Goose Island Belgian Fest - 9/8

beers will be a mystery until you get there, they really never post anything. If you're so inclined, when I get there at 11 because I'm cool, I can post one here if you wish but wouldn't you rather open your presents christmas morning?

As for traffic, being that most Bears fans get to the game at 8am, I dont assume traffic will be an issue.

 

I am most likely selling my ticket if anyone is interested. I'm asking what I paid ~ $35

 

I have a pair for sale as well. face value.

 

i'll be there. was awesome last year.

only thing you can be sure of is that goose will bring the goods. i don't know any specific beers, but i would bet good money that the new fulton and wood "two more weeks" will be there (entirely speculation, based on nothing but release timing).

 

It would be fair to expect Halia to show up.

 

gillian too, but halia is practically a given.

 

how has anyone not mentioned the ice cream pairing (gelato?). Whatever the hell it was, ice cream pairing first, then worry about the beers available.

 

First rule of artisianal sorbet pairing club...

 

hopefully destihl will have a acetone-less st. dekkera

 

Nevermind. I'll be there.

 

Looking forward to it! Had a great time last year. Yes, the sorbet pairing with Scully or Gillian whatever it's called is really good.

 

Anyone have 2 extra tickets they cant use?

 

Anyone know if these were print off tickets or just names on a list? i cant find anywhere to print a ticket off. . . and i cant remember. . .

 

It's will call; no printed tickets.

 

Hipster pitchfork Belgian fest rating - 5.8/10

 

i am probably wrong as hell, but playaplaya, did i see you there wearing a great lakes shirt and a grey baseball cap with the gold letters 'CLE'?

 

i am probably wrong about who playaplaya was. if so, i will continue my search...

 

anyway, i am home now and while i would have to review my notes for a more definitive assessment, most surprising was transient artisan ales out of lansing, il. their focus seemed to be on 'belgian styles with american hops' and all of them were done very well. if they do this well blending american hops with non-american yeast traditions, i'm excited for what they may be able to do without the american hop crutch...