The brewery is called Zumbier and you can check out its webpage here (which looks to be still a work in progress) or their Facebook page here. Currently, they are distributing their beers to bars in the area but they also are planning to be open on Fridays from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.
I had no idea Zumbier even existed until a week ago. I was attending the Super Bowl Beer Bash at Wine Knows in Grayslake (across from CLC) and Larry Bloom was there giving aways samples. When I looked at the card, I was like, "Holy @*!!@, you're in Waukegan." I immediately found their page on Facebook and learned of the "soft opening" this last Friday. Though I'm not the most expert of beer geeks, I was really impressed with all the brews I tried. I plan to bring home some Hoppy Time next. Also, I got a chance to see some Waukegan folk (and former Waukegan folk) that I don't usually see and spend time with my beer drinking pals, Ruth and Will (Waukegan folk I see often). As I was leaving, the mayor was arriving.
For those of us who live in Waukegan, the arrival of a new establishment brings a mix of emotions--joy and excitement (really, middle eastern food here!!!) but also a bit of fear--our hearts have been broken before. We have a history of sending good restaurants packing--often to Libertyville (who really has more than their fair share at the moment).
So, my people in Lake County, I want this one to succeed. Ask for Zumbier at your local establishment or visit them on a Friday:
3232 Monroe Ave Waukegan, IL 60085
Washington West of greenbay, North on LeBaron,
slight right at dead end on Monroe.
we are in the teal building
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