847 Suburban Wheat Ale

Our most popular brew, our wheat is brewed with approximately 50% wheat malt and 50% malted barley. The flavor of this brew is very well balanced meaning it is neither malty (sweet) or hoppy (bitter) like most of Finn's beers This is great beer to begin with if you haven't had a micro-brewed beer.

Style:  American Style Wheat Ale
Alcohol by Volume:  5.40%
Color:  Clear, golden
Flavor:  Balanced malt & hop
Aroma:  Balance malt & hop
Commercial Example(s):  Goose Island Three One Two

Coming Soon

The Kolsch is a German-style ale that is brewed to obtain lager-like characteristics. This brew is highly carbonated and low in alcohol to create a very refreshing, thirst quenching beverage. Lite beer fans will really enjoy the Kolsch. Oktobefest Party at Finn's October 2nd. German Music, Food, and Bier.

Style:  German-style Kolsch ale
Alcohol by Volume:  4.60%
Color:  Clear, pale yellow
Flavor:  Crisp, clean & dry
Aroma:  Fruity
Commercial Example(s):  Miller Lite, Bud Lite, Coors Lite, Duff's Lite, Buzz Beer

Dog Days of Summer

This is a very light pale ale hopped only with crystal hops, which provide a floral, citrusy flavor. Our version of a "session" beer. This is a very easy beer to drink, and is a good introduction to hops.

Style:  Pale Ale
Alcohol by Volume:  4.70%
Color:  blonde
Flavor:  floral, citrus
Aroma:  hoppy
Commercial Example(s):  

Hackett Irish Stout

Named after long time friend and Irishman, the Hackett name represents hard work, good humor, hard drinking, and honest livin'. This brew is an Irish-style dry stout with notes of dry roastiness and chocolate. The stout has a dry finish as compared to the sweetness of the oatmeal stout. This beer is always injected with nitrogen gas creating a cascade effect, a thinker head, and creamier mouth feel. If you like Guinness, you'll love our Irish Stout!

Style:  Dry Irish Stout
Alcohol by Volume:  5.70%
Color:  Clear, black
Flavor:  Dry, roasted, chocolate
Aroma:  Malty (Roasted Chocolate)
Commercial Example(s):  Guinness & Beamish

Hefe Weizen

Our most popular spring/summer beer,Hefe is a German-style wheat ale brewed with 60% wheat malt and 40% malted barley. This brew is one of our most popular and has won several awards. The Hefe is unfiltered, allowing yeast to remain in suspension, which creates a hazy appearance. Served in a 22oz glass. This is a very unique beer with a light fruit, with a hint of banana/clove/vanilla. Even non beer drinkers have been known to love this beer. Tastes like summer in a glass!

Style:  German-style Wheat beer
Alcohol by Volume:  5.50%
Color:  Hazy , yellow to gold
Flavor:  spicy, fruity(banana) & vanilla
Aroma:  spicy, fruity(banana) & vanlilla
Commercial Example(s):  Hacker Pschor

Hopgarden Helles

The Hopgarden is a German-style lager that is very light in color and low in alcohol. This brew is well balanced with a crisp and clean aroma and flavor. The Hopgarden is effervescent and refreshing on the palate. If your a fan of lighter beers, you'll love the Helles.

Style:  German-style Helles Lager
Alcohol by Volume:  5.20%
Color:  Clear, pale yellow
Flavor:  Crisp and clean
Aroma:  crisp and clean
Commercial Example(s):  Miller Lite, Bud Lite, Coors Lite

Mickey Finn's Amber Ale

The Amber is a American-style amber ale with bold hop character. The darker malts that are used during the brewing process create the amber color of the beer as well as the caramel sweetness of the flavor. The Amber is named after the Abana family who bottled artesian well water at the turn of the century in Lake County. You can also find this beer at Pine Meadows GC, White Deer Run GC, Thunderhawk GC, Bittersweet GC, and the Libertyville Sports Complex, and now Cafe Pyrenees Restaurant in Libertyville, IL. Also, in early April you'll be able to purchase our Amber Ale in stylish 12 oz cans and finer liquor stores throughout Lake County, Il.

Style:  American-style Amber Ale
Alcohol by Volume:  5.60%
Color:  Clear, amber
Flavor:  Hoppy(citrus) & malty caramel
Aroma:  hoppy
Commercial Example(s):  Sam Adams, Goose Island Honker's Ale

Oktoberfest Coming Sept 15th

The Oktoberfest is a German-style lager that is copper in color. This brew is put on tap in mid-September to commemorate the Oktoberfest celebration in Germany. The Oktoberfest is medium-bodied, malty, crisp, clean and very easy to drink.

Style:  German-style Oktoberfest lager
Alcohol by Volume:  6.00%
Color:  Clear, copper
Flavor:  Crisp, Clean & Malty
Aroma:  malty
Commercial Example(s):  Sam Adam's Oktoberfest