The Beer Thread

[scottyh]

Yes this. I have so much stuff sitting around. When are you in town, scoots?

4/22-4/25
4/29-5/2
6/11-6/17

[alady]

Hummmm.

Maybe we can barbecue.

[AtomicPower]

My quest to drink every beer at least once seems impossible. I have been drinking the local beers a lot and I have only been able to drink these so far. If I cant even finish two local breweries what is the hope for finishing the world?


Dogfish Head
60 minute IPA
90 minute IPA
Burton Baton
Indian Brown Ale
Midas Touch
Palo Santo Maron
Rason D'etre'
Black and Blue
Chaeau Jiahu
Hellhound
My Antonia
Namaste
Pangea
Sah'tea
theobroma
aprihop
chicory stout
festina peache
punkin ale
tweason'ale


Flying Dog
Wildeman Farmhouse IPA
Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale
Snake Dog Indian Pale Ale
Underdog Atlantic Lager
In-heat wheat hefeweizen
Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA
Gonzo Imperial Porter
Dogtoberfest Marzen
Garde Dog
K-9 Winter Ale
Gonzo Imperial Porter
Tire Bit Golden Ale

[Driftwood]

You realize Dogfish puts a lot of brewpub only releases right? You've got some road trips ahead of you.

[Driftwood]

You are missing all the Dogfish heavy hitters - World Wide Stout, Olde School, 120 Minute, Fort ...

[AtomicPower]

You realize Dogfish puts a lot of brewpub only releases right? You've got some road trips ahead of you.

I have been to their brew pub. Well the original one in Rehobeth. They also have some places in the DC area. I wasn't counting those in my lists of beer because I can't really remember much. Plus I had a couple at their brewery that I don't think they released in bottles.

[Driftwood]

That's what I meant by brewpub only releases (not bottled).

[Boomy]

They don't make Poppa Skull anymore, do they? Was wondering since they don't distribute in IN if they cut ties with 3 Floyds...

I did have this a few months ago. A local bar stored it for a year and broke it out--it was great.

[alady]

So there's a thing at Bottom Lounge on the 21st where they're releasing the Three Floyds/Reckless collaboration. Anyone interested?

[falcozappa]

That does sound very interesting.

Nipped out for a quick post-work pint at Hopleaf yesterday and saw that they had Virtue (http://virtuecider.com/home.htm) (Greg Hall's new cider) on tap. Very delicious it was too - could be a great summer quencher, I think.

Also, I had a potter around Andersonville this afternoon and found that work on the new Jerry's Sandwiches has been halted due to issues with planning permission. I hope they get it sorted out.

[teekoh]

Picked up some Jester King Black Metal and the Pipeworks Jones Dog. Never heard of JK, so I'm excited. It sounds really good.

[Driftwood]

Jester King is available in Chicago now?

One of the Texas boarders brought that to the ATP tasting - really nice coffee flavours.

[fiveiron83321]

ya Jester King Black Metal is good

had a couple of their brews at the beer fest yesterday that were good as well

[teekoh]

Yep Drifty, West Lakeview Liquors has it (and another variety, something about witches). I guess they just switched everything they make to a saison yeast, but we were able to get a bottle pre-change. I'm looking forward to comparing the two.

[fiveiron83321]

Yep Drifty, West Lakeview Liquors has it (and another variety, something about witches). I guess they just switched everything they make to a saison yeast, but we were able to get a bottle pre-change. I'm looking forward to comparing the two.

Wytchmaker Rye

:)

[falcozappa]

I still haven't seen any Pipeworks yet. Looking forward to finally trying some sometime.

[teekoh]

Wytchmaker Rye

:)

Yep! :)


I still haven't seen any Pipeworks yet. Looking forward to finally trying some sometime.

I stopped there specifically to pick some up. They had the Jones Dog and Close Encounters Imperial Stout. There were only a few bottles left of the latter, but probably about ten or so of the former.

[Driftwood]

If people aren't into the webcast thing again how about Sheffield's on Saturday (and Modeselektor at Metro after if you are interested - if it doesn't sell out we can prob get tickets from a scalper for like $15 a pop - Coachella webcast was fantastic).

$4 New Hollad drafts including Mad Hatter on cask, Imperial Mad Hatter, the malted milk stout ... and the supposedly awesome FFF coffee beer for $5 a pint.

http://www.beermenus.com/places/1083-sheffield-s

Make it the unofficial line-up discussion party too?

[Audiobully]

Anybody else had Clown Shoes beers yet? Damn, they are some tasty beverages.

[fiveiron83321]

Anybody else had Clown Shoes beers yet? Damn, they are some tasty beverages.

only have tried Tramp Stamp

but i didn't like it all that much

[teekoh]

If people aren't into the webcast thing again how about Sheffield's on Saturday (and Modeselektor at Metro after if you are interested - if it doesn't sell out we can prob get tickets from a scalper for like $15 a pop - Coachella webcast was fantastic).

$4 New Hollad drafts including Mad Hatter on cask, Imperial Mad Hatter, the malted milk stout ... and the supposedly awesome FFF coffee beer for $5 a pint.

http://www.beermenus.com/places/1083-sheffield-s

Make it the unofficial line-up discussion party too?

That sounds awesome, but I'm probably going to the Bottle that night for free CAVE. Going to the Cubs game that day, too, so maybe I'll stop by afterwards? It'll likely be packed, though.

[falcozappa]

What: Kedzie Brewery Grand Opening Party
Where: 3340 N. Kedzie Ave.
When: Friday, May 25th, 5-10 PM
Tickets: $15


Revolution Brewing invites you to join us on Friday, May 25th for a massive party to celebrate the Grand Opening of our brand spankin' new Kedzie Avenue production brewing facility. 16 Revolution beers will be flowing in our tap room plus 16 local guest brews, all available for sale in pints and half pints. Be amongst the first to walk through our amazing new beer factory and get your Memorial Day weekend off to a righteous start.


