9th Hour Brewing Co. was established in 2016 by Dave Auston and Jim Valsa, teachers at Lakes Community High School in Lake Villa. After discovering a shared interest of home brewing, they began collaborating and found their own fanbase in friends, family and co-workers. Thus, 9th Hour Brewing Co. was established, the name inspired by the Friday happy hour gatherings of Lakes teachers and staff after their eight-period school day. This Lake County Libation Trail partner has partnered with Harbor Brewing Company at its Lake Villa location. Their IPAs, dark lagers, ales and ciders include "Extra Credit" "Easy Study Break" and "Easy as ABC" and more. Check out their full brewfolio.