Forbidden Root

Beers Incoming!
Swipe through for some fun collabs & the return of some favorites ➡️
🍻Sprinkles Required- Made with our friends at This Sour IPA is bursting with tropical aromas and flavors. We brewed it with hibiscus, rooibos tea, and an abundance of El Dorado and Strata hops. The guava, citrus, mango, and resin notes combine with the floral qualities of hibiscus and the nutty-earthiness of rooibos to create a full-bodied experience. The addition of lactose brings a creamy mouthfeel and balances the tartness. So popular she comes back every year
🍻Pier Pressure-our rotating West Coast Pilsner series release. Featuring Motueka CGX hops for layered aromatics, resinous depth, and bright tropical character. Built with firm bitterness and a crisp, structured finish. It bridges the gap beautifully — the hop intensity of a West Coast IPA with the lean, refreshing snap of a pilsner.
🍻Shared Horizons-Made with our friends Nelson and Riwaka bring all the bright tropical and citrus character you’d hope for, while a beautiful bitterness keeps it structured and dangerously drinkable. Shared Horizon is built off our love of NZ hops!
🍻Žatec- Our malt‑forward, amber lager with notes of toasted bread, light caramel, and subtle sweetness, countered by classic Saaz spice, earthiness, and a crisp finish. Smooth, rounded, and highly drinkable.

Beer’s always better with friends. We all know this! 🍻

Loved having the G5 crew out to brew this New Zealand-style IPA with us. We met a couple years back and we always enjoy our times together!

Nelson and Riwaka bring all the bright tropical and citrus character you’d hope for, while a beautiful bitterness keeps it structured and dangerously drinkable. Sharen Horizon is built off our love of NZ hops!

Freshly canned and available now.

And yes… we canned 3 more beers yesterday!!!

Searching for the perfect place to celebrate this spring? 🌸🍻
At Forbidden Root, we make every gathering feel special — without the stress. From graduation parties and Mother’s Day brunches to birthdays, showers, and work events, our Chicago spaces are ready for whatever you’re planning.
Why host with us:
• Seasonal, customizable menus
• Craft cocktails & fresh pours
• Flexible spaces for groups big and small
• Thoughtful service every step of the way
Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a full buyout, we’ll help you bring it all together beautifully.
📩 Ready to plan? Slide into our DMs or hit the link in bio to secure your date.

Pull up for a good cause, Chicago 🍻
Next Wednesday April 29th we’re hosting a fundraiser at Forbidden Root for our coworker currently fighting synovial sarcoma.
🎟️Take a look at the amazing Chicago businesses who are donating prizes ♥️
🔥Check out the food and beer specials being cooked up for the night!
So please, share this post, come through, bring friends, and help us rally around one of our own.

New beers rolling in! Swipe through to checkout our fresh cans ➡️
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🍺First Thaw – Cream Ale with Raspberries
A delicate cream ale layered with soft raspberry aromatics. Bright on the nose, smooth through the middle, and finishing with a light kiss of berry sweetness on the back end.

🍺Pier Pressure- Featuring 2025 crop Galaxy hops for layered aromatics, resinous depth, and bright tropical character. Built with firm bitterness and a crisp, structured finish. It bridges the gap beautifully — the hop intensity of a West Coast IPA with the lean, refreshing snap of a pilsner.

🍺Branching Out- with our friends
XPA loaded with Bru-1, Galaxy & Citra.
Bright citrus, punchy tropical aromatics, and that signature pineapple pop from Bru-1. Soft bitterness, ultra drinkable.

🍺Assembly Required-
Blackberry & Blood Orange Dry-Hopped Sour
A lush wave of dark berry and bright citrus layered over a structured, refreshing tartness. Vibrant aromatics, juicy mid-palate, clean finish.
Drinks like a thoughtfully curated craft cocktail — layered, intentional, and beautifully balanced — just in beer form. Complex without being complicated. Contains Lactose*

to 2022 when we were named USA Today’s Best Brewpub 🏆

We’re honored to be in the running again this year — and we’d love your support! 🍻

👉 Vote for us at the link in bio & let’s bring it home again♥️