Online Store for Pre-Orders and Curb-side Pick-Up

Welcome to Riverlands: Year Two.

Today, we're launching our online pre-sale portal (link below) for to-go sales of crowlers, 4-packs, bottles, and merch.

https://riverlandsbrewing.square.site/

Call in orders will also be accepted. Please see list below for availability before calling. Orders will be ready for pick up one hour after completion, or you can select a pickup time at checkout.

(630) 549-6293

Pickup hours are 12pm - 8pm. We will adjust accordingly as we see how this unfolds.

Walk-Ins will be welcome for to-go only (no on-site consumption or hanging out is permitted), but walk-ins will be limited to three crowlers to keep the taproom under the 10 person recommendation. We HIGHLY recommend ordering online or calling in instead.

We're new to this online store/pre-order thing, so please be patient with us.

NOTES:
- MUST BE 21-AND-OVER
- MUST PRESENT A VALID ID TO COMPLETE PURCHASE AT PICKUP
- NAME ON ID MUST MATCH NAME ON PAYMENT METHOD
- LIMITS: please limit purchases to six crowlers and six 4-packs (one case) to avoid overwhelming staff and limiting supply for others.
- If you are feeling ill or are susceptible to illness, please stay home.
- Pickup Hours are 12pm - 8pm.
- Orders will be ready 1 hour after order completion. You may also select a time frame for your pickup during the checkout process.
- Arrive at the front of Unit A (you'll see our big Riverlands sign on our building).
- You may enter the taproom to retrieve your order, or call ahead for curb-side service (630) 549-6293.
- Please consider leaving a virtual tip for our staff, many of whom are struggling during this time.

32oz CROWLERS:
Wolfssegen Dunkel
Arthur B's Pub Ale - English Dark Mild
Premium Lager - Helles
Acid Rainbow: Beermosa
Hanra's Marionette - Irish Red
Shaky Shaky: Strawberry Milkshake IPA
Box of Chocolates: Raspberry Cream Imp. Stout
Creation Deviation IPA
Anniversary IPA

4-PACKS of 16oz CANS:
Acid Prism: Blackout
Duels & Duets Imp. Milk Stout
Prouder Fox NE DIPA

22oz BOTTLES:
A Wicked Googly - Barleywine

https://riverlandsbrewing.square.site/

Update on our Year One Anniversary Party

Folks, we have a lot to say, so grab a beer and please read the following announcement if you plan to attend our Year One Anniversary on Saturday, March 14.

As we mentioned yesterday, we at Riverlands have been monitoring the coronavirus situation closely over the past few days and weighing options for our one year anniversary party tomorrow, March 14th. We’ve reviewed all of our cleaning and sanitation procedures and re-doubled our efforts to provide a safe and clean environment.

We’ve decided at this time that the party on Saturday, 3/14, will go on as planned.

Here are the details you need to know. If you have further questions, please email us directly at info@riverlandsbrewing.com

BOTTLE RELEASE

• Our anniversary beer, Riverlands I, a Weller bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout, will be sold out of the BACK of the brewery starting at 12pm. If you do NOT want to attend the party, you are 100% able to purchase your bottles without setting foot inside the brewery.

• Bottles are $25 each, limit TWO per person. We will also have bundles available of two bottles, two anniversary glasses, and a Riverlands tote for $65. These glasses are extremely limited and only available in the bundles.

• Once you’ve purchased bottles, you may enter the taproom from the FRONT ENTRANCE per usual. This will allow us to maintain an accurate occupancy count.

• PLEASE NOTE: To help prevent the spread of germs, give each other extra space in line and remember that NO BOTTLE SHARING IS PERMITTED.

ANNIVERSARY PARTY

• This is strictly a 21-AND-OVER EVENT. No one under 21 will be admitted.

• Doors to the taproom open at noon. That DOES NOT mean you MUST be here at noon. The party will be going on all day and evening. There is plenty of beer to go around and always more coming down the pipeline. Let’s spread the love a bit.

• We have a heated tent set up outside to allow for more space, and beer will be pouring there as well. Enter through the taproom first, then proceed to the tent through our side door. Outside, you can add to a tab you’ve already opened at the bar inside or pay as you go.

• We will be operating very strictly UNDER our total occupancy to allow for more space for guests.

• Chuck’s Wood-Fired Pizza will be serving from 12-8pm. PLEASE, NO OUTSIDE FOOD DURING THIS EVENT. Support our vendor and friend.

• Make It a Double, a local modern bluegrass duo, will be performing from 1-4pm.

• Matt Keen, a local solo artist, will be performing from 6-9pm.

STEPS WE’RE TAKING

• As always, we’ll be taking sanitation VERY seriously during this event. Even so, we’re stepping up our cleaning even more, with multiple bathroom, table, chair, touchscreen, menu, and other high-touch area wipe-downs per shift.

• The health of our employees is being monitored closely and anyone exhibiting any symptoms will be staying home.

• You’ll notice our staff washing their hands continuously throughout their shifts and cleaning surfaces constantly. Please be patient with them if it takes a little longer to get a beer for you.

• Glassware will be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in Ecolab sanitizing products as always. A fresh, clean glass will be used for every single pour.

• There will be no menus on tables. Please refer to our menu board, menus at the bar (which will be sanitized between customers), our website, or on the Untappd app.

• We are removing all board/card games/shuffleboard pucks and no lawn games will be outside.

