One of my favorite breweries in all of Chicago and its suburbs!
William Matthews
Excellent beer! Had my 34 from a nearby trucking company so I was able to walk over 2 days in a row. Tried several beers and my favorite was Surf King. They also have pizza.
Bobby DaPrato
Great place! Great beers! Try the Horizonte Azul!
Efrain D.
I frequented over 67 breweries in Illinois and there is a man named Alex who is the head brewer and has amazing creativity there and has a big heart. I initially met Tony who is a Metalhead, kind, educated and a has strong beer recommendations to give all day. Amazing dude, he is the sales manager who doesn't make you feel anything but like you belong. I met who I thought was just a bartender named Derek, this man helped solidify this brewery for me as a top 3. He educated me in beer ingredients, processes and I found out he is one of the other brewers highly knowledgeable and kind.When I visited I met Kevin who greets you kindly and is a guy you must meet. Stephanie a kind woman who is great with people and what she lacks in height she makes up for with a big heart.I'm turning 40 this year and am excited to always meet new faces at this place. Charles is another owner who has his own form of kindness, but all together I love this place.They don't have a kitchen which I love but recently added pizzas which are a decent addition to have with beer. This brewery is such a warm place to stop and visit, their flagship is Midnight Fist Fight which is amazing. There is a great variety of beers. I got to meet the locals and connected with the BHBC regulars who are awesome.I'm a huge fan of the beer and service, it's a black owned brewery and I was stoked to support it.Their merch is I have purchased every shirt, hoodie, and hat they have marketed because Alex, Kevin, Tony, Derek, Steph and others there have made it a home for me. Every time I leave work, I hope to stop by for Alex's new creations.At age 39 I am a fan boy, they get busy sometimes like other breweries. Be patient and enjoy a top pick for product, staff and merch.
Heather S.
Beer was good. Had decent flavor. I would have been willing to try more, we were wanting a flight (from out of town and wanted to try a local brewery) but flights aren't offered. We prefer a flight, then choose which we like best and order a full pour. Oh well, not a huge deal. Overall, the place had an unfriendly vibe and the bartender was standoffish and a little rude. It didn't make for a welcoming environment and it definitely didn't make me want to order another beer. We had one beer each and left. We were in town just visiting relatives and I'm not sure we will be stopping back by this place if we were to visit again. Beer was average and service/atmosphere was not great.
John G
Nice place, good beers. The barrel aged maple stout was outstanding. Only wish they had more beers available to go.
Steve Fischer
Best brewery in Chicago area
Julie O.
Great experience at Black Horizon Brewing Company. Stopped by for the Streetz Art Alliance event. It was easy to find just off route 83 & 55. Smaller brewery but more than enough room for everyone and the vendors. Beers were good. They offered a couple tastings to help me find something I'd enjoy. Prices in line with other breweries. They are card only. Staff helpful. Parking lot is smaller but there is overflow parking in back. Bathrooms are gender neutral and clean. The vendor shopping was great as was the Pot Pots Poutine truck. Can't hardly wait until they do this again.
Dolores Z.
Microbrewery, nice selection of tasty beers. Clean, staff was attentive. I sampled their lager, very light, refreshing, and not overly filling. Food was provided by a poutine truck, pretty darn good, with very pleasant people efficiently preparing traditional and innovative food, like the Reuben poutine. Easily accessible from I 55 and Route 83.
Hidden away, beer was okay but the bartender was a total Ahole. As we arrived a taco vendor that was set up was wrapping up so we made our way inside and asked the bar tender if they had any food and he said " well no that would be counter productive wouldn't it?" Dude I dont know how your crappy as place works. I then ordered 2 beers and he said, "woa slow down and tell me again" Im a pretty chill guy so I brushed it off and told him again. He them asked whats your last name? I gave him my last name and he then started to look it up in his system, my buddy had given him his credit card so I then said oh for the tab its a different last name and he said "oh you just changed your last name?" piece of crap learn customer service and how to ask a question. Like whats the last name on the tab?Place was half empty and I see why! Beer ok service is garbage!
Gina B
One of my favorite local breweries, always a relaxed atmosphere, great bartenders, and owners that make it easy to want to visit again. Black Horizon consistently has a wide variety of beer styles, and they hit the mark every time! Super close to highway access, this is a must visit brewery in the Chicagoland area.
andy ristau
Trivia Nights on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month are always a blast! I love the Midnight Fistfight IPA and Stephanie is awesome!
Danielle
It was our first time visiting Black Horizon. We met up with friends to participate in trivia night and try new beer, of course. The staff was really friendly and allowed us to reserve a table on their patio (we were traveling with our dog and they were incredibly accommodating). Their delicious beer offerings did not disappoint. Among them we discovered a new favorite (I *think* it was called Midnight Fistfight?). Black Horizon doesn't serve food, however they provided us with a list of local places that deliver to the brewery. Jay, the trivia hostess, is incredible! Her questions were intelligent and of varying degrees of difficulty. (Who wants to go to trivia with easy, run-of-the-mill questions?) She had a great rapport with the teams , which makes for a fun experience. We all had a blast and hope to return for another trivia with fantastic beer! ????
Alyssa A
I am not much of a beer person but this amazing brewery has turned me into one! An amazing selection of beers and a very much great place to stop into. They offer a lot of events and a lot of different types of beers that never disappoint. This is by far my favorite brewery and the staff creates a wonderful team and are very kind to their customers.