We will have Revolution food plus a bunch of food trucks out in the back parking lot to satiate your hunger as you drink the best brews in the city. There will be live music, exciting spectacles, giveaways, and even a dance party to round out the night. Keep your eyes on your email and our new website, revbrew.com for more details before tickets go on sale. Tickets are $15 and will be available for sale online only on Friday, April 27th at noon. Proceeds benefit the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild.

[alady]

That sounds fun. Is the $15 just admission then?

[Driftwood]

Yeah I guess? 16 Rev beers? Nom nom nom

[alady]

Popcorn nom nom.

[falcozappa]

mmmmmm.... Something!

[scottyh]

75 Minute IPA followed by 90 Minute IPA

Nom nom.

[getrowdy]

Fischman's. Has anyone been here? Take a look at their prices. We need to go on a field trip!

http://fischmanliquors.blogspot.com/2012/04/celebrate-home-brewer.html

[Driftwood]

Not bad but Maproom is $5 a PINT for Zombie Dust. And $4 if you use your CBS card.

[falcozappa]

Fischman's. Has anyone been here? Take a look at their prices. We need to go on a field trip!

http://fischmanliquors.blogspot.com/2012/04/celebrate-home-brewer.html

I've only been banging on about it for bleedin' ages.


Yeah, I've seen the Luna Stout on draft at a few places (I remember Uncommon Ground on Devon being one) and the Luna Stout and the IPA at Binny's.

Off to the suburbs for the night. Getting the Metra from Jefferson Park, but I think I'll get there an hour early to hang out at Fischman's. Decent beer list, but look at those prices!!! (http://www.beermenus.com/places/2221-fischmans)




New Beer's That Came In:
Hoppin Frog Froasted Frog, Bodacious Black & Tan, & Silk Porter 22oz Btls
Fort Collins Chocolate Stout 6pks & Tripel Double 22oz Btl
Great Divide Hibernation & Hades 6pks
Dark Horse Scotty Karate & Too Cream Stout 6pks
Victory Otto 22oz Btl & Storm King 6pks
Boulder Never Summer Ale & Mojo IPA 6pks
Original Sin Newton Pippin Cider 750ml
2 Brothers Northwind Imperial Stout, Bitter End, & Resistance 6pks, Hood Wink & Bare Tree 12oz Btl
Smuttynose Winter PA 6pks
Anderson Valley Winter 6pks
Bruery 4 Calling Birds & Faster,Bigger, Better(Collabration with DFH)
Lost Abbey Gift Of Magic 750ml
Bear Republic Big Black & XP Pale Ale 22oz Btls
Yeastie Boys Digital IPA 12oz Btl
Courage Imperial Russian Stout 9oz Btl
Cantillon Classic Gueuze 12oz Btl
Grand Teton Wake Up Call 750ml
Dogfish Head Fort & Hell Hound 750ml, Immort Ale & Chicory 4pks
Firestone Walker 15yr 22oz Btl
Goose Island Bourbon County 12oz Btl (2 Btl Max)
Tempted to head up there this weekend and get a few of these, and stop off for a $4/$5 draft of something delicious too.


Seriously, is nobody up for this? What other place offers $4 12oz drafts of Old Rasputin (http://www.fischmanliquors.com/) on their regular menu?

[Driftwood]

Um hello ... how about $4 Imperial Hatters at Sheffiled's this weekend?

[falcozappa]

I'm pretty sure I can make that.

[alady]

Maybe Sunday afternoon?

[scottyh]

I can do Sunday night.

[Driftwood]

I'd like to do Saturday cause I'm in the area for Modeselektor but it's like a mile and a half walk for me. I'm down for whenever.

[falcozappa]

WOO!!! Sunday pints!!!

[getrowdy]

Saturday or Sunday? What time? I'm in.

Edit: Afterwards we can go to Fischman's :P

[claypoolfan]

Um hello ... how about $4 Imperial Hatters at Sheffiled's this weekend?

I was there a couple weekends ago (still in April when New Holland was the featured though), and the Imperials are $6, regular Hatters are $4.

I would probably be up for some Sheffield's this weekend.

EDIT: Ooooooh they have Panzer Wolf on tap and Two Hearted on cask too omnomnomnom.

[teekoh]

Sunday afternoon/evening, plz.

[PulpAffliction]

...I'm in the area for Modeselektor...

Please dance like a silly person for me.

[falcozappa]

I was there a couple weekends ago (still in April when New Holland was the featured though), and the Imperials are $6, regular Hatters are $4.

I would probably be up for some Sheffield's this weekend.

EDIT: Ooooooh they have Panzer Wolf on tap and Two Hearted on cask too omnomnomnom.

What, what what???!!???

Possibly my favourite year-round available IPA on cask for the first time?

[PulpAffliction]

Can someone invent a teleporter, please?

[PulpAffliction]

Alternately, a full-bodied porter that, when sipped, acts as a teleporter.

[scottyh]

I'm tempted to bring a suitcase solely dedicated to transporting beer.

[falcozappa]

Alternately, a full-bodied porter that, when sipped, acts as a teleporter.

...or some teleportation pils

[LXscope]

We're going to Goose Island Clybourn NOW WHO'S JOININ?

[markdurr]

I'm tempted to bring a suitcase solely dedicated to transporting beer.

i'm doing this.

ALSO I AM SO EXCITED TO DRIN KSOME ZOMBIEDUST IF IT IS STILL AROUND. can someone call the map room and ask them to hold on to some of that keg for me? :)

[alady]

I'm tempted to bring a suitcase solely dedicated to transporting beer.

I have done this.

[falcozappa]

We're going to Goose Island Clybourn NOW WHO'S JOININ?

I've just left that neck of the woods. If I'd have known, I'd have hung around for a pint.

[scottyh]

I have done this.

More likely in June. Then I won't have to awkwardly bring a second suitcase into the office.

[falcozappa]

A suitcase that clinks suspiciously.

[scottyh]

Last time I brought beer home with me, a can of Half Acre exploded.

[falcozappa]

Nothing more heartbreaking than losing one in transit. The mess is nothing compared to the sadness felt for that lost beer. I was totally gutted to lose a bottle of Timothy Taylor's Landlord in transit a couple of years back. Fortunately I had the foresight to bring back a spare.

