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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. 2

Workout wednesday: intro to pilates 

Enjoy a low-impact, beginner-friendly session designed to teach core breathing, basic alignment, and the foundational movements of pilates. It is suitable for all fitness levels (and helps prevent injuries!).
So come sweat out whatever the work week has been piling on and then reward yourself with a beer or blood orange spritz afterwards at the bar--after all, you deserve it! Sign up below to secure your spot (while they last)!

Sept. 8

WDCB JAZZ LIVE IN THE BREWERY: THADDEUS TUKES

The Thaddeus Tukes Quartet will be performing in the Lounge at Skeleton Key and WDCB will be broadcasting it over the airwaves on 90.9FM from 7 to 8pm, with an additional set of music from 8:15 to 9pm. While this show is free to attend, standing room in the Lounge is extremely limited. You can, however, reserve seating for $12 per person (full tables available, too!), and you can choose where you want to sit!

SEPT. 12

TOM HARTS LIVE MUSIC + GRUMPY GAUCHO FOOD 

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.

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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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