Beer is good. Beer made by four former college roommates who indulge in wrestling, punk music, and exotic ingredients is even better. 350 Brewing Company, in Tinley Park, IL, is the new home of these roommates who know how to churn out seriously good brews. Co-Founders Todd Randall and Erik Pizer opened up 350 Brewing Co. last year and took their old college apartment address for the name.

The brewery features a full taproom, with ten house brewed beers by Head Brewer, Erik, on tap, and small plates like South Side Caviar (Chili Cheese Dip) and Pulled Pork Sliders available from the kitchen. Nestled in the corner of the taproom is 350’s brew house, out in the open in all its glory for the customers to see Erik work his magic. Sipping on beers and talking to the guys brought me back to sitting in my own college apartment and talking nonsense with my own roommates. Alright enough talk, lets get to the beer!

350 Beers I’ve had:

Crook County IPA (6.9% abv): A fresh, hoppy IPA loaded with sweetness and a slight bitterness. 350 sells Crook County in tall boy (16 oz) cans in their taproom, and distributes to some area bars. The name alone is awesome! One of my favorite IPA’s out there.

Ruiner (7% abv): A brew made in collaboration with a band of the same name, Ruiner is an Double Pale Ale bold in flavor and body. For those who love to rock, this beer is for you.

Dreamsickle (5.6% abv): An orange vanilla cream wheat ale brewed with orange peel, zest, vanilla beans, and tons of crystal malt. The minute this beer was announced I knew I had to taste it. Am I glad i did. The smooth, creaminess of the vanilla and real orange flavor tasted just like my childhood favorite, a dreamsicle shake. It brought me pack to the sunny shores of the Florida beaches of my youth.

Hold Your Horses:(5.5% abv): An Irish Red Ale filled with sweet malt and roasted barley, this beer delivers a strong Irish punch with a wee touch of sweetness. Is it too late to include this beer into my Top 5 St. Patrick’s Day Beers?

The beers, atmosphere, and people at 350 Brewing Company make it one of Tinley Park’s, even Chicagoland’s, must go-to breweries. The brews are all exceptionally crafted and their unique flavors and styles, along with the laid back taproom atmosphere, will keep beer geeks like myself flocking back to hang out with the guys.

Checkout the full beer list and taproom hours, here. And remember, “Beer is Good.”