Mikerphone Brewing

Great location with the tap room decorated using old guitars, vinyl and speaker fronts. Awesome beers! Between us, we tried about 10 beers. They were all great! Not a dud among them!

What an awesome setup for this brewery. Very friendly staff. I really enjoyed the beers I had. Great location

This place has quickly become our fav brewery in the burbs. They have an amazing selection of beers - from German style to NE IPAs to sours to porters. I personally love their sours, especially We go together like with strawberry and peanut flavor. It’s a treat! Every time we come they have a fresh batch in collaboration with other local breweries and/or seasonal beers so there’s always something new you can try. They have a spacious outdoor patio and two big beer halls inside with a bar area. The staff is very friendly and the place is welcoming and has a chill vibe.

Stopped in with my teenager. They had kids friendly drinks that she loved. Ordered pizza it was great. And yes the craft beer is excellent. Everything it sampled tasted was fantastic. If you are in the area and love craft beer, this is a great place to stop in and enjoy a beer, friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere.

Cool spot to get drinks. Located in an industrial park this place provides a calming atmosphere as it is a little off the beaten track. They have ample outdoor, indoor seating as well as some cool games. I didn’t play the games because I was too busy drinking their delicious beers. Good stop for all beer lovers.

Friendly staff, fun atmosphere and craft beer inspired by music. This place is awesome! They really brew some one of a kind and sometimes off the wall beers but they also have some great traditional options. Their barrel aged stout program has continued to grow and the quality is really top notch. Adjunct or non adjunct you won’t be disappointed. They have awesome events frequently, bring in local food vendors and now they also serve pretzels and pizza along side their beer.

Great selection of award winning micro brews, cocktails, and craft liquors set in a music themed chill hangout. Great vibe, cool staff, and great tasting variety of brewing styles.

Great place for craft beer. Reasonable priced. Friendly staff as well. Nice music on play. No food available so eat first before start your beer session. Canned craft beef available at good price but only for take out.

My friend and I really enjoyed our experience at Mikerphone brewery. The service was great and the beer is fantastic! If you're a lover of rock music, including classic rock, this is the spot for you. They have records on the wall and decor representing a variety of rock bands, and of course they also played rock music the entire time. Really awesome atmosphere! They have an incredible menu item of different types of beers. They even have two different pickle beers, which we've never heard of before! What a great idea to incorporate pickle juice in beer for us pickle lovers. They were so good!!! We sat outside and sipped on our beers all night. Their outdoor seating is a decent size and is just overall a really chill place to hangout. I'll definitely be returning!

Mikerphone Brewing is a great spot to chill, throw back some beers and truly just enjoy yourself. They have indoor and outdoor seating - wherever you sit you will have a great time. We ordered at the bar which I think is what the standard is here. A staff member does pick up the glasses so my fiance and I had a clean table throughout our time here. They do offer some food items however you are able to bring your own food as well. They do have food trucks and live music from time to time so be sure to check out their events calendar for further details. I really liked the different and plentiful variety they have for beers. Their pour sizes vary from 5 oz to 16 oz (maybe even larger). The 5 oz pour is a great way to sample a few things and then order a larger pour for whatever you prefer. Mikerphone Brewing was a recommendation from a few friends and I am extremely happy we checked it out. My fiance and I will be frequent here and are already looking forward to many hour patio szn outings at Mikerphone :)

My husband and I went here because McBrennan's had their pop-up here. It's actually really nice to hang out, we didn't call ahead to check if it was pet friendly. We would have brought our pup. There's a good selection of brews and some whiskey options. There's also indoor seating as well. They have 2 bar lines so ordering wasn't that bad. The servers come by to collect glasses too if you don't bring them back to the bar. They have a water cooler for water too. Their whiskey flight deal is actually really good. $10 for 4 whiskey.

Cool spot to get drinks. Located in an industrial park this place provides a calming atmosphere as it is a little off the beaten track. They have ample outdoor, indoor seating as well as some cool games. I didn't play the games because I was too busy drinking their delicious beers. Good stop for all beer lovers.

