Is/Was Brewing
About Is/Was Brewing
A Ravenswood taproom on Chicago's Malt Row specializing in saisons and farmhouse ales, with 130+ bottles and a rotating draft list. The intimate, dog-friendly space invites slow sipping and conversation over artisanal beers that reward curiosity.
Happy Hour Deals
Order: rotating saison or farmhouse ale on draft
130+ bottle list of artisanal and farmhouse beers
Dog-friendly taproom on Malt Row
Details
Address
5121 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Hours
Mon – Thu2pm – 10pm
Fri – Sat12pm – 12am
Sun12pm – 9pm
Cuisine
Brewpub
Website
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Is/Was Brewing FAQs
Does Is/Was Brewing have happy hour?
Yes. Current deals at Is/Was Brewing include Order: rotating saison or farmhouse ale on draft; 130+ bottle list of artisanal and farmhouse beers, plus 1 more listed on this page. Deal information last verified Jun 2026 — confirm with the venue before you go, as times change often.
What are Is/Was Brewing's hours?
Is/Was Brewing is open Mon-Thu 2pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-9pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Where is Is/Was Brewing located?
Is/Was Brewing is at 5121 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 in the Ravenswood neighborhood, Chicago.