Chicagoland NE IPAs (2018)

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  1. Chuckdiesel24

    Chuckdiesel24 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,208) Jul 6, 2016 Illinois
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    I wish you guys would take the price discussion to a PM. (Maybe you did) It's about 1.185 people that are offended by the price here, and after initial points it's better suited without an audience.

    Sounds like most folks that like the style of beer gladly scooped it up and we're happy a brew that is normally an hour and a half drive away was available in Chicago. Point is nobody's getting convinced by the back and forth after one or two cycles.
     
    #1521 Chuckdiesel24, Dec 31, 2016
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  2. BEERschlitz

    BEERschlitz Initiate (0) Oct 13, 2013 Michigan

    @TransientArtisanAles , just ignore these guys and send all the JIL to MI, we won't whine about the price! :wink:
    Also, as far as pricing, Obligatory goes for $13/4pk and IMO it stands up to most any offerings from Trillium/Treehouse that are of the same style.
    Keep up the great work, cheers!
     
    #1522 BEERschlitz, Dec 31, 2016
  3. Weirdwell

    Weirdwell Devotee (391) Apr 3, 2016 Nebraska
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    Top 3:

    3- Lunches, Brunches, and Interviews: Don't know if that was considered NE IPA but it was pretty juicy

    2- Mellotron

    1- Juice is Loose
     
    #1523 Weirdwell, Dec 31, 2016
  4. iualum95

    iualum95 Aspirant (271) Aug 6, 2009 Indiana

    I agree with you in the pricing for 18th Street. I think they are the only brewery where it is more expensive to buy the product at the brewery than at Binny's. Now that is price gouging. All of their beers is overpriced, but HouseofWorship would be ok with that since they were RateBeers best new Indiana brewery in 2013 so they can command a premium
     
    #1524 iualum95, Dec 31, 2016
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  5. beerbelly_mike

    beerbelly_mike Initiate (0) May 19, 2016 Illinois

    Guys guys guys!!!! We have moved on from the great price debate of 2016.

    What are your top 3 Chicagoland NE IPAs?
     
    #1525 beerbelly_mike, Dec 31, 2016
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  6. AnchorDrops

    AnchorDrops Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 Michigan

    People complaining about Transient's pricing need to do a per ounce price comparison with $9.99 22oz bombers of Half Acre Double Daisy Cutter. Math is tough.
     
    #1526 AnchorDrops, Dec 31, 2016
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  7. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    PLEASE don't put these in bombers...the 16oz can is the perfect vessel for your hoppy beers.

    And FWIW I have zero problem with your pricing.
     
    #1527 GuyFawkes, Dec 31, 2016
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  8. kdawgmoney

    kdawgmoney Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2016 Illinois

    I pretty much agree with this and I've had/enjoyed both Reply Hazy and SS #9, still trying to hunt down JiL. I may have liked Hop Slush just a bit more than Morning Fog. Just my 2 cents.
     
    #1528 kdawgmoney, Dec 31, 2016
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  9. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    I'm thinking I have to amend my top 3 a little (and cheat), having had JIL now:

    1) JIL (doesn't have quite the fullness of GB/RH, but the citra profile is delicious)

    2-4) (tie) GB (b1), RH, Midway ChiPA - Of the 3 Midway is the least archetypal, but the slight bitterness and more carbonation makes it more drinkable. Between GB and RH I can't decide which hop combo I prefer. Honestly, 1-4 is almost a 4-way tie for me.


    Also for what it's worth, I get why people are complaining about a "Belgian yeasty" taste with GB (and now RH), but my mouth never interprets it as such. Their yeast is relatively distinctive, so while I still think they're maybe the "truest" NE IPAs I've had in Chicago, I can see why some people haven't liked them as much.
     
    #1529 SeanBond, Dec 31, 2016
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  10. eppie82

    eppie82 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,377) Apr 19, 2015 Illinois
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    How dare you have a different opinion than mine? HOW DARE YOU!!?
     
    #1530 eppie82, Dec 31, 2016
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  11. kdawgmoney

    kdawgmoney Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2016 Illinois

    Does anyone still know if Juice is Loose is available anywhere? Was this sold exclusively at BT or did other stores get some?

    Thanks.
     
    #1531 kdawgmoney, Dec 31, 2016
  12. Jangoon24

    Jangoon24 Savant (1,210) Jul 25, 2015 Illinois
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    #1 - Juicy
    #2 - Morning Fog
    #3 - The Juice is Loose

    That's how my top 3 look for the year!
     
    #1532 Jangoon24, Dec 31, 2016
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  13. JFresh21

    JFresh21 Savant (1,036) Mar 6, 2012 Illinois
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    It was at other locations. I got it from Capone's.
     
    #1533 JFresh21, Dec 31, 2016
  14. Karnivool1

    Karnivool1 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2014 Illinois

    Was on tap and 4 packs at Open Bottle last night
     
    #1534 Karnivool1, Dec 31, 2016
  15. cryptichead

    cryptichead Grand Pooh-Bah (4,897) Jul 3, 2014 Illinois
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    Not sure if this was discussed but I think Half Acre Animal Law just threw its hat in ring of the Chicagoland NE hazy goodness.
     
    #1535 cryptichead, Dec 31, 2016
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  16. beerbelly_mike

    beerbelly_mike Initiate (0) May 19, 2016 Illinois

    I feel like JIL, RH, GB b1, and Juicy have been the major front runners.

    Any honorable mentions: mine would be 5 rabbit. They did two that were definitely unique to the style.
     
    #1536 beerbelly_mike, Dec 31, 2016
  17. galos11

    galos11 Savant (1,092) Jan 21, 2015 Illinois
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    Just called open bottle. Said they just sold their last 4 pack.
     
    #1537 galos11, Dec 31, 2016
  18. FlaviusG

    FlaviusG Zealot (637) Aug 15, 2009 Illinois
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    I probably will never taste this (I shave) but the artwork is cool
     
    #1538 FlaviusG, Dec 31, 2016
  19. Jangoon24

    Jangoon24 Savant (1,210) Jul 25, 2015 Illinois
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    I most certainly have. I picked up a pack of Nimbus and Stratus from the latest batches and was really underwhelmed by both of them. The look is there on both of them, but I felt that the taste and mouth feel were just subpar. That's just my 2 cents on them, but everybody is different!
     
    #1539 Jangoon24, Dec 31, 2016
  20. beerbelly_mike

    beerbelly_mike Initiate (0) May 19, 2016 Illinois

    Bitter Pops has Stratus 12/21 and I'm deciding if I want to bring it along to the ipa tasting I have today. Decisions, decisions.
     
    #1540 beerbelly_mike, Dec 31, 2016
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