Black Lung Brews & Bites

06/12/2026

🎷 🍻 TIME FOR BIG BEER AND BIG BRASS!

We are serving up some big beers like pistachio rose and thin, mint scout Stout with a side of Mr. Willie! Those big beers go great with the big brass band that’s cranking out 14 horns in a few minutes here! Come hang out on the lakefront with Black Lung and the Fox Lake Friday Nights crew!

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Fox Lake friends! Come grab a locally crafted beer from your hometown Brewers over at Friday night lights at Lakefront Park this evening! We’re here for the Band and the brews! Hope to see you soon!

05/28/2026

To our Fox Lake community,

We want to share an important update regarding our Fox Lake location. For several months, we have experienced ongoing issues with the building that have not been resolved despite repeated requests and assurances that repairs would be made. Because these issues directly affect health, safety, and our ability to operate, we have withheld rent in accordance with our rights until the required repairs are completed.

In the past week alone, the gas, power, and now water to the building have been shut off (it’s a well pump). These are building‑wide outages, not related to our accounts — our utility bills are fully paid. Unfortunately, these conditions make it impossible for us to operate a brewery safely or legally.

As a result, Black Lung Brewing Fox Lake is closed indefinitely. We are very sorry for the inconvenience this causes our customers and our community. We know many Fox Lake residents have enjoyed our establishment, and you have our full sympathy.

While Fox Lake is closed, our Round Lake Beach taproom remains open through June 12, and our Grayslake taproom is open Tuesday through Sunday every week. We would love to see you there and continue serving you the beer you know us for.

We will also be pouring at Friday Night Concerts by the Lake in Fox Lake, so please come say hello and grab a beer with us.

We will post updates as soon as we have any meaningful developments.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

— Black Lung Brewing Company

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 🍻 MEMORIAL DAY AT BLACK LUNG FOX LAKE — LET’S MAKE IT LOUD

Sun’s out. Lake’s shining. The beer is cold. This is the Memorial Day you actually want to be at.

Today at Black Lung Fox Lake, we’re throwing the doors open 12–7 PM and turning the vibe all the way up.
Michael Lescher hits the keys at 3 PM, bringing that perfect lakeside soundtrack to a day built for good beer and good people.

Meanwhile, Winston’s has the griddle blazing — smashing out killer burgers and that legendary Shepherd’s Pie like it’s their full‑time job.

🍺 12–7 PM — Taproom open
🍔 Winston’s Burgers + Ribs
🎹 Michael Lescher live at 3 PM
🌞 Perfect weather, perfect beer, perfect day

Come remember our fallen hero’s and enjoy the views.

Get here. Bring friends. Bring sunscreen. Bring your thirst.
Fox Lake is the move today.

05/23/2026

🌌 🍻 FOX LAKE — DOORS OPEN AT NOON
Fresh beer. Fresh food. Fresh excuses to bail on whatever you thought you were doing today.

We just tapped a brand‑new batch of Galaxie:503 — our flagship hazy IPA built like a malt‑shake nebula with Galaxy, Nelson Sauvin, and Motueka blasting through every sip. It’s pouring ridiculously smooth.

PLUS — Winston’s just dropped a new Brazilian Burger.
Big flavor. Big vibes. Zero regrets.

And tonight at 8 PM, it’s full‑blown Brewaoke. Bring your crew, grab a pint, and show Fox Lake what those shower‑concert vocals can really do.

Roll in. Eat bold. Drink local. Sing loud.

05/22/2026

We are back at it tonight in Fox Lake! Doors open at 3 PM and the beers are being slung!

🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY AT BLACK LUNG FOX LAKE

LIVE LOUD. DRINK LOCAL. DANCE LIKE YOU MEAN IT.

This Memorial Day, we’re bringing the music back to Fox Lake with the incomparable Michael Lescher — the local legend himself — ticking the keys and making you move.

🎹 Expect grooves, sing‑alongs, and that signature Black Lung energy that turns a Monday into a full‑blown celebration.
🍔 Winston’s serving up killer eats, the taps are flowing, and the lake’s calling your name.

Come raise a glass, honor the day, and let the music do what it does best — make you feel alive.

📍 Black Lung Fox Lake
🕒 Monday, May 25 – 3 PM
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05/21/2026

FOX LAKE — WE’RE BACK, BABY.
Doors swing open today at 4 PM, taps are cold, and the lake is calling your name.

Winston’s is firing up those tasty pub burgers, we’ve got 12 beers on draft, and we’re rolling straight into Memorial Day Weekend with some absolute bangers — Galaxie:503, Pancho & Lefty Mexican Lager, and the rest of the crew ready to clock in.

If you needed a sign to start the weekend early, this is it.

05/16/2026

**EDIT-IT’S THURSDAY, MAY 21 AND WE’RE OPEN TONIGHT AT 4 PM! WE PLAN TO BE OPEN FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND INCLUDING MONDAY SO STOP IN!

🍻 FOX LAKE — WE’RE STILL POURING LOCAL 🍻
If you still want to support local beer while Fox Lake is closed, come see us at our OG taproom in Round Lake Beach on Route 83, or swing by our new home base in downtown Grayslake with Head Chef Antony (the legend behind Winston’s).

Same attitude. Same craft. New kitchens.
We’re still here — and still brewing for you.

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05/10/2026

FOX LAKE WATERWAYS ARE OPEN — AND SO ARE WE
The lake is officially unlocked for the season, and Black Lung Fox Lake is ready for every boater, floater, drifter, and dock‑side daydreamer.

Winston’s is serving the good stuff, we’re pouring award‑winning local beer, and the only thing missing is you pulling up like it’s the first warm weekend of your childhood.

Roll in by boat or by land — we’re here, the taps are cold, and summer just hit “play.”



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