Noon Whistle Brewing

Little craft brewery tucked away off roosevelt road in Lombard. I did their groupon deal, which for $ 14 a person included a pint of beer there, keep the glass, and a 32oz crowler filled to go. I had the ginja pleaz which was very good, and then got a 5oz $ 2 sample (great deal btw) of Rubix IPA very good, and Smack That! (just all right) I took the other IPA in my crowler to go as that is my favorite style of beer. It’s also bring your own food which is nice, and has a self serve water cooler which is convenient. I’d be down to go back if I’m ever in the area again

Went for first time on Sat., Jan 16^th. Arrived 1PM — grabbed a table with a buddy. We looked around and decided to order from the bar. I went up and took a place in the back of the crowd and began my wait… approximately 8 – 10 minutes later, I was close to the front and trying to get the bar-tender’s attention when I noticed an individual walk up next to me — he greeted one of the owners?/ brewers? …let’s just call him a brewer… The brewer who had been standing there for some time talking with someone else. After a short greeting, he asked him what he wanted to drink (mind you I’m still waiting with a hand full of others). The brewer poured his new friend a beer and returned –BTW, it was clearly a freebie… the «free beer» is to be expected when you know the brewer — right? I wish I knew a few more! But the brewer went right back to chatting up his companions rather than take anyone else’s order (Ding #1). Glad business is so good or those guys so important that he could focus exclusively on them.
Finally, when I was asked what I wanted to drink. I proudly whipped out my printed Groupon and said, «I’ll take this.» Unfortunately, the bartender told me they weren’t honoring Groupons because they were having an anniversary party. Bummer. The reason we went there was to use the Groupon (Minor-​ding #2). Oh well, I bought 8 sample-​size beers anyway. The bartender returned with my order and gave me a couple of wrist bands… not sure what those were actually for since I didn’t open a tab or anything else — maybe that was the party band? Anyway, my buddy and I had a great time catching up.
Oh wait, you’re probably wondering about the beer. Well, the beer was pretty mediocre. One was so bad I didn’t even finish it. Usually after a few samplers I go back for a few pints of what I liked best. When I really like something, like you, I fill a growler! Not in this case, none of them was good enough (Ding #3). Sorry.
To summarize, one of the Brewers was so focused on his «buds» that he couldn’t help out the rest of the bar and I am left with a $ 28 Groupon I don’t want to use. But I did get a yellow wrist band!

We had a groupon and stopped in. This place is a great hang out. The beers were fantastic. So glad we found this little gem.

If you don’t go searching them out, you might not find them. Noon Whistle Brewing is tucked away in a strip mall with an address on Roosevelt Road in Lombard but it’s quite a bit back from the main street. If you see the big Whirlyball, then you’re looking in the right strip mall. Super chill brewery with a very stereotypical brewery feel (that’s not a bad thing!), decent service and damn good beer. Noon Whistle is known for their session beers that pack a punch. It is so refreshing to have delicious beers that hover around the 5% mark. They have a higher percentage barley wine on tap that’s mild in flavor (Waving @ Strangers) but I love that they know you don’t need to have a super high alcohol content for super strong flavor. Cheers!
Prices are competitive here and I really love their beer options, plus that they serve their brews in proper glasses instead of just throwing them all in a big ol’ pint glass as many breweries do. Chairs were really uncomfortable for me but I somehow lived through it. Like the crowlers (32 oz cans), offering an alternative to go option to the big ol’ 64 oz growlers.
They have a few sours in their lineup and when I went, Smack That — a 5% dry hopped sour — was the winner of the night for me. All I could think of was Akon as I was drinking this ish. I liked Smack That so much I got one of their cool@$$ crowlers of it. Nomz for later.
Though the overall experience at Noon Whistle isn’t necessarily anything special, their beer is. Noon Whistle is worth the trip to try all their beers on tap (they don’t bottle at the point) and take some to go!

I liked the facility, and the beer was fine. We came here on the groupon, so had two pints, then a sample flight and we got to try a large portion of the menu. The beer was fine, not the best I’ve ever had, but pretty good. If this place were around the corner, I’d go all the time. (Although, I have to say that the cucumber saison was NOT to my taste, but was very unusual). The bartender was really good, but then it got a little busy and it seemed like the brewer was trying to help out, but he definitely wasn’t as good at serving at the bar as she was. It was a nice place to spend a little bit of time on a Sunday afternoon. They have shuffleboard!!! We also really liked the crowler option, rather than growlers.

Went back to noon whistle today. Mike (an owner) was there and actually knew who I was and apologized for the poor service. All is good again at a Noon Whistle.

Waited to be served at the bar. Quite a few served after I arrived. Got a seat at the bar and at least six more arrived after me and were served. I gave up.

So not bad, but kinda wish they had food! My boyfriend and I went there to kill some time before doing something that I can’t remember now haha but beer was awesome and they play some good tunes as well! If you looking for somewhere to chill and don’t care to have food its a good spot. But good thing is, you can bring food in with you! Haha so do a food run and stop in to have your drinks!

I hosted a networking event at Noon Whistle on Nov 18^th and my guests were blown away by how good the beer was! Networking events can be slightly awkward but leave it to some delicious craft beer to get the conversations flowing! Mary, the bartender, was extremely helpful and coordinated everything from the tour to the tasting and managed to serve that whole place by herself. Nicely done Mary! This is my new spot for a quick drink on the way home from work. Easy to pass up when you’re driving down Roosevelt, hard to forget. Look out for the Imperial Stout, 10% abv but it’s a good one!