Awesome brewery in an industrial area not far from I-90. They have a large selection of various types of craft beer. I recently had their Limoncello beer which was absolutely delicious & refreshing- perfect for a sunny day. You order at the bar and are able to sit anywhere inside or outside. They also have pinball machines too! Also dog friendly! Love this place!

Always a fabulous mikerbrewery! Lol! Rarely get up this way. Totally recommend. Always five stars, service is great, it's in an odd location, but so what ? They always put out a nice variety of beers here and have the occasional food truck as well.

For some crazy reason it seems all the good places in Elk Grove Village are in the middle of some industrial area. It has a brewery you really have to look for. Mikerphone has a music theme. Beers are the main focus but you can also eat. The prices are kind of high on everything but you get pretty good quality. At first we thought we were in the wrong area. It turned out that no it was the right place. This brewery is located in some kind of industrial park on Garlisch close to Interstate 90 but not close to an exit though. Made it surprising it was busy. Seriously how busy would it be if it was in a better location? Beer is more expensive than at most breweries. It's about $8 a pint. The Mikerphone Check 1, 2 is a double dry hopped double IPA with a citrusy taste. Amazingly it wasn't overly hoppy. We got some food too. It's $12 for the Milwaukee Bavarian Soft Pretzel. This comes with cheese and mustard, and while expensive it was pretty big though. Other menu options are cheesy and meaty. There's also vendors that come by so you can get some good stuff. Has a patio in front which is good because there's not that much room inside. It seems most of it is taken up by the brewing equipment and kitchen. The prices are kind of high but this is a pretty small brewery so options are limited for what they can make as far as the beer and food so it's understandable.

Always a relaxed environment with pinball machines and good music (live bands or on-demand).

I had just finished up a kayak adventure at Busse and looked to see if there was any brew nearby, this venue came up and was surprised to find it tucked away in an industrial complex, but not the first time I have seen this application with a brewery by far. The atmosphere and decor are pretty cool. They definitely have a very interesting selection of brews to consider, not your typical offerings. They also do a lot of the barrel aging on site as you can tell from the wall of barrels you can see in the brewing room. The food is minimal, not in house, sourced locally, and pretty bare bones. So I would not advise coming here if you are starving or looking to get your nosh on. If you are looking to navigate a more eclectic brew menu, then this place is perfect for you.

Mikerphone always have some of my favorite beers in the area. The staff was friendly and allowed us to try a handful of beers. The brewery has a great outdoor patio and a very cool indoor area with old arcade games and records all over the walls. They do have frozen pizzas and rotating food trucks if you are looking for food during your visit. Definitely will make our way back to Mikerphone!

My partner and I love craft beers and we absolutely adoreee Mikerphone. Worth the drive and we appreciate all the creative song names for their rotating beers. Our favorite is the Rice Rice Baby which was an Horchata beer, so delicious! Mikerphone if you're reading - please bring it back! 10/10

Mikerphone was a must-stop on our list for our recent trip to Chicago. My husband is really into craft beer and had heard this is one of the best breweries. It did not disappoint! It's outside of the city, and we liked that they had plenty of parking. It's a pretty large place, with plenty of seating, although it did get pretty busy when we were there! The beer was all very tasty, and the service was great. Everyone was having a good time, and it's hard not to enjoy yourself here! We loved the music they were playing, and how much music has appeared to impact the vibe and decoration of the taproom. I'm sure that's the point from the name :) Their merch was really cool too. My husband got a pack of golf balls with their logo on it, which is fun.

Unassuming great spot for excellent BA stouts, IPAs and rotating food trucks. Two indoor areas and a nice outdoor patio with umbrellas as well as plenty of street parking. In the classic industrial park that houses many breweries, but it is absolutely worth it. Great surprise stop after a long day in the car. Staff were incredibly nice and patient despite a busy night. Make sure to check their social media for food truck updates and theme nights.

Very chill place to hang out. I love the patio and the overall color scheme of the decor. I'm not much of a beer drinker, but I liked the one I tried.

Nice vibes, good drinks, reasonably priced. My friends have been raving about this spot and I finally had a chance to join them. I'll keep this one simple. Creative beers in multiple pour options is always a plus. My favorite of the day was called smugglers song. It had banana and coconut notes and it was delicious. Some people nearby got the giant pretzel and I'll definitely have to get that next time, it looked perfect. The staff were friendly, but busy. Overall I'd absolutely come back here and try a few more pours.

