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Forbidden Root

Crafting delicious beer inspired by nature, served alongside a fresh, seasonal menu. Utilizing myria
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At Forbidden Root Chicago, we brew craft beer inspired by nature. We love barley, water, hops, and yeast, and use those as a base to explore a rich world of wild ingredients. Our restaurant and brewery offer fresh, seasonal dishes to highlight our craft beers and elevate your overall experience.

05/30/2026

We’re proud to be the craft brewery pouring at this year’s Do Division Street Fest. 🍻

To celebrate, we teamed up with our friends at the West Town Chamber to brew a beer worthy of the neighborhood.

Introducing our festival collab: an XPA featuring Citra and BRU-1 🌿🍊

Bright, refreshing, and loaded with citrus and tropical character, it’s built for sunny days, good music, and wandering Division Street with a beer in hand.

Find us at Do Division all weekend long. See you out there.

05/29/2026

Say Ahoj! to Žatec, our Czech style amber lager🍺
This malt‑forward, amber lager has notes of toasted bread, light caramel, and subtle sweetness, countered by classic Saaz spice, earthiness, and a crisp finish.

⬇️Food Pairings⬇️
-If you’re in West Town, stop in and pair Žatec with our warm soft pretzel served with smoked cheddar pub cheese & honey mustard 🥨
-Up in Ravenswood? Swing over to and pair a pint of this with the Potted Smoked Short rib served with brioche, membrillo, aged brick cheese, and pickled mustard seeds 🍽️
See you this weekend!

05/26/2026

Need a last minute space for a grad party? 🎓
Planning a birthday? 🥳
Forbidden root has you covered! 🍹
We have both private and semi private dining spaces to fit any size party. Custom food and drink menus will keep your guests happy and take the stress away from you. Summers busy enough, let us handle the details
Send us an email or hit the link in our bio to start planning today!

05/23/2026

Cheers to the unofficial start of summer!

Both pubs are pouring all weekend long. Come kick back with a beer, soak up the holiday vibes, and celebrate with us &
Open regular hours at both locations all weekend. ☀️

05/19/2026

Brand New Pier Pressure . 🌊🍺

Our rotating West Coast Pils series returns featuring Motueka CGX — bringing bright lime zest, layered citrus, and that unmistakable New Zealand hop character.

Crisp, snappy, and loaded with hop expression while staying endlessly drinkable.

Exactly how we want a West Coast Pils to drink.

On draft and in cans at both Chicago spots right now. Hitting Michigan, Florida, and maybe a couple more states!

05/14/2026

Beers Incoming!
Swipe through for some fun collabs & the return of some favorites ➡️
🍻Sprinkles Required- Made with our friends at This Sour IPA is bursting with tropical aromas and flavors. We brewed it with hibiscus, rooibos tea, and an abundance of El Dorado and Strata hops. The guava, citrus, mango, and resin notes combine with the floral qualities of hibiscus and the nutty-earthiness of rooibos to create a full-bodied experience. The addition of lactose brings a creamy mouthfeel and balances the tartness. So popular she comes back every year
🍻Pier Pressure-our rotating West Coast Pilsner series release. Featuring Motueka CGX hops for layered aromatics, resinous depth, and bright tropical character. Built with firm bitterness and a crisp, structured finish. It bridges the gap beautifully — the hop intensity of a West Coast IPA with the lean, refreshing snap of a pilsner.
🍻Shared Horizons-Made with our friends Nelson and Riwaka bring all the bright tropical and citrus character you’d hope for, while a beautiful bitterness keeps it structured and dangerously drinkable. Shared Horizon is built off our love of NZ hops!
🍻Žatec- Our malt‑forward, amber lager with notes of toasted bread, light caramel, and subtle sweetness, countered by classic Saaz spice, earthiness, and a crisp finish. Smooth, rounded, and highly drinkable.

05/12/2026

Beer’s always better with friends. We all know this! 🍻

Loved having the G5 crew out to brew this New Zealand-style IPA with us. We met a couple years back and we always enjoy our times together!

Nelson and Riwaka bring all the bright tropical and citrus character you’d hope for, while a beautiful bitterness keeps it structured and dangerously drinkable. Sharen Horizon is built off our love of NZ hops!

