Ravenswood’s Annual Malt Row Craft Beer Crawl Returns for a Special Sip & Shop Event on June 24th

A mix of small businesses comes together for the annual Malt Row on Damen presented by the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (GRCC). Local breweries and distilleries will partner up with small businesses to highlight the best of the neighborhood on one summer evening.

Join the Ravenswood community on Wednesday, June 24th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for a selection of locally crafted beer, spirits, and wine while strolling between local shops and galleries. Located along Damen Avenue between Wilson and Argyle, the event features a rare opportunity to sample a variety of Malt Row products at one event.

“Malt Row on Damen is our most popular stroll every year,” says Amy Czarkowski, Director of Events & Marketing for the GRCC. “Guests have a chance to taste all of the businesses that make up Malt Row while also discovering an eclectic mix of entrepreneurs doing business on Damen.”

Businesses participating in the 2026 Malt Row on Damen include:

• Begyle Brewing
• Cultivate by Forbidden Root
• Dovetail Brewery
• Gnome Brew
• Hop Butcher for the World
• is/was brewing
• KOVAL Distillery
• Jeppson’s Malört
• Spiteful Brewing
• VIN312 Winery
• Yido Rice Brews
• …and more!

Businesses hosting the event include:

• Amy’s Candy Bar
• Bon Femmes
• Falcon’s Handcrafted Sandwiches
• Gio’s Bar & Grill
• Noble Coyote Tattoo
• Platform 47
• Ravensgoods
• …more to come!

The 2026 Malt Row on Damen is Wednesday, June 24th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Tickets are $32 in advance or $120 for a group of four. Tickets include 12+ tasting pours, a Malt Row tasting glass, coozie/lanyard combo, and a gift bag. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended.

For more information and tickets, visit: https://ravenswoodchicago.org/signature-events/malt-row-on-damen-beer-stroll/.