Mikerphone is located in an industrial park in Elk Grove, not far from Lou Malnati's. They have several craft beers and have new releases often. The night we were they they have a pop up food vendor, sort of like a food truck,but inside on a cold winter night. There are two rooms, one had a birthday party ,so we just walked by but it had games, and the other was the bar, seating at the bar, tables and couches. There were many families, not sure if it was because it was the holiday. You had to go up the bar to order and receive your drink, a bit of an inconvenience. They do card everyone , regardless of age! The music was good and definitely an inspiration for the place. The record wall was cool. Their beer selection was good , definitely a good neighborhood choice.

My boyfriend and I have been enjoying every beer from Mikerphone that we find at our local grocery and liquor store, so we finally decided to drive here and check it out in person. There is a little parking lot and plenty of seating inside including bar stools, formal tables, and a couch space with a coffee table. It's also super cutely decorated. There was a local food vendor inside, and I wish we were hungry, because it looked good, but we were really there for the beer. Our group of four ordered a TON of flight sized beers to try all of their interesting flavors. Some of them were good, some of them not so much, but that's really going to be up to personal preference. One of my favorite beers there is their When You Say Wisconsin or their You've Said It All (Racine Kringle inspired beers) with 2 different fruit flavors. It's a great combo of sweet with that pastry/cinnamon offset balance to give it warmer tones (if that makes any sense.) I look forward to trying more of their beer and coming back to visit again soon.

I do have good luck trying out Illinois and Chicago area craft beer breweries. Mikerphone is no exception to this at all. The beer outing with this brewery took me back to our adopted home of the Seattle area as the name of the beer we had "Smells Like Bean Spirit" obviously referencing in the art and name to the Nirvana song. There are quite a few variations of this beer that the brewery can offer and Steve and I got the imperial version which is a nice coffee stout. This fine stout had a good coffee, chocolate and sweet features of flavor to it which made this beer a fun one to drink. Like almost always when time allows only for you to have one beer at a brewery you definitely want to try more than that as was the case here. But if the opportunity arises again to try more Mikerphone beer I definitely will!

Not getting all the super-positive reviews of this place. Beer is good but not great. Food is limited to pizza and pretzels. Outdoor seating overlooks an industrial park driveway with no screening or other visual interest. They don't do flights, but will do 6 oz pours...limited to two(!) at a time. Service was quick if not overly friendly or knowledgeable. Full disclosure: I did not try any of their barrel-aged selections which seem to be a specialty. But my biggest complaint is that this is the kind of place that SHOULD have a decent vibe... but just, doesn't...

This is a semi sorrow review of my recent experience at our favorite brewery in our area :( After months of support and our biking to this place we stopped tonight to grab a beer and thanks to the new guy at the bar we were denied the beer, my wife forgot the ID and we are past our 40's. We were never asked for one since the first visit to this place. My good vibes for this place are gone as a big craft beer aficionado. Good bye Mikerphone :(

How have I not reviewed our favorite Chicago brewery?! Always, always, always good beer on tap. Fresh and unique beers and the decor inside is perfect. Lots of seating in two separate but joined rooms, each with its own pouring stations. A decent size patio out front allows for nice outdoor seating and the entire brewery is dog friendly! Try the house regulars for sure but don't be afraid to try something new, as this place brews all styles with incredible style! Kringle Berliner Weisse ftw! Pro tip: Order a Lou Malnati's pizza from the Elk Grove store and pick it up to enjoy while at the brewery, as the store is only a minute away from the taproom!

My review is super late - but at the taproom, we had a fantastic time. This was the first outing since I had my daughter and it was such a great first spot to hit! The menu was broad, the atmosphere was relaxing, and the service was excellent. Great choices on tap! A wonderful setting, with lots of quirky decor, couches for those who prefer that, and a water stations available. It is definitely a family friendly brewery. One of my favorite things in the bathroom is the changing table and they even had the pads stocked!!! So much appreciated can't wait to go back when I'm in the neighborhood

This place was so fun and the staff was wonderful! Of course the beer was too! A couple friends and I got small pours of a bunch of beers and shared them all. Two of us got the humble bumble ice cream cone and it was so yummy! We saw another table with the Crushin' Dreamsicles and we were a little envious. Crushcrushcrush I think was all of our favorites, Slick Pickle Rick was one of the better pickle beers I've had and C.R.E.A.M. was one of my personal favorites. I love a good cream ale. I wish I lived in Illinois because I would be a regular at Mikerphone! Cheers!

