Illuminated Brew Works
Wilfully odd Northwest Side brewery — experimental beer, late-night events, and a Pride hazy IPA called Gay Agenda. Merch ran to the same register as the beer.
- brewery in Norwood Park
- 6186 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631
- closed Jun 28, 2026: Final service June 28, 2026, announced that February — the third of five Chicago-area brewery closures inside six weeks. Stopped brewing and distributing entirely, selling off remaining cans, equipment and merch through a closing garage sale rather than winding down quietly.
- verified Sep 3, 2026
Specimens (3)
- Hoodies & Sweatshirts: Blue IBW hoodie (last seen Sep 3, 2026)
- T-Shirts: Old IBW shirts, back catalog designs (last seen Sep 3, 2026)
- Other Objects: IBW blotter paper, with author Erik Davis (last seen Sep 3, 2026)
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