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Urban Forest Craft Brewing

6551 E Riverside Blvd Suite #112, Rockford, IL 61114, USALast Updated: Monday, May 11 2026

Draft Beer

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
Tres Lunas*

Tres Lunas is our Mexican/Vienna Lager brewed with traditional Heritage Malts, but we chose to use New Zealand Motueka Hops to bring a natural Tropical Lime flavor without the addition of any actual Citrus. But don't worry, we won't mind if you put a lime wedge in yours. ¡Salud! *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
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
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
Wind It Back*

Our "Old School" IPA. Winding the clock all the way back to the before times. Before Hazy IPAs. Before D.D.H. When Brüt IPA wasn't even an idea and Black IPA was cutting edge. Wind It Back is a Retro IPA time machine in a glass Winding It Back to a simpler time of clear and crisp IPA with an actual malt backbone and balanced bitterness. Have déjà vu all over again! *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
Detachable Helles*

Detachable Helles is our German Helles Lager brewed with Bohemian Pilsner and Munich Malts. Notes of freshly baked bread and honey sweetness are perfectly balanced by Hallertau Mittelfrueh Noble Hops imparting a delicate herbal and floral character to the beer. The beer has a light and effervescent body with a dry finish. *Crafted to remove Gluten*

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
Time & Materials*

(Served on Nitrogen through a stout faucet for a limited time) 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
Good Onya*

G'Day, mate! Good Onya for drinking this traditional Australian Sparkling Ale. We brewed it to be Fair Dinkum and true to style. We even used traditional yeast that came all the way from Down Under. This Bonzer beer is Ace in the Arvo, or Corker if you've got something cooking on the Barbie. So don't be an Ocker, just go find your favorite Bloke or Sheila and share a Tinny or two of Good Onya! *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
Glass Slipper*

German, Bohemian, and Czech Pilsner roots with distinctive American flare. Bright, Crisp and Crush-able. The perfect fit for a sunny day. *Crafted to Remove Gluten*

5 oz taster
$3
8 oz half
$4.25
40 cl stange
$6.50
16 oz full
$7
32 oz crowler
$13
64 oz growler
$21
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

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, Blood Orange, 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
              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
                          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
                          Penelope Wheated Bourbon

                          Crafted to showcase balance and versatility with a smooth, approachable flavor profile offering a rich sweetness complemented by just the right touch of spice.

                          Single
                          $6
                          Double
                          $11
                          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
                          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
                          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
                          $10
                          Double
                          $19

                          Snacks

                          Ripped Jerky

                            Tear into your taste buds with Ripped Jerky! Made with 100% grass-fed beef, 20g of protein, no msg, gluten free and no fake sh*t. Available flavors: Godfather OG (original), Gran-Daddy Peppa (peppered), Hot Honey (signature series), Pineapple Express (teriyaki pineapple), Heavenly Hellfire (sweet & spicy), and Maui Wowie (sweet maui onion).

                            2.5 oz Bag
                            $10
                            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
                                  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