Sketchbook Brewing Co. - Evanston

Brewery in Evanston, Illinois

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Place Info

Brewery · 821 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
www.sketchbookbre...
847-584-BEER
Mon

2pm – 8PM
Tue – Thu
2pm – 10PM
Fri

12PM – 11PM
Sat

12pm – 11PM
Sun

12pm – 8PM

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Updated: 05/09/2025

On Tap: 20 | Growlers: 14 | Cans: 20

Flights

Sketchbook 4 Beer Flight Sampler

Variety Pack · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Can't decide? Fill out a flight card with 4 delicious craft selections. 4-- 5oz pours.

0.15L Draft $13

On Tap

Sketchbook American Stout

Stout · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

This slightly hoppier take on a traditional stout is roasty with dark chocolate notes and a slightly drier finish.

0.3L Draft $5

0.5L Draft $7
Sketchbook Amistosa

Lager · 5.3% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Light and refreshing Mexican style Lager. Smooth and full of character. Hopped with Sorachi Ace for a hint of citrus.

0.15L Draft $3

0.3L Draft $5

0.5L Draft $7
Sketchbook Barrel Aged Lapwing

Scotch Ale · 10.4% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Expect earthy, caramelly notes from this barrel-aged 'Wee Heavy' and a strong bourbon finish. Nitro only

0.15L Draft $6

0.25L Draft $9.50
Sketchbook Brunswick Mum

Schwarzbier · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

A traditional Black Lager. Easy drinking with soft roasted notes.

0.15L Draft $3

0.3L Draft $5

0.5L Draft $8
Sketchbook Bud's Corvus Nitro

Dry Stout · 4.7% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Our dry Irish stout served on Nitro for that rich, creamy smoothness!

0.15L Draft $3

0.3L Draft $5

0.5L Draft $7
Sketchbook Catharina Fruited Sour W/Kiwi And Strawberry

Fruited Sour · 6.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Our Brazilian style fruited sour with a new combination of fruits! Starwberry and kiwi combine for a smooth, bright addition to this sour ale

0.15L Draft $4

0.3L Draft $8
Sketchbook Double Coastal

Double IPA · 8.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Our Midwestern homage to the West Coast. Lake Michigan water is the base for this hop-forward beer with a rich and complex flavor profile, with assertive aromas of pine, citrus, and tropical fruits from Cascade, Centennial, and Chinook hops grown in Michigan.

0.15L Draft $4

0.3L Draft $8
Sketchbook Illustrator

Doppelbock · 7.7% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Pronounced malt and bready aromas with playful notes of toffee and a smooth, satiating finish.

0.15L Draft $4

0.3L Draft $8
Sketchbook Insufficient Clearance

IPA · 5.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Packed with juicy flavors of mango, guava, and pineapple smoothie complete with whipped cream texture into an impossibly small space.

0.15L Draft $3

0.3L Draft $5

0.5L Draft $8
Sketchbook Night Game

Double IPA · 8.8% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Double IPA with mosaic hops and Honey. Huge tropical fruit, citrus and floral flavors and aromas. The malt is simple and lends a drier and refreshing IPA.

0.15L Draft $4

0.3L Draft $8
Sketchbook No Parking

American Pale Ale · 4.4% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Session American Pale Ale dry-hopped with Citra hops.

0.15L Draft $3

0.3L Draft $5

0.5L Draft $7.50
Sketchbook Orange Door

IPA · 7.2% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

A seriously well balanced IPA that's Dry Hopped twice to bring citrus and piney aromas on a beautiful and complex malt backbone.

0.15L Draft $3

0.3L Draft $5

0.5L Draft $8
Sketchbook Pineapple ICee

Hazy IPA · 5.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Insufficient Clearance - now even juicier! We've added pineapple puree to our bright and tropical New England IPA. Try this summer refresher before it's gone!

0.15L Draft $3

0.3L Draft $5

0.5L Draft $8
Sketchbook Pinky Sweater

Pilsner · 5.2% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

This beer has a dry, cleansing finish that is smooth, crisp and the most refreshing thing you’ll drink all year!

0.15L Draft $3

0.3L Draft $5

0.5L Draft $7.50
Sketchbook Secret Stuff W/Pineapple

Hard Seltzer · 6.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

A juicy, all-natural, fruited hard seltzer brewed with real pineapple

0.15L Draft $3

0.3L Draft $5

0.5L Draft $7
Sketchbook Spicy 'Stosa

Mexican Lager · 5.3% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Mexican style lager with a kick! Our Amistosa got spiced up with Poblano, red Jalepeño, Serrano and Habañero peppers for a gentle, slow building heat.

0.15L Draft $3

0.3L Draft $5

0.5L Draft $7
Sketchbook Twice Lucky

ESB · 3.8% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

This beer is made with English malts and English hops. It is low in carbonation and low in hop flavor, making it a very drinkable and refreshing ale.