[markdurr]

i've never had anything explode. i guess i'm lucky.
i'm so excited to go booze shopping with the boo. what store do i havvvvve to go to for some great bottle selection?

[scottyh]

Binny's. Multiple locations around the city.

[markdurr]

okay cool.
i wasn't sure if there was one store in particular. thanks

[scottyh]

I hear the one in the South Loop has good selection (not that the others don't - just better?), but it's kind of inconvenient if you're not staying near there.

[teekoh]

West Lakeview Liquors, too.

[markdurr]

thanks dudes.

[claypoolfan]

Mark, Local Option is tapping a keg of Zombie Dust on Friday if you're looking for it.

EDIT: Nevermind, just realized you said you were coming next weekend.

[markdurr]

TEASE! :/



:)

[claypoolfan]

What, what what???!!???

Possibly my favourite year-round available IPA on cask for the first time?

Not there anymore :( Now the cask is Flossmoor Station Pullman Brown... but who know what it'll be in the future.

[falcozappa]

:(

[claypoolfan]

They still have it on tap though.

[falcozappa]

meh

[falcozappa]

This board needs more homebrewers. DO IT!!! (http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/98-chicago-western-suburbs/deals/312032-basic-beer-brewing-kit)

[stelles75]

Too lazy. I will drink yours.

[teekoh]

This board needs more homebrewers. DO IT!!! (http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/98-chicago-western-suburbs/deals/312032-basic-beer-brewing-kit)

Ashley is scared we're gonna do something wrong, so we haven't started ours yet. :/

I'll see if I can get it started this week.

[PulpAffliction]

Last night I had a flight of Crispin ciders. Definitely the best ciders I've had since leaving Normandie.

Original, The Bohemian, Wonderwall, Marvin Soul.

Marvin was far and away the winner - aged in Oak Casks with Stout yeast, dark cherries and molasses.

[Driftwood]

We're going to Goose Island Clybourn NOW WHO'S JOININ?

So how did this go? Wish I was there with you guys. :/

[Driftwood]

Last night I had a flight of Crispin ciders. Definitely the best ciders I've had since leaving Normandie.

Original, The Bohemian, Wonderwall, Marvin Soul.

Marvin was far and away the winner - aged in Oak Casks with Stout yeast, dark cherries and molasses.

Holy shit that Marvin sounds amazing.

[Driftwood]

i'm doing this.

ALSO I AM SO EXCITED TO DRIN KSOME ZOMBIEDUST IF IT IS STILL AROUND. can someone call the map room and ask them to hold on to some of that keg for me? :)

Mark, I don't want to get you too excited but I've been regularly monitoring Map Room's site and Zombie Dust has always been on - I'm wondering if it's a staple now.

[falcozappa]

Too lazy. I will drink yours.
BUT IT'S FUN!!!


Ashley is scared we're gonna do something wrong, so we haven't started ours yet. :/

I'll see if I can get it started this week.

Cool. Let me know if you've got any questions, and I'll be sure to confuse things further try my best to help


Last night I had a flight of Crispin ciders. Definitely the best ciders I've had since leaving Normandie.

Original, The Bohemian, Wonderwall, Marvin Soul.

Marvin was far and away the winner - aged in Oak Casks with Stout yeast, dark cherries and molasses.

I'm a big fan of cider (and Normandie/Bretagne - there's nothing like a delicious crêpe with a nice flat cider in a stone goblet) too, and can heartily recommend Greg Hall's recent endeavours. Virtue is very, very quaffable.

[PulpAffliction]

there's nothing like a delicious crêpe with a nice flat cider in a stone goblet.

So, do I propose now? Or should I wait until the first annual Lollaboard Beercation (Germany, Belgium and Bretagne)?

[falcozappa]

<3

Looking forward to the beercation.

[Driftwood]

God Lolla Board takes over Belgium needs to happen.

[PulpAffliction]

Kinda not kidding.

Throw the UK in there, too, for some live ales.

[falcozappa]

Let's multitask and get the UK ale quaffing done at Glastonbury.

[PulpAffliction]

Fuck yeah.

Next summer it is, then?

[Driftwood]

Guys Rock Werchter is just a few days after Glastonbury ends.

[falcozappa]

All we need now is a decent german music fest, then. I suggest Force Attack.

[fiveiron83321]

This board needs more homebrewers. DO IT!!! (http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/98-chicago-western-suburbs/deals/312032-basic-beer-brewing-kit)

i want to....

[falcozappa]

You know it makes sense. Once you start, you'll wonder why you didn't get around to it sooner.

[alady]

I think I'm going to Hopleaf tonight. You guys should come.

[Driftwood]

Anything good on? I'd consider it but I'd be out then for Sheffield's.

Got my drink on yesterday hard, and will likely do the same before Modeselektor on Saturday. Or we could move Sheffield's to Saturday COUGH COUGH.

[alady]

I'm only stopping for one or two, meeting a friend. No idea what's on.

[markdurr]

DRIFTY AREYOU IN TOWN NEXT WEEKEND. ?
I WANT TO DRINK WONDERFUL BREWS WITH YOU!

Also, does anyone want any beers from tx? I'm more than willing to bring some up to share/purchase for you all. Just hit me up.

[Driftwood]

I'm more than willing to host a tasting. We can open up the wonderful beers mark sent me along with other treats.

Nicole would obvz kill for a growler of Live Oak Hefeweizen but I have doubts on how that would travel.

Just bring a few bombers of local stuff you like to the tasting.

[alady]

Can we do the tasting Monday night before Frankie Rose?

plz plz

[Driftwood]

Is durr still here then?

I'm fine with that.

[alady]

Yes, durr.

[markdurr]

Oh man...I didn't mean to impose a beer tasting at driftys but that sounds wonderful. Thank you sir!

I'm sure I can manage a growler. I'll figure it out. I'll bring some bombers too.

I just wanted to make sure Drifty was in town because I hadn't heard from him.

