Open Outcry Brewing Company — Restaurant in Lake Township

I visited last Wednesday, 1/30/2019, when it was -13 degrees. I had to pick my daughter up at Midway, and flights were not cancelled, yet, so I Googled "breweries near Midway" and Open Outcry was the only one open at a time I needed it to be (11:00 a.m.). I was also impressed with the reviews posted there, and then I went on Untappd to see that the beers were reviewing well, so I was excited to visit. Much to my initial dismay, I pulled up, and the scene looked like the picture above - chairs on the table, so it didn't seem open. Then I watched as that truck pulled in behind me, and a guy opened up the doors and went inside. I still wasn't sure if it was going to be open or not, so I called and asked if they would be opening today. The guy on the phone was John, and he explained that due to the weather, they were not going to be able to open, but he was there and would fill crowlers if I wanted to stop by. And then he said, "Hey, are you the guy out there in your car?!!" Ha, yes that was me. And he asked how far I had traveled, and I explained I was from Indianapolis, but stayed in NW Indiana with my parents so I could pick up my daughter, etc., etc. Came to find out that John is the owner, and he was beyond awesome in not only talking about all of the beers, but telling me about the history of the place, and how he had come in to build a server station with wood he was removing from an old barn that he owned. He asked if I wanted the TV or jukebox on, and just went above and beyond to serve this one beer-hungry customer. And the two beers I had were amazing: The Dodd-Frank (Blueberry), a milkshake IPA, followed by a Dark Pool with Metroplis Coffee Beans (Barrel Aged), a Russian Imperial stout. It was so good I took a crowler with me. He explained that they were down to four taps of their own due to the popularity of the beer, but more was being brewed, and the brewer, Wil, was actually already there working, and I got to meet him as well. All in all, I was so impressed by what John has done with the place, and how he continues to enhance the space (in July he added rooftop seating). The menu looked fantastic, and from the reviews I have seen, many others think so as well. I will be returning often, and I will be taking many friends with me. Again, I immediately got the feeling that John was passionate about the place, and his work, and the beer and the food and the experience people were going to receive...

Let me preface this by saying if it were possible to give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. This place most certainly deserves all the stars. Ever.

We were NOTHING short of amazed and wowed by our first (of many) visit to this brewery. The bartenders Dan and Kate were extremely knowledge and friendly, and the entire kitchen staff is top knotch! The owner John was present, helping tidy the dining room whilst simultaneously taking time to check in with all the guests. Being in the industry myself, it's very refreshing and encouraging to see an active owner caring so genuinely for the happiness and well being of not just the clientele, but the staff as well. In the short time we'd spent there (again, our very first time) we came to feel like old friends with everyone there. That's exactly how warm and welcoming the owner and entire staff were.

Their house drafts offer a wide variety for nearly every palate, they have a nice selection of guest offerings, and their cocktails are killer! I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY 100% recommend the arugula and prosciutto pizza. It was a revelation! I feel I may be spoiled for life now. But I will suffer the consequences of said spoilage if it means just having the memory of that divine pizza in my mind. It's like being touched by the hand of god. Truly, a religious experience.

My only qualm is that the food truck and bar don't operate together, so you have to open two separate tabs. Definitely not a deal breaker by ANY means, but it was a tad bit inconvenient. Honestly though, it's a small price to pay for phenomenal food, delectable libations, a varied and delightful selection of in-house and guest beers, unrivaled ambiance, and personable service that you just don't see very often these days. We're not locals (unfortunately), but we're already planning our next trip. An all-around amazing place like this is near-impossible to find!

Thank you so much, everyone who was working today. You helped make an already wonderful Saturday something memorable and sincerely...

This place has gained my total respect and appreciation as a staple of the Beverly area.

I do have some feedback that will be mostly positive. For one, I tried going in once and was not told that the kitchen was closed until I sat down. As the customer is expected to pick up the food from the food truck window area. This was frustrating as my girlfriend and I were really hungry that day. Yet, they were very understanding and let us leave before getting our drinks as we asked for them to be cancelled. I think this issue can be solved by having every server tell you about their food process (i.e. food is ordered at the window and drinks are brought in by servers).

However, we decided to give this place a second go when we went tonight. It was a great experience. My girlfriend and I decided to split a three pig pizza and the Western Ave burger. We really enjoyed the pizza as a whole and for me I wish the crust may have been slightly thinner at the beginning but as a whole it grew on me as we ate it. For the Western burger, I thought it was okay my girlfriend and I just had a small bite as we were full from the delicious pizza but I could say the sauce in the burger was delicious. However, I felt that the patty itself could have been seasoned a lot better allowing for a richer taste. I could have seen this burger being spectacular but it was still good regardless.

When leaving, my girlfriend and I were walking out and realized we forgot our left over burger. One of the employees had thrown it out. However, they were nice enough to make us another one despite it being our fault. This place was a little pricey but the food and drinks are pretty good. The service alone deserves it to be a 5 star...