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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

AUG. 8

SKELEBRATION PRE-GAME PARTY W/ HOURLY BEER TAPPINGS

Before we Skelebrate on Saturday, we're getting prepped with a pre-game party on Friday night (no cover)! Every hour, on the hour, from 5-9pm we'll be tapping an exclusive beer variant that we crafted just for the occasion. 
Good Omen Gyoza will be here from 5-8pm and at 7:30pm, the Black and Blue Hearts take the stage in the Den with their jazz-inspired sound.

AUG. 9

2025 SUMMER SKELEBRATION: A PARTY YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS

Our annual summer party is not to be missed! We'll have a full lineup of SKB beers, plus a tent with beers we brewed in collaboration with our local brewery friends. Plus: four food options, live music, roaming jugglers, free cookies for the first 50 kids, and GAMES! We've got six games where you can compete to win prizes and merit badges. All-ages til 8pm // Humans only (no pets) // $5 admission for ages 3+.

AUG. 24

GROWN-UP PICTURE DAY, BOOK FAIR, AND UPSCALE CAFETERIA FARE

It's time to go WAY back to school! Relive the best parts of returning to class -- but as an adult: Picture Day, book fairs, and lunch time! Except now you're old enough to drink 😉
This 21+ event gives you a chance at awkward photo redemption -- PLUS Swallow Stories Bookshop will be popping up in the Den, and Dark Horse will be reimagining school lunches in the Lounge. 

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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
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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