Penrose Brewing Company

This place is so much fun and the beer is great! The atmosphere itself is inviting and intimate. I attended a wedding shower here and it was the perfect venue. I will definitely be back! Update! Came back after too long and it was even better than I remember! Love this place and all they have to offer!

Tasty beer and great atmosphere. The staff is friendly and the events are always a great time. They have on site pizza ovens now and serve a variety of pizzas. We enjoyed our stouts with a pizza and friendly conversation with our beer tender last night.

Tom's assistance during our diligence in searching for a venue for our high school reunion was greatly appreciated. Although we ultimately didn't book the event, his efforts were invaluable in guiding us through the process. I highly recommend Penrose Brewing for any private event, thanks in part to Tom's exceptional assistance!

I love this place and everything about it. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable in the trade and they make awesome beer. The brewery is spacious, has board games to keep you busy while tasting and hanging out and you can also have food delivered if you feel like munchin. There is not one beer here that I haven't loved. If you're in the area you should definitely stop by and see for yourself.

Wanted to leave a review not only because we LOVE the beers at Penrose, and the fact that they have Masso pizzas!! But today the bartender Marly really made an impression! She greeted us warmly from the moment we walked in the door and was cheerful and warm as we placed our order- we went with 2 friends and one of their glasses cracked and broke- she quickly made sure no one was hurt and cleaned up the spill! She felt so bad she then gave us samples of their new slushies, which were both delicious! My husband and I feel so lucky that this brewery is so close to home!

Staff was friendly, beer was good and indoor area was nice and clean. It appears they had a nice outdoor area that people were enjoying. Parking area was dark but no big issue for us. I just wish they had more beer choices or different styles.

This is definitely my favorite brewery. I love that they always have at least one sour on tap and they are always experimenting with new styles. Their taproom is really chill and they’ve got a nice outdoor space. We’ve been coming here for a few years, but now they have a Lemon Seltz-Up that is so good! It might be one of the best they’ve ever done. We couldn’t leave without picking up a pack to go.

The first brewery to open in Geneva, Penrose is a must stop if you're in the Fox Valley and you like really good beer. Pilsners, lagers, Porters, IPA (east coast, west coast), bourbon barrel aged and more, but this place is famous for their sours. They were doing sours before anyone else around here. Great beer, friendly and knowledgeable servers, owners are present and amazing. If you're into beer you need to go to Penrose.

Visited here on a Saturday evening, it was lively, there was a private party in the room attached next door, there was a black tie bar crawl event happening as well, not a empty seat in the brewery. Had the luck just as we arrived 2 fellow beer heads were closing there tab, 2 seats opened at the bar top. Started the evening with a 4 (5oz) flight (Pilsner, Goofy Boots, Hazy Skies, Neapolitan Stout). Ordered: Apple Cider Donut our (highly recommended, didn't disappoint) 2nd flight: Oktofest, Blackberry, Spooky Boots, Peach Tea Slush-Up. I just couldn't resist, had to order the $14 sausage pizza (crispy crust, hit the spot, the lemon hot sauce was ok, idk for $9 though) The wait staff we excellent, great recommendations! For the adventurous ones, they have shots of Malort for you!!! Will be back again.....

clean with a good selection of beers to choose from the bartender was quick to take the order and answer any questions about the beers offered

We were visiting a friend who lives in Geneva and thought it would be fun to do a brewery tour. Not being from the area, we didn't realize their beer is in many restaurants, and grocery stores. We got a beer for the tour, as a part of the ticket. They have 80-90% IPA's, which is great if that is your thing. The back was disgustingly dirty, I don't know how they could pass a health inspection. There Was a dirty paddle laying around, chemicals that had seeped out and had another chemical bottle sitting on top of it. It was shocking. If you don't keep it clean, why offer a tour, for $15.00???

Beer was good, however, I never appreciate when the bartender/server complain openly for the customers to hear. I've been a bartender myself and I never complain when customers are within earshot (sitting at the bar). Complain in the back or quietly through your breath. Again, I've served before so the blonde bartender with the septum piercing should be thankful, rather than complaining about the decently busy bar. It wasn't busy enough to be exasperatedly pouring beers and complaining to everyone who walked up. I've been in worse situations and kept a better attitude. It sounds like an excuse as to why she's ignoring people sitting at the bar who need a refill rather than a reason to her slow service.