[markdurr]

Hey scoooty, how do you feel if I tossed you some cash for some Russian river? :) :)

You can easily say no, it's no big deal if you don't want the burden of traveling with it. 'Sall good. :)

[Driftwood]

I know I offered to host the pre Frankie Rose party but on the 30th there is also this.

https://www.google.com/offers/home#!details/cc51c609433e0339/QIQE2BJCWDWCAGK5;r=IWRldGFpbHMvY2M1MWM2MDk0MzNlMDM zOQ%3D%3D

2.5 hour Italian wine tasting plus light appetizers for $18.

[getrowdy]

Don't sully up the beer thread with wine.

[falcozappa]

...apart from barley or wheat wine, of course.

[teekoh]

Just a heads up: I just left Sheffields and they were out of the Imperial Mad Hatter.

Had the Oatmeal and Malted Milk Stouts instead.

[Driftwood]

$4?

How was the malted?

[teekoh]

It was good. And yeah, they were all $4, but the malted was in a goblet.

[scottyh]

I had Pliny tonight. Several times. All directions.

[Driftwood]

Aren't you in Chicago?

[concertgoer]

Aren't you in Chicago?

Probably not if he is drinking High Life

[Driftwood]

I thought we were thinking of meeting scoots tomorrow afternoon at Sheffield's.

[scottyh]

I have a flight at 2PM tomorrow.

[scottyh]

I thought we were thinking of meeting scoots tomorrow afternoon at Sheffield's.

That's why I said I preferred evening for a meet-up.

[getrowdy]

lets meet at 6 or 7 tomorrow at Sheffields

[scottyh]

I guess my flight doesn't even land until 6pm. Yay time zones.

[falcozappa]

So what time is everyone aiming for Sheffields? 7:30 or so?

[getrowdy]

what ever time is good for me.

[scottyh]

Sorry I didn't make it out last night - didn't get back to my hotel until about 8, and I was exhausted. I'm trying to meet up with BR BR before the Hawks game if anyone is interested.

[falcozappa]

BUT I STAYED OUT ALL NIGHT WAITING!!!!

[scottyh]

Noooooo.

(Unless you were still able to drink delicious beer - in which case, you're welcome?)

[falcozappa]

Heh! Actually I stayed in drinking gin n tonics. Figured with the flight not arriving until 6pm, it was probably not going to happen.

[scottyh]

Sheffield's at 7 if anyone is interested.

[claypoolfan]

TEASE! :/



:)

I was wrong, it is this weekend:

On Friday April 27th at 3pm Local Option in Chicago will host “Space Ace Intergalactic Birthday” an event marking the sixty first birthday of Paul “Ace” Daniel Frehley. The event’s draft beer list –inspired by the former Kiss lead guitarists Central European lineage – features rare and highly sought after beers from De Struise, Jandrain-Jandrenouille, Oud Beersel, Bayerischer Bahnhof, and Professor Fritz Briem among many others. Attendees who done Kiss makeup or corpse paint will be given VIP treatment typically reserved for the “Spaceman” himself.

Draft List:

Alvinne Wild Freddy
Bayerischer Bahnhof Leipziger Porticus
Bell’s Hell Hath No Fury
Boulevard Rye on Rye
Central Waters Illumination
Dark Horse Plead the 5th
De Struise Pannepot
De Struise Pannepot Reserva
Emelisse Black & Tan Jack Daniels BA
Founders Double Trouble
Glazen Toren Jan De Lichte
Green Flash 30th Street Pale Ale
Green Flash Palate Wrecker
Jolly Pumpkin Boudelaire Beer IO Saison
La Rulles La Grande 10
Local Option Bierwerker Kentucky Common
Local Option Bierwerker Morning Wood
Local Option Bierwerker Prospect Pils
Lost Abbey Deliverance
Mikkeller 1000 IBU
Oud Beersel Framboise
Professor Fritz Briem 1809 Berliner Style Weisse
Professor Fritz Briem Piwo Grodziskie – Grätzer Ale
Thornbridge Saint Petersburg
Three Floyd’s Behemoth
Three Floyd’s Zombie Dust
To Øl Final Frontier

[stupka32]

any beer requests from MN? I am headed to Rockford if anyone wants to pick up some Town Hall Masla Mama or Surly. I could leave some with Audiobully too.

[mothermedusa]

Who else in here is headed to Dark Lord Day on Saturday? I know it's a tad overhyped, but still, excited as hell.

[Driftwood]

Have an extra ticket. :/

I at least have a bottle promised.

[scottyh]

I MET BR BR

[WretchedSkye2113]

http://i.imgur.com/kVCll.jpg




they spelled her last name wrong :(

[falcozappa]

Join us for a 3 Floyds Tap Takeover that will blow your mind beginning at 7 p.m. April 27. We'll be featuring the following 3 Floyds beers:

Dreadnaught
Black Sun Stout
Topless Wytch
Hell's Black Intelligencer
Boo Goop
Stygian Darkness
Cimmerian Sabertooth Bezerker
Tiger Jelly
Alpha King
Ham on Rye
Arctic Panzer Wolf
Powder Burns
Zombie Dust
Cask of Mutiny on the Mollusk

That's 14 3 Floyds beers, and they'll be going quick. We start pouring at 7 on Friday, but we recommend early arrivals; these beers will not last long.

[Driftwood]

BERZERKER!

Ugh I really like Paddy's normally (very reasonably priced) but they tend to play "let's see what we can make them pay" for events. Remember that GI one which was way more than any other GI takeover?

[Driftwood]

Also anyone considering Flossmoor for the pre-DLD party?

[scottyh]

Where can I find Zombie Dust?

[claypoolfan]

Where can I find Zombie Dust?

As of today:
http://www.beermenus.com/beers/three-floyds-zombie-dust?order=recent
But at least two other places are tapping on Friday as evidenced here.

Those are organized by how recently they've updated their lists.

[scottyh]

I'll head over to Binny's - and then Map Room if Binny's doesn't have it.

[falcozappa]

BERZERKER!

