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

2 days ago

Six+ years into this and it is still odd to think that the beers we’re brewing right now won’t be enjoyed for at least two months from now. It is part of our long lagering process which we rely on to help round out some of the harsher compounds created during fermentation, to allow the various elements of the beer to meld, and to help promote yeast flocculation: a process where the yeast cells bind together and settle toward the bottom of the tank resulting in clear beer. The science of beer is fascinating and gives us an added appreciation for the beverage we adore so much.This weekend we have several food trucks:Friday - Maple and Yam at 5pmSaturday - Midwest Smoke at 2pmSunday - Curious Crow at 1pm ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Goldfinger Oktoberfest is so close you can almost taste our six month lagered Oktoberfest Märzen. Plan to drink it out of these beauties on September 19th. #Oktoberfest ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

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5 days ago

“Piece de Resistance” is our French Pils we brewed with our friends @piecechicago . A Pils intended to let French ingredients shine. The barley is of French origin, but grown locally by @sugarcreekmaltco . The hops come from the Alsace region of France whose terroir gives them a unique yet familiar character. Strisselspalt and Barbe Rouge hops are the stars. At a sub 5% abv, this flavorful lager is refreshing, aromatic, and crisp.We will be open regular hours today and open tomorrow from 12-7pm. We’re still running out Labor Day Sunmer Beer case sale through Monday! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

“Smoke Two Lagers” is a smoked helles. Smoke is a polarizing character in beer due to its savory qualities and phenolic expression. However, smoke in beverages has long been an expectation, including in beer. What is beautiful about this beer is that it is approachable due to its subtle smoke. Even those who love smoke appreciate that only smoke isn’t the goal of this style. Instead, harnessing the smoke character as simply one aspect of an otherwise highly complex and drinkable lager is the art of this unique beer style. Our version is tied to another beer: Grodziskie. We harvest the smoke laden yeast from our oak smoked Grodziskie and supplement it with a small portion of beechwood smoked malt to provide a subtle yet layered experience. We have completed distribution of this beer across Chicagoland and it is available in our taproom in cans and on draft today too.We hope you enjoy this beer! ... See MoreSee Less

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