Really liked the Lemon Seltzer and the Lemon Tea. Good drinks. Good service. Fair prices. What more can one ask for?

Nice little brewery with outdoor seating for warmer days. Inside was cozy and when ordering you go to the bar. The seltzers are amazing with great flavors however they are a little sweeter than others.

The staff was so communicative, friendly and helpful. We had our baby shower here and everyone had a wonderful time. Great beverage options, loved the back barrel room for the event, close proximity to the bar but private, Penrose provided music that was fun but didn't take away from the party socializing.

I really didn't like these beers. My BF and I came here while out on a Saturday and decided to grab a few tasters. We opened a tab thinking we were going to order more. After trying what we got, we closed out and left. The base flavor for every drink we got was the same and didn't taste good.

Decent. Kinda small inside but went in winter. Would be nice outdoors in good weather. Drinks were tasty. Fun patrons

Walked out for the second time without being served after sitting at the bar for several minutes watching one very novice bartender doing one task at a time. Wasn't even that busy. Seems like they got rid of all the good people, unfortunately. Not sure when it was converted to romper room. Place seems to consistently be filled with toddlers and babies. Don't get me wrong; we love kids but doesn't seem appropriate to have them in a bar. Is that even legal? First time we walked out there was no room at the bar yet there were two kids watching videos taking up paying patron space. Kind of sad since we had really liked this place for a number of years. Going down hill and falling off our go to list.

Have ALWAYS had excellent service everytime we have been here. Any urstiins boutique the beers have been answered with professionalism and extreme detail.

Sadly my phone died so I was unable to check in and I live too far (near the city) to check in now. This brewery has a great selection of beers. I tried their taproom IPA at Nobel House and loved it! The taproom IPA is smooth, has a fruity taste with a hop bite. It was so good, after Nobel house, my friend and I decided to stop here! There is plenty of parking and it is a nice open space. They have lots of tables (picnic table style), seating at the bar, and a room available for events. They have a shuffleboard and a shelf of board games. The brewery is kid friendly! The woman's washroom even has a changing table. The brewery does not have a kitchen, but you are able to bring in food or order while your there. I heard they also have food trucks on weekends, which is great too! The staff was very friendly, helpful and welcoming. Even though I live near the city, I will take the trip to come back!

Came in here again and found it very quaint. Yes I will come back. It's so much nicer after 10 pm when it slows down and. It crowded.

Fun place and great atmosphere. We enjoy bringing our own games, ordering food to be delivered and hanging out

I've been here several more times since my first review nearly 4 years ago. I end up here almost every time I'm in town visiting my parents, because a few of my friends live nearby and love this place. I stand by my earlier review in that I wish that they offered more size options. I'm not sure if it has to do with Geneva liquor laws or not, but I would love a half pint or 4 ounce option so I can try a broader range of brews (but without having to do the full 4 x 4 ounce beer flight). I think that's just something I've been spoiled by at my "home" breweries in Evanston. (I ultimately compare everything to Sketchbook and Temperance). But, this is a little gem in the suburbs, the staff is super chill, and the last time I went there it happened to be around 5pm on a Friday, so they were tapping one of their one-and-done casks so we got to try some brand new beer (it was a lime infused beer and it was fantastic).

Came here during COVID times. They had a list of requirements prior to entering. Menus were available via phone or disposable. Beer was brought out promptly when ordered. Inside was very clean. They had sanitizer and wipes everywhere. Staff was observed wiping tables down immediately after guests left.

We came here over the weekend on a Saturday at about 7 PM and the place was pretty crowded but not over the top. We were able to find hightop seats right away. The bartender was friendly and gave some great recommendations. I tried a flight because I couldn't decide! I find flights very helpful especially when I'm trying out new places just so I can see which ones I like first. I tried the juicy Midwest IPA, Pilsner, Grapefruit radler, & American pale ale. The juicy Midwest IPA was by far my favorite. It had a subtle hop, citrus hints, and a wheat-y finish. I wish I got a full one of this! My husband got the Hazy Midwest IPA and liked my Juicy Midwest IPA a lot better. I really like the vibe of this place. It has some warm rustic touches but still felt really industrial. I like the picnic-like tables for people to sit at inside cause it promotes different people sitting together. Overall this is a really cool spot and I wish we had more time. We'll definitely be back!

