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4901 Main St, Skokie, IL 60077, USAsketchbookbrewing.comLimoni Belli serves food at Skokie from 3:00 to 9:00pm.
An afterparty hosted on Saturday, August 29 at the Skokie taproom following the downtown Backlot Bash, featuring Lucky Boys Confusion performing an acoustic set from 10:00 to 12:00 and possibly late‑night munchies.
An inclusive drag performance scheduled for Saturday, August 29 in the Evanston taproom, celebrating its second anniversary with a colorful and joyous evening.
Sunday live music at Skokie, 4:00pm, featuring Second Hand Tunes.
Tacos 606 serves at Skokie from 2:00 to 8:00pm.
Trivia night at Evanston from 3:00 to 5:00pm.
Shops on Tap Summer Sendoff is a festival in the Skokie taproom on Sunday, featuring local makers, artists, and businesses with a curated lineup.
A showcase of twenty local makers, artists and small businesses held in the Skokie taproom on Sunday, August 30, offering hand‑poured candles, sweet treats, handcrafted hot sauce, books, woodwork, and more.
Afterparty featuring Lucky Boys Confusion acoustic set from 10:00 to 12:00pm at Skokie taproom.
True Colors Drag Show celebrates two years of inclusivity, featuring raffle prizes, at Evanston at 7:00pm.
Traditional Irish Session plays at Evanston at 7:30pm.
Trivia night at Evanston at 7:00pm.
Yellow Duck Truck serves at Skokie from 4:00 to 9:00pm.
Small Batch Comedy Night brings comedians including Sepehr Vakil at Evanston on September 4.
Oktoberfest 2026 features food trucks Limoni Belli and Yellow Duck Truck, and soft pretzels from Button Bakery.
Oktoberfest 2026 features food trucks Limoni Belli and Yellow Duck Truck, and soft pretzels from Button Bakery.
Oktoberfest 2026 features food trucks Limoni Belli and Yellow Duck Truck, and soft pretzels from Button Bakery.
Sketchbook Brewing Co is praised for its diverse beer selection, cozy taproom, and spacious patio area, making it a community favorite in North Chicago. The brewery's warm atmosphere, live music, and kid-friendly amenities add to its charm.
| Beer | ABV | IBU |
|---|---|---|
| No Parking - Citra Pale Ale | 4.4% | 54 |
| Oktoberfest | 5.4% | 24 |
| Insufficient Clearance | 5.0% | 65 |
| Lapwing Strong Scotch Ale | 6.7% | 28 |
| Honeybird Pale Ale | 5.7% | 20 |
| Brunswick Mum | 5.5% | 30 |
| Night Game | 8.8% | 88 |
| Amistosa | 5.3% | 25 |
| Turbulence | 11.0% | 54 |
| Pinky Sweater | 5.5% | 30 |
| Hop Thirsty Void (Lotus, Simcoe And Mosaic) | 7.8% | 72 |
| Coastal | 6.5% | -- |
| Thestral Black Saison | 10.0% | 28 |
| Grodziskie | 4.1% | 22 |
| Bud's Corvus | 4.7% | 47 |
| Ripe Now Farmstead Porter w/ Cranberries | 6.6% | 25 |
| Common Culture Oatmeal Stout | 5.5% | 40 |
| Back Alley Abbey | 7.6% | 21 |
| Double Coastal | 8.5% | 80 |
| Tripel G | 10.0% | 35 |
| Orange Door | 7.2% | 76 |
| Beer For the Soul | 5.5% | -- |
| Snowy Owl | 5.6% | 41 |
| Et Tu | 5.9% | 33 |
| Cumulus | 5.5% | 15 |
Sketchbook Brewing Co offers amenities such as serves beer and accepts credit cards. Wheelchair accessibility includes parking, entrance, restroom, and seating areas.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | closed |
| Tuesday | 2:00–10:00pm |
| Wednesday | 2:00–10:00pm |
| Thursday | 2:00–10:00pm |
| Friday | 12:00–11:00pm |
| Saturday | 12:00–11:00pm |
| Sunday | 12:00–8:00pm |
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