About

Illuminated Brew Works is a Chicago brewery producing beer for interesting times, operating IBW Lodge #1 as a taproom with a cult-like following. They host unique events like opinionated Grateful Dead trivia, music residencies, and themed parties. The venue features on-tap beers and slushies in a quirky, community-driven atmosphere.

Grateful Dead themed trivia and events Quirky taproom experiences with goblin gifts and cult community On-tap beers and slushies like MR MONK’s and ECTO-SLUSHY
Photos
IBW logo mouth graphic Venue or event photo
What They Make
MR MONK’s
On tap
beer
ECTO-SLUSHY
Last batch slushy beer
beer
Awards
None found 2023
Upcoming Events
Opinionated Grateful Dead Trivia
Bicycle Day, Sunday April 19th
5 rounds of trivia with prizes at IBW Lodge #1
Alice In Illuminated Party
Friday Mar 16, 2026
Party at IBW Lodge #1
Reggae DJ's, Open Mic & St. Pat's Parade
Mar 11, 2026
Events at IBW Lodge #1
Parallel World Music Video Residency
Starting Thursday April 2nd
Pop-up showcasing modern music videos hosted by Jeff Noise
Latest News

Grateful Dead trivia for Bicycle Day on April 19th with ECTO-SLUSHY available; IBW Lodge #1 closed today but open tomorrow at 5pm; upcoming parties and DJ nights in 2026; special music residency starting April 2nd.