Hey New Year, decided to try something new and used a groupon for a brewery tour for 45 mins. I always wanted to try Penrose for two reasons: one just because it pretty local to me and two it's my daughters former middle school teacher owned it. I've never done a brewery tour before, so this was our first time. No food here, but you can bring your own. I didn't know where to check-in and it is pretty loud and crowded. But I figured it out eventually it would be nice if they had someone to greet you upon entry and check you in as well. They have a wall of gameboards and games to choose from while you enjoy their beers. It's tucked away from downtown past some residential and in an industrial area. Reminder to book your tour ahead online. Our tour guide was a bartender their as well, he was laid back and kinda funny. I had they passion fruit pale ale (has some sour notes) and proto beer. Not bad at all. It was cool to learn how Penrose got started and how their product is made. It starts from SBB (steeping for an hour some grain, boil's, and then brew). It takes approx. a day to brew 10-16 hours. Some of the beers are made rest in mostly oak, some whiskey, and tequila barrels and also some sit in a fermentation tank which are huge 40 barrel tanks. It was fun and I'd definitely like to try more of their beers next time.

Nice craft brewery with friendly staff. My flight of primarily sours were good. They don't take cash.

Great little local hangout. The beer is Belgium style, although they are starting to stray into new areas. The beer is amazing! Except the sours. I don't do sours. Take the tour when they announce it, random times. Weeknights you might run into a trivia night. They have picnic tables and lots if board games. Random thoughts: 1. We usually sit at the bar. 2. They don't have food, but you can bring your own or have it delivered. Sometimes, they have food trucks outside. 3. The Restrooms are super clean. 4. Usually, you run into locals you know.

FUN!! I had a Groupon for a tour for 2, 2 beers, souvenir glasses, and growler- $2 off a fill. We arrived on Saturday 10/6/18 about 15 minutes before the tour. I checked us in at the bar and my husband had a beer in hand within a few minutes. We had our 1 yr old with us as it was time for her 1st brewery tour. The brewery is definitely baby/kid friendly which is awesome! There were several kids/babies when we arrived which put me at ease immediately. The tour was about 30 minutes and informative. My daughter seemed interested as well. My husband liked his beers and brought home a growler of the Wet Hop Haze. We recommend this brewery- very friendly people and kid friendly!

I had seen cans of Penrose at many stores, and seen their beer on tap at many bars in/around Chicago where I live, but never knew where the actual brewery was. I also liked what I had from them, and when I happened to be in Geneva for a wedding, I made a point to stop by. While there I got Timber and Imaginary Numbers on draft there, and then 4 packs of Infinite Stairs and Swedish Days Haze to go. I enjoyed them all. Unfortunately due to the state shutting indoor seating down, I couldn't enjoy the taproom, but it looked nice. There's a few tables outside with a heater, but there aren't a whole lot, so you may not be able to get a seat. I went early thankfully and was able to sit. I'd say if you're a craft beer fan and happen to be in the area it's definitely worth stopping at.

Fantastic brewery in a beautiful area. The staff was friendly and wonderful. I had their IPAs (my go-to) and even enjoyed the others such as the Raspberry. Pleasantly surprised in the other offerings but West Coast IPA was my top pick. They have a main room with lots of space and picnic table style setup, then a backroom that can be used for private parties so it has something for everyone.

This place has great beer and great staff. Nice and simple environment to meet up for a drink or very easy to go pick up some beer.

I short hop, skip, and step away from downtown. Penrose has a nice selection of brews. The people here are super nice and always ready to pour you a cold one. They offer growlers for you to take home. While you are in the brewery you can partake in one of many board games they have available.