99 bottles of beer on the wall, 99 bottles of beer, take one down and pass it around.......forget that lets just go to Mikerphone. Like many breweries, this is located in an industrial park. There is no parking lot. Went on a Thursday around 5:30. I was lucky enough to find a spot relatively close. But note that you may have to parallel park (something you don't experience much in the suburbs.) Went with two coworkers and I was the first to arrive. At the time, there were only two tables left. The place was hopping, and I'm not just talking about the beer! It was seat yourself and you had to pull the menu up on your phone. As some other reviewers noted, the place is pet and kid friendly. There were two tables with dogs. Also some kids in the couch area. This didn't bother me. Now to the beer. Lots of options. Usually in these situations, I always go for a flight to sample and then get a larger glass of what I liked the best. Unfortunately, Mikerphone does not sell flights :( They do have 6oz. pours that go for $3-4. Ended up getting three: Five Finger Hop Punch: Lotus - Quintuple Dry-Hopped Double IPA with Lotus Hops. Don't think I've had a beer with lotus hops before. Was refreshing and had a unique taste. Misty Mountain Hop - IPA with Columbus, Simcoe, & Mosaic Hop. This was my favorite one of the bunch. Had a sweet hoppyness taste. Poetic Hustler - Double Dry-Hopped Double IPA with Nelson Sauvin Hops. Probably my least favorite, but still enjoyed it. If you like trying new/different brewery beers, Mikerphone is definitely a place to check out.

The staff only sees people they want to see, and that excludes older folks who aren't as "hip". I was there on a Sunday evening, ~5:30 pm for carry-out...younger people who came in after me were specifically asked for their orders, and I was left standing there as if I didn't exist. I left empty-handed and won't be back.

Rude! Rude! Rude! I have never been treated so horribly! I am 57 years old and forgot my ID. How I wish I look like I'm in my 20's.... But definitely not. The woman who served us was incredibly rude and eventually kicked our group of 7 out. We were just out for an afternoon drink with family who were in from out of town, minding our own business and enjoying our visit. Too bad that she had to be so rude.... We planned on being there for a couple of rounds. Your loss, not ours. I will be sure to let my friends know not to go there.

Terrible service. Outstandingly rude. Unfortunate because such a cool idea. Will not return.

Delicious beers....I especially love the bourbon barrel beers... there's a great variety! Atmosphere and music totally go with the ambiance of the place. Felt safe with tables spread apart and masks enforced. My server, Pete, was excellent! He knew what he was talking about and made great suggestions. Pete definitely knows the beers here well! Will definitely be back... excited for their patio in the summer as well.

Absolutely delicious beers. Atmosphere and staff are amazing. Favorite brewery in Chicago!

This is a great brewery to have in commercial area. They opened at 11:00 am on Saturdays. They have slim hazy beer, it is refreshing and delicious. Sometimes there food trucks since they don't offer food (I think). Everyone here are so nice and friendly. Just come on in to relax. They have great overhead music.

Beers are great, staff is great, Pretzels are great but w/o a menu I can't do 5 stars. If you want to have a few and chill, this place is the spot. Pizza, pretzels and a Pilsner

Mikerphone used to be great, not so much anymore. Not sure what's going on there but quality has definitely gone downhill. Avoid...

