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Urban Forest Craft Brewing

6551 E Riverside Blvd Suite #112, Rockford, IL 61114, USALast Updated: Friday, December 12 2025

Draft Beer

Sock Monkey*

A medium bodied Chocolate Porter with Big, Big Chocolate flavor. Not quite decadent enough to qualify as dessert, but not too far off either. Just rich enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, yet light enough that you can go back for seconds without being overwhelmed.
Sock Monkey is our 2nd beer in our "Rockford Proud" series, highlighting landmarks and things unique to Rockford. *Crafted to remove Gluten*

5 oz taster
$2.50
8 oz half
$3.75
16 oz full
$6
32 oz crowler
$11
2 L growler
$19
British Pounds*

This English Dark Mild will surprise you with incredibly huge flavors crammed into a small ABV frame. Malt, Roast, Toffee, Coffee, and Chocolate notes give this ale a complexity mostly found in beers with double or triple the alcohol content. Plus it's surprisingly light on the palate for such a dark and flavorful ale. So gather with some good friends, good conversation, and the super session-able British Pounds. Don't be afraid to Pound the Pounds! *Crafted to remove Gluten*

5 oz taster
$2
8 oz half
$3.50
16 oz full
$5
32 oz crowler
$9
64 oz growler
$15
Lemon Pie*

Lemon Pie is our Cream Ale made with Lemon, Vanilla and Graham Cracker. Originally made as a 1-off for a local Beer Festival, but the response was so overwhelming we couldn't not make it again!

5 oz taster
$3
8 oz half
$4.25
16 oz full
$7
32 oz crowler
$13
64 oz growler
$21
Whitney*

A special occasion deserves a special beer! This Vanilla Cream Ale was originally brewed to celebrate the wedding of two amazing and beautiful friends. We hope you can find even a fraction of their joy still intertwined among the bubbles dancing in your glass. Made with Organic Grade A Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans and love. *Crafted to remove Gluten.*

5 oz taster
$3
8 oz half
$4.25
16 oz full
$7
32 oz crowler
$13
2 L growler
$21
Nectaron*

Nectaron is our American Pale Ale brewed with a unique blend of New Zealand Nectaron hops and Yakima's experimental hop YQH-1320 (recently rebranded as Elani). Both hops boast notes of Pineapple and Peach, but citrus dominates with a distinctive tangerine aroma and tropical sweetness. The malt backbone is light and clean allowing the hops to shine through. A subtle muted pithy bitterness lingers on the tongue then fades into a crisp finish. Overall a must-try for any hop lover. *Crafted to remove Gluten*

5 oz taster
$3
8 oz half
$4.25
16 oz full
$7
32 oz crowler
$13
2 L growler
$21
Beer for Boobs

Join the fight against Breast Cancer. $1 from every pint of Beer for Boobs will be donated to the American Cancer Society to help find a cure for Breast Cancer. Plus, the beer is delicious! An American Wheat with pureed raspberries added post-fermentation. So buy a pint right now! You don't hate Boobs, do you?

5 oz taster
$3
8 oz half
$4.25
16 oz full
$7
32 oz crowler
$13
2 L growler
$21
Dude Playing A Dude Disguised As Another Dude

Triple Dry Hopped Hazy and Juicy IPA boasting Thunderous Tropical aromas and flavors including notes of Pineapple, Mango and Citrus with a distinct Dankness from the Sacch Trois yeast and straight Mosaic hops. Kirk & Tugg would be proud!