My fiance and I had a nice time here. He did two flights so he could sample the majority of their beers. Some of them were definitely different in flavor profile than I'm used to, but he enjoyed the majority of them. I had the blond with blueberries which was nice and light, but I was expecting a lot more fruit flavor & sweetness to come through (especially with it's pretty color). But I didn't really get any hint of blueberry at all. They have a shuffle board in there, but it's really worn down and doesn't work well at all. But they offer lots of other board games and the tables in there are perfect for that, plus there is a bags set outside as well! There was a baby shower going on while we were there. It looked absolutely beautiful and such a good idea for all the guests who have to sit through it!

$29 for two beer flights (four 4oz pours)!! My mistake, thought it sounded high but just paid. Walked away and regretted it immediately. I will never not ask to see the itemized charges ever again...

Very unassuming from the outside if you're used to the "brewery-in-an-industrial-area" spot. The inside is very roomy though with all of the brewing equipment tucked away through a door behind the bar. No food so bring your own, and like Solemn Oath they don't accept cash so have some plastic ready. I've had many of their beers including the Raspberry Dubbel (one of my favorites), Taproom IPA, Brite Blonde, Kettle Juice, Axial Wit, Spectral, Spelt Drei, Coffee Navette, and of course, Vector. Guess you can say I'm a fan. The atmosphere has been very relaxed the few times I've been there, which is always appreciated. There's a corner with board games and such, like most other brewery taprooms have. On our first visit, a few littles were there being a bit loud and running around, but it wasn't too terrible. On our second visit, there were no kids but a private party was being held (bridal shower, I think) in the brewery proper and I was immediately jealous that my hubs and I didn't do that for our co-ed shower. That would have been fantastic. I've heard great things about the tours they give but we have yet to go on one; I'm not sure if we will as we've been on more than enough at other spots. But maybe that will change. We've always had decent service and the bartenders have been friendly when we visit, so no complaints there. Clean bathrooms and good beer. It's enough to bring me back.

LOVED this place! We came for the groupon tour, which was efficient and well-run with a simple check in process. Everyone was instructed to get their free beer before the tour, which was a delightful treat to bring with as we walked and learned. Our tourguide, Rob, was able to answer all questions with ease, was easy to listen to, and kept the information to the point. The back brewery area is huge, and well maintained. So cool to see! It was also cool to see two employees hand bottling a bourbon ale for limited release. I tried their Raspberry Dubbel and the Maple beer. The Raspberry was light, with just a hint of that tartness, but super easy to drink. I loved it. For a second beer after the tour, I tried the maple beer, which was darker, with good flavor. Shocking to see it was less than 4% abv though! The bar area was open and large, with beer-brewing 'art' on the wall, large picnic tables and some extra barrels for standing room. It was so nice to be able to get a table on a Friday night too! I would give this place 5 stars because we loved everything except the wait for a beer. It wasn't super crowded but my date got ignored for quite a while requesting beer, a growler fill and the check at the end of the night. That was a little disappointing. Their bathrooms were super nice, with 3 stalls that were floor to ceiling walls- like little closets. Clean and well-maintained. I would definitely go back here. I bet it'll be nice in summer when they can open up the garage doors! Credit/debit only!

I try to stop in a brewery in every city that I go to. So my boyfriend and I decided to swing by Penrose when I was in Illinois. It was Easter Sunday, so they had modified hours, but I was still really pleased that they were open. The brewery itself is fairly unassuming on the outside, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The inside is really clean. There is a TV, but it's not right behind the bar, which I appreciate. It means when you sit down at the bar, you get to talk to the people/person that you're with. It wasn't too loud either, which I think gave it a really nice and relaxed ambiance. Penrose does offer tours, which is good for the discerning beer drinker who likes to take a look behind the scenes. Although I didn't get the opportunity to try the tour, I think it would probably be really cool for people to check out. There were a good mix of beers on tap. I tried a flight, which was decently priced, and also ended up getting a cup of the Passionfruit Cocktail. The latter wasn't as sweet as I thought it was going to be, but it was still pretty easily drinkable. For me, the standout was the Session Sour. Now, I am a (pretty huge) fan of sour beer, so if you aren't, you probably shouldn't be drinking it anyways. But I thought it was a crisp, straightforward sour - sippable without that mouth-puckering nature. If I were to ever travel back to Illinois and stop by again, I'd probably get another glass of that to drink.

