Sketchbook Brewing Co

What's happening at Sketchbook Brewing Co? Upcoming Brewery Events

Yellow Duck Truck

Food truck featuring seafood items, present Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 3:00 to 9:00 pm.

May 16, 2026foodcraft beer

Trivia Night

Trivia event in Evanston on Saturday.

May 16, 2026gamescraft beer

Tacos 606

Food truck offering Mexican street tacos, available Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 2:00 to 9:00 pm.

May 17, 2026foodcraft beer

Dave Gordon Trio Live Music

Skokie live music event featuring Dave Gordon Trio on Sunday at 4:00 PM.

May 17, 2026musiccraft beer

Tacos 606

Food truck offering Mexican street tacos, operating Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 4:00 to 9:00 pm.

May 19, 2026foodcraft beer

Tacos Las Manitas

Food truck presenting Mexican cuisine, active Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 4:00 to 9:00 pm.

May 20, 2026foodcraft beer

Saturday Social – Trivia

Monthly trivia night event in Evanston, gathering teams to test knowledge with questions starting at 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 20, 2026.

May 20, 2026gamescraft beer

Athletic Tastings – Evanston

Free tasting event of Athletic N/A beers, featuring five varieties such as Golden, Mexican-style Copper, IPA, Lemon Radler and Paloma. The tasting occurs in Evanston on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.

May 23, 2026foodcraft beer

Music Bingo

Music bingo event in Evanston on Saturday.

May 23, 2026gamescraft beer

Ian Leith Live Music

Skokie live music event featuring Ian Leith on Sunday at 4:00 PM.

May 24, 2026musiccraft beer

Open Mic Night

Event featuring performances by local talent, scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026, at 6:00 pm in Evanston.

May 25, 2026culturecraft beer

Open Mic Night

Second open mic night of the month, held at 6:00 PM in Evanston on Monday.

May 25, 2026othercraft beer

True Colors Drag Show

Drag performance event showcasing vibrant entertainment, held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Evanston.

May 30, 2026culturecraft beer

True Colors Drag Show

Drag show event in Evanston on Saturday.

May 30, 2026othercraft beer

Rachel Drew Live Music

Skokie live music event featuring Rachel Drew on Sunday at 4:00 PM.

May 31, 2026musiccraft beer

Sketchbook Brewing Co Reviews What people like about this brewery

Sketchbook Brewing Co is praised for its diverse beer selection, cozy taproom, and spacious patio area, making it a community favorite in North Chicago. The brewery's warm atmosphere, live music, and kid-friendly amenities add to its charm.

Craft Beer Menu
Beer	ABV	IBU
No Parking - Citra Pale Ale Pale AleAmerican	4.4%	54
Oktoberfest Märzen	5.4%	24
Insufficient Clearance IPANew England / Hazy	5.0%	65
Lapwing Strong Scotch Ale Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy	6.7%	28
Honeybird Pale Ale Pale AleAmerican	5.7%	20
Brunswick Mum Schwarzbier	5.5%	30
Night Game IPAImperial / Double	8.8%	88
Amistosa LagerMexican	5.3%	25
Turbulence StoutRussian Imperial	11.0%	54
Pinky Sweater Pilsner	5.5%	30
Hop Thirsty Void (Lotus, Simcoe And Mosaic) IPAImperial / Double New England / Hazy	7.8%	72
Coastal IPAAmerican	6.5%	--
Thestral Black Saison Farmhouse Ale	10.0%	28
Grodziskie Grodziskie / Grätzer	4.1%	22
Bud's Corvus StoutIrish Dry	4.7%	47
Ripe Now Farmstead Porter w/ Cranberries PorterAmerican	6.6%	25
Common Culture Oatmeal Stout StoutOatmeal	5.5%	40
Back Alley Abbey Belgian Dubbel	7.6%	21
Double Coastal IPAImperial / Double	8.5%	80
Tripel G Belgian Tripel	10.0%	35
Orange Door IPAAmerican	7.2%	76
Beer For the Soul Pale AleBelgian	5.5%	--
Snowy Owl Red AleAmerican Amber / Red	5.6%	41
Et Tu Farmhouse AleSaison	5.9%	33
Cumulus Wheat BeerHefeweizen	5.5%	15

Brewery Services + Perks About Sketchbook Brewing Co

Sketchbook Brewing Co offers amenities such as serves beer and accepts credit cards. Wheelchair accessibility includes parking, entrance, restroom, and seating areas.