5 oz taster
$3
8 oz half
$4.25
16 oz full
$7
32 oz crowler
$13
2 L growler
$21
Das Booty*

The 2025 Vintage of our Das Booty Oktoberfest Lager. Made with all traditional Malts & Hops, and even Yeast from Deutschland! Big malt notes dominated by caramel and honey with a Noble hop balance that lingers on the palate begging you to take that next sip. Hoist your Stein with us. Ein Prost!*Crafted to remove Gluten*

5 oz taster
$3
8 oz half
$4.25
16 oz full
$7
32 oz crowler
$13
2 L growler
$21
Wet's Hoppening?!*

Our harvest seasonal wet-hopped pale ale in collaboration with our friends at Hopsteiner. 40 pounds of fresh & wet whole-cone Alora hops were harvested in the Yakima Valley and flown overnight to us then added straight to the mash tun. Balanced out with kettle and dry hop additions of Alora pellet hops to add the full spectrum of what this amazing hop has to offer. This 2025 vintage may be the best one yet! *Crafted to remove Gluten*

5 oz taster
$3.25
8 oz half
$4.50
16 oz full
$7.50
32 oz crowler
$14
2 L growler
$23
Urban Lites*

Our take on the American Adjunct Lite Lager, but with a craft spin. Brewed with North American 6-row barley, Corn, and Noble Hops. Unfiltered , Crisp and Refreshing. *Crafted to remove Gluten*

5 oz taster
$2
8 oz half
$3.50
16 oz full
$5
32 oz crowler
$9
2 L growler
$16
Soft Tickles

Tart and refreshing low-alcohol German wheat beer, kettle soured and fermented clean. Fresh Lime Zest and Cranberries added directly to the fermentor make this beer supremely drinkable on a hot day. Come get your Soft Tickles!

5 oz taster
$2.50
8 oz half
$3.75
16 oz full
$6
32 oz crowler
$11
2 L growler
$19

Guest Beer

Hamm's

Sometimes you need a break from bold, flavor-packed craft beer. Sometimes you need a palate cleanser. Sometimes you just want to crush a 12oz can of Hamm's! First brewed in 1865 in Minnesota, the land of sky blue waters, now available at Urban Forest!

12 oz can
$2.75

Bundles

Urban Handshake

    A shot of Old Parr Scotch & a Can of Hamm's

    Shot + Can
    $8
    Fancy Urban Handshake

      A shot of Old Parr Scotch + a Pint of our Urban Lites American Lager.

      Shot + Pint
      $11

      Wine

      Sterling Cabernet Sauvignon - Vintners Collection

      A bold and structured California Cabernet with classic ripe berry aromatics and notes of toasted oak and chocolate on the palate.

      6 oz glass
      $7
      Matua Sauvignon Blanc

      A deliciously crisp New Zealand White Wine with vibrant flavors of ripe lemon citrus and hints of passion fruit. Awarded 91 Points by Wine Spectator in 2022.

      6 oz glass
      $7
      Prosecco

      Effervescent wine made from Glera grapes harvested in Northeastern Italy’s region of Veneto. Simple stone fruit and citrus aromas accompanied by a tantalizing fizz. Aromas of fresh peaches with hints of honeysuckle and melon. Rated 92 points by Beverage Dynamics.

      187 ml bottle
      $8.50

      Seltzers / RTD Cocktails

      Carbliss Vodka Cocktails

      Ready To Drink premium hand-crafted Vodka Cocktails with no Carbs, no Sugar, and only 100 calories per can. Available in Black Cherry, Black Raspberry, Cranberry, Peach, and Strawberry Margarita (Tequila based).

      12 oz can
      $5

      Beer Cocktails

      Shandy

        A Shandy made by mixing our Kölsch with Lemonade. The tart lemon cuts the sweet malt for a delightfully refreshing beverage.

        5 oz taster
        $3
        8 oz half
        $4.25
        16 oz full
        $7
        Radler

          Our Kindred Kölsch mixed with Izze Sparkling Grapefruit. A slightly more bitter twist on a Shandy. Still fruity and refreshing, just not overly sweet. Our take on the German classic.

          5 oz taster
          $3
          8 oz half
          $4.25
          16 oz full
          $7
          Whitney Shandy

            A Shandy made by mixing our Whitney Vanilla Cream Ale with Lemonade.

            5 oz taster
            $3
            8 oz half
            $4.25
            16 oz full
            $7
            Peaches & Cream

              Our Whitney Vanilla Cream Ale with Simply Peach Juice.