I really liked the feel of the place, even though it's out in the middle of nowhere they've tried really hard to make it unique and makes you want to stay a while. I had two beers there a spiced, Chai inspired Stout, where the spices offset the high alcohol content. I really enjoyed that one and spiced beers aren't my favorites. I had a couple of waters before I tried their Harvest Saison, which had a tart finish but had a mild flavor throughout. Penrose, is a good spot to go to and I'm looking forward to going to it again.

Lots of rough edges here, but I'm hoping that, like Two Brothers in Warrenville, this place will polish up nicely. The room is kind of industrial, with lots of wooden picnic benches, concrete bar, and galvanized pipe doo-dads. Very echoey, too. The beer, so far, is limited to a couple of lighter ales - a "Belgian" ale (Proto Gradus) and P-2, a "Belgian" pale ale, as well as a couple of black ales. As a bit of a beer nut, I've had my share of Belgian ales -- including a lot of craft versions from this side of the Atlantic. I have to say the Penrose version is not quite Gold Medal ready. The black ale was better, and I wish I had tried the "Coffee Navette" -- the higher alcohol scared me off that one, I'm guessing it's higher alcohol because of higher gravity and that means a little more substantial taste, too. They offer growlers, but not on every beer. They don't offer food, apart from some pretzel rods stuck in a mason jar on the table, but you can order in. Overall, I'll try the place again, hoping for the best!

We came here after purchasing a Groupon online. His places is tucked away what looks more like a vacant area vs. downtown Geneva, but still very close to everything. Inside the place was fairly large, with a tv playing in the background. Servers were very knowledgeable about the beers and let us try things before we picked ours. I can't remember which one I had but it was delicious! Worth a try!

Five Word Summary: Decent beer, quick stop, ok Grading Scale: out of 5, 1 is not very much, 5 is to a great extent Foodie Adventure rating: 4 they have a few funky ingredient beers but none were to die for Picky Eater rating: 2 Americanized: 5 Food Authenticity: 5 Food Quality: 3 Service Quality: 3 Value per bite:3 Healthy Choices: beer make you love longer Would I bring my mom? Eh maybe Would I bring my Drunk Friends?: maybe Would I bring a Tinder Date?: nah Spicy Food Hub?: No

Only been here once, but some takeaways: This place is creative with its beer -- beets, hay, all kinds of stuff gets mixed in. I had the hay beer, which was ...I really don't know how to describe it. Good? Kind of reminded me of being outside in the country on a crisp fall day. The beer list seemed to lean more toward sours, which aren't exactly my thing. But if that's your thing, you'll probably be pretty happy. There's plenty of seating with big, bench tables. There are also a ton of games, so you can hang out for a bit. There was a table version of curling -- like, a smooth waist-high deck with sand and weights you can competitively slide from end to end. There's also a wall of card and board games, which you can tell get some use. We played UNO, and the cards were a little sticky.

Elise and Julie are AWESOME. This brewery is awesome. Not only do they have the gold medal IPA for 2020 but they practice strict covid measures and are doing the responsible thing to keep us safe without faking it. Everything is spotless and clean and these two ladies are the bomb. If you want a clean, safe environment come here for nationally awarded rock your world beer. Stop! Just come here.

Did a tour today...so worth it. We went on a groupon, four of us for $29 and each got one beer ($6x4=$24) plus two growlers and a coupon for a discount at CA pizza kitchen in Geneva. The tour was full, and it was 50 minutes. We learned stuff and asked some questions. Our tour guide was chill and very informative. We each tried a couple beers: Citra Wheat, Sour session and the Grapefruit Radler. The Radler took a long time to drink, the sour is shocking at first but ends up easy to drink and the Citra was everyone's favorite. The crowd was super diverse. There were home brewers, cyclist in for a break, families with their kids playing board games, a bunch of 30 somethings out for a nice afternoon and anything in between. Everyone was relaxed and just out to have a fun afternoon...games, beers and socializing. No food truck today, but man, that would take the cake...good beer with some snacks. Don't fear on your way in, this is an industrial park, but Penrose provides a cool reprieve in this northern part of Geneva. I would go again, I will go again, and I will support an informative and creative local brewer.