Stopped at this brewery on a whim and we LOVED IT. Tons of beer types to chose from, great atmosphere and excellent tunes. They've got two big bars with ample seating, a variety of table sizes in both bar space and a good number of our door tables with umbrellas. There really was something for every beer drinker in my group - even a seltzer for those who aren't big beer drinkers. They have some bar snacks and also have a rotating menu of local food trucks on site. They are baby and dog friendly which is a bonus. We will be back!

great location. Industrial area so thought-legit. I love breweries because there is a care and pride to what they serve. Bought a pint. It was not good after taking a sip and asked for something f else. Rarely do this but it was BaD. asked the bartender for something else and was told, he would normally but office policy won't allow him. He was super nice and I get it but if anyone knows brewery culture coming from wisconsin this was a no no. not going back

Fun place with a great variety of beer choices that were all tasty. Made us all happy - sours, stouts, IPAs and hazies. My only disappointment was actually the bathroom situation. Pretty sure it is illegal in Illinois to gender specify single use bathrooms? Made our party feel unwelcome.

One of my favorite breweries in the country, which coming from an admitted beer snob is saying something. I live in Milwaukee and drive down roughly monthly for new offerings and some beer to go. I'll leave the specific beer reviews for Untappd, but know whenever you come you'll be met with a large variety- there are always a least a few in each category: ipas, fruity sours, stouts and porters and the new slushees and cones as well. There are two areas of the tap room as well as a spacious patio. Service is always friendly and quick, and there are TVs if you'd like to visit on game day and can't be without your beloved sports ball. No food, but there are frequent food trucks or you can order in if you happen to visit on a day without a partner vendor. Absolutely worth a stop- frequently!

If you want fun and kinda crazy experimental beers to try and are done well, add Mikerphone to the list. There's plenty of indoor/outdoor seating and they allow you to bring in food to pair with beer. This summer they had hard seltzer that was quite outstanding. To be honest, it tasted like a banana smoothie. That alone was intriguing... in a good way. Their list is always changing, I presume seasonally, so check back every so often. I like that their descriptions are fairly accurate and you can taste the ingredients used for their brews.

What a great find! Super fun atmosphere, great beers, and amazing service. Jimmy was the best - recommending beers and more stops for us to try. Cheese and cracker tray hit the spot for a quick snack, and the merch was epic. Don't miss out!!

Really great stop! Very laid back inside. Great service, tasty brews. Couches were comfy. I loved the IPA I ordered, and appreciated they didn't offer only hazy varieties. Will definitely stop again next time I'm in the area.

Mikerphone has been a go to spot during 2020 with their ever-evolving outdoor setting. Beer-wise, they have a lot of creative dry hopped (double mostly) IPAs, several fruit sours, and collaborations with other brewers that infuse food flavors and themes.

Pros: This place has great beers and super nice servers/bartenders/beer-givers who make you feel welcomed. Also, it's BYOF (food) which may be super cool for some. I personally like to eat something at the brewery itself because I know I always crave fried stuff when I'm beering it down and so I want it to be fresh and hot. But to each their own. What is not cool is that I saw some people bring in some hummus and crackers....HUMMUS!! Unacceptable. Cons: The sitting area/tap room is super tiny as several people have mentioned. There are a few communal tables in the middle of the room and a few stand up bar surrounding that If you're not lucky enough to grab a seat at the actual bar. Another thing that caught me off guard was how many little kids were here on the day we were visiting. I get that it's a family-friendly, but for me it's weird to let loose and have a couple of beers with little kids staring at me. Call me old fashioned, but I prefer to only allow adults to judge my alcohol consumption. Great product, but not sure this is my brewery of choice because of the atmosphere.

I'm not big on pale canned beer. Yes, I had something else but that's my review. The self-service walk order process is a bottle neck as well.

wow this bartender Yianna is her name I think. What a gem. She's pours the best beers in the whole wide world. Plus I think she's a musician which is perfect cause she knows how to work an actual Microphone.