              5 oz taster
              $3
              8 oz half
              $4.25
              16 oz full
              $7
              Peachy Dude

                Our Dude³ IPA mixed with Simply Peach Juice.

                5 oz taster
                $3
                8 oz half
                $4.25
                16 oz full
                $7
                Coffee Whitney

                  Our Whitney Vanilla Cream Ale with a shot of Nitro Coffee floated on top.

                  5 oz taster
                  $3
                  8 oz half
                  $4.25
                  16 oz full
                  $7

                  Top Shelf

                  Blanton's

                  Blanton's original single barrel bourbon. Taken from the center-cut or middle sections of the famous Warehouse H, Blanton’s Original Single Barrel was once designated for ambassadors, dignitaries, and Colonel Blanton’s family and friends. Blanton’s Original set the standard for single barrel bourbons in 1984. Best served neat or on the rocks.

                  Single
                  $14
                  Double
                  $26
                  Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey

                  Award-winning, high-rye Bourbon Whiskey aged for a minimum of three years. Deep, honey-amber hue with pronounced aromas of butterscotch, candied orange and apple; dry cacao and brown sugar envelop the tongue as the spirit lingers with notes of vanilla and white pepper.

                  Single
                  $6
                  Double
                  $11
                  Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon

                  The signature Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Made the same way for over 200 years from the finest corn, rye and barley malt. Aged in new oak barrels for years in century old warehouses at the most award-winning distillery in the world.

                  Single
                  $9
                  Double
                  $17
                  E.H. Taylor Small Batch

                  Made by hand, this Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey has been aged inside century old warehouses constructed by E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrels are evaluated and selected to create a perfect blend of distinctive character that is like no other. This bourbon is a true sipping bourbon that honors the uncompromising legacy of E.H. Taylor, Jr.

                  Single
                  $12
                  Double
                  $22
                  Eagle Rare 10 yr

                  Eagle Rare Bourbon Whiskey is masterfully crafted and carefully aged for no less than ten years. Every barrel is discriminately selected to offer consistent flavor but with a seemingly individual personality. Eagle Rare is a bourbon that lives up to its name with its lofty, distinctive taste experience.

                  Single
                  $9
                  Double
                  $17
                  Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

                  To sip Barrel Proof is to experience Bourbon in its purest form: uncut, straight from the barrel, and without blending or chill filtering. Notes of Vanilla , Cinnamon, Honey, and Caramel with Oak throughout. Batch B525 was aged for 11.5 years.

                  Single
                  $12
                  Double
                  $22
                  Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2016

                  The only vintage-dated single barrel on the market. Wood spice on the nose with Honey Nut Cheerios, peach slices, and caramel syrup. Beautifully textured, cinnamon candy spicy with rum-raisin ice cream, sundae cherries, and apple crisp notes. Brown sugar & coffee cake finish.

                  Single
                  $6
                  Double
                  $11
                  Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon

                  Frey Ranch Four-Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey is 100% sustainably grown, malted, distilled, matured, and bottled on the Frey Ranch. Aged for 5 years.

                  Single
                  $10
                  Double
                  $19
                  Frey Ranch Straight Rye Whisey

                  Bottled-In-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey made with 100% Winter Cereal Rye. grown on the Frey Ranch.

                  Single
                  $12
                  Double
                  $22
                  Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond 7yr

                  This bourbon shines with a golden amber hue. Its aroma blends warm vanilla, honey, and rich caramel. On the palate, smooth sweetness with a hint of rye spice meets caramel, honey, and oak. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a warm, lasting impression.

                  Single
                  $9
                  Double
                  $17
                  Henry McKenna 10yr

                  Single Barrel, High Proof, Bottled in Bond Bourbon made from the original McKenna family recipe. One of the first Bourbons to be aged in Oak and to be bottled from a Single Barrel.