I had only a few minutes but stopped in on a Friday afternoon 4pm-ish. It was busy!! Good looking crowd of beer junkies I suspect...I was in and out in 10 minutes. I sampled a new brew I was just gonna order but was given the opportunity to try it first. Kudos to that bro cause that brew was not my jam! I ordered another on a whim, skipped the taste test but it was delicious! Savoring that for a few minutes I decided to get a to-go 4 some. I picked my own selections and had a custom made memory to enjoy later...hopefully for longer than 10 minutes but who knows... Don't sleep on this chill lil hideaway! Bring your bike too there's a bicycle rack by the door! Smile and have fun!

We've always liked the brewery but I have to say they are the most covid conscious place we have been to. I real appreciate their effects to keep everyone safe. When Illinios opened up breweries, this was the first place we went to. We felt safe then and continue to feel safe every time we go. Now about the beer! So good. Loved the Dryft and Swedish Daze Haze. My husband also enjoyed Patina. All very good beers. We prefer the outdoor seating but feel comfortable indoor too. Can't say enough about Penrose! Great place! Great beer!

Just point to a beer and we'll find a good one. Amazing selection. Stouts and Katie's Campfire (red ale) are my favorites. Goofy Boot Experimental is a classic citrus, summer beer.

This was a nice place to enjoy a beer. The room is filled with table benches and a bar in the back. It is well lit from all the windows and giant window door. The Fractal Belgian IPA $6/glass was pretty good. They don't server food but you can bring in outside food. There happened to be a food truck outside on a Saturday afternoon when I was there called Nobel House.

This is a brewery that specializes in belgian ales and low alcohol IPAs. I came for the tour and yes, I had a Groupon. Since it was just me, I was able to get two beers, instead of just one. Guess I made out pretty well on that one! First, I got the Devoir, which was an incredibly light saison. It tasted very clean and a had a dry crisp finish. It was well made, but a little light for my taste. The P-2 was my second, which is their Belgian Pale Ale and it's also one of their flagship beers. I like a good medium body and this more than qualifies. It is drinkable, starting with a tropical fruit flavor, but it finishes a little bit bitter with some hops. I also god a beer flight of four. I tried the Desirious, which is a White IPA. I'm not really an IPA drinker, but this one was decent. It had some citrus flavor, but it still had a pretty strong bitterness. The Deminimus Blanc reminded me more of a wine, since it had a strong white grape taste to it. The Deminimus Mandarina had more of an orange flavor to it, but it was a session sour, so it's not like this resembled a Blue Moon or a typical orange-flavored beer. It still tasted earthy and this was actually one of my favorites. Finally, I sampled the Wild 12. I'm not a big apricot lover, so I guess that's why I didn't fall in love with this. It tasted very light, with fruity flavors. It's nice to sample, but I wouldn't go out of my way just to drink this one. I enjoyed some of the beers, but there were only one or two that I could see myself ordering again. The tour itself was pretty good. The guide was new at the job and I think one of the owners showed up in the middle of the tour just to pepper him with a bunch of random questions. The rest of us were too out of it to think of questions that deep anyway. Getting th souvenir glass was nice as their logo is really cool when you really take the time to look at it. Plus we got a free growler, only you had to pay to get it filled. Have to admit, I was thrown by that one! I guess after all that beer, I wasn't exactly thinking straight! Big props to Nobel house for running the grill outside. I'm a sucker for good condiments and they had a table filled with such treasures as five different BBQ sauces, four different pickles, horseradish, and even a bowl of kim chee. I had an Asian flank steak sandwich and I added some green onions to the cubed pieces of grilled steak and pickled bell peppers. It was a little strange that they served the steak sandwich on tomato foccacia. I mean, who thinks of that combo? But it was a fine sandwich all in all.

