Chicago Stout Releases (2018)

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  1. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    If your Binny's is Lincolnwood, Hazel's already sold out. They had equal #'s a few days ago but for some reason Hazel was more popular!!

    Also, I tried Hazel's Nuts and it is a Hazelnut BOMB!!! I like that profile but man, it was over the top. I split a 12oz bottle with 5 people and I'm not sure I could handle much more than that. I haven't had previous vintages so I can't compare...
     
    #1241 GuyFawkes, Apr 21, 2017
  2. ChiCubs78

    ChiCubs78 Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2015 Illinois

    It's always been pretty heavy on the hazelnut but this year's seems to be the strongest.
     
    #1242 ChiCubs78, Apr 21, 2017
  3. hobojungle

    hobojungle Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2016 Illinois

    Anyone seen these at Binny's Grand?
     
    #1243 hobojungle, Apr 21, 2017
  4. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    It is a hazelnut bomb, but dang it if that isn't why I love it ... Its one of the few sweet stouts I really like.
     
    #1244 FBarber, Apr 21, 2017
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  5. galos11

    galos11 Savant (1,092) Jan 21, 2015 Illinois
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    Had both at Bolingbrook Binnys. No limit so I assume it moves fast
     
    #1245 galos11, Apr 21, 2017
  6. NicholasL

    NicholasL Crusader (440) Nov 9, 2015 Illinois
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    I was surprised to see it at Binny's in Lincoln Park the other day. Heck, I traded for both Hazel and Rye last month. Made sure I grabbed a few of each. The question is, will those two see regular distro in our area?
     
    #1246 NicholasL, Apr 21, 2017
  7. Jangoon24

    Jangoon24 Savant (1,210) Jul 25, 2015 Illinois
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    Bloomingdale Binny's has both Rye Hipster and Hazel's on the shelf - no limit on both
     
    #1247 Jangoon24, Apr 21, 2017
  8. flat_lander

    flat_lander Pooh-Bah (2,490) May 11, 2016 Illinois
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    Yep. All of this. I really didn't care for Hipster Brunch and was pretty certain I'd never buy again. Was given a Rye Hipster as an extra in a trade and thought it was fantastic. Something about how the rye spice plays with that beer.

    Downstate Binny's got a drop of Rye and Hazel's too. Nice little surprise.
     
    #1248 flat_lander, Apr 22, 2017
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  9. aceboogie

    aceboogie Zealot (578) Apr 12, 2012 Illinois
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    Plenty hipster Rye at south loop binnys
     
    #1249 aceboogie, Apr 22, 2017
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  10. NicholasL

    NicholasL Crusader (440) Nov 9, 2015 Illinois
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    Stopped in there earlier today and grabbed the last two bottles on the shelf. Did they put out/ have more?
     
    #1250 NicholasL, Apr 22, 2017
  11. aceboogie

    aceboogie Zealot (578) Apr 12, 2012 Illinois
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    I guess so. I just grabbed a six pack about an hour ago.
     
    #1251 aceboogie, Apr 22, 2017
  12. aceboogie

    aceboogie Zealot (578) Apr 12, 2012 Illinois
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    I would say there was about 20 something botttles left
     
    #1252 aceboogie, Apr 22, 2017
  13. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    Plenty of Rye Hipster at Lakeview Binny's at about 1:30 today. Everything they had was on the shelves, though, so no more in back. Hazel's was gone - apparently they only got one case of that, but 3 cases of Rye Hipster.
     
    #1253 croush, Apr 23, 2017
  14. Beer_Economicus

    Beer_Economicus Pooh-Bah (2,698) Apr 8, 2017 Ohio
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    Why spend so much time chasing down Hazel's Nuts when Deeze Nuts are so easy to come by?!
     
    #1254 Beer_Economicus, Apr 23, 2017
  15. ZombieHead

    ZombieHead Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2014 Illinois

    Any spotted towards the north and NW suburbs?
     
    #1255 ZombieHead, Apr 23, 2017
  16. NicholasL

    NicholasL Crusader (440) Nov 9, 2015 Illinois
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    Was in the burbs earlier and there was some Hipster at the Binny's in Orland. That was maybe around three or so and there was a handful left. On another note, Gargoyle Love Song this year is pretty solid.
     
    #1256 NicholasL, Apr 24, 2017
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  17. Alex_Awesome_H

    Alex_Awesome_H Devotee (319) Jan 2, 2016 Illinois

    Had it last year and thought it was p. Good. Did they add coffee this year? Remember it just being a ba stout.
     
    #1257 Alex_Awesome_H, Apr 24, 2017
  18. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
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    So finally got to try Parabola after wanting to for quite some time and I must say I was pretty disappointed, it didn't wow me whatsoever.

    Also tried Imperial Pajamas and Hazelnut Pajamas and thought both were awesome, especially Hazelnut. I've never had such a positive reflection of Hazelnut in a beer, really well done.
     
    #1258 HawksBeerFan, Apr 24, 2017
  19. NicholasL

    NicholasL Crusader (440) Nov 9, 2015 Illinois
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    Yes, there is coffee, vanilla and coca nibs if I recall correctly. It's a tad thin for how I like my stouts, but the flavor is there imo.
     
    #1259 NicholasL, Apr 24, 2017
  20. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    The last time I had Parabola, it reminded me of a slightly sweeter BCS (I believe the guy in charge of FW's BA program came from GI, so that makes sense). It's an excellent beer, but I don't feel the need to go out for it, given how easy it is to pick up as much BCS as I want.

    (on the other hand, it's been a few years, so it's possible Parabola has changed since then, as BCS certainly has)
     
    #1260 SeanBond, Apr 24, 2017
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