                  Single
                  $12
                  Double
                  $22
                  Hibiki Japanese Harmony

                  Hibiki means 'Resonance" in Japanese as this Suntory Whisky resonates with the subtleties of its flavor notes. Lyche and Rosemary nose, honeylike sweetness with candied orange peel with a tender long finish.

                  Single
                  $13
                  Double
                  $24
                  Macallan 12 Double Cask

                  Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Sherry Oak Casks

                  Single
                  $12
                  Double
                  $22
                  Suntory World Whisky

                  A Blend of the 5 major Whiskeys from around the world including Irish, Scotch, American, Canadian and Japanese Whiskeys. Suntory's blenders carefully select and meticulously blend them into this World Whisky with a sweet and vibrant nose, somoth palate with multi-layered flavor leading to a smoky finish.

                  Single
                  $10
                  Double
                  $19
                  Weller Special Reserve

                  The Original Wheated Bourbon Whiskey features an exceptionally smooth taste, substituting wheat for rye grain. Bottled at 90 proof, this bourbon stands out with its burnt orange color.

                  Single
                  $9
                  Double
                  $17

                  Snacks

                  Boozy Jerky

                    Beer & Spirit infused Beef Jerky. Made from premium brisket and cooked tender. Available in Bold & Spicy Bourbon, Bourbon Whiskey, Mango Habanero Ale, Montreal Maple Spice, and Peppered Stout.

                    1.5 oz Bag
                    $6.99
                    Mrs. Fisher's Chips

                      Since 1932, Mrs. Fisher's Inc. has taken pride in crafting the perfect high-quality, locally-made chips. Available in Regular or BBQ.

                      1.25 oz Bag
                      $2
                      Cheddar Popcorn

                        Delicious Cheesy Popcorn from Mrs Fishers.

                        2 oz Bag
                        $3.50
                        Splits Extra Dark Pretzels

                          Unique Snacks' Splits Extra Dark Pretzels. Boldly charred and perfectly toasted with a unique pretzel flavor and crunch.

                          2.12 oz Bag
                          $3

                          Soft Drinks

                          N/A Beers

                          Non Alcoholic beer options from Chicagoland's own Go Brewing Co. All clocking in under 0.5% abv. Available in the following flavors: Freedom Cali Pale Ale, Sunshine State Tropical IPA, The Story Double IPA, and New School Sour w/ Bueberry & Strawberry.

                          12 oz can
                          $3.50
                          Nitro Cold Brew coffee

                            100% Arabica Medium Roast Coffee Beans steeped in the same high-quality filtered water we use to make all of our beers. Brewed in house and served on tap through a Stout Faucet pushed with Nitrogen.

                            5 oz taster
                            $1
                            16 oz full
                            $3.50
                            32 oz crowler
                            $6
                            64 oz growler
                            $11
                            Liquid Death Mountain Water

                              Murder your thirst with a 12 oz can of Liquid Death! Naturally Alkaline with a pH of 7.8 or above. Plus, you know... Skulls! Available in Still, or Lime.

                              12 oz can
                              $1.75
                              Coca-Cola de Mexico

                                The real deal, with actual sugar! In a Sexy Mexican Made bottle, direct from South of the Border.

                                355 ml bottle
                                $2.50
                                Diet Coke

                                  Just like Regular Coke, but without the High Fructose.

                                  12 oz can
                                  $2
                                  Sprite

                                    Lemon & Lime flavor with plenty of bubbles, but no caffeine .

                                    12 oz can
                                    $2
                                    Root Beer

                                      Sioux City Root Beer. Soda lovers will tell you. “Yah ain’t had Root Beer, till yah had Sioux City Root Beer.” Made with pure cane sugar and crafted with care.

                                      12 oz bottle
                                      $2.50
                                      Juice Pouch

                                        Am I the only one who has trouble with that darn straw? (ask your Beertender for current flavors)

                                        Each
                                        $1
                                        Flavored Sparkling Water

                                          Are you the designated driver? We got your back. (ask your Beertender for current flavors)

                                          12 oz can
                                          $1