Latest Pipeworks Releases and Updates

West Lakeview Liquors always gets good-sized shipments of Pipeworks. For those of you that collect glassware, here's another reason to head over there to pick the newest releases...

 

Damn, I didn't see those!

 

Even though I'm getting one for being a FwB I'll for sure pick up another. Looks like I have yet another reason to drive into the city this weekend...

 

The first batch of EoD was the 2nd beer we brewed on an unknown crazy ass system not meant to do what we are doing do it, so there was some dialing in.

The 2nd batch of Hyper Dog should be vastly improved also when it comes out in June, similar to EoD improvements. Likewise Jones Dog will also be improved once we brew that again, maybe in July.

Today we're brewing more Ninja vs Unicorn since it seems to be sold out of every store except Binny's South Loop who put it in a weird spot in the store while Chris was in Belgium with Vav and they only sold a few cases.

Friday we'll be brewing a lovely golden strong ale (not a triple!) that'll be in some 750's, very refreshing beer.
Next week we'll be another refreshing brew, the first of many saisons.

Also, Close Encounter, happens to be one of our favorite beers we've brewed, we think it's tits. Seems like a black IPA when it's fresh, but after a month or so it really settles in to what it is, a piney hoppy double stout. Binny's Lincoln Park has a fair amount of it since we released that beer twice back to back (not on purpose) and it's on sale right now for a $1off if anyone feels like stocking up...

 

Stopped by Binny's on Grand last night around 5:30 and there was still a few bottle of Ninja vs Unicorn left. Also saw the Smoked Porter, End of Days, and Close Encounter. Limited quantities of each so no guarantee they're still there.

On a side note - great job Pipeworks! Delicious stuff. I can't wait to see how the smoked porter tastes with some age on it.

 

Agreed. Keep up the great work, guys!

 

Just noticed Kristina at West Lakeview Liquors put our beers on sale also and she will ship for people out of the area.

http://www.wlvliquors.com/index.php?target=categories&category_id=775

 

Just opened my bottle of Hyper Dog last night - I liked it and will try to find another bottle to age. Something about vanilla in a beer makes me need to age it to mellow it and make it smoother. I thought some aging (either in the bottle or in a barrel) of Abita's Vanilla Turbodog would have made it a stellar beer.

Anyway, the aroma of Hyper Dog was incredible. Was a lot thinner and muted tasting compared with the aroma. Still liked it and look forward to trying more of their beers.

 

thanks for that.

Maria's for 2 weekends in a row had Stone's smoked porter in vanilla on tap. great beer.

 

What would you guys say is different about the newer EODs?

I wasn't crazy about the first go around either, but I'd give it another shot.

@Pipeworks - what are you plannin on 'fixing' with Jones Dog? I thought that one was pretty good as is.

 

It was a brand new system and nothing was dialed in. The beer is now 8.2% ABV opposed to the 6% it was before, it's much much fuller in body, more balanced, and tasty. Personally, big fan of Jones Dog but that one is getting an ABV bump as well and bigger body.

 

How about an update on when you'll be releasing a Berliner Weisse....

 

I really enjoyed Nvs.U but my bottle of Close Encounter was absolutely flat for some reason. Looking forward to future releases though.

 

If you get a spare few hours, head up to Bear Republic in Healdsburg, 30 min or so north on the same freeway the other two are off of. Well worth the side trip.

 

Thanks Pipeworks! Bought up all I can find of your beer (at a disadvantage living in the suburbs). I have an artist brother and girlfriend (degrees from AAA in Chicago), if you guys ever need anything.

 

I picked up two blood of the unicorns, a glaucus, a barrel aged smoke porter, and an end of days the other day. Can't wait to try them. I also ready about Froggy Style, a wheat porter, but haven't seen it anywhere. Has this been released?

 

I love double stouts and I love really hoppy beers, but I am just not feeling them together. To each his own, I guess. I love Jones Dog, Hyper Dog, NvU, and everything else I've tried from them. I referenced the Froggy Style in my post above. It's listed as a wheat porter. I want to try it, but I'm kinda thinking I'll feel the same way. Wheat beers are okay and I love porters, but I can't imagine what a wheat porter tastes like.

 

Just finished a smoked porter... unique, very good. I wasn't able to get the new EOD but luckily a friend is kind enough to share.

 

Batch #12 End of Days is amazing!

 

agreed. huge improvement from the previous batch. i need to get more of it while i can.