Small Town Brewery - Wauconda

I am happy that I visited this restaurant before the COVID shutdown, as it allowed me to discover the wide variety of offerings at the small town brewery. It is not a place that you stumble upon while driving by; visitors seem to come prepared, with specific expectations in mind. I came with the goal of tasting a selection of their beers, including the 19.5% root beer, and I was very pleased with my experience. The bartender was knowledgeable about the flight I chose, and the flavors were bold and delicious (especially the French toast flavor). As many have mentioned, these drinks can be a bit deceptive because they taste like dessert but pack a strong alcoholic punch. However, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the other patrons in the taproom were friendly and engaging. This hidden gem may be hard to find, but it is definitely worth a visit for fans of craft brewery drinks.

The restaurant is located in a convenient area, but it lacks a cozy atmosphere with its abundance of glass fronts that can make it feel cold in winter. The prices for beer flights are great and you receive generous portions. The selection of beers may not be to everyone's taste as some are overly sweet or have a strange flavor, but it's a good opportunity to try something new. The French toast, for example, is tasty but very sweet and strong in flavor, making it best suited for those with a sweet tooth. They also offer delivery from local restaurants like Slyce and Bulldog, making it a good option for a date night. Overall, it's a decent choice for a casual outing.

We visited this restaurant for the second time this past weekend. I had heard about it before and was curious to try it out. After Tim Kovac came out to greet us, I knew we were in for a delicious meal. He is the mastermind behind the small town brewery and the creator of some incredible dishes. Tim guided us through a tasting of many of his dishes and shared the stories behind each one. Every part of the experience was amazing. Most of these dishes are only available in the taproom. We also had the opportunity to tour the back area and learn more about how they make their products. It was a pleasure to spend time with Tim and I highly recommend the tour. If you enjoy his signature dishes, you will love everything else on the menu. I can't wait to return!

Easy to miss when they are eastbound on edge rd. but as soon as they get a great place. try the French toast!

I must say... this is one of my favorite breweries that I have ever tasted. It is nothing like your traditional beer and its even better (or the best) of the flavor beers. You really taste what you are drinking. I had the pleasure of doing a tour of the location. It was bought on another website and my initial idea was a long tour with a small time to sample. Completely wrong... it was a long sample with a little tour. Could not have been a better and more entertaining experience. Everyone know about Not Your Fathers Root Beer. According to the owner/creator/?co-owner? this stuff was on the market in 2010. I first became a fan of it around 2012 and I am glad it is easily accessible especially around this location. Gotta love Binnys for that! At this location, there was the 20% ABV which is what got me hooked. And let me tell you.. from the tap... this is much better than when I tried it in a growler at a resturation/pub/tavern in the Chicago. Fresh, sweet, nicely balanced... it really does taste like Root Beer with the oomph of having some alcohol. Ive tried imitations and nothing can touch it. its like the saying.. Often imitated, never duplicated and it holds true to this location. I also tried the 10% ABV Root Beer. It tasted a little sweeter than the 20% but without the oomph due to the less alcohol. Still very delicious. Lemon Lime 10%. Some may think of the Mountain Ale that is sold in stores but the retail version is ~5%. This one is 10%. Maybe trying the 20% first might alter my taste buds. However, I wish 10% was the one that was sold in stores. The retail 5% tastes like water downed flat Mountain Dew. The 10% tastes like Mountain Dew with Lemoncello. This was so good, I had to leave with a 64oz growler of it. Vanilla Cream, 7%. Again. The same hold true regarding the retail vs tap version. But this one was a little less different. The vanilla cream had a strong flavor, but the retail was only slighter different and slightly not as good as the tap. Apple Pie. According to the owner, he said to smell it, sip it, and then drink it. If you do that...you can really taste the apple pie and the crust. This one is one of my favorites even in retail form. You taste the apple, the caramel, the buttery crust. Almond Coconut. This was a mind bender. It tastes like eating an Almond Joy. You first taste the chocolate, then out comes the coconut, and finally..the almond to finish it. It there was ever a candy bar liquidized...this is what it would taste like. The magic behind the flavor is just that...magical. French Toast. Not many things can be said about this. It tastes like an actual french toast. You taste the maple syrup and you taste the butter that must be applied to the french toast. Its amazing but its not a drink that you will chug. You savor it as a dessert after dinner. You treat it like an aged bourbon. If you ever get some time, I recommend this location. Its a good place to have a few great drinks. And I was luckily enough to meet the man behind the company. The creator and the brew-master or even the chef. I learned about his history and his passion behind all the flavors and I learned about his dedication to make a flavor into a beer and not just flavored beer.