Emmett’s Brewing Company Beer Reviews
This suburban Chicago brewpub, founded around 1998, has three locations and recently started bottling their beer. Famous for their Victory Pale and McCarthy’s Red Ales.
by Michael Larson | American Amber / Red Ale, Emmett's Brewing Company, Illinois, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States |
Tonight, I was vain, I’ll admit. I wanted a pretty beer. It may sound strange, when you drink beer, not stare at it, but its true, I was looking for a good lookin’ brew. And I found one in McCarthy Red Ale. This red ale was definitely that, a beautiful auburn,...
by Michael Larson | American / Robust Porter, Emmett's Brewing Company, Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
First off, I’m not a huge porter fan. That was, until this porter hit my unsuspecting tongue. In general, porters are a bit weak for me, I like big, smooth and robust and typically the porter just doesn’t hit those notes for me. This one, however, is a whole different...
by Michael Larson | American Pilsner, Emmett's Brewing Company, Illinois, Malt Liquor, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States |
The more you understand something, the more appreciation you have. At least that’s my general feeling. With beer, it often goes the same way. Yesterday, I had the absolute pleasure of a personalized tour, meal and tasting at Emmett’s Ale House in Palatine, IL. I will,...
by Tom Smillie | American Pale Ale (APA), Emmett's Brewing Company, Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
While this beer in bottle form is a new arrival, the significance behind it is rather nostalgic. Last summer I had the privilege of being on a softball team with a random group of guys. Our captain got Emmett’s Ale House to sponsor us which would turn out to be a...