I love this place. Nice staff and beer is the best in the area. Prices are great.

This is a real brewery, and they brew some excellent beers and present them in a very cool space. Particularly, order the «Bernie», a rich, complex, creamy, slightly sweet nitro stout. I would call it a crowd pleaser, but that would understate the excellence of the beer. After Bernie, their best beers tend to be their imperials and saisons, especially those with interesting twists. I particularly enjoy their cucumber saison «cumbersome.» It is a finely brewed beer, and as refreshing as you would hope. The bar area is decorated in a minimalist, industrial style. I like bringing friends here. It isn’t a sports bar, but they do have a couple of tv’s, usually tuned to sports. They serve complementary pretzels, and you can bring in takeout or take advantage of the food trucks that are out front most evenings. I find myself hanging out at noon whistle with friends, bringing dates there, and even stopping by to get some work done as I enjoy a beer (or three).

Ok, been here several times and wow is this joint lame. I paid in a 20 and got nothing but singles in change! I asked and the bartender and Captain Personality (sarcasm) said they were out of change. really? It’s 1:15 in the afternoon!
Maybe the cash thing soured my palette but the bartender had the personality of sawdust. NONE!
He was so concerned about saving beer he poured the foam from one glass into another and than served the overpour to a new paying customer!
WTF!
And the 2 beers I had were horrible. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!

Hit this place up for the first first time with my wife about 3 weeks ago during a Cubs playoff game… while not anywhere near a sports bar, it had a large projection TV.
Now for the good stuff, the Beer. 10 on tap at all times. For your first time go for the samples, 4 for $ 8. We got all ten, good mix of solid drinkable beers. Cosmo pale ale was tops for me and my wife raved about he cucumber beer and I will add the nitro stout is a great way to end the night.
No kitchen, but you can BYOF or they have food trucks on the weekends. For a great deal they have $ 7 growler refills for a select beer every Thursday, got two last week.

This is exactly what Lombard needed. While beers are mediocre to the advanced craft beer snob pallet, this is definitely a great spot to relax and catch up with friends. Simple décor of wood tables and metal signage takes the stage for a good night of taste testing. If you’re new to the scene, getting the sampler is a must — no food, at least yet. Inexpensive beers make up for the lack of flavor for what they offer, but nothing to shy away from in the future. Definitely a great place to relax, laugh and kick back. Great customer service also noted, as it helps everyone relax into the night. Highly recommended.

Another craft beer brewery in the suburbs? Sure, why not? Noon Whistle is one of the better ones, so I’m not complaining!
For $ 8, we shared several samples and I liked all of them:
*Pound Sign (Dubbel)
*Honey Wheat (forgot the name)
* Lilacia (Saison)
* Gose Smack (Sour)
I just checked their website, and now they have a Cucumber Saison on tap — yum! If it’s anything like Goose Island’s, it must be wonderful. Noon Whistle has a variety of beers on tap — sours, IPAs, lagers, etc. It isn’t too heavy with any one type of beer in particular.
There’s a lot of space at Noon Whistle, but there aren’t too many tables. Ideally you might come here in groups of 2 – 4. Any more than that is fine, but expect to have standing room only on a busier night.

If you didn’t have directions… Good luck. You need to tap into your Magellan. Huge brewery. Good beers. But since it’s the 4^th on the tour I’m not your best judge. I tried three and I’m out. My accomplice liked the kollsch. As he always does. Not the best. Better than the rest. They CAN to go. Fucking sweet! That is how you offer a ToGo!

Discovered this right after they opened last winter, and have been back 24 times since. I feel like a Colorado brewery has moved into Lombard. Good variety of delicious beer that rotates frequently. My growler from here keeps getting refilled (here) almost every weekend. Knowledgeable friendly staff, and occasionally a food truck or you can order food delivery from many local places. Highly recommend!

The husband and I are craft beer snobs of a sort, so we were jazzed when a new microbrewery opened in town. We took a little time to get here but it was worth the wait.
This is just a brewery with a tasting room, so no food and no other beverages around. You can bring your own food, there are food trucks sometimes, and I’m not sure if they have water? That would actually be nice if only for cleaning your palate between beers.
Anyway, Noon Whistle focuses on lower abv beers with flavor. I went for a flight and tried Cozmo, Bernie, Pound Sign and Waving at Strangers. The little glasses are cute and I like the labeling.
Everything I tried was really solid, though Cozmo isn’t my favorite style it was still well made. All the others I would definitely get again.
The space is basic but clean and welcoming. The staff we chatted with were very friendly. And I’m betting we’ll be back soon for some canned growlers to go.

The 1^st stop on our western suburbs brewery tour for a 30^th birthday party this weekend. About 25 of us arrived around 7pm on Saturday night. The bartenders were happy to serve us and to provide recommendations. It’s a fairly small space but there is seating inside and outside. They have garage doors that open and give it an open air feel. I tried the Cucumber Saison and a wit beer named The Parker. Both were tasty.
Check it out if you’re in the area! Right next to Whirly ball.

Stopped in to experience Noon Whistle Brewing on a few recommendations from ppl we had met at other breweries.
Great industrial space in a strip mall kind of tucked behind a few other stores. Its right next to Whirlyball. Large garage doors open to let in the air and sunshine. It was one of those beautiful spring days in chicagoland that you just HAVE to be outside. We tried all of the beers in two flights. They even have a cucumber saison right now. Very nice servers. Its clean and well maintained as a brewery should be.
They do not serve food so you may bring your own. They do have food trucks come in on a regular basis.
There is plenty of parking available.
I would return.