This brewpub was making craft beer well before the recent renaissance. Relax in the taproom, where there’s a full food menu with suggested beer pairings, or take the informative, hour-long tour ($12; yes, there’s beer along the way). The brewery was acquired by Anheuser-Busch a few years ago, but it still packs them in. It doesn’t hurt that it’s surrounded by a busy shopping area in Lincoln Park, making it an ideal place to put your feet up, mid-spree.