All Rise Brewing Co
e are proud to announce the grand opening of All Rise Brewing Company, coming to Chicago in March of 2015! Master-brewer, Tommy Nicely, has spent the last 20 years developing his craft in anticipation of this project, with stops along the way including; Goose Island Fulton Street, Harpoon, Lagunitas and Half-Acre.
All Rise owner, Sean McKeough (co-founder of Riot Fest and owner of Cobra Lounge), is finally achieving his goal, along side Nicely, to launch a world-class brewery in Chicago, while setting a precedent for innovation in green concepts. Sean and his team have managed to create a L.E.E.D.S. Certified build out and plan to maintain a sustainable business while striving to achieve any and all green certifications available. With a successful template in place, Sean also plans to roll these green concepts over to his other endeavors including Juno and Japonais by Morimoto.
Look out for our debut at this years Riot Fest in Chicago. We plan on launching our flagship “Wonder Beer” (American pale ale), as well as another Tommy Nicely original, to a capacity crowd in Humbolt Park! With your help, we are excited to carve a home for ourselves in Chicago as one of the home-town favorite names in beer!
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
