“ Just handily the best brewery in the NW suburbs. Go here, high-five Travis, you'll have a great time. The Mexican Lager (3 Lefts) is to die for. Really though, it's the homey environs and friendly folks who keep me coming back. The great beer is just a bonus. ”

“ The afternoon I spent here with friends was quiet and relaxing - something I feel is not the norm, in reference to other reviews talking about crowds and busyness here. I'm not surprised. Its location near a commuter rail stop is certainly a plus. Of course the beers and atmosphere are also plusses. That large back room is especially nice, and I liked how they had their beer designs on many of the tabletops. Flights are reasonably priced. My Boxcar Porter had a richness beyond many stouts I've had recently. Many thanks to the friend who organized this pub crawl for including Tighthead. ”

“ So wonderful to have a Microbrewery in Mundelein!!! We have been coming here for years and especially like their Oktoberfest. I am partial to their Belgium style beer and others in the family lean to porters and of course the incomparable 'Chilly Waters'. Go, it's fun and the brews are exceptional! ”

“ Was a good time Nice music. Good beer and good friends. Was a fun time had a fun slush. Service was ok. The did not see us for a while. But that was ok. We were not in a rush ”

“ After wrapping up at another local brewery, a group of friends and I opted to walk over to Tighthead for one last beer. This is an "order at the bar" type of place, which is pretty obvious the moment you walk in. They have some swag you can purchase by the bar, which is always fun. I told the bartender my preferred beer taste profile, and she was spot on with the beer that she surprised me with. I loved the available outdoor seating, which was full so we couldn't utilize the space, but they do have space heaters! The back room was much larger than I expected - this would definitely be a fun spot for an event. My only complaint is that the entire bar area smelled of mildew from dirty bar rags being used over and over again. Not a pleasant smell when you're trying to order from a NOT-a-hole-in-the-wall establishment. ”

“ Great brewery in a hard to find location in Mundelein. It's actually close to the Metra station. Tighthead is known for having a pretty good variety. Mostly it's about the beer here. You can also get some frozen drinks, or come for the live music and things like that. After being here a few times, I have tried a few beers. It's about $6.50 a pint. That's not bad for a craft brewery like this. A good one is the 3 Lefts. This is a Mexican lager, and there's a hint of lime and saltiness. If you don't want beer, there's also cider. There's not really much food except the chips and containers of pretzels. Finding it can be hard at first. It's certainly hidden. There's enough people who can find it apparently, because the patio gets pretty hopping for the music or whatever. ”

“ This place was packed! Outside seating was filled, and the inside was getting crowded. They also had a cover band playing in the back seating area. My girlfriend and I ordered a couple of beers at the bar and then decided to listen to the cover band. They took Venmo for song requests. Unfortunately, most of their music was country. Most of their beers are IPAs and ales. No sours here #sad. They dont serve food here, but they did have 1 food truck in the parking lot. According to their website, they have different food trucks each day. I thought their Five Guys beer was good. It was a honey ale. Overall, the place was inviting, and the staff was friendly. ”

“ Positives Plenty of parking Lots of beer choices are available in 16 Oz or 10 Oz pours Lots of indoor and outdoor seating The staff was very friendly Negatives For as large as this place is there were small bathrooms ”

“ I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place yet! In our area, you have a lot of brewery options, but Tighthead is a consistent favorite of mine. There are tons of seating options, so when you first walk in and only see a small space in the taproom, don't give up. They have a whole other room, that I'm guessing turns into another taproom for either super busy days or events. There's also outdoor seating in a tent, but not sure if that carries on through the winter. There's a wide selection of different types of beers, we tend to hop around the menu to try anything new, but they do maintain their staples. Tighthead doesn't have food, but they are consistently bringing in food trucks, and there are tons of local places that you can order from and bring in. From the posters around the brewery, it looks like they have tons of events all the time, so looking forward to coming back for those. ”

“ I love coming here and have been coming here for years. I used to come every Wednesday nights for trivia, which was so fun. Since I have moved away from the area, I try to come here when I am visiting my family. The beers are so good! My favorites are the Scarlett Fire, Chilly Water, Boxcar Porter, We be Yammin, and Oktoberfest. Last night, I had the Scarlett Fire and it tastes just how I remembered it to taste. Love the red/amber color! ”