Kings & Convicts Brewing Co. CEO Brendan Watters discusses the transition for Ballast Point Brewing Company’s and the path forward in sales, marketing, and innovation. Read More
Outside the Kings & Convicts Brewing Co. taproom in Highwood, Illinois
Kings & Convicts Brewing Co.
Kings & Convicts Brewing Co. is a privately held company headquartered in Highwood, Illinois, in the North Shore of Chicago — a town that Teddy Roosevelt (the toughest President in America) once called the “Toughest Town in America.”
Conceived by an Englishman and an Aussie, Kings & Convicts started brewing for the public in 2017 and was built on the freedom of anti-authority and the spirit of fellowship.
They brew ales and lagers inspired by the tales of convicts, royalty and the undercurrent of American gangsters. Every beer tells a story.
King & Convicts brews Ales and Pilsners utilizing hops and malts from the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and England. Their beers are available on draft and in cans at its taproom and in bars and restaurants across Chicagoland and southern Wisconsin.
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Kings & Convicts Brewing Co. is an independent craft brewer.
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Inside the Kings & Convicts Brewing Co. taproom in Highwood, Illinois
Kings & Convicts Brewing Co.
- 523 Bank Ln
- Highwood, IL 60040-1303
- United States
- (224) 619-8102
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A selection of beers from Kings & Convicts Brewing Co.
| Beer Name | Style | ABV | IBUs | Cal. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th State Review | American Lager | 4.4 | 132 | 3.95 | |
| Angry Crouch Review | American Pale Ale | 5.0 | 150 | 3.56 | |
| Bold Jack Review | American Double IPA | 7.5 | 225 | 3.54 | |
| Captain Freelove Review | American Blonde Ale | 4.4 | 132 | 3.3 | |
| Copper Thief Review | American IPA | 6.0 | 180 | 3.94 | |
| Crouchback King Review | American Pale Ale | 5.0 | 150 | 3.71 | |
| Hougoumont Review | Czech Pilsner | 4.8 | 144 | 3.46 | |
| Johnny Goodspeed Review | Vienna Lager | 4.4 | 132 | 3.54 | |
| King’s Bitch Review | American IPA | 6.8 | 204 | 3.79 | |
| Ned’s Dead Review | American Stout | 6.2 | 186 | 0 |
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Kings & Convicts Brewing Co. in the News
Ballast Point Brewing Employees Mark Next Chapter with Open Letter
Ballast Point Brewing Company employees marked the next chapter by publishing an open letter celebrating the San Diego brewery’s 24 years of making beer. Read More
Lead Investor in Ballast Point Sale to Kings & Convicts Revealed
The lead investor in the Kings & Convicts Brewing’s acquistion of Ballast Point Brewing from Constellation Brands has been revealed. Read More
Constellation Brands Loses $1B Bet on Ballast Point Brewing
Changes in the marketplace and incorrect assumptions led to Constellation Brands to give up on their $1B bet on Ballast Point Brewing. Read More
Kings & Convicts Co-Founder Discusses Ballast Point Acquistion
Kings & Convicts Brewing co-founded talks about how their tiny Chicagoland-based brewery acquired the brewing giant Ballast Point Brewing Company. Read More
Kings & Convicts Brewing Acquires Ballast Point Brewing
Kings & Convicts Brewing has signed an agreement with Constellation Brands to acquire Ballast Point Brewing and a number of its facilities and brewpubs. Read More
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