My husband had been excited to go here with some of our friends all week for his birthday. We went out to dinner and drove the 30 minutes to get there, knowing we wouldn't be there that long as they close pretty early for a Saturday (10pm) and we got there at 9:10. Still plenty of time in our books for a drink. But our excited car ride there was cut short even before getting out of our car as the bartender was shaking his head no in disgust as those around him also looked annoyed. We were thinking...seriously, we aren't that late...we walk in the door and right away the bartender gave us a dirty look and pointed to his watch shaking his head. As we walked in to take an uncomfortable seat, we asked if it was too late? He said no, unconvincingly. I said "well, we weren't sure with you shaking your head no at us when we parked." He then seemed to back track and claimed that he thought we were someone else that pulled up. We ordered our drinks, from the obviously annoyed guy that couldn't have been the owner as an owner would not treat customers that way. We were bummed and uncomfortable the whole time. The decor was great, but sadly the beer wasn't great. I wanted to give the benefit of the doubt and give the guy a chance to redeem himself... as I checked out (15 minutes before closing time), I shared how excited we were to come here and how we felt walking in. He said it was 915 and last call is at 930, so that wouldn't give anyone much time...and added that he thought the car was someone else. Fine, ok, that happens...but own it and apologize then! No apology and no acknowledgement to the rest of the group that he made feel uncomfortable. We won't be going back to a place that obviously thought we were an inconvenience.

Mikerphone is well worth crossing the Wisconsin/Illinois border. Located in an industrial area just outside O'Hare, it's be easy to pass by but don't pass up this music inspired brewery. The beer names are drawn from bands and songs. I've been lucky enough to have friends bring bottles of Mikerphone beer back and share. When they collaborated for a beer with Eagle Park, I knew I had to visit. The tap room is painted with a bright Tiffany blue color which also the bottle cap cover color so it's easy to spot their beers. Their staff is knowledgeable and super friendly. We had a great time tasting beers and chatting with them. You can bring in food and have food delivered. Looking forward to my next visit!

My friend did not like the wine she was given so we kindly asked for an exchange for another drink. They continued to reject our request for an exchange and were rude about it. I do not recommend this place. Go to Fibs in Des Plaines for better customer service.

This review is based on my experience during COVID times. I will have to say when it comes to cleanliness and keeping patrons safe, this place has been one of the most attentive during COVID times. I saw the host constantly counting the number of people to ensure they were not over limit. He explained their policy on masks as well as offering hand sanitizer everywhere. I saw staff cleaning tables. Beer was good and place in general has a cool vibe. I also saw that when two of their beers , they donate money to charity which is nice. I felt they had a wide variety on their menu which is nice when your friends may have different tastes then you. I didn't try one on this visit, but they had beer slushies available as well. Great place and would recommend!

Mikerphone can do no wrong. We have been there twice and both times the brews were phenomenal. I wish they distributed to Wisconsin! Friendly service, great atmosphere (family friendly), and amazing beers. You can get beer to go in bombers or 32 oz. crowlers, which is awesome, and they also have some neat merch. Carry-in food is allowed which is nice. My all-time favorite beer of theirs we've tried is Breakfast at Tiffany's, a Berliner Weiss with blueberries and maple syrup. It literally tastes like a bite of blueberry pancake and maple breakfast sausage, yet still manages to be light, crisp, and tart. We recently tried the I Can Brew for Miles and Miles, a banana cream pie IPA, which was also amazing (especially for a banana flavored beer). You really can't go wrong with any of their brews - all creative and unique. The music-theme is pretty cool as well. Take the time to go here if you're nearby or even just in Chicago. You will not be disappointed.

Somewhat hidden in an industrial area (as any good brewery is), this place was a total gem! They have large window decals advertising BEER to catch your attention as you drive up. The interior is cool- they tout a strong emphasis on music, and it's very evident, but not over done. There is a wall of speaks, guitars handing up, some music-themed art, and music-inspired beers to boot. We came in around 2pm on a Saturday and the place started out busy and only got busier! I was impressed. Even though it was busy, our service stayed on point. The site isn't overly large, but they maxed out seating by having community style long tables, and a long bench by their front window. You can order at the bar or at your seat. They offer beers in 6oz an full size offerings. My hubby and I both selected the 6 oz size so we could try a few beers. Everything we tried was fantastic. So much so that we bought 3 to go as well! Just look at the pictures and the menu if you aren't convinced, but I do and will highly recommend this place to others.

*pre covid review* Love love love this brewery. I've been here 2 times with my bf and and both times I've really enjoyed their sours, fruited beers and stouts. Not only are their beers always a hit, but the decor and vibe inside is also so fun. Everything is music related in one way or another and I love reading the names of the beers and trying to figure out what song their referencing. Overall I absolutely enjoy coming here and can't wait to be back!