Forbidden Root
Michael Melching is a seasoned professional in the hospitality industry with extensive experience in management and operations. Currently serving as the General Manager at Forbidden Root since July 2021, Michael also operates as an Entrepreneur. Past roles include General Manager at The Refectory Restaurant from February 2018 to January 2021 and Vice President of Operations at Copious Corp. from April 2015 to January 2018. Michael's career began at The Refectory Restaurant where contributions were made from 1985 to 2003 as a Server/Manager. Educationally, Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from The Ohio State University.
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Forbidden Root
Forbidden Root is a craft brewery inspired by nature. Located in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood at 1746 W. Chicago Ave., it is housed in the former Hub Theater space. The brewery uses traditional ingredients as a base to explore the rich world of wild ingredients and create an exciting range of beers: both familiar and eccentric. Forbidden Root’s year-round beers include: Wildflower Pale Ale (WPA), Strawberry Basil Hefeweizen, and Hay Fever, in addition to several limited releases and pub-only offerings. Forbidden Root is passionate about giving back. As a Benefit Corporation, Forbidden Root has built goals other than shareholder value into its operating charter. 100% of non-consumable merchandise profits are donated to charity. That means every time a Forbidden Root t-shirt, bottle opener, growler container, or other merch item is bought, the profit goes to a good cause. Our current beneficiary is Chicago's Green City Market.