Freshly canned and available now.

And yes… we canned 3 more beers yesterday!!!

05/10/2026

You take your Mom out today, we’ve got dessert covered 🍰🍪🧁
A free dessert for all the moms & with the purchase of food.
And a very Happy Mothers Day to all of the amazing moms out there! ♥️

05/05/2026

Sooo… have you seen our merch? Our hats are perfect for all your upcoming vacays & boat days! ☀️⛵️

04/30/2026

Searching for the perfect place to celebrate this spring? 🌸🍻
At Forbidden Root, we make every gathering feel special — without the stress. From graduation parties and Mother’s Day brunches to birthdays, showers, and work events, our Chicago spaces are ready for whatever you’re planning.
Why host with us:
• Seasonal, customizable menus
• Craft cocktails & fresh pours
• Flexible spaces for groups big and small
• Thoughtful service every step of the way
Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a full buyout, we’ll help you bring it all together beautifully.
📩 Ready to plan? Slide into our DMs or hit the link in bio to secure your date.

04/28/2026

TOMORROWS LINEUP📣📣📣
- No Manches Wey➡️ Hazy Pale Ale with Dragon Fruit and Lime - 5.3% ABV
- Mussels in Chorizo broth with house focaccia
- The Carlos Burger➡️ housemade sausage patty, tomato, onion, house pickles, tangy sauce, and cheddar

04/22/2026

Pull up for a good cause, Chicago 🍻
Next Wednesday April 29th we’re hosting a fundraiser at Forbidden Root for our coworker currently fighting synovial sarcoma.
🎟️Take a look at the amazing Chicago businesses who are donating prizes ♥️
🔥Check out the food and beer specials being cooked up for the night!
So please, share this post, come through, bring friends, and help us rally around one of our own.

04/16/2026

Ever wonder what goes into getting your beer from tank to can?
Take a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into canning day at Forbidden Root. Shoutout to our friends at Iron Heart Canning for rolling in and making it all happen seamlessly. This is how your beer gets from our tanks to your hands.

04/02/2026

Our friend and teammate Carlos is facing a tough battle with synovial sarcoma. He is completing 3 rounds of chemo and will be taking time off work to focus on recovery & healing.

Join us on April 29th at Forbidden Root Brewery for a fundraiser to support Carlos
🎟️Raffle drawings for amazing prizes every hour starting at 6:45 PM
🍺50% of brewpub sales go directly to Carlos
♥️All raffle proceeds go to Carlos

Keep an eye out for more raffle details and food & drink specials go this event 🍻

03/31/2026

Fan favorite for a reason 🍻
Snoochie Boochie is bringing all the hazy IPA goodness: juicy, aromatic, and smooth in all the right ways. 🍊🌿
Listen to Randy Mosher while he breaks down what makes this brew so special—from its lush mouthfeel to those bright, hop-forward notes that keep you coming back for another sip.
If you’re at try it with our crispy schnitzel sandwich
If you’re up at pair it with our spicy Vada Pav sliders

03/12/2026

Carlos has been part of the Forbidden Root family since the very beginning. He’s an incredible teammate, friend, and a vital part of our community. Recently, Carlos was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer, and he’s beginning a difficult journey that will include surgeries and chemotherapy.

A GoFundMe has been created to help cover medical and living expenses during treatment. If you’re able to donate, share his page, or keep him in your thoughts, it would mean so much to him and to all of us.

We’ll also be organizing additional fundraising events and ways to support him in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.

We love you, Carlos, and we’re behind you every step of the way. ❤️

03/05/2026

We do the canning so you can do the drinking.
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Cheers to everyone enjoying the finished product.

02/27/2026

New beers rolling in! Swipe through to checkout our fresh cans ➡️
Available &

🍺First Thaw – Cream Ale with Raspberries
A delicate cream ale layered with soft raspberry aromatics. Bright on the nose, smooth through the middle, and finishing with a light kiss of berry sweetness on the back end.

🍺Pier Pressure- Featuring 2025 crop Galaxy hops for layered aromatics, resinous depth, and bright tropical character. Built with firm bitterness and a crisp, structured finish. It bridges the gap beautifully — the hop intensity of a West Coast IPA with the lean, refreshing snap of a pilsner.

