FAQ
can you be reached by phone?
No, instead use info@illwillbrewing.com or TEXT: 330-831-2345. Calls and VMs will go unheard. TEXT for information.
are dogs welcome?
Yes, but expect Vanessa to kiss them on their lips. (cats are welcome too)
are kids welcome?
Yes, however after 8pm the music and environment is uncensored. At that time we consider the premises to be kid-tolerant vs kid-friendly. Please be mindful of our other guests and for their own safety, do not leave your children unattended.
do you have tvs?
The big game will not be on, if that's why you ask. We encourage you talk to each other.
Are your beers available to-go?
Yes, we offer an ever-expanding library of 16oz cans. We are in the process of revamping the menu to indicate can availability. Titles tend to sell-out by early afternoon on release days. If you seek a specific title, it is best to text 330-831-2345 for real-time inventories.
If cans are not available, most titles can be growlered with the exception of our NEIPAs. Their design renders them extremely susceptible to oxidation and cans are the only stable way to maintain quality off-site. This policy protects you and your purchases.
Can you ship me beer?
In November '24, we will offer direct-to-consumer shipping for Ohio residents. Expect to see posts across our socials when this service goes live. For non-Ohio residents, seek the plug. We have also applied for a PA permit, which should be active within the coming weeks.
is food available?
Yes, Smoke Worx is our neighbor and open during all of our hours of operation. .
is anything gluten-free?
Yes, you will always find at least one GF title on-tap or in the fridge, and often up to six.
is there anything other than beer?
Our permit (A-1C), allows for the sale of beer and seltzer that we produce. You will always find at least one Hard Seltzer/Tea/Rootbeer/Lemonade on-tap (plus our smoothie menu). Smoke Worx offers soda options.
why don't you distribute?
We prefer to have grain-to-glass control over quality to deliver you the best and freshest experience possible. Plus, the economics of distribution - we find miserable.
Do you really consider your smoothies to be beer?
The federal agency responsible for our oversight reviews our recipes and considers them beer (as by permit we are only authorized to manufacture beer and seltzer). We call them smoothies, and are genuinely unconcerned how you categorize them.
do you host live music?
No.
will you host my event?
We have repurposed our private room for a different use within the brewery and it is no longer available for reservation. Birthday gatherings and the like are welcome to rearrange our furniture to serve your needs. Our patio is 28,000 square feet and there is ample space to segregate parties.
While we are otherwise closed on Thursdays, we make our space available for fundraising. See below:
will you Give to my organization?
We offer two avenues for charitable fundraising. You may reserve a Thursday on our calendar for your fundraising event - where you are free to use our space, without charge. You may decorate and market your event, and Ill Will Brewing will donate $1 from every 12oz pour and .50c from every 6oz pour that evening.
The second, during the summer, nearby Town Center presents an outdoor concert series. If you represent a non-profit or charitable organization, and are willing to provide two people for about three hours on a Saturday evening, we can provide you with an exceptional return on your time serving as guest bartenders. It is beer only, and quite simple. No experience required. The calendar is not yet available for the 2025 concert series, check back for available dates or email info@illwillbrewing.com to find out how it works.
In addition to these avenues, our charitable giving is facilitated through the non-profit Ill Will is for the Children.
We vary textures, deliberately. Some titles can be as thick as a milkshake, others thinner and closer to a beach drink. Mix and match and please have fun. We do this solely for your enjoyment and to present you with a new experience. We respect pilsners, but know you can get one any and everywhere that sells beer. We strive to give you an experience that you can get no where else. We get asked often, is this really beer? By German Purity Law (reinheitsgebot) standards, certainly not. Neither are modern IPAs nor stouts. The federal department responsible for our oversight reviews our recipes and deems them beer, otherwise as a brewery we couldn't produce them. We brew them with water, barley, hops, and yeast, just like you would any other beer. We are presenting them in a way many aren't used to, and some fundamentally reject. We call them smoothies (and are required by the state to label them as ales) and think those that squabble about whether it is beer or not - are profoundly missing the point. Which is, of course, who the fuck cares?
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We do not carbonate our smoothies, we have determined they taste better and are less intrusive on the stomach. (You'll find more and more companies following that lead, we bet). We also do not sour our beer base, so we don't call them smoothie sours. We call them simply smoothies, because you unless indicated, won't find sour qualities - unless the fruit is sour. Lemons are sour, watermelons are not. Chocolate and peanut butter are not sour, so you shouldn't expect to detect sourness in the beer. But call them smoothie sours if you prefer. We welcome feedback. Should we add an option for a case? Should we add your state? We promise to continuously improve for you. That's what we do. Let Steve know your thoughts. Use this, and it will continue to grow.
If it's Thursday between 10am-8pm, Steve er KevBot awaits.