I found Penrose Brewing on groupon and thought I would check it out. I went with my husband and we got there a little early to check out the taproom. They have a bar top and plenty of seating for large groups. Heads up- everyone must order their beer at the bar. I noticed a few games in the corner. Penrose would be a great place to meet friends for a beer. A large crowd gathered right before the tour started. I would recommend getting there 10-15 minutes before the tour is scheduled to begin. The large crowd caused the tour to start 10-15 late but everyone had a beer in hand- no worries! Our tour guide (Jake) was great! He was very knowledgeable and open to questions during the tour. He took us through every part of the beer making process. Everyone received a pint glass and growler at the end of the tour. Penrose Brewing is worth the visit and I would encourage everyone to do the tour. They have a variety of beers but they do not offer food. I would recommend the tour and then walking to lunch at a nearby restaurant in Geneva!

Love riding my bike here in the Summer for a cold one! Good beer and fun taproom If this place was closer to home I'd be buying a growler.

Came for a drink and a tour last Sunday and really enjoyed it! I had a very strong (7%) IPA and was very buzzed for the tour. The facility is super clean and the staff is laid back. I live in the city so this wasn't close by enough to visit frequently but I'll be back if I'm around. We didn't have a Groupon for it but I thought it was a good deal anyway - $10 tour includes a beer up to $6 worth.

We got a Groupon deal that included 2 tours, a glass, and a growler. The tour was cool, very informative, but also pretty short. The souvenir glass is really well-made, I would have expected something super flimsy that would break if you just looked at it the wrong way. The growler did not come with a free fill, but they're $14 so it's not going to break the bank. The beer at Penrose is just okay. Maybe I'm a 3 Floyds snob (okay, I AM a 3F snob) and these beers weren't really what we were looking for. We came for the raspberry ale, but they were all out, and all they had left were IPAs. We dislike IPAs immensely. We'll come back some other time and hopefully they'll have a bigger variety of offerings. I like that they're credit card only, as well.

Came in during a slow time so had a little bit of time to take in the place for what it was during non peak hours, because of that I think we had a different vibe and thus here's this review. Very nice and clean. Great seating for many people! Lots of games to choose from which is always nice for a Brewery! Beer tender was okay. My fiancé and I were the only ones there and there was at least two people, one behind the bar, the other seemed like he worked there, as he would step behind the bar, but I couldn't be for sure. The vibes they gave off was that of "I don't want to be here, but I gotta be" Was a little hard to pick his brain to find out what beer my fiancé should actually try (as in, give us your most popular beers or ask what beers we're into to help guide) my fiancé just ended up getting a flight to get a well rounded idea of what they had to offer. Wasn't the best Brewery but wasn't the worst. Would recommend Solemn Oath however!

Loved this place! Atmosphere is great, friendly service and a few games to keep you occupied. There were some great beer selections as well. While we were there one of their wild beers won first place at a Chicago beer fest. We'll definitely return and recommend this place.

Big fan of Penrose Brewery! The P2 is the classic flavor here, but I'd recommend the IPA even if you don't typically enjoy them. The IPAs don't cost any more than the lighter offerings. However prices in general are on the more expensive side but hopefully that will change with scale. Food is available outside on Friday/Saturday nights. The thing I can't stand is people who say, "I don't like Penrose". In reality, they don't like Belgian beer. If you don't like white ales it's not going to taste great, but I hope you still give it a try. The only negative about the actual brewery is that the pours are sometimes too foamy. I'm occasionally that guy who asks for a bit more beer and the staff is accommodating.

In the winter months, there isn't much to do...at least not outside. I have now realized there are several breweries in the surrounding suburbs that I didn't know about which you can go and do a tour & have a tasting...it's the perfect thing to do on a weekend afternoon! It's 5 O'clock somewhere, right?! I stumbled upon a groupon for this place when groupon was having a 20% off sale - the deal included a tour for two, a beer each, an empty growler and tulip glass. Sweet deal for sure. It said the tour lasted 45 minutes...I'd say our entire time there lasted 45 minutes, but that was fine. I have been on plenty of brewery tours elsewhere, and once you see one...you've pretty much seen them all. The tour was about 20 minutes, though informative. This place is just a few blocks north of downtown Geneva/State Street. It's very easy to find. They are credit/debit only AND...they take volunteers to pack their cases and pay in beer, be sure to check their facebook page if that is of interest to you.