Moan4Yoan Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 On 4/4/2020 at 12:14 PM, RTC said: Tip for those of you just discovering Zombie Dust: check the bottling date. That beer drops off faster than just about any other beer. It's not the same 4 weeks after bottling as it is fresh. Still good, but not as epic. Toppling Goliath had this issue (and didn't seem to get it) when they started shipping Pseudo Sue to Chicago. A lot of it was 2-3 months old and people didn't understand what all the hype was about once they actually tried it. Completely different animal when fresh. Fresh Sue is amazing. Which, in a nutshell, is the embarrassment of riches in Chicago. You can regularly find pale ales and IPAs that have been canned in the last 7-10 days from the likes of Mikerphone, Phase Three, etc, and even picking stuff up from the dojo at Pipeworks. That said, some of the unfiltered IPAs actually could use a little more time. I find a lot of the stuff from Hop Butcher to have too much hop burn when fresh and really hits a sweet spot 2-3 weeks out. Agreed, 100%. Especially the Double Dry-Hopped (DDH) IPAs. They need to age. I just grabbed some More DDH Dusty this last weekend. When it’s too green (fresh), it’s a bit harsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 I just ed made a pick up at my grocery store. I forget what I actually ordered but I am certain it wasn't Leinenkugle Spritzen sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTC Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 For any of you in the west burbs, Bavarian Lodge now has growler carry out. I'm so screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 2 hours ago, RTC said: For any of you in the west burbs, Bavarian Lodge now has growler carry out. I'm so screwed. Lisle. Great taps. Wonder how their prices are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwest Sider Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) Got some Fluffy Gummy yesterday. Awesome brew. Too many good beers coming out this week. Halogen Farm is one of my favorites from Hop Butcher. Edited April 9, 2020 by South Sider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Has anyone else tried the Greenbush Starchicken ipa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo880 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 23 hours ago, wegner said: Has anyone else tried the Greenbush Starchicken ipa? Yeah man, Greenbush is great, especially the starchicken. About 15-20 min from my hometown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 4 hours ago, kevo880 said: Yeah man, Greenbush is great, especially the starchicken. About 15-20 min from my hometown. I had it in a bar in Saugatuck a couple of summers back and thought it was great too. Is it available in Illinois? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo880 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 18 hours ago, wegner said: I had it in a bar in Saugatuck a couple of summers back and thought it was great too. Is it available in Illinois? Not sure how far their reach is at this point. Living in CO now and it’s not available here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Founders Maple Mackinac Fudge KBS = $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Side note. Ranger Creek Brewery and Distillery (beer, whiskey, and vodka) hired my improv group for a show. Really cool setting, great people, it was a good show. I've always enjoyed their beers, and I picked up a bottle of their bourbon but haven't had a chance to try it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Any wheat beer suggestions with some flavor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj91 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 11 hours ago, The Beast said: Any wheat beer suggestions with some flavor? You can’t go wrong with Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbeer. That’s my absolute favorite wheat beer. If you’re looking for something local Dovetail does a good traditional hefeweizen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo880 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 11 hours ago, The Beast said: Any wheat beer suggestions with some flavor? New Belgium came out with a Fat Tire Belgium White that is very tasty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 16 hours ago, The Beast said: Any wheat beer suggestions with some flavor? Three Floyd's Gumballhead is one of my favorites, especially on tap. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 17 hours ago, The Beast said: Any wheat beer suggestions with some flavor? Depends on what flavor you want. Do you want a heavy banana/clove flavor? or do you want a hopped up wheat? What do you consider a wheat beer lacking flavor? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 49 minutes ago, hogan873 said: Three Floyd's Gumballhead is one of my favorites, especially on tap. Seconded. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 7 hours ago, G&T said: Depends on what flavor you want. Do you want a heavy banana/clove flavor? or do you want a hopped up wheat? What do you consider a wheat beer lacking flavor? Thanks to all for the suggestions, I’ve got them on my list for Binny’s. I have had plenty of hopped up wheat beers and I have had the banana flavors. I have had wheat beers that don’t really have a fruit flavor or much of any flavor before. Since I am going to Binny’s and am putting in a six pack for a virtual beer tasting, where we get one of each beer for the tasting, I wanted something different and good. I like Gumballhead but am always looking for something different that is lighter and has some flavor to it. I’m open to other possibilities as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) What are your top suggestions for semi sweet wines and IPAs this year? Going to Binny’s and could use suggestions. Even if it is not one of these two and is something new you have tried. Edited December 19, 2020 by The Beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTC Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Two words: Lagunita’s Waldos Totally old school, west coast DIPA (they call it a triple). I wait until April every year, and every year I think “man, nobody makes beer like this anymore”. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SexiAlexei Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 2 hours ago, RTC said: Two words: Lagunita’s Waldos Totally old school, west coast DIPA (they call it a triple). I wait until April every year, and every year I think “man, nobody makes beer like this anymore”. I’m going to have to try to find this. I loved the juicy craze for a bit but I think it’s gotten old. Everything is a DDH IPA, it seems like the old regular IPA and west coast IPA is hard to find these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Was at Greenbush yesterday. Great place. I love craft beer but I am a lush so I need to stick to session ales. Some day I will grow up, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTC Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 5/8/2021 at 8:09 PM, SexiAlexei said: I’m going to have to try to find this. I loved the juicy craze for a bit but I think it’s gotten old. Everything is a DDH IPA, it seems like the old regular IPA and west coast IPA is hard to find these days. The other one for you to try would be Three Floyd’s Dreadnaught. Few times per year only, but you might be able to find some of the most recent batch still hanging around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 37 minutes ago, RTC said: The other one for you to try would be Three Floyd’s Dreadnaught. Few times per year only, but you might be able to find some of the most recent batch still hanging around. I bought Three Floyd's Lazer Snake yesterday. Not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SexiAlexei Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 11 hours ago, RTC said: The other one for you to try would be Three Floyd’s Dreadnaught. Few times per year only, but you might be able to find some of the most recent batch still hanging around. Thanks, I have definitely seen it around, but wasn't sure what it was, I'll check it out for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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