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Established in 2016, Skeleton Key Brewery is a family-owned and -operated microbrewery and taproom located in Woodridge, IL. We believe that craft beer is at its best when it blends a variety of palates and perspectives, and we aim to foster an inclusive environment in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected. 

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Our 8,500 sq ft facility houses a 15bbl steam-fired brewhouse and three taproom seating areas with two separate bars. In addition to beer, we are passionate about education, community, live music, and bad movies. 
 

About Us

one key, many doors

A skeleton key can open a whole bunch of different doors, and that's what we aspire to do. Through our taproom door, you'll enter a world of flavors and aromas at once familiar and excitingly new. See what we've got on tap today -- and what to take with when you head home!

Photo of the Lounge bar area with a midcentury modern vibe, featuring a wood-clad bar with granite top and a metal armature filled with glass growlers, a large menu board, and crocheted plants. 10 seats at the bar, and 9 tables with four chairs each on the main floor, and 5 booths off to the side. The wall features acoustic-absorbing wood paneling and a mosaic of reclaimed doors painted in shades of coral, brown, and beige, some of which have preserved moss appearing to grow out of the openings.
Photo of a 16oz tulip glass filled with a clear, golden colored beer and emblazoned with the Skeleton Key logo.

LOVE LEARNING? SO DO WE!

Open our classroom door to learn more about everything from brewing and beer styles to cheese-pairing and charcuterie board design

Happenings

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sept. 12

TOM HARTS LIVE MUSIC / ALBUM RELEASE+ GRUMPY GAUCHO EMPANADAS

The ever-talented Tom Harts has completed his latest project, Seattle, and is releasing on vinyl! He'll be performing live in the SKB Den, joined by Serepta, who will be kicking the evening off with a set of her own. We will also have the Grumpy Gaucho Food truck popping up at 5pm to serve up their empanadas and churros before showtime! This event is free to attend, and seating is first-come, first-served.

SEPT. 17

ASKEN QUESTIONS LIVE TRIVIA: are you smarter than a 5th grader?

Join us for an evening of themed trivia, featuring 4 rounds of questions designed to test Who is Smarter than a Freshman -- with musical clues for each question! Trivia is free to play (21+), with prizes for the top 3 teams. The game starts promptly at 7pm, so be sure and arrive by 6:30pm to get your squad signed up! Kings Kuisine will be here with their excellent food truck starting at 5pm, too, so come hungry!

SEPT. 29

"THRESHING DAY" BOOK RELEASE W/ SWALLOW STORIES BOOKSHOP

If you're a Fourth Wing fan, then you've already got this date on your calendar, so come pick up the newest release in the series (OK, it's more of a standalone collection of short stories -- but you already know and love all the characters!) at SKB! Swallow Stories will be here with fresh hardcover copies and all sorts of Empyrean merch, and we'll be serving up a special, themed cocktail that'll reveal which dragon you're bonded to ;)

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take a break

On select Tuesdays, Skeleton Key transforms into a quiet oasis where you can escape life's hustle-and-bustle and take a personal time-out. Relax in relative silence with a beer and a novel, coloring book, crochet, work project, or whatever brings you peace.

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Photo of the Family Room area at Skeleton Key, featuring 4 large wooden tables with 8 seats at each. The rear wall is clad in grey faux wood panels, with a large metal sign featuring the brewery's logo. The wall nearer the observer is covered in framed, screenprinted gig posters from various live music shows the owner attended over the years.

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LOCATION

LOCATION & HOURS

8102 LEMONT RD. #300
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517

TAPROOM Open:
MON/WEDS/THURS 4-10PM 
FRI 4-11PM
SAT 12-11PM
SUN 12-6PM

Kids are welcome to hang with their folks in the Family Room, which has a bar service window.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow pets in our taproom; service animals only.

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