Beers Of The Month | November 2025

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies.

Huskie Seltz-Up
Cherry Lime Crafted Hard Seltzer. 6.0% ABV. Huskie Seltz-Up is a crisp and refreshing cherry lime hard seltzer from Penrose Brewing, crafted in proud collaboration with NIU Athletics. Bursting with real fruit flavor, it blends juicy cherry sweetness with a zesty lime twist for the perfect game day sip. Available at NIU football games in 2025 and at local retailers in the DeKalb and Geneva area, this seltzer not only fuels Huskie Nation but also gives back—part of the proceeds directly benefit NIU Athletics.

Penrose Brewing
509 Stevens St.
Geneva, IL 60134

Doppelbock Dark German Lager
7.7% ABV. Climb to the top of the mountain with us and enjoy our 2019 Silver Medal GABF award winning DOPPELBOCK. This German Style Doppelbock was created using the traditional German decoction style process, and is full of malty aroma and flavors. At the front you’ll get a malty, toasty, dried fruit aroma/flavor and end with light caramel and sweet chocolate. The view and the beer is spectacular at the top of the mountain. This dark German lager will warm you up on the coldest days of winter.

Scorched Earth Brewing Company
203 Berg Street
Algonquin, IL 60102

River Valley Belgian Tripel
9.1% Served in our new anniversary goblets, the River Valley Tripel is a complex, strong, yet deceptively smooth golden-hued Tripel with a creamy white head. Spiced fruit on the nose, with notes of dried apricot and orange balanced with a touch of spicy white pepper. This big ale finishes clean, dry, and with firm bitterness that rounds the bready malt backbone.

Sturdy Shelter Brewing
10 Shumway Ave.
Batavia, IL 60510

Northwind Returns!
As cold, frigid winds blow in from the North, our Imperial Stout arrives ready to stand up to the worst that Mother Nature can dish out. A flurry of flavor, Northwind boasts big notes of rich chocolate and coffee with a generous helping of hops. Full-bodied and flavorful, this Two Brothers seasonal favorite is ideal for those cold winter nights next to a toasty fire.