Baderbräu Brewing Company

Located at 2515 South Wabash, a short walk from the Cermak Green Line stop, and includes a 4,000 square-foot taproom, plus retail space.
The brewery features a 20HL mash filter system, among the first of its kind in the Chicagoland area. The building, erected in 1928 as a repair depot for an Oldsmobile dealer on Motor Row features breath-taking bow-truss architecture. The taproom overlooks the brewery floor, offering stunning views of the brewery equipment and wooden bow-trusses; the space is also perfect for private events.
Baderbräu brews crushable, flavorful, and affordable craft beers for the Chicagoland market. It’s flagship, Baderbräu Chicago Pilsener, was revived from the original classic recipe. Baderbräu also brews other notable beers including Lawnmower Lager IPL, Okotberfest and Red Velvet Bock.
Founded by longtime home brewer Rob Sama, the Baderbräu brewing team is led by Nathan Tertell, an alumni of Two Brothers and most recently, Lagunitas.
The brewery is available for private events throughout the year and partners with Venue Logic for all management and catering needs.

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.