Metropolitan Brewing started up during the economic downturn in 2009 but that hardly kept it from becoming one of the most popular breweries in Chicago. Best known for their German Lagers brewed in the Ravenswood/Andersonville area, co-owners Doug and Tracy and their team work tirelessly to keep their Dynamo Copper Lager, Fly Wheel Bright Lager and Krankshaft (a Kölsch style beer) in year-round rotation. The brewery no longer offers regular tours due to its focus on brewing to keep up with demand but it does occasionally offer them and past attendees highly recommend them. On the rare occasion tours are available they are announced on Facebook and Twitter.