Schaumburg's Biggest & Best Beer Bar
We offer 90 local and global craft beers on tap, including 11 rotating handles for the rare, limited, and seasonal brews. We also dedicate 40% of our taps to local breweries, as we settle in among the best beer bars in Schaumburg.Prices are for a full pour (size varies), and a sample pour (6 oz.)
Selections subject to change based on availability



Ambers & Browns
Crafted to remove gluten, the grassy and light herbal notes make this golden ale refreshing
The bar-setting amber ale – the first American craft beer to be a top 20 beer of the world
Toasty malt, gentle sweetness, flash of fresh hop bitterness; perfectly balanced malt and hops
a well-balanced blonde ale brewed with local honey sourced from Heritage Prairie Farm in Elburn, IL
brewed with seven varieties of imported malts; complex finish, with hints of smoke, spice and peat
rich malty and long on the palate with just enough hop backing, notably well balanced
a nice balance of malt sweetness from caramel malt and subtle toasty notes from roasted barley
malt notes of biscuit and honey, coupled with delicate floral and citrus aromas
Indie Lagers
A distinctive, finely bitter taste and a full-flavored aroma
lemony flavors compliments of the ale yeast meld into the dry, clean finish, thanks to the lagering
a pale-gold lager with bready malt aromas, floral hops and a balanced finish
this blonde ale has a slightly bready character with a touch of honey-like sweetness; noble hops provide a clean, spicy finish
this German Kölsch-style beer is crisp, slightly dry and subtly malty
Full-flavored with a balance of malty sweetness contrasted by hop spiciness and a smooth finish
this golden lager has bready notes, balanced by a mild hop character
Belgians
La Trappe’s heaviest ale with a stunning amber color; its warm and intense flavor is rich and finely balanced
A tart, dry Saison with a subtle peppery note and hint of citrus from orange peel and a creamy vanilla finish
This Belgian has a gentle hoppiness, a mild aroma, and a subtle, fruity bite
Blonde, robust, smooth and fruity
generous Crystal dry hopping completes the dry finish with a fruity bite
a sparkling approach and overall light body temper the richness of imported malts and Belgian yeast
Mild yeast flavor with fruit and spice notes, followed by a smooth dry finish
a light-to-medium-bodied beer with an earthy, spicy, grapefruit aroma
Wheat
Harvest wheat with natural tangerine flavors; brewed with a combination of wheat and crystal malts, finished with Perle hops
brewed with wheat and spiced with coriander and Curaçao orange peel
this refreshing wheat beer features strawberries and cooling flavors of basil
A golden-yellow wheat beer with fine-poured white foam; smells of cloves and impresses with its refreshing banana flavor
A spicy aroma of Cascade hops is followed by a crisp, fruity ale flavor delivered in a smooth creamy body
A wheat ale brewed with 50% wheat and a ton of hops; beautiful orange in color and brewed with apricot and floral hop aromas
a refreshing, light-bodied brew, rife with citrus zing and a hint of earthy spice
The flavor starts crisp and tangy and ends with a coriander and orange spiciness; the Valencia orange peel gives a subtle sweetness to the beer
a refreshing, light-bodied brew, rife with citrus zing and a hint of earthy spice
this witbier has orange peel and coriander notes
Pale Ales & IPAs
Our very own collaboration with Goose Island that is brewed exclusively for Bottleneck restaurants; this light bodied pale ale showcases the unique Huell Melon hops that give this beer a sweet melon aroma
crisp bitterness; massive floral and citrus aromas
a west coast pale ale full of dank, aromatic hops
this pale ale contains lively aromas of grapefruit, papaya and dank pine
The tart freshness of grapefruit perfectly complements this IPA’s citrusy hop character
Tropical fruit flavors, with an assertive hop bite
An aggressively hopped West Coast IPA; balanced with bold grapefruit, tangerine and citrus flavors
juicy, tropical fruit hop aroma with a massive orange-citrus hop flavor
An IPA that has intense hop aromas and malt, balanced with notes of grapefuit and pine resin and fruity aromas from the house yeast
A well- rounded, highly drinkable IPA; a bit of caramel malted barley provides the richness that mellows out the hops
Malty backbone with citrus and tropical flavors
Hoppiness is supported with a clean, slightly biscuity malt backbone
Hazy IPA with fruit juice notes
Gets its flavor from Citra and Mosaic hops
Made with light caramel malts and hopped with loads of Amarillo hops, with a slight citrus flavor
This IPA is made with tangerine purée, with brings crisp bitterness to the citrus flavor
Bright tropical aroma of stone fruits that balances the grapefruit acidity of the Chinook hops