• We will be keeping the gathering well under the current recommendation of 250 people giving by authorities. Please be understanding if you are not allowed to enter upon arriving.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP

• PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND if you are exhibiting signs of fever, cough, fatigue, or if you fall into one or more of the CDC's high risk groups. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/)

• Maintain a WIDER PERSONAL SPACE than normal while in line and in the taproom.

• DO NOT SHARE BEVERAGES with others, inside or outside of the taproom.

• REPLACE handshakes, hugs, and high-fives with nods, smiles, and kind words.

• BRING YOUR EMPTY GLASSWARE to the bar and DISPOSE OF YOUR GARBAGE in one of our many receptacles to limit the number of touches throughout the day.

• DRINK RESPONSIBLY AND MAKE PLANS for your safe return home after the event.

We’re incredibly grateful for the past year we’ve been able to share with you all, and we want to celebrate accordingly. Let’s all do our part to do so in a safe and healthy way.

Year One: Details on our Upcoming Anniversary Party

Riverlands is Turning One…Come Celebrate With Us

Year one is in the books, and what a year it’s been. We sincerely hope you’ve been enjoying the ride as much as we have. Now…it’s time to show our gratitude and celebrate. Join us Saturday, March 14, for our Year One Anniversary Party.

Here’s what going down:

BOTTLE RELEASE

Riverlands I - Our Barrel-Aged Anniversary Imperial Stout

At noon, we will be releasing bottles of Riverlands I, our anniversary imperial stout aged in Weller barrels for 12 months. No adjuncts. Just a pure, rich, delicious 14% stout with plenty of barrel character.

Bottles will be sold individually for $25 or in bundles of two with two of our new anniversary glasses and a Riverlands bottle tote for $65. Limit two bottles or one bundle per person.

Bottles will go on sale at NOON, March 14, out of the back of our brewery, much like we did for Black Friday. If the line looks like it will exceed the bottles available, we’ll take count and hand out tickets to those who will be able to get a full allocation (two bottles). Cash or credit accepted. You must be present to purchase: absolutely no save-sies or dibs, no matter who you know. Bring your ID.

TAPROOM PARTY

Meanwhile, our taproom will be open normal business hours, 12pm - 10pm. We’ll have a taplist full of beers, including:

• Riverlands I Anniversary Stout,

• A brand new Anniversary Double IPA with Citra, Galaxy, and El Dorado hops

• Acid Prism: Blackout

• Acid Rainbow: Beermosa

• Prouder Fox NE DIPA

• and much, much more.

Yes…it will be a busy day. Keep in mind our occupancy is 100 people inside the taproom, so there may be a wait to get in at times. To help, we will have a tent set up on the south edge of the building for overflow which will give us some additional occupancy. Entrance will be through the front door only.

If you’re not worried about the bottle release and just want to come party with us, we highly suggest coming a little later in the day. We’ll have plenty of the anniversary beers on tap to last through the day.

FOOD

Chuck’s Wood-Fired Pizza will be serving their killer ‘za from noon to 8pm, with up to three ovens going to help keep you fed. We’ll also have our taproom snacks available, including Gnarly Knots Pretzel Chips and Mama Lee’s Popcorn.

ENTERTAINMENT

Make It A Double will be playing in our taproom from 1-4pm, bringing their modern bluegrass and folks tunes along to help get us all in the party mood.

Matt Keen will play for the first time at our taproom from 6-9pm. Matt is well known in the area for his gritty, soulful acoustic performances.

PARKING

Our commercial lot is all communal, so you may park anywhere with DESIGNATED PARKING LINES in our sub-division. That said, please be respectful. Do NOT park on grass, along roads, or blocking loading docks/entrances/etc.

We HIGHLY recommend carpooling, taking a cab or Uber, or walking/biking if you’re local (weather pending).

NOTE: While we’re a family-friendly taproom, we HIGHLY SUGGEST leaving the kids home for this one. It’s going to be busy, with many adult bodies moving about, and limited seating. Grab a sitter and enjoy a day off.

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A Heartfelt Thank You

All of us here at Riverlands Brewing Company would like to extend our deepest thanks for the support and feedback we’ve received from the citizens and fellow businesses of St. Charles, as well as the craft beer community abroad. Our first month of operation has been quite a whirlwind, and we thank everyone for their patience and patronage as we continue to grow and evolve.

If you haven’t visited our taproom yet, we’d love to invite you to join us! While Friday and Saturday evenings have been quite busy with our food truck partners and events, there are slower days/evenings such as Wednesdays and Thursdays, if a relaxed atmosphere is more your speed.

Thank you all again for the continued support, and watch this space for updates on special releases, beer fests we’re attending, and more.

Cheers,
The Riverlands Crew

Now Hiring Taproom Staff Members

UPDATE: At this time, we have filled all of our part-time positions and our new team members have been notified. Looking forward to working with our new taproom staff!

As construction accelerates at the brewery, it’s time for us to start building out the Riverlands team.

We’re now accepting résumés for part-time taproom staff members. Note that employment would not begin until mid-to-late-February.

What would the perfect candidate bring to the table, you ask?

- A high-energy, hard-working, yet laid-back personality
- A love for craft beer and discussing it in a knowledgeable fashion
- A passion for guest services and a clean, tidy work environment
- The ability to stand and move for long periods of time, as well as lift up to 50 lbs
- The availability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays
- Bartending / Taproom experience a plus
- BASSET certification required upon hiring
- Cicerone® Certified Beer Server (Level 1) preferred, and is required within 90 days of being hired (will be compensated)

Please send your résumé to jeremy@riverlandsbrewing.com.