For The Day and brew “Things We Don’t Say IPA” craft beer for mental health. Unbelievably juicy and packed with tropical fruit character, this limited run Hazy IPA is on tap now in the tap room.

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The King is back! We ran a bit short in the tap room last week, but Slalom King is back on tap and in 6-packs. Oh, and it’s fresh as can be!

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Anyone up for a half-liter of Maibock? On tap now in the tap room and beer garden!

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Here's to Ryan's annual Maibock! Hints of herbal Nobel Hops meld seamlessly with the warm, malty notes of the traditional strong German lager. Plus, with a bit lower alcohol but carrying through on the Germanic theme, we've also got a brand new Vienna Lager. Prost to Spring!

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This winter's release of Boathouse Reserve barrel-aged series is finally here! New this year, a blended version with cocoa nibs, coconut, coffee and vanilla beans joins our Bourbon and Rye barrel varieties. Stop in to the tap room soon for a sampler flight and a 4-pack to go!

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Coming next week, finally!

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It's Spring Fever release week! Ryan's delicious Raspberry-Hibiscus ale is on tap now at Richmond BratHaus, One Twenty Live, EvenFlow Music & Spirits, River Street Tavern, McNally's Pub, and plenty of other fine, local bars and restaurants. #springfever #drinklocal

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Days like today make us feel like Spring might actually be coming. As a matter of fact, it's just a couple of weeks away!

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This week in the tap room, we've got a great "to go" deal... Buy any 6-pack, crowler or growler to go, and add a 6-pack of Blizzard Blonde for just $5! While supplies last.

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This weekend in the tap room, find out what happens when Ryan decides to make a no-holds-barred, spare-no-expense Hazy IPA. #hazyipa #doubledryhopped

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We know it's cold outside, but these steeping bags are the first sure sign of spring!

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With restrictions easing, here’s your reminder that the CLB tap room is open every day, for pints and beer to go!

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Perfect for winter, we've got "Blizzard Blonde" coffee-infused golden lager and "Frozen Over" English brown ale on tap in the tap room this weekend. And it's last call for Cranberry Subtle Gose, 17701 Experimental Pale Ale and Big Daddy Imperial IPA.

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The coffee beans we use to lightly infuse our Blizzard Blonde are hand roasted by the brew team here at CLB. The coffee adds a subtle richness that is perfect for a wintertime lager. Look for 6 and 12 packs at your favorite beer store!
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We've got new hours for the next few months. The tap room is open every day for beer to go or pints, inside or out!

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Deciding to drink better beer is a New Year's Resolution we can all get behind, and Christine is here to help. The tap room is open this weekend Noon to 9pm!