Goldfinger Brewing Company

Goldfinger Brewing Company: A Lager beer brewery and taproom located in Downers Grove, Illinois.

We only brew lager beer.

The Goldfinger Brewing Company is a lager focused microbrewery located in Downers Grove, two blocks northwest of the Fairview Metra station.

The Goldfinger family knows beer! From the mid-1800s till the early 1900s, Goldfingers across Central Europe sold hops, malted barley, and crafted beers on brewing equipment that they designed and manufactured. At their St. Philip Street brewery and pub in Krakow, in a bygone era, locals would exclaim, “na Zdrowie!” as they clinked together mugs filled with their crisp brews.

Today, the robust brewing tradition of our ancestors is reborn at Goldfinger Brewing Company of Downers Grove, Illinois. Combining traditional European methods with American creativity and innovation, a genuine descendant of the Goldfingers crafts only the most aromatic and deliciously flavorful lager style beers. Made with the finest raw materials and persevering care, Goldfinger Brewing Company promises beers of the highest quality and subtle complexity.

Come Have A Lager With Us!

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Goldfinger Brewing Company

A revived 19th century brewery specializing in lager beer. A true Lager house. DRINK MORE LAGER.

Goldfinger Brewing Company

11 hours ago

Bohemian Pilsner and Danube Swabian are currently our two seasonals in all of their triple decoction glory. @lilgreekkitchen will be in the taproom this evening at 5pm and @lanternkickerbbq will be feeding you this Saturday starting at 4pm.#SeeYouLager ... See MoreSee Less

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Goldfinger Brewing Company

1 day ago

Take a look at the difference between malted barley (top) and malted wheat (bottom). Unhusked and refined in texture, wheat malt lends a pillowy softness to beer. Its elevated protein content contributes to natural haze and a lasting, elegant foam. On the palate: fresh bread, light cream, and a gentle brightness.The foundation of brewing tradition, barley malt offers both structure and clarity. Its husk supports a proper lauter, while balanced proteins yield brilliant beer and stability. Flavor ranges from delicate grain and honey to deep toast and caramel, depending on treatment.It is, quite simply, the backbone of nearly every classic style.We neglected to mention that the wheat malt you see in this photo isn’t just ordinary wheat. It oak smoked wheat malt, because today, we’re brewing our award winning Grodziskie! Come to the taproom for free smoky smells at 3pm today. ... See MoreSee Less

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Goldfinger Brewing Company

2 days ago

We’re doubling down on our golf game today leading up to the @pgatoursuperstore Downers Grove location grand reopening. Ross is here and he brought @wilson brand new Infinity Zero putters for you to try your luck on his putting green. The putting challenge enters you to win giveaways including merch and PGA superstore gift cards.How many Bohemian Pilsners will it take Tom to learn how to putt? ... See MoreSee Less

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Goldfinger Brewing Company

2 days ago

Bohemian Pilsner is officially out!Which one are you drinking? ... See MoreSee Less

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Goldfinger Brewing Company

3 days ago

Step into our office and learn about the enormous benefits of decoction mashing.Decoction refers to an old brewing technique that involves removing a portion of the mash (the oatmeal-like grain and water mixture) and boiling it in a separate vessel. This method was often used during a time when it was hard for the brewer to access the sugars and nutrients in the malt. Today, malt producers have come a long way and their malting makes the grain much easier to work with.The argument against decoction often only looks at it serving the aforementioned purpose. With improved malting techniques, why would you even “NEED” to decoct? The answer is simple: because so many things are happening in decoction beyond just making the sugars more available. To name a few:-enhanced malt expression-improved wort composition-foam stability and benefits-starch gelatinization-pH and water chemistrySimply put, have you enjoyed the magic of the beautifully rich malty taste of our beers, yet somehow the beer finish dry to encourage sip after sip? Decoction makes that possible.In spite of advancements in technology, decoction remains a staple technique for Czech brewing today and at 3pm you can come try our Triple Decocted Bohemian Pilsner in the taproom. If you smell the wondrous aroma of a decoction in process, you’d realize there is actually no debate. #seeyoulager ... See MoreSee Less

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