Ugh I really like Paddy's normally (very reasonably priced) but they tend to play "let's see what we can make them pay" for events. Remember that GI one which was way more than any other GI takeover?

That's true. And if I went, I'd only be able to go for about the first 45 minutes (although there's nothing stopping me arriving early, I suppose).

[teekoh]

Also anyone considering Flossmoor for the pre-DLD party?

I know you've said it before, but when would this be?

[PulpAffliction]

Popped open my last bottle of this guy last night:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nU_YNirt-yo/TlqvPiDiVQI/AAAAAAAACUM/hHbGdyAvqc0/s1600/nommo.jpeg

I know I'm such a hometown boy, but it really is my favorite American dubbel.

[Driftwood]

I know you've said it before, but when would this be?

http://beeradvocate.com/events/info/53565

4pm this Friday.

Bring some bottles to share just in case some impromptu tasting start happening.

[falcozappa]

Popped open my last bottle of this guy last night:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nU_YNirt-yo/TlqvPiDiVQI/AAAAAAAACUM/hHbGdyAvqc0/s1600/nommo.jpeg

I know I'm such a hometown boy, but it really is my favorite American dubbel.

It's even (practically) called nomnomnom

[falcozappa]

BREWPUB BRACKETS!!! (http://www.chow.com/best-brewpubs)

[Driftwood]

Would have to give some real thought to favourite American dubbel ...

[Driftwood]

This maybe?

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1666/22437

[Driftwood]

BREWPUB BRACKETS!!! (http://www.chow.com/best-brewpubs)

I've been to four of those (Wynkoop, Town Hall, Asheville and Revolution). Can anyone top that (think I got this)?

[PulpAffliction]

Speaking of BeerAdvocate...

Drifty et al.: My friend Katherine and I are attending the Belgian Beer Fest in Boston (http://beeradvocate.com/bbf/) in September. Feel free to join.

(tickets for this year do not appear to be available yet)

[claypoolfan]

I've been to four of those (Wynkoop, Town Hall, Asheville and Revolution). Can anyone top that (think I got this)?

Just Cambridge and Revolution for me.

[scottyh]

I've been to four of those (Wynkoop, Town Hall, Asheville and Revolution). Can anyone top that (think I got this)?

Cascade, Wynkoop, Town Hall and Revolution

[PulpAffliction]

This maybe?

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1666/22437

That sounds delicious.

[PulpAffliction]

Would have to give some real thought to favourite American dubbel ...

Let's have a blind-taste American Belgian Bracket.

Four divisions: Sour, Dubbel, Trippel, and Quad. WHICH WANNABE BELGIAN WILL COME OUT ON TOP!?

[Driftwood]

Cascade, Wynkoop, Town Hall and Revolution

Has anyone been to the Austin one? Wasn't on my radar last time I was at SXSW. Seems like lots of new Austin places popping up.

[Driftwood]

Let's have a blind-taste American Belgian Bracket.

Four divisions: Sour, Dubbel, Trippel, and Quad. WHICH WANNABE BELGIAN WILL COME OUT ON TOP!?

What about regular BPA or BSPA? Saisons?

[alady]

Has anyone been to the Austin one? Wasn't on my radar last time I was at SXSW. Seems like lots of new Austin places popping up.

I will go this week.

[PulpAffliction]

Fine:

Sours/Wild Ales, Belgian Pales, Trappistes, and Saisons.

Advantage: Saison, though.

[scottyh]

I will go this week.

Show off.

[alady]

;)

[getrowdy]

I've been to four of those (Wynkoop, Town Hall, Asheville and Revolution). Can anyone top that (think I got this)?

I've been to Eske's (and been to his house before he had a brew pub) and Revolution.

[falcozappa]

Just Revolution for me. I clearly need to go to more brewpubs.

[kells bells]

Hey all. Chi's hamburger thread made me remember that I should post about a friend's event at Goose Island on Sunday. It's his 30th birthday party, but it's open to everyone and has been written up in AV Club, etc. Basically, the proceeds will be split up and given to his four favorite Chicago nonprofits, including the Arts of Life, Drawing with Pictures, the Neo-Futurists and...one more. It's all you can eat, drink and more, with entertainment and drawings for a bunch of crazy prizes.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/265441936854159/

https://www.z2systems.com/np/clients/rwp434/product.jsp?product=4

[Driftwood]

.

[teekoh]

http://beeradvocate.com/events/info/53565

4pm this Friday.

Bring some bottles to share just in case some impromptu tasting start happening.

I won't get out of work until 6 at the earliest. :(

[Driftwood]

Oh I imagine stuff will still be going on. But yeah i guess that's a trek at that point.

[Unlikely Japan]

I have Friday off, I think I'll go to Flossmoor. Also, just went to Binny's and picked up a 6 pack of Racer 6 and an Arrogant Bastard bomber.

[PulpAffliction]

Had an American Saison with lunch today.

http://beerpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/great-divide-colette1.png

Just fine, but nothing special.

[dij22]

Wheach is so ridiculously refreshing, and I barely like peaches.

[scottyh]

Had an American Saison with lunch today.

http://beerpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/great-divide-colette1.png

Just fine, but nothing special.

That's my wife's favorite beer. It's ok, but I'm just glad she's moved away from Leinenkugel.

[PulpAffliction]

Yeah, it was a pretty middling saison, but I'll drink a middling saison over most anything else.

#SaisonBallz

[AtomicPower]

http://www.united-nations-of-beer.com/images/flying-dog-double-dog-double-pale-ale-21352835.jpg

[getrowdy]

Last night I drank
Three Floyds Arctic Panzer Wolf - draft
Innis & Gunn "Rum Cask Ale" Scotch Wee Heavy - bottle
I enjoyed both beers.

When confronted by a huge beer list I'm always a little lost when it comes to choosing a beer. I would want to try beers that are limited releases or hard to get but how do I find out this info? btw the server was no help.

[falcozappa]

Some places (like Acre) mark them on the menu.
Otherwise, you've just got to rely on your memory, or spend some time looking it up on the BA website on your phone (which sounds like a pain in the arse to me).