0.15L Draft $3

0.3L Draft $5

0.5L Draft $7

Guest Taps

ERIS Vibes from the Orchard

Fruit Cider · 6.1% · Chicago, IL

Hard cider blended with stonefruit & cherry

0.15L Draft $3

0.3L Draft $8

Featured Selections in Cans

Sketchbook + Haymarket Fire On The Prairie

Amber Ale · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

A collaboration with The Black Beer Baron, Sam Ross & Haymarket Beer Co. Brewed by Sketchbook, this amber ale blends honey’s floral sweetness with fire-roasted chiles. A tribute to Harold Washington and MLK Jr.’s vision of empowerment—bold, warm, and community-driven.

16oz Can $8
Sketchbook Celestial Ba Imperial "Mexican Hot Chocolate" Stout

Imperial Stout · 13.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

A deep, strong stout with vanilla, toffee, and dried fruit flavors and a velvety texture. Aged 12 months in Willett Bourbon barrels. The Mexican Hot Chocolate variant, features rich cacao, cinnamon, a touch of chili heat, and a hint of nutmeg for a bold twist on this decadent classic.

12oz Can $9.50
Sketchbook Grodziskie

Smoked Beer · 4.1% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

A light, Polish smoked wheat beer. This beer carries a load of smoke flavor from the heirloom smoked malt, and a spicy and herbal hop flavor from Saaz hops.

16oz Can $7
Stem Ciders Real Dry

Cider · 6.8% · Denver, CO

Alluringly clean and unassuming, this crisp and fruit-forward cider is crafted from Pacific Northwest apples, fermented dry and aged in stainless steel.

12oz Can $7

Non-Alcoholic

Athletic Lemon Radler

Non-Alcoholic · 0.5% · Stratford, CT

Did you know that a true Radler is made with two parts beer and one part lemonade? A supremely refreshing twist on a traditional, light-wheat classic. Smooth, sweet and tart – and exceptionally mouthwatering.

12oz Can $7
Athletic Run Wild

Non-Alcoholic · 0.5% · Stratford, CT

The ultimate session-able IPA. Brewed with a blend of Northwest hops with Citra and Mosaic at the forefront. Body of premium organic malts from US & Germany. Subtle yet complex malt profile.

12oz Can $6
Athletic Upside Dawn Golden Ale

Non-Alcoholic · 0.5% · Stratford, CT

Classic craft Golden Ale Style. Refreshing, clean, balanced, light-bodied. Aromas subtle with floral and earthy notes. Brewed with premium Vienna Malt along with combo of English and traditional American hops. Crafted to remove gluten*.

12oz Can $6
Brava Kombucha Brava Hibiscus, Passion Fruit, Lavender Kombucha

Kombucha · 0.0% · Evanston, IL

Variety of flavored kombuchas.

0.15L Draft $3

0.4L Draft $7

32oz Growler $11

64oz Growler $20
Sketchbook Hop2o Hop Water

Non-Alcoholic · 0.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Lake Michigan water with minerals added for a fantastic tasting sparkling water infused with hop oils for a very subtle flavor of the hop variety chosen. With four refreshing options, Centennial, Sultana, Bravo, or Cascade hops, there's one for every palate!

12oz Can $3

Growlers Draft beer to bring home.

Sketchbook American Stout

Stout · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

This slightly hoppier take on a traditional stout is roasty with dark chocolate notes and a slightly drier finish.

64oz Growler $14
Sketchbook Amistosa

Lager · 5.3% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Light and refreshing Mexican style Lager. Smooth and full of character. Hopped with Sorachi Ace for a hint of citrus.

32oz Growler $8

64oz Growler $14
Sketchbook Brunswick Mum

Schwarzbier · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

A traditional Black Lager. Easy drinking with soft roasted notes.

32oz Growler $8

64oz Growler $14
Sketchbook Catharina Fruited Sour W/Kiwi And Strawberry

Fruited Sour · 6.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Our Brazilian style fruited sour with a new combination of fruits! Starwberry and kiwi combine for a smooth, bright addition to this sour ale

32oz Growler $10

64oz Growler $17
Sketchbook Double Coastal

Double IPA · 8.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Our Midwestern homage to the West Coast. Lake Michigan water is the base for this hop-forward beer with a rich and complex flavor profile, with assertive aromas of pine, citrus, and tropical fruits from Cascade, Centennial, and Chinook hops grown in Michigan.

32oz Growler $10

64oz Growler $17
Sketchbook Illustrator

Doppelbock · 7.7% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Pronounced malt and bready aromas with playful notes of toffee and a smooth, satiating finish.

32oz Growler $10

64oz Growler $17
Sketchbook Insufficient Clearance

IPA · 5.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Packed with juicy flavors of mango, guava, and pineapple smoothie complete with whipped cream texture into an impossibly small space.

