Brewery Profile

Spiteful Brewing

On Chicago’s Northside, Spiteful Brewing gives visitors a straightforward look at an independent brewery built around serving fresh beer to the local market. Its Bowmanville facility is both the primary production site and the public taproom, so a visit centers on drinking the beer close to where it is made. For travelers moving through Chicago’s broad beer scene, this is the kind of neighborhood stop that contrasts with larger, more distributed brands: smaller in scope, focused on its own taproom, and tied to the daily rhythm of local production. When you walk in, the main draw is the beer list rather than an elaborate set of extras.

Visitors to Chicago breweries often look for hop-forward beers, approachable pale ales, and rotating releases that reflect what is currently being made. Spiteful fits that pattern through its core offerings, including Spiteful IPA and Alley Time Pale Ale, along with seasonal beers that change during the year. That makes it a useful stop for someone who wants a familiar point of entry as well as a chance to see what is current on draft. The emphasis is on fresh craft beer for the Chicago market, so the taproom functions as a direct way to sample the brewery’s regular lineup and any available seasonal pours without relying on distribution elsewhere in the city.

For planning purposes, the known visitor amenity is the onsite taproom, which allows direct sales and consumption at the Bowmanville production facility. Details such as food service, outdoor seating, events, reservations, or family and dog policies should be checked directly with the brewery before visiting, since they are not part of the available information here. The taproom is also the place to confirm the day’s pours, especially because the seasonal selection rotates throughout the year. A stop here is best approached as a focused brewery visit: check current hours, go for the beer being served at the source, and expect the taproom to provide the clearest snapshot of what Spiteful Brewing is currently offering.

Spiteful Brewing focuses on delivering fresh craft beer to the Chicago market, operating as an independent brewery and taproom on the city's Northside. Their core offerings include the Spiteful IPA and the Alley Time Pale Ale, supplemented by a rotating selection of seasonal releases throughout the year. The facility is situated in the Bowmanville neighborhood. This location serves as the primary production site and includes an onsite taproom for direct sales and consumption.

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2024 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60625-1002

Phone: 773 293 6600

Website: http://www.spitefulbrewing.com

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 3-9pm Friday: 2-11pm Saturday: Noon-11pm Sunday: Noon-8pm

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Spiteful Brewing.

Beer Styles at Spiteful Brewing

Spiteful Brewing brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes IPA, Lager, Pale Ale, Double IPA, and Porter. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Trivia Night at Spiteful Brewing

    Oct 13, 2026

    Join us every Wednesday for Trivia Night hosted by Todd Starr at the Spiteful Brewing Taproom. Free to play with prizes and plenty of beer.

  • Spiteful Trivia - The Simpsons

    Oct 13, 2026

    Trivia with Todd Starr every Wednesday at 7pm. A rotating mix of topics, questionable confidence, and cold beer. Bring a team and see how much you actually know. Theme: The Simpso…

  • Spiteful Trivia - Extremely Straight Trivia

    Oct 13, 2026

    Join us for an unforgettable trivia experience hosted by Todd Starr! Every Wednesday from 7:00 PM until closing, enjoy challenging questions and lively discussions at Spiteful Bre…

  • Spiteful Trivia - Sex and the City

    Oct 13, 2026

    Join us for a Sex and the City trivia experience hosted by our very own Todd Starr! Get ready to dive into everything Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, Miranda, and maybe even a whole…

  • Spiteful Trivia - 80's + 90's MASHUP Trivia

    Oct 14, 2026

    Join us for an unforgettable trivia experience hosted by our very own Todd Starr! Get ready to dive into a sea of diverse topics, all expertly crafted and curated by Todd himself.…

  • Spiteful BINGO! (our second ever!!)

    Oct 21, 2026

    Join us every other Wednesday for Spiteful Bingo hosted by Todd Starr at Spiteful Brewing. Enjoy a relaxed game of bingo with prizes and plenty of beer in a no-pressure, fun envir…

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Spiteful Brewing located?
Spiteful Brewing is located at 2024 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60625-1002. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Spiteful Brewing's hours?
Current hours are: Monday - Thursday: 3-9pm Friday: 2-11pm Saturday: Noon-11pm Sunday: Noon-8pm. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Spiteful Brewing?
Visit http://www.spitefulbrewing.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.