[teekoh]

I do that sometimes. It's a bit tedious, but worth it.

[alady]

Three Floyds scouting locations for a Chicago brewpub (http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/stew/chi-three-floyds-three-floyds-brewing-looking-to-open-a-chicago-brewpub-20120425,0,7354010.story)

[falcozappa]

ANDERSONVILLE!!!!!!

Complete the transformation into the beer mecca that it is already becoming.

[PulpAffliction]

I wish they would focus on distributing to KC instead. :(

[Driftwood]

Three Floyds scouting locations for a Chicago brewpub (http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/stew/chi-three-floyds-three-floyds-brewing-looking-to-open-a-chicago-brewpub-20120425,0,7354010.story)

OMG OMG OMG.

[Driftwood]

Lincoln Square please.

[PulpAffliction]

All I want in my life is some damn Zombie Dust....

[Driftwood]

You didn't like Berzerker more when we were at Hopleaf? I mean I know it's not the same style of beer and maybe it's because I can have Zombue Dust almost all the time - but that beer really blew my mind. If I'm still sick and don't want to trek down to Flossmoor on Friday I'm probably going to hit up Paddy Long's primarily for that beer. So good.

Someone remind we when durr gets here again? And scoots?

[getrowdy]

I'll be in Kansas City next week. Is there any beer that I should pick up?

I looked on BA and saw that Lucas Liquor is close to my route.

[PulpAffliction]

I'm assuming you're here for a dog show? Probably heading down to Spring Hill or thereabouts, right?

If so, I would highly recommend Royal Liquors on 103rd and State Line. Phenomenal beer selection, and only a bit out of your way (just off the southern leg of I-435)

[falcozappa]

I'm assuming you're here for a dog show? Probably heading down to Spring Hill or thereabouts, right?

If so, I would highly recommend Royal Liquors on 103rd and State Line. Phenomenal beer selection, and only a bit out of your way (just off the southern leg of I-435)

Genghis said something about being in the midwest in some thread earlier. When I read your post, I thought you were responding to him, and was a little surprised.

[getrowdy]

I'm assuming you're here for a dog show? Probably heading down to Spring Hill or thereabouts, right?

If so, I would highly recommend Royal Liquors on 103rd and State Line. Phenomenal beer selection, and only a bit out of your way (just off the southern leg of I-435)

It's a dog thing, yeah. I'll be east of Louisburg, on a farm, for a week. I see where Royal Liquors is, thanks. I usually take 435 to 69.
Edit:east of Louisburg

[Unlikely Japan]

I'm trying Three Floyds' Hells Black Intelligenser now and I love it. I won't be able to make it to Flossmoor tomorrow because I have to work but it doesn't sound like anyone else from the board will be there anyways.

[markdurr]

man i am so excited to drink some 3 floyds, bells, founders, revolution, and so much more.

i haven't had a beer since i was at the beach on saturday. i'm due for one. i just need to get over this cold.

so i understand zombie dust, dreadnaught, and artic panzer wolf are year round brews? are they easy to come by in bottle form to travel home with? :/

[teekoh]

I wouldn't say easy, but you'll probably be able to find some.

[markdurr]

awesome. thank you sir!

[Unlikely Japan]

Artic Panzer is pretty easy to get, not sure about the other two. Seriously though, this Hell's Black is the best stout I've ever had. I don't drink a lot of stouts so it might just be that it tastes like drinking espresso in the form of beer.

[markdurr]

oh man. if you aren't a huge fan of stouts and are a fan of espresso stouts...please try Hitachino Espresso Stout.
i have 13 at home if you want one. they do/should sell it in chicago area though.

[LXscope]

I was so close to buying an Arctic Panzer Wolf but I couldn't get myself to spend that much on one bottle.

Ended up grabbing Dogfish's 90 Min IPA which I haven't had yet for some reason.

[Unlikely Japan]

oh man. if you aren't a huge fan of stouts and are a fan of espresso stouts...please try Hitachino Espresso Stout.
i have 13 at home if you want one. they do/should sell it in chicago area though.

Oh nice. I'll my eye out for it. I've been stuck on IPAs for so long and I think it's time I move on, this might be my new thing.

[markdurr]

nice. i love IPAs. i need to get over my kick as well, but i just can't seem to do it.

also is double trouble out yet from founders? i know it is a seasonal, i'm just not sure on which season it comes out.

[markdurr]

I was so close to buying an Arctic Panzer Wolf but I couldn't get myself to spend that much on one bottle.

Ended up grabbing Dogfish's 90 Min IPA which I haven't had yet for some reason.

i assume APW is the shiz from what i have read and heard about it.
you can never really go wrong with a DFH 90 however.

[LXscope]

Almost positive I just saw the double trouble at my liquor store an hour ago.

[Unlikely Japan]

i assume APW is the shiz from what i have read and heard about it.


I brought one down to a friend the last time I was in Texas. The label is cool and the beer is great so it makes for a great gift.

[markdurr]

YES!

and YES!

[falcozappa]

What: Kedzie Brewery Grand Opening Party
Where: 3340 N. Kedzie Ave.
When: Friday, May 25th, 5-10 PM
Tickets: $15


Revolution Brewing invites you to join us on Friday, May 25th for a massive party to celebrate the Grand Opening of our brand spankin' new Kedzie Avenue production brewing facility. 16 Revolution beers will be flowing in our tap room plus 16 local guest brews, all available for sale in pints and half pints. Be amongst the first to walk through our amazing new beer factory and get your Memorial Day weekend off to a righteous start.


We will have Revolution food plus a bunch of food trucks out in the back parking lot to satiate your hunger as you drink the best brews in the city. There will be live music, exciting spectacles, giveaways, and even a dance party to round out the night. Keep your eyes on your email and our new website, revbrew.com for more details before tickets go on sale. Tickets are $15 and will be available for sale online only on Friday, April 27th at noon. Proceeds benefit the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild.

Tickets have just gone on sale. They don't include food or drink, so I'm not sure what the $15 gets you, but it's not an arm and a leg. I want to know if anyone else is going before I get a ticket.

