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Urban Forest Craft Brewing

6551 E Riverside Blvd Suite #112, Rockford, IL 61114, USALast Updated: Thursday, August 14 2025

Draft Beer

815 Day IPA*

West Coast IPA brewed at Urban Forest in collaboration with Prairie St., Pig Minds and Carlyle. The 815 area code breweries all coming together to celebrate the region and the great beer it has to offer. Speaking of great beer, "815 Day IPA" is just that! It's crisp, resinous and hoppy with a solid malt foundation. Made exclusively with experimental hops HBC-638, which are pretty much Centennial on steroids, boasting a big citrus pithy character with clean resinous bitterness. *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
Red Rye Redemption*

Red Lager brewed with Flaked Rye and Mandarina Bavaria Hops. Malty, yet crisp, with a subtle hop presence. Fermented slow and cold the way it should be. *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
Stadtwald

Stadtwald is our traditional German Wheatbier brewed with Malt and Hops imported from Deutschland and yeast cultured from an Old-World Bavarian brewery. The nose is exactly what you'd expect in a Hefeweizen: Clove and Banana with hints of bubble gum and pear. Effervescent and refreshing with a dry finish.

5 oz taster
$3
8 oz half
$4.25
40 cl stange
$6.50
16 oz full
$7
32 oz crowler
$13
2 L 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
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
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
Zero Fret

Zero Fret is a New England style IPA brewed with copious amounts of Alora hops and a touch of Citra. Hazy and Juicy with a pillowy-soft and round mouthfeel. White Grape and Candied Peach Ring flavors with bright, top-end Citrus notes and hints of Papaya and Pineapple.

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

BumbleBrown is a Honey Brown Ale that is Sweet and Malty with big Honey flavor and pronounced notes of Vanilla and Marshmallow. Bee-line over and find out what all the Buzz is about! *Crafted to remove gluten*

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

Dominated by Chocolate notes with layers of Coffee and Roast. The Velvety texture from the Oats brings the flavor experience full circle. Rich, yet surprisingly light on the palate and easy drinking. *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
16 oz 4 pack cans
$11.99
Mr. Downstairs*

Brewed with only the finest German malts and Czech hops, fermented slow and cold. Aromas and flavors dark chocolate & roasted barley with hints of Black Cherry. Light bodied with a distinctly high-mineral water profile, and a crisp, semi-dry finish. *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
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

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

      America's #1 Italian Prosecco. Crisp, light and delicate with a floral palate. Fruity aromas of green apple, juicy peach and ripe lemon. Hints of minerality and sweetness, with a refreshing finish.

      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
      High Noon Vodka Seltzer

      Real Vodka. Real Juice. Available in Black Cherry, Peach & Pineapple.

      355 ml can
      $5

      Beer Cocktails

      Shandy

        A Shandy made by mixing our Urban Lites 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 Urban Lites 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
                Vanilla Materials

                  A half & half of our Time & Materials Oatmeal Stout and Whitney Vanilla Cream Ale. Pro Tip: add a shot of Nitro Coffee for the Triple Play, also know as "The Dani".

                  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
                    Coffee T&M

                      Our Time & Materials Oatmeal Stout with a shot of Nitro Coffee floated on top.

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

                        Our Stadtwald Hefeweizen mixed with Lemonade.

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

                          Our Stadtwald Hefeweizen mixed with Izze Grapefruit Soda.

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

                            Our Stadtwald Hefeweizen mixed with Simply Peach Juice.

                            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
                            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 Antique 107

                            A wheated bourbon with a full-bodied flavor and a balanced palate, offering a complex taste and bold finish.

                            Single
                            $10
                            Double
                            $19
                            Woodford Reserve Double Oaked

                            An innovative approach to twice-barreled bourbon creates the rich and colorful flavor of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. Uniquely matured in separate, charred oak barrels – the second barrel deeply toasted before a light charring – extracts additional soft, sweet oak character.

                            Single
                            $12
                            Double
                            $22
                            Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Motor Oil

                            From their Icons of Rock collection, this straight Whiskey was made in collaboration with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. A blend of 3 different Whiskeys aged in Rum, Vermouth, and Mesquite Smoked Wheat Whiskey Barrels.

                            Single
                            $8.50
                            Double
                            $16

                            Snacks

                            Brew Pub Beef Jerky

                              Delicious Beef Jerky from Brew Pub Jerky made the pair with Craft Beer. It's "Jerky for beer drinkers". Available in Original, Coffee & Cayenne, Green Chili & Hops, Italian Black Pepper, and Smoky Habanero flavors.

                              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.

                                Bag
                                $2
                                Cheddar Popcorn

                                  Delicious Cheesy Popcorn from Mrs Fishers.

                                  Pack
                                  $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: Suspended Sunbeam Pils, Freedom Cali Pale Ale, & Sunshine State Tropical IPA.

                                    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 19.2 oz Tall-Boy can of Liquid Death! Naturally Alkaline with a pH of 7.8 or above. Plus, you know... Skulls! Available in Still, Sparkling, or Lime.

                                        19.2 oz can
                                        $2.75
                                        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