Few beer releases carry the same weight and anticipation as River North’s Vicennial Series. What began in 2017 as an experiment in extreme barrel aging has grown into one of our most ambitious and most sought after annual projects. It is a showcase of patience, precision, and the art of brewing beers built to last decades. Yes, decades. The series was originally designed for collectors and cellarers. Vicennial means twenty years, a fitting name for beers crafted to stand the

Darkness is coming… and it waits for no one. This Saturday, October 25 , both River North taprooms will surrender to the shadows for our first ever Bring The Darkness Tap Takeover . As the days grow shorter and the darkness creeps in, it’s time to lean into the season and embrace the boldest, richest, and darkest beers we’ve ever unleashed. We pour dark beers year round (yes, even in the middle of summer), but dedicating an entire day to them? That’s something special. Expec

We did it. We’re beyond excited (and honestly still buzzing from it) to share that River North Brewery was named Brewery of the Year (1,001 to 2,000 barrels) at the Great American Beer Festival 2025. This recognition means the world to us. Not just because of the medals and the title, but because of what it represents: years of dedication, a team that works their hearts out, and a community that shows up to support us time and time again. To be recognized alongside our frie

GABF week is one of the biggest celebrations of beer all year – and you know we don’t do things halfway. From barrel-aged releases to...