Solemn Oath Brewery
Brewery · Naperville ·
Artisanal beers poured, growlers to-go, rustic-industrial bar
Artisanal beers poured, growlers to-go, rustic-industrial bar
"Chicago beer drinkers have been seeking out the made-in-Naperville IPAs and pale ales from Solemn Oath since 2013. After many delays (the project has been in the works since 2019), the brewery’s first Chicago taproom opened this summer on a busy strip of Armitage. And man, was it worth the wait. We’re talking about a classic Chicago tavern, complete with a Brunswick-style bar topped with a hand-painted mural. Of course, all of the Snaggletooth Bandana beers and Lu you’ve come to know and love are here on draft, along with coolers filled with beer to-go. Keep an eye out for the final touch of this new taproom: a pool table that will set up shop next to the communal tables." - Sarah Freeman
"The folks behind SOB in Naperville pack a punch in a tiny taproom. Food trucks serve customers, and there’s eight beers on tap. It’s not a quiet spot as management likes their music loud, but the beer’s tasty. The Snaggletooth Bandana, an American IPA, is a crowd pleaser. A Chicago location will soon open in Logan Square." - Ashok Selvam
"The brewery collaborated with the team behind a beloved Ukrainian Village tamale spot to brew a charity hazy pale ale called El Rey de Tamal, inspired by paletas and brewed with mango (the honoree’s favorite) plus notes of strawberry and ancho chile; proceeds will help cover the honoree’s medical expenses. The can’s label, illustrated by Jourdon Gullett, features the vendor’s recognizable red cooler. The beer hits draft at the Naperville brewery on Friday, October 23; four-packs will also be sold at a nearby wine shop/restaurant, with delivery available on Saturday and online preorders beginning 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 22." - Ashok Selvam
"Debuting in 2012 with a 20,00-square-foot facility in the suburb, Solemn Oath Naperville makes beer and includes a taproom and was among the state’s first brewery taprooms. Its lineup includes “Kidnapped by Vikings” (an American IPA) and “Punk Rock For Rich Kids” (a Belgian IPA), and it has won awards at the Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beers for brews like “Limousine of the Damned” and “Ultramegahighfrequency.” That experience with state liquor licensing is part of the reason Barley expects the licensing process for the Logan Square facility to go smoothly." - Ashok Selvam
"I observed that Solemn Oath Brewery (out of Illinois) collaborated with Lamplighter on a dry-hopped saison called Barb, and a member of the Solemn Oath team contributed to the can art by drawing the monster in the background." - Dana Hatic
