A new brewery has debuted in the neighborhood. The newcomer to Platt Park, called Dos Luces Brewery, is located at 1236 S. Broadway.
The brewery doesn't serve your typical beer made with barley. Instead, it uses corn and aguamiel (agave nectar) to create chicha and pulque, respectively—traditional South American and Mesoamerican alcoholic beverages that the Inca and Aztec peoples drank. (You can learn more about these special brews here.)
The new brewery has proven popular thus far, with a 4.5-star rating out of seven reviews on Yelp.
Kate A., who reviewed it on August 6, wrote, "I really didn't know what to expect from this blue corn-based beverage, but it is surprisingly tasty. Light, carbonated, with aromatic spices like cloves. And apparently gluten free! They also have some guest beer taps if you aren't into Chicha. The atmosphere is cool and modern with string lights and lots of greenery."
Yelper Zachary L. added, "Fantastic place. Great vibes and very interesting brews. It's traditional Latin based beer made from corn rather than barley. Give this place a try!"
Intrigued? Stop in to try it for yourself. Dos Luces Brewery is open from 4–10 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday, 1–10 p.m. on Friday, noon–10 p.m. on Saturday, and noon–9 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
