Non-Alcoholic Kegs in Chicago
Chicago is one of our shortest freight lanes. Order kegs Monday, pour by Friday — from Wicker Park to the Loop.
Why Chicago is ready for NA on draft
Chicago is a draft city. Bars and restaurants here have lived on tap programs for a century, and putting NA on the same wall is the natural next step. PourZero ships from our Indianapolis hub to Chicagoland in 2-4 business days, with same-region LTL freight on pallets. Wicker Park and Logan Square cocktail bars take mocktail kegs to pair with their alcohol menus; Loop and West Loop offices put nitro cold brew and sparkling tea on tap for hybrid teams; River North hotels and event venues run hop water alongside craft beer at conferences and weddings. The city's brewery cluster also makes Chicago a strong market for hopped NA — sober-curious craft drinkers want the same flavor profile they already love.
Serving neighborhoods including Wicker Park, Logan Square, West Loop, River North, and Lincoln Park.
Who we serve in Chicago
One simple draft supply — four very different customer playbooks.
Bars & Breweries
Hop water, craft NA & mocktail kegs that share the same draft system as your beer.
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Nitro cold brew, sparkling tea & functional kegs that out-margin canned singles.
Offices & Tech Campuses
Draft replaces the soda fridge — better adoption, less waste, real recruiting upgrade.
Events & Venues
Kegged mocktails pour faster than batched cocktails — perfect for weddings & conferences.
Shipping kegs to Chicago
Distance
~180 mi from our Indianapolis hub — one of our fastest lanes
Typical lead time
2-4 business days
Freight mode
Parcel up to 9 kegs; same-region LTL freight for pallets
Why draft beats cans in Chicago
A single 1/6 bbl keg replaces ~45 twelve-ounce cans. Operators see 50-70% cost reduction per pour versus stocking the same drinks in cans, plus a real cut in single-use packaging waste.
- Higher margin per pour
- Less storage, less packaging waste
- Standard Sankey D — no new hardware
- 30-60 day tapped shelf life
What you can pour in Chicago
Every category ships in standard 1/6 bbl Sankey D kegs. Shop by what fits your tap wall.
Sparkling Tea
Bright, sessionable, wellness-leaning.
View kegs →Hopped
Hop water & craft NA beer for designated drivers.
View kegs →Nitro & Cold Brew
Cafe-grade nitro coffee on draft.
View kegs →Mocktails on Tap
Ready-built zero-proof cocktails, served by the keg.
View kegs →Premium & Functional
Adaptogens, nootropics, and functional pours.
View kegs →Chicago use cases we already serve
Real venue and operator types in Chicago putting NA kegs on tap.
Cocktail bars & gastropubs
A kegged mocktail program lets bar staff pour a real NA option in seconds during a Friday night rush instead of batching.
West Loop & Loop offices
Hybrid teams expect a draft program. Nitro cold brew and sparkling tea outperform the office Bevi for adoption and margin.
Breweries adding an NA tap
Chicago breweries are leaning into hop water and craft NA for designated drivers and sober regulars without losing flavor profile.
Conference venues & hotels
Convention business needs a non-alcoholic upgrade. Kegged mocktails and hop water beat tap water at any banquet.
Put NA on tap in Chicago
Shop direct, or apply for wholesale pricing if you're ordering 10+ kegs at a time.