One of my favorite breweries in all of Chicago and its suburbs!
Excellent beer! Had my 34 from a nearby trucking company so I was able to walk over 2 days in a row. Tried several beers and my favorite was Surf King. They also have pizza.
Great place! Great beers! Try the Horizonte Azul!
I frequented over 67 breweries in Illinois and there is a man named Alex who is the head brewer and has amazing creativity there and has a big heart. I initially met Tony who is a Metalhead, kind, educated and a has strong beer recommendations to give all day. Amazing dude, he is the sales manager who doesn't make you feel anything but like you belong. I met who I thought was just a bartender named Derek, this man helped solidify this brewery for me as a top 3. He educated me in beer ingredients, processes and I found out he is one of the other brewers highly knowledgeable and kind.When I visited I met Kevin who greets you kindly and is a guy you must meet. Stephanie a kind woman who is great with people and what she lacks in height she makes up for with a big heart.I'm turning 40 this year and am excited to always meet new faces at this place. Charles is another owner who has his own form of kindness, but all together I love this place.They don't have a kitchen which I love but recently added pizzas which are a decent addition to have with beer. This brewery is such a warm place to stop and visit, their flagship is Midnight Fist Fight which is amazing. There is a great variety of beers. I got to meet the locals and connected with the BHBC regulars who are awesome.I'm a huge fan of the beer and service, it's a black owned brewery and I was stoked to support it.Their merch is I have purchased every shirt, hoodie, and hat they have marketed because Alex, Kevin, Tony, Derek, Steph and others there have made it a home for me. Every time I leave work, I hope to stop by for Alex's new creations.At age 39 I am a fan boy, they get busy sometimes like other breweries. Be patient and enjoy a top pick for product, staff and merch.
Beer was good. Had decent flavor. I would have been willing to try more, we were wanting a flight (from out of town and wanted to try a local brewery) but flights aren't offered. We prefer a flight, then choose which we like best and order a full pour. Oh well, not a huge deal. Overall, the place had an unfriendly vibe and the bartender was standoffish and a little rude. It didn't make for a welcoming environment and it definitely didn't make me want to order another beer. We had one beer each and left. We were in town just visiting relatives and I'm not sure we will be stopping back by this place if we were to visit again. Beer was average and service/atmosphere was not great.
Nice place, good beers. The barrel aged maple stout was outstanding. Only wish they had more beers available to go.
Best brewery in Chicago area
Great experience at Black Horizon Brewing Company. Stopped by for the Streetz Art Alliance event. It was easy to find just off route 83 & 55. Smaller brewery but more than enough room for everyone and the vendors. Beers were good. They offered a couple tastings to help me find something I'd enjoy. Prices in line with other breweries. They are card only. Staff helpful. Parking lot is smaller but there is overflow parking in back. Bathrooms are gender neutral and clean. The vendor shopping was great as was the Pot Pots Poutine truck. Can't hardly wait until they do this again.
Microbrewery, nice selection of tasty beers. Clean, staff was attentive. I sampled their lager, very light, refreshing, and not overly filling. Food was provided by a poutine truck, pretty darn good, with very pleasant people efficiently preparing traditional and innovative food, like the Reuben poutine. Easily accessible from I 55 and Route 83.
I'd get into a Fist Fight with an IPA here anyday
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Hidden away, beer was okay but the bartender was a total Ahole. As we arrived a taco vendor that was set up was wrapping up so we made our way inside and asked the bar tender if they had any food and he said " well no that would be counter productive wouldn't it?" Dude I dont know how your crappy as place works. I then ordered 2 beers and he said, "woa slow down and tell me again" Im a pretty chill guy so I brushed it off and told him again. He them asked whats your last name? I gave him my last name and he then started to look it up in his system, my buddy had given him his credit card so I then said oh for the tab its a different last name and he said "oh you just changed your last name?" piece of crap learn customer service and how to ask a question. Like whats the last name on the tab?Place was half empty and I see why! Beer ok service is garbage!
One of my favorite local breweries, always a relaxed atmosphere, great bartenders, and owners that make it easy to want to visit again. Black Horizon consistently has a wide variety of beer styles, and they hit the mark every time! Super close to highway access, this is a must visit brewery in the Chicagoland area.
Trivia Nights on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month are always a blast! I love the Midnight Fistfight IPA and Stephanie is awesome!
It was our first time visiting Black Horizon. We met up with friends to participate in trivia night and try new beer, of course. The staff was really friendly and allowed us to reserve a table on their patio (we were traveling with our dog and they were incredibly accommodating). Their delicious beer offerings did not disappoint. Among them we discovered a new favorite (I *think* it was called Midnight Fistfight?). Black Horizon doesn't serve food, however they provided us with a list of local places that deliver to the brewery. Jay, the trivia hostess, is incredible! Her questions were intelligent and of varying degrees of difficulty. (Who wants to go to trivia with easy, run-of-the-mill questions?) She had a great rapport with the teams , which makes for a fun experience. We all had a blast and hope to return for another trivia with fantastic beer! ????
I am not much of a beer person but this amazing brewery has turned me into one! An amazing selection of beers and a very much great place to stop into. They offer a lot of events and a lot of different types of beers that never disappoint. This is by far my favorite brewery and the staff creates a wonderful team and are very kind to their customers.