32oz Growler $8

64oz Growler $14
Sketchbook Night Game

Double IPA · 8.8% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Double IPA with mosaic hops and Honey. Huge tropical fruit, citrus and floral flavors and aromas. The malt is simple and lends a drier and refreshing IPA.

32oz Growler $10

64oz Growler $17
Sketchbook No Parking

American Pale Ale · 4.4% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Session American Pale Ale dry-hopped with Citra hops.

32oz Growler $8

64oz Growler $14
Sketchbook Orange Door

IPA · 7.2% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

A seriously well balanced IPA that's Dry Hopped twice to bring citrus and piney aromas on a beautiful and complex malt backbone.

32oz Growler $8

64oz Growler $14
Sketchbook Pinky Sweater

Pilsner · 5.2% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

This beer has a dry, cleansing finish that is smooth, crisp and the most refreshing thing you’ll drink all year!

32oz Growler $8

64oz Growler $14
Sketchbook Secret Stuff W/Pineapple

Hard Seltzer · 6.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

A juicy, all-natural, fruited hard seltzer brewed with real pineapple

32oz Growler $8

64oz Growler $14
Sketchbook Twice Lucky

ESB · 3.8% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

This beer is made with English malts and English hops. It is low in carbonation and low in hop flavor, making it a very drinkable and refreshing ale.

32oz Growler $8

64oz Growler $14

Cans To-Go

Sketchbook + Haymarket Fire On The Prairie

Amber Ale · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

A collaboration with The Black Beer Baron, Sam Ross & Haymarket Beer Co. Brewed by Sketchbook, this amber ale blends honey’s floral sweetness with fire-roasted chiles. A tribute to Harold Washington and MLK Jr.’s vision of empowerment—bold, warm, and community-driven.

16oz 4 Pack Cans $11.49
Sketchbook Amistosa

Lager · 5.3% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Light and refreshing Mexican style Lager. Smooth and full of character. Hopped with Sorachi Ace for a hint of citrus.

4 Pack Cans $10.49
Sketchbook Brunswick Mum

Schwarzbier · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

A traditional Black Lager. Easy drinking with soft roasted notes.

4 Pack Cans $10.49
Sketchbook Bud's Corvus

Dry Stout · 4.7% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Our dry stout is dark, roasty, bitter. The coffee flavors are balanced with the addition of caramel malts making this beer very easy drinking.

16oz 4 Pack Cans $10.49
Sketchbook Catharina Fruited Sour W/Kiwi And Strawberry

Fruited Sour · 6.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Our Brazilian style fruited sour with a new combination of fruits! Starwberry and kiwi combine for a smooth, bright addition to this sour ale

16oz 4 Pack Cans $12.49
Sketchbook Celestial BA Imperial Stout

Imperial Stout · 13.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

A deep strong stout with vanilla, toffee, dried fruit and bourbon flavors.

12oz 4 Pack Cans $34.99
Sketchbook Coastal

IPA · 6.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Land and water meet. Our Midwestern homage to the West Coast. Lake Michigan water plus midwest Cascade and Centennial hops. Barley grown and malted in Wisconsin. Bitter citrus and a piney finish over lightly toasted malts.

4 Pack Cans $11.49
Sketchbook Double Coastal

Double IPA · 8.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Our Midwestern homage to the West Coast. Lake Michigan water is the base for this hop-forward beer with a rich and complex flavor profile, with assertive aromas of pine, citrus, and tropical fruits from Cascade, Centennial, and Chinook hops grown in Michigan.

4 Pack Cans $12.49
Sketchbook Hop2o Hop Water

Non-Alcoholic · 0.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Lake Michigan water with minerals added for a fantastic tasting sparkling water infused with hop oils for a very subtle flavor of the hop variety chosen. With four refreshing options, Centennial, Sultana, Bravo, or Cascade hops, there's one for every palate!

12oz 4 Pack Cans $5.99
Sketchbook Insufficient Clearance

IPA · 5.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Packed with juicy flavors of mango, guava, and pineapple smoothie complete with whipped cream texture into an impossibly small space.

4 Pack Cans $10.49
Sketchbook No Parking

American Pale Ale · 4.4% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

Session American Pale Ale dry-hopped with Citra hops.

4 Pack Cans $10.49
Sketchbook Orange Door

IPA · 7.2% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

A seriously well balanced IPA that's Dry Hopped twice to bring citrus and piney aromas on a beautiful and complex malt backbone.

4 Pack Cans $11.49
Sketchbook Pinky Sweater

Pilsner · 5.2% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

This beer has a dry, cleansing finish that is smooth, crisp and the most refreshing thing you’ll drink all year!

4 Pack Cans $10.49
Sketchbook Twice Lucky

ESB · 3.8% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

This beer is made with English malts and English hops. It is low in carbonation and low in hop flavor, making it a very drinkable and refreshing ale.

4 Pack Cans $10.49

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