🍺Branching Out- with our friends
XPA loaded with Bru-1, Galaxy & Citra.
Bright citrus, punchy tropical aromatics, and that signature pineapple pop from Bru-1. Soft bitterness, ultra drinkable.

🍺Assembly Required-
Blackberry & Blood Orange Dry-Hopped Sour
A lush wave of dark berry and bright citrus layered over a structured, refreshing tartness. Vibrant aromatics, juicy mid-palate, clean finish.
Drinks like a thoughtfully curated craft cocktail — layered, intentional, and beautifully balanced — just in beer form. Complex without being complicated. Contains Lactose*

02/24/2026

Looking for the perfect spot to host your next event? 🍻✨
At Forbidden Root, we make every gathering unforgettable — and effortless. Birthdays, showers, work events, each of our locations offer a variety of options to suit any of your entertaining needs!

Why we’re the spot for your next event:
• Customizable food menus
• Flowing taps & craft cocktails
• Flexible spaces for any party size
• Exceptional service from start to finish
From semi-private dinners to full buyouts, we’ll help you celebrate in style.
📩 Ready to start planning? Slide into our DMs or inquire through the link in bio to learn more and lock in your date.

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02/20/2026

🌳 BRANCHING OUT 🌳

Over 10 years ago, when FR first opened this Chicago brewery, Roger was our assistant brewer. After doing some amazing work and some great spots, He’s now joining Saint Errant Brewing as a partner and head brewer as they prepare to open their Evanston taproom this spring — and I couldn’t be more excited for him and them.

Ryan and Brent have also become dear friends over the years. What started as industry connections has turned into real friendships, and that’s something I’m incredibly grateful for.

We’ve grown up in this craft beer world together — brewing, learning, taking risks, and building something meaningful. Seeing each other’s work evolve has been a fun journey.

So when it came time to brew something together, we kept it simple and true to what we love drinking these days — an Extra Pale Ale with Galaxy, Citra, and Bru-1. Clean, hop-forward, endlessly drinkable.

The kind of beer you crush with friends while talking shop or Banks making fun of Timberlake and Tennessee sports. 🍊

This one’s called Branching Out — a nod to our roots, their growth, and the fact that we’re all still reaching for what’s next.

🍻 Releases this Wednesday
📍 Limited distro in Chicago, Ohio, Arizona, & Florida

Proud of these dudes. Grateful for the friendship and help. Excited for what’s ahead- Krajack

02/18/2026

A few words from our owner and Rootmaster, Robert on what it meant to win USA Today in 2022-
“It was a great honor to win in 2022, and I’m most proud of the team at Forbidden Root - for innovating whether it be our food, our cocktails, our beer, or beer boards...everyone participates in bringing a unique experience to our customers.”

We love what we do, and are so grateful to be in the running again this year. Help us hit number one again by voting at the link in our bio! 🏆🍻

02/16/2026

🌴We have your spring break essentials covered🌴
Our merch is available at all locations! Perfect for beach lounging, playing 18, or just relaxing with your favorite beer 🍻

02/12/2026

to 2022 when we were named USA Today’s Best Brewpub 🏆

We’re honored to be in the running again this year — and we’d love your support! 🍻

👉 Vote for us at the link in bio & let’s bring it home again♥️

02/04/2026

Your weekly reminder that Forbidden Root is a USA Today Brewpub nominee! 🍻
Got 10 seconds? That’s all it takes to vote!
Link in bio

02/02/2026

Our two Chicago locations offer both private and semi-private spaces designed for gatherings of 12 to 150 guests. From intimate dinners to lively celebrations, we love hosting it all: business events, birthdays, bridal and baby showers, engagement parties — even weddings!
Our team is here to make each event feel easy, personal, and memorable.
From thoughtful food menus to custom cocktails and curated beer lists, we work with you to build an event that fits your vision and your vibe.
If you can dream it up, we’d love to host it!

📩 Reach out to start planning your next event at Forbidden Root Chicago & Cultivate

Address

1746 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL
60622

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday	12pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday	12pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 9:30pm
Friday	12pm - 10:30pm
Saturday	12pm - 10:30pm
Sunday	12pm - 9:30pm

Website

http://www.forbiddenroot.com/

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