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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

OCT. 24

DEATH'S SHADOW SOCIAL HALLOWEEN PARTY W/ FREE SKELETON GLOVES

Everyone's favorite come-as-you-are Halloween party is BACK and better than ever! If you've got a costume, AWESOME! Feeling festive, but too stressed or pressed for time to come up with a clever guise? NO WORRIES! Come party with us anyway -- if you want, we'll even transform you into a glowing skeleton for free! We'll have music, food, specialty beers, and more -- check out the event link for details!

OCT. 27

ACOTAR BOOK #6 RELEASE PARTY W/ SWALLOW STORIES INDIE BOOKSHOP

We're thrilled to have Swallow Stories Independent Bookshop back in-house for a night of crafted challenges, magic, ACOTAR merch, a pair of sparkly, themed "Court" cocktails --  and books, of course! Pick up Book 6, "A Court of Splintered Harmony" while you're here and get a 15% discount when you pre-order Book 7, "A Court of Forgotten Melody," which we'll party for in January!

NOV. 6

JUKEBOX JBC LIVE REQUEST SHOW + MURDER OF CROWS FOOD TRUCK

Well, well, well if it isn't the return of our absolute faves, Jukebox JBC!!! They're back with their live all-request show, and their talents and repertoire span a wider range of music than you could ever imagine -- ask them to play ANYTHING, seriously! Plus, the always fantastic Murder of Crows  will be serving tasty food from 5 to 8pm, so come on out and grab some grub while ya can!

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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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