An American pale ale with a hoppy start; a slight malt in the middle and crisp, clean hop finish
Bold yet balanced; with slight caramel sweetness and aggressive citrus hoppiness
Strong & Imperial IPAs
This double IPA has aromas of citrus and tropical fruit and an intense flavor without a harsh aftertaste
A big beer with a great malt backbone that stands up to the extreme hopping rate
English strong ale with flavors of vanilla and oak
This double IPA prevails with a tropical fruit-like flavor, a pungent floral aroma and a clean getaway
An intensely hopped beer balanced with local honey
Stouts & Porters
A rich, creamy mouthful complements a layered depth, revealing distinctive chocolate and coffee notes
Roasted taste is present with no hops in the flavor or aroma; low carbonation and an extra-thick head
Dark and delicious with a full body; slightly sweet with hints of chocolate and roasted barley
Strong roasted malt and coffee flavors build the foundation for this classic cream stout
A traditional porter with chocolate and roasted malt qualities; brewed with vanilla to add a sweet and smooth taste
Smooth and creamy with the added richness that only peanut butter can provide
This barrel-aged stout has roasty malt character intermingled with deep vanilla tones
Ciders
100 percent pure, local apple juice; pear essence is added to give the cider its distinctive pear taste
This crisp and refreshing Cider mixes sweetness of the apples with a subtle dryness for a balanced taste
Fruit-style cider with a slight sweetness and hints of citrus, apple, and blueberry
Just fermented apples; no added sugars, no additives, just pure hard apple cider
Medley of cinnamon, pecan and vanilla added to a traditional hard apple cider
FRUITED & SOURS
This kettle-soured saison is loaded with fresh watermelons; tart, dry and refreshing
Optimizing the flavor of fresh raspberries, this berry-red masterpiece is the perfect blend of sweet, tart and refreshing
A spontaneously fermented ale brewed with raspberries to add a rich sweet flavor balanced with natural sourness
A dark golden colored ale with a malty aroma and a gentle nose of banana; the tropical flavor is followed by a mild bitterness
A spontaneously fermented ale brewed with raspberries to add a rich, sweet flavor, balanced with natural sourness
Lighter Lagers
Brewed using a blend of premium aroma hop varieties, both American-grown and imported, and a combination of barley malts and rice
A light Lager with a rich, full bodied flavor and slight hop bitterness
A light bodied, golden colored Belgian Lager with a bold hop aroma and a crisp finish
A light lager that has a crisp flavor and light body
A low-carb beer with a uniquely refreshing taste
Limited
We have 11 taps dedicated to ever-rotating specials. This Limited Beer List can change daily, and rare kegs can be tapped out at great speed, so the best place to see what is on tap right now is our beer board on our wall. You can also follow us on Beer Menus for instant updates and alerts!
Beer Flights
Blanche De Bruxelles
Strawberry Basil Hefeweizen
312 Urban Wheat
Bottom Up Wit
Dry Hard Apple Cider
Totally Roasted
ACE Perry
Rosé Hard Cider
Wet Snout Peanut Butter Stout
Belt & Suspenders
Apex Predator
Beach Blonde
Tangerine Express
Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale
Fresh Squeezed
Lagunitas IPA
Choose four 6oz pours from any of our 90 beers. Prices vary.
Happy Hour
Served Monday thru Friday, 3pm – 6pm
Half-Priced Appetizers, $5 Well Drinks, $5 Select Beers, and $6 Glasses of Wine*
Half-Off Original Prices Listed Below
Pretzel Bites
Hop-infused sea salt, IPA Gouda cheese sauce V
8.00
Cheese Curds
White cheddar, cornmeal battered, smoked tomato coulis V
8.00
Popcorn Chicken
Nashville Hot or Southern Fried, ranch dressing
8.00
Firecracker Rolls
Marinated spicy Cajun chicken, vegetable medley, avocado cream
8.00
*V: Vegetarian
*Dine-in only. 6 oz. beer pours excluded. Not valid for private events or groups of 50+. Discounts not valid during specials events (e.g., March Madness). Please call the restaurant if you’d like to clarify any specific occasion.
Happy Hour is every weekday from 3 pm until 6 pm. More details here.
Exclusive year-round beer with Goose Island
Bottleneck Management and Goose Island have collaborated on a brand new beer that is available year-round exclusively at Bottleneck Management restaurants and bars. Bottlenectar features a unique and distinct German hop variety called Huell Melon, making for a balanced and refreshing pale ale.
Watch Goose Island Brewmaster Jared Jankoski and Bottleneck’s Nate Hilding talk about the joint venture:
They had a fabulous selection of craft beers and a very handy beverage book that explains the key components to beers.