Maplewood Brewery & Distillery

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Maplewood Brewery & Distillery was founded by two home brewers/distillers whose dreams became true. The name Maplewood was chosen in honor the former village of Maplewood where the facility is located.

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.

Address: 2717 N Maplewood Ave
Chicago
Illinois
60647
United States

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single malt rye whiskey
100% malted rye, sour mashed. Available winter 2016.

oatey otter whiskey
Oats and the legendary Maris Otter, a floor malted barley, make up the majority of this mash bill. Available winter 2016.

pug stout whiskey
The grain bill for this wash is inspired by our fat pug oatmeal milk stout. Available early 2017.

smokey rye whiskey
51% malted rye, cherry and apple smoked mated barley and oak smoked malted wheat. Availability TBD.

golden otter whiskey
Golden Promise and Maris Otter malted barley. Availability TBD.

brewers gin
A smooth 2-row base distilled with botanicals commonly used in craft brewing. Available winter 2016.

The location is not yet open publicly for tours, but we will be soon (depending on availability/construction). Please check website for details.

Modified: November 30, 2017

Tags: Beer, Gin, and Liqueur

Address: 2717 N Maplewood Ave
Chicago
Illinois
60647
United States

Phone: +1 773-270-1061

Business Start: 2014

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Owner / Manager: Adam Cieslak & Ari Megalis

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