[Driftwood]

I'm in + the wife obviously.

What you will be getting is 16 Rev beers (including the high octane stuff) for $4. They've had great stuff like their Quad go for $10 at the brewpub. That discount alone will get your $15 back in no time.

[falcozappa]

Sounds good to me. I take it you're going? Here's the link. (http://cts.vresp.com/c/?RevolutionBrewing/8829919488/b76163d09a/ce162ee7f5)

[Driftwood]

Holy shit 28 Rev beers?

Anti-Hero IPA, Baracus Imperial Stout, Black Power Oatmeal Stout, Bottom Up Wit, Coup d'Etat Saison, Cross of Gold Ale, Dos Osos West Coast IPA, Eugene Porter, Foursome Quadruppel, Hugene Imperial Porter, Institutionalized Barleywine, Iron Fist Pale Ale, Paddy Wagon irish Stout, Poetic Justice Special Bitter, Threesome Belgian Trippel, Workingwoman Brown, B.A. Baracus, Barrel Aged Black Power Oatmeal Stout, Barrel Aged Repo Man Rye Stout, Barrel Aged Skara Brae Scottish Ale, Barrel Aged Sodom Imperial Stout (FFF Collabo), Barrel Aged The General Molasses Porter, Cherry Black Power (Barrel Aged Oatmeal Stout with Cherries), Gravedigger Billy (Bourbon Barrel Aged Wee Heavy), Pablo Picasso (Cabernet Aged Dark Belgian Ale), Straight Jacket (Jack Daniels Barrel Aged Institutionalized), The Marquis (Cabernet Barrel Aged Trippel), Very Mad Cow (barrel Aged Milk Stout)

INSANE.

[Driftwood]

Barrel aged stuff for $4?

Everyone should go.

[Driftwood]

Heavy Times is playing?

Grog should come.

[Driftwood]

"The party will kick off promptly at 5PM with a surprise special guest performance from an incredible band."

Wonder who this will be?

[falcozappa]

Ticket purchased.

[Driftwood]

I mean that's 35 for 5 pours ($15 plus $4 per beer). That's really reasonable for 5 BA beers. Plus music.

[Driftwood]

Are Apteka any good?

[falcozappa]

Never heard them. I'm wondering who the surprise special guest (band?) will be. The Pain Relievaz?

[Driftwood]

Bought mine - LX you were looking for a beer event. This would be a good start.

[claypoolfan]

Are Apteka any good?

Saw them open for Jane's at the Metro. Came in with no expectations and I had a good time watching them.

[kells bells]

I'm going with both my husbands, too.

I've successfully avoided seeing Apteka twice. Don't care.

[falcozappa]

Revolution Sign Up Sheet
falcozappa
Drifty +1 (I'm guessing)
kells "the mormon" bells +2
claypoolfan?

[Driftwood]

Yep + 1.

[claypoolfan]

Yeah, I'll go. +1 probably.

Just bought two tickets.

[falcozappa]

Revolution Sign Up Sheet
falcozappa
Drifty +1 (I'm guessing)
kells "the mormon" bells +2
claypoolfan+1
LX?
alady?.

[kells bells]

I also have a fourth ticket but am not sure who's taking it.

[claypoolfan]

The couple I was with at DotLA just bought tickets too.

[teekoh]

We're in.

[falcozappa]

YAYYYYYY!!!

[scottyh]

Avery Sour Beer Fest sold out in 10 minutes today. Yeesh.

[Driftwood]

Who's up for Paddy Long's for some Berzerker?

[getrowdy]

Can someone get me a ticket? I'm not in town now

[kells bells]

Internet.

[teekoh]

Holy shit 28 Rev beers?

Anti-Hero IPA, Baracus Imperial Stout, Black Power Oatmeal Stout, Bottom Up Wit, Coup d'Etat Saison, Cross of Gold Ale, Dos Osos West Coast IPA, Eugene Porter, Foursome Quadruppel, Hugene Imperial Porter, Institutionalized Barleywine, Iron Fist Pale Ale, Paddy Wagon irish Stout, Poetic Justice Special Bitter, Threesome Belgian Trippel, Workingwoman Brown, B.A. Baracus, Barrel Aged Black Power Oatmeal Stout, Barrel Aged Repo Man Rye Stout, Barrel Aged Skara Brae Scottish Ale, Barrel Aged Sodom Imperial Stout (FFF Collabo), Barrel Aged The General Molasses Porter, Cherry Black Power (Barrel Aged Oatmeal Stout with Cherries), Gravedigger Billy (Bourbon Barrel Aged Wee Heavy), Pablo Picasso (Cabernet Aged Dark Belgian Ale), Straight Jacket (Jack Daniels Barrel Aged Institutionalized), The Marquis (Cabernet Barrel Aged Trippel), Very Mad Cow (barrel Aged Milk Stout)

INSANE.

Where'd you see this? I thought they were only gonna have 16 Rev brews on.

And the barrel-aged Repo Man is the business.

[claypoolfan]

Where'd you see this? I thought they were only gonna have 16 Rev brews on.

And the barrel-aged Repo Man is the business.
Here (http://revbrew.com/whats-new/detail/grand-opening-info)

[teekoh]

Thanks!

That's amazing.

[PulpAffliction]

Last night:

http://beergeni.us/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/boulevard-tank-7-farmhouse.png
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eT5C-4BBNhY/Sza_Qn1hzrI/AAAAAAAADKY/5Xk9x_4K3io/s400/new-belgium-lips-of-faith-erics-ale.png
https://img.skitch.com/20120428-bpicq1p6pwedxyh972i43yj2ru.png

First two on tap, the third from a bottle.

Eric's Ale was spectacular.

Stone Smoked Porter was an enormous disappointment, though. I felt like I was being bludgeoned with the smokiness, especially after the subtle and refined flavors of Eric's Ale.

[falcozappa]

First two on tap, the third from a bottle.

Eric's Ale was spectacular.

Stone Smoked Porter was an enormous disappointment, though. I felt like I was being bludgeoned with the smokiness, especially after the subtle and refined flavors of Eric's Ale.

