Chicagoland NE IPAs (2018)

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  1. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Considering they didn't sell out last night, they'll at least have it at open. Gotta imagine it will last a little bit if they're limiting people to 1 4-pack and they have 20+cases
     
    #1041 prior2two, Nov 17, 2016
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  2. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    To me, this is another argument for why everyone should be canning in 4 (or 6) packs. Instead of walking in and being limited to 1 or two bombers, even a "Limit 1" of this beer means you have 4 chances to drink it, which is pretty great.

    Also, given that it seems to fall off very quickly, no sense in stocking up on it anyway.
     
    #1042 SeanBond, Nov 17, 2016
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  3. beersite

    beersite Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2016 Illinois

    thank you. I will give them a call before I swing by to make sure.
     
    #1043 beersite, Nov 17, 2016
  4. beersite

    beersite Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2016 Illinois

    that is a great point.
     
    #1044 beersite, Nov 17, 2016
  5. Bbear

    Bbear Zealot (721) Oct 26, 2016 Illinois
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    Anyone know if Binny's Grand received Galaxy Bowl yesterday? Was thinking of popping in today to check during lunch.
     
    #1045 Bbear, Nov 17, 2016
  6. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    The 4 pack of 16 cans is kind of the perfect amount of beer to me.
     
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  7. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    That is obviously a matter of personal opinion...although it may be one shared by many. I know you had a bad experience with it after a little bit (6 weeks or so???), but mine was still OK. Not as great as when it was released, but I didn't really expect that at that point.
     
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  8. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    Same here, my experience after the 1 month mark wasn't bad at all.

    So, I had a Galaxy last night...I think I liked batch #1 a bit better. This was still well above average, but I this batch is a touch less fruity/more dry.

    Full disclosure: I wasn't really in a beer drinking mood, which I think can have a big affect.
     
    #1048 GuyFawkes, Nov 17, 2016
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  9. capnmike

    capnmike Zealot (670) Dec 6, 2013 Illinois
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    10ish cases left right now at BT.
     
    #1049 capnmike, Nov 17, 2016
  10. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    My 3rd can definitely fell off significantly. The nose was distinctly different (cans 1, 2 and 4 were all super fruity and peach/passion fruit-esque) and pretty muted, and the beer itself tasted pretty generic. Can 4 was better; the nose was pretty fantastic, and the beer tasted pretty good (not quite as strongly hoppy, but still very solid). I would say personal opinion factors into whether the beer is good fresh/not fresh, but the fall-off is pretty dramatic if/when it happens (not arguing with you, just saying).
     
    #1050 SeanBond, Nov 17, 2016
  11. beerbelly_mike

    beerbelly_mike Initiate (0) May 19, 2016 Illinois

    I really want to try Galaxy Bowl but I am too lazy to run down to BT haha
     
    #1051 beerbelly_mike, Nov 17, 2016
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  12. bowzer4birdie

    bowzer4birdie Grand Pooh-Bah (3,796) Aug 16, 2012 Illinois
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    Then you really don't want to try it that much, right? :rolling_eyes::wink::slight_smile::grinning:
     
    #1052 bowzer4birdie, Nov 17, 2016
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  13. beerbelly_mike

    beerbelly_mike Initiate (0) May 19, 2016 Illinois

    I will probably wait until it makes its way to Bitter Pops (hopefully).
     
    #1053 beerbelly_mike, Nov 17, 2016
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  14. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig surprise! :stuck_out_tongue:


    I'm waiting on that Juice Pants release next week, myself.
     
    #1054 SeanBond, Nov 17, 2016
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  15. beerbelly_mike

    beerbelly_mike Initiate (0) May 19, 2016 Illinois


    Hahaha that place is my home. Actually there now doing work. Yea, I am definitely ready for that Juice Pants release party too.
     
    #1055 beerbelly_mike, Nov 17, 2016
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  16. beersite

    beersite Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2016 Illinois

    I was there yesterday around 5pm and didn't see it
     
    #1056 beersite, Nov 17, 2016
  17. beersite

    beersite Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2016 Illinois

    I will be there for Juice Pants on tues. if anyone cares warehouse has son of juice at the moment. grabbed two on my lunch break. altho not as good as some others, I really enjoy it and think it is just an easy drinking tasty beer to have around when you don't want something to thump u over the head.
     
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  18. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Personally not a fan myself, but I'm glad other people are liking it (glad it's working out for Maplewood, too). I'm actually expecting to be let down by Juice Pants as well, because 1) it's not citra hops (which by itself isn't bad, but citra is my favorite) and 2) I can't tell if they're using Conan yeast again (which may dramatically change my favorite part of the last batch--the complete lack of bitterness).
     
    #1058 SeanBond, Nov 17, 2016
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  19. beerbelly_mike

    beerbelly_mike Initiate (0) May 19, 2016 Illinois

    Just tried Special Sauce #9 and I think that might be my favorite batch. And possibly my favorite Chicago NE IPA yet.
     
    #1059 beerbelly_mike, Nov 17, 2016
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  20. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    Interesting. I had SS#9 Tuesday and thought it was just OK.

    Having a Galaxy Bowl right now, and like it a lot. I think it's pretty close to the last batch. I can definitely see this not being quite in the same category as the stuff like Tree House and Trillium. To me it's much juicier and doesn't have that bitter orange rind-style of taste that I disliked about so many of those others. Even though I do like it quite a bit, I just can't drink too much of this style - I'm good for about one of these (maybe two), and then I'm onto something else.
     
    #1060 croush, Nov 17, 2016
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