Dry City Brew Works

Brewery, Bar, Beer-to-go

120 N Main St
Wheaton, Illinois, 60187-5327
United States

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BEER STATS
Ratings:
62
Average:
3.87
Beers:
32
Active:
0
New:
0
Inactive:
25
Retired:
7
PLACE STATS
Average:
4
Ratings:
14 | reviews: 6
pDev:
12.5%
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Ratings by GrumpyGas:
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Reviewed by GrumpyGas from Illinois

3.96/5  rDev -1%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.5
Unassuming little space, very low energy and I am good with that.
It feels like visiting a friend who happens to brew alot of beer in his kitchen. A small bar with a couple of stools front the brewhouse and seats for another 10 or so are just inside the entrance. You pass a smallish patio on the way in so there is more room outside. No food, bring your own. No tv, bring your own(?).
Dave Matthews, Jackson Brown, and Bruce Hornsby, et al on the speakerbox help to set the tone.
Currently 5 beers on tap. I liked both I tried.
Jun 30, 2016
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Reviewed by Troupos_Pearl_Jam from Illinois

3.46/5  rDev -13.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 3 | service: 3 | selection: 4
A good local place. The beer is average at best, nothing great here that I've had yet. The vibe is very cool and laid back. Nice staff. The location is really the best part.
Jan 11, 2021
 
Rated: 3.59 by dexterk1 from Illinois

Apr 04, 2019
 
Rated: 4.9 by Pmbrdh from Illinois

Feb 19, 2018
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Reviewed by cinematicgypsy from Illinois

4.37/5  rDev +9.3%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4 | service: 5 | selection: 4
I frequent this place often. The staff and owners are always super friendly. Whether It's totally packed, or it's just me and the bartender - they're always on their game. Cozy small space with occasional live music and outdoor seating. Decent selection of beers that continuously changes. I love the small space - someone else said it's like being at a friend's house and I concur. Stop by and grab a few samples, then take home a growler or two!
May 24, 2017
 
Rated: 3.96 by ackeeper from Illinois

Dec 05, 2015
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Reviewed by BDeibs from Colorado

3.33/5  rDev -16.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3
A smaller brewery that is less than a year old. A very cool quaint little vibe inside and a nice patio. Unfortunately they only have 4 taps going. The beer is fine but not at all spectacular and I thought the prices were a bit unwarranted. I liked the place and their non-alcoholic ginger and fruit soda was really good. I hope they turn up the quality and the quantity and I am hopeful they continue to improve.
Aug 24, 2015
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Reviewed by BlackBeerPirate from Illinois

3.72/5  rDev -7%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.75
Smaller place tucked of the main st. Family owned newer bar. Some selection, some tasty. Hoping for more visits to see what they have done lately. Brewer is nice.
Aug 05, 2015
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Reviewed by krome from Illinois

4.12/5  rDev +3%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4
A fairly small space, with a hand full of taps. Friendly staff. Very limited seating. A new brewery, but the beers have been quite good from the start
Jan 31, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by jgunther71 from Illinois

Jan 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.56 by Kevin_Young from Illinois

Jan 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by edmaher from Illinois

Dec 02, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Hotrodjosh from Illinois

Nov 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.33 by Svyturys30 from Illinois

Nov 06, 2014