I've really enjoyed a lot of the Lips Of Faith series. I've not tried Eric's Ale yet - your favourite so far?

In other news, it looks like Alex James is going to make beer alongside his cheeses (http://www.nme.com/news/blur/63510). She's So Rye? There's No Other IPA? Coffee Stout & TV?

[PulpAffliction]

Absolutely my favorite Lips of Faith, yes. Good luck finding any, though. I'm pretty sure it was only brewed once.

What I really want is this. (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/192/68665) Only two kegs ever produced. :(

[falcozappa]

...and they've both already been opened? Otherwise, I might hold out a small hope that they'd bring it to FOBAB, but I think the GABF would be more likely.

[PulpAffliction]

I've no idea. I just found another source that said three kegs. My guess is, they've got one or two up their sleeves.

[PulpAffliction]

Fwiw, the only mentions of it I can find online refer to the Milwaukee event, so I'm guessing there are some kegs left untapped.

[Driftwood]

Absolutely my favorite Lips of Faith, yes. Good luck finding any, though. I'm pretty sure it was only brewed once.


?

Eric's Ale is pretty regularly on tap in the Chicago area. Probably second in terms of availability to La Folie. Been drinking it for years. Been at several FOBABs (maybe 4?)

[arbee]

some good band names in here

[falcozappa]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZyQl2lvdHNE/Tz_6Be94wYI/AAAAAAAADm8/btF_VZ4JJVc/s1600/Lagunitas+Imperial+Red+Ale.JPG
Yum!

[teekoh]

Yeah, love that.

[markdurr]

oh man the map room. that place is awesome.

Zombiedust and Firewalker FTW.

[teekoh]

Gah! We were out earlier and gonna stop there.

Probably would've left before you got there, though. Glad you got your Zombie Dust. If you haven't found any bottles by tomorrow at like noon, let me know.

[getrowdy]

Sounds good to me. I take it you're going? Here's the link. (http://cts.vresp.com/c/?RevolutionBrewing/8829919488/b76163d09a/ce162ee7f5)

God Dammit! Does anyone have an extra? I was out of town and tried to order on my phone but the links didn't work. Now I'm home ( on the computer) for 12 hours and it's sold out?

[getrowdy]

Internet.

Sometimes it doesn't work :(

[claypoolfan]

Wow, surprised that sold out so fast.

[Driftwood]

Sometimes it doesn't work :(

Oh man - didn't understand that's what you meant by your out of town post. :/

Will definitely look around to find an extra.

[PulpAffliction]

?

Eric's Ale is pretty regularly on tap in the Chicago area. Probably second in terms of availability to La Folie. Been drinking it for years. Been at several FOBABs (maybe 4?)

Look - out here in the wilds of Kansas, things can get distorted.

[markdurr]

Gah! We were out earlier and gonna stop there.

Probably would've left before you got there, though. Glad you got your Zombie Dust. If you haven't found any bottles by tomorrow at like noon, let me know.

:/ apparently 3floyds saved a lot of their distributions for DLD (not my words, was told this from a store owner)

[markdurr]

1) is it true they can sell brews from the brewery? ...if so, mind blown.
2) i'm thinking about using the rental car to drive to the brewery...that seems to be the general consensus on how to get 3 floyds

[Driftwood]

1) is it true they can sell brews from the brewery? ...if so, mind blown.
2) i'm thinking about using the rental car to drive to the brewery...that seems to be the general consensus on how to get 3 floyds

Yes driving is your best bet to FFF. Call ahead - I'm pretty sure they'll have cases / six packs of Zombie Dust for sale - probably some other great stuff still around post DLD.

How long are you in town for again? Kinda swamped with work today. :/

[markdurr]

i'm in town until tuesday early early morning.
i have 8 beers for you. : )

thank you for the feedback on FFF, i think i might be headed there today. Pulp, you're taken care of with zombie dust.
i just called they open at noon and are open until MDINIGHT?!

[PulpAffliction]

Love you forever, Durr. :D

[markdurr]

:( :( :(

drove to Munster, IN the only thing they were out of was Zombie Dust. ugh ugh ugh.

i did get 5 bombers of Arctic Panzer Wolf, 3 bombers of Dreadnaught, and 1 bomber of something else, a growler full of something they don't bottle.
i have a bomber of APW chilling right now.

currently drinking an Oberon in bed and watching mad men. :)

[Driftwood]

Mark what's your schedule from like 3-6 tomorrow?

Where are you staying?

[AtomicPower]

I finally had a dogfish head 120 today. It tasted pretty good but it made me sleepy after one beer.

[falcozappa]

Tap or bottle? Such a good beer.

[markdurr]

Mark what's your schedule from like 3-6 tomorrow?

Where are you staying?

all of my IRL friends are working. so i'm going to the science and industry museum tomorrow.
other than that i plan on drinking brews with you and alady and whomever else :) then frankie rose.

[scottyh]

I'm here.

Now the party can start.

[scottyh]

And I found out today that when I travel to Chicago in June, I'll have multiple bottles of Pliny the Elder. Claim them now.

[teekoh]

I'll take one!

And mark, if you want I'll have my lady pick up a six-pack of zombie dust today if she can.

[Driftwood]

Um yeah I'll take one for sure.

[getrowdy]

Pulp, I stopped at royal liquor yesterday. Great store. Picked up Left Hand Milk Stout and Schafly Dry Hopped APA. The selection is mind boggling there. Nice that they have the beers that are rated over 90 labeled.

I will trade some Schafly for one of those beer tickets I couldn't get. Hello.

[markdurr]

I'll take one!

And mark, if you want I'll have my lady pick up a six-pack of zombie dust today if she can.

:)

are you still headed down here tonight? or did you not get tickets for the show?

[teekoh]

I've got tix, but it seems like nobody else does. :(

I'm planning on coming out to wherever y'all end up, though.

[scottyh]

alady and I have tix. Or at least I have tix.

[teekoh]

Oh, then I'll come and hang. Just didn't want to go myself while everybody is at Revolution, or something.