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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

FEB. 19-20

THE SPECTRAL SILHOUETTE LIVE RADIO PLAY & JAZZ

The Lightning Lounge and Skeleton Key Brewery present The Spectral Silhouette -- an original, pulpy, musical audio drama full of faces you know and voices you'll love! Influenced by The Shadow, Green Hornet, and other radio programs from the '30s and '40s, this live show features a full voice cast, sound effects, and live jazz band performance. (21+) Tickets go on sale two weeks prior, on Feb. 5 at noon.

ON SALE 2/5

FEB. 27

ASKEN QUESTIONS -- LIVE TRIVIA, FREE TO PLAY!

Trivia is back at Skeleton Key in 2025 with a new game and a new host! Ken Beal will be in house to host an evening of general trivia featuring 4 rounds of questions based on the topic provided, that include musical clues for each question. As always, Trivia is free to play, and 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!

more info soon

MAR. 6

GLASS MOSAIC WORKSHOP W/ NONE OF THIS IS CAKE

Dip your toes into the world of mosaics while sipping on a delicious local craft brew!
Join glass artist Kristi Caccippio of None of This is Cake as she shows you how to create your own framed 5"x7" glass mosaic! You will place your glass, apply grout to the mosaic, and take home a finished piece! Your finished mosaic can be displayed on a tabletop, on a window ledge, or on a wall!

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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
 Open 12-4pm on 12/24 & 12/31
Closed christmas day and New year's day
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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