About

An Open Invitation

ERIS was inspired by the Greek goddess of Chaos. Women-owned, and in a male-dominated industry, we want to be careful not to be cute, cautious, or overly concerned with appearances.  Our ciders are beautiful, yes. But they’re also unconventional, unique, and brimming with life. Our brewpub space and facility are more awe-inspiring than pretty or charming. Building this company in Chicago and how we did it was a bold endeavor, and it’s one that directly represents our character.

We’re inspiring because we’re resourceful and original, and we dream big, not because we’re trendy or romantic. We honor histories of cider as a beverage, of our building, and of our community — but we don’t hark back to the Old World with our products. Rather, we use tradition as a launching point for developing our creative modern ciders.

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Meet the Team

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Michelle Foik
Co-Owner

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Katy Pizza
Co-Owner

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Nunzino Pizza
Chief Strategy Officer

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Mark Beery
Head Brewer / Cider Master

Our Roots

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We built this business through perseverance, and we continue to be solutions-oriented and resourceful. We bring ingenuity and flexibility to everything we do, and we take pride in our work, our products, and our service.

We celebrate, honor, and acknowledge our Chicago roots, our community past and present, and cider's place in the landscape of U.S. history. 

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We love a good story. Stories feed our souls. We embrace creativity, quirkiness, imagination, and unconventional approaches. The ERIS spirit is audacious.

We dream big and bold, and we don’t settle.