Chicago Stout Releases (2018)

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  1. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
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    Drinking all of these meh barreled aged beers that are stupid expensive is really making me appreciate well made beers of other styles. I had Dovetail's lager last weekend and thought it was phenom. It's getting to where the price on 7/10 of these beers just isn't worth it.
     
    #1301 HawksBeerFan, Apr 28, 2017
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  2. YoDudeguy

    YoDudeguy Initiate (0) May 5, 2015 Illinois

    Dovetail lager is out of control. It's perfect.
     
    #1302 YoDudeguy, Apr 28, 2017
  3. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
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    Yeah, completely agreed. I was actually a bit let down by their other offerings but man the lager is so so good.
     
    #1303 HawksBeerFan, Apr 28, 2017
  4. Beer_Economicus

    Beer_Economicus Pooh-Bah (2,698) Apr 8, 2017 Ohio
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    I seem to have a more sensitive palate than most, but I agree with this statement. I have not had nearly as many as most BAs, but I seem to hang out at the two extremes:
    • Limited releases (or 1-2 month seasonals) that are typically above average to expensive (not just BA stouts, but other styles as well)...AND
    • Inexpensive 'day drinkers': Abita Purple Haze, Leinenkugle Sunset wheat, and good European wheat beers and lagers. These all seem to run $8-12/6 pack.
    I do like other things (I am a big fan of trappists, for example), but I don't seem to drink them at the same frequency as either of these. I am also extremely risk averse, so if it isn't rated very highly, I rarely buy more than a single (assuming it comes in a 4/6 pack), unless it is a limited release.
     
    #1304 Beer_Economicus, Apr 28, 2017
  5. dwduncan2

    dwduncan2 Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2012 Illinois

    I believe it says "rye stout aged in rye whiskey barrels" on the bottle. The OG doesn't mention rye at all and definitely has lactose in it. I don't pick up on any lactose (which I'm not a fan of in stouts) in the rye version.
     
    #1305 dwduncan2, Apr 28, 2017
  6. PhilBallins

    PhilBallins Savant (1,173) Nov 29, 2016 Illinois

    Really? I thought the Hef and Dunkel we're killer
     
    #1306 PhilBallins, Apr 28, 2017
  7. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
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    Actually didn't have the Dunkel but was disappointed by both the Hefe and Pilsner. Only disappointed in the sense that they weren't great. I had the lager first and was hoping they were all of that quality, IMO they are just average versions of the style.
     
    #1307 HawksBeerFan, Apr 28, 2017
  8. Discopij

    Discopij Aspirant (278) Nov 28, 2016 Illinois

    Binnys LP has Prop 15 on tap in their tap room ... no sign of infection
     
    #1308 Discopij, Apr 28, 2017
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  9. mbockstruck30

    mbockstruck30 Pooh-Bah (1,800) Dec 31, 2010 Illinois
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    I'm pretty sure the infection only had to do with bottles.
     
    #1309 mbockstruck30, Apr 28, 2017
  10. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Their Christmas ale was awesome also. Tasted like a well made fruit cake, but much more enjoyable to consume. Not too spicy, Not too fruity, but elements of both.
     
    #1310 prior2two, Apr 28, 2017
  11. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Prop for sale at the Goose Taproom. On-site or To Go.

    $50
     
    #1311 prior2two, Apr 28, 2017
  12. aceboogie

    aceboogie Zealot (578) Apr 12, 2012 Illinois
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    Non-infected?
     
    #1312 aceboogie, Apr 28, 2017
  13. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Infected. It's a curious business decision
     
    #1313 prior2two, Apr 28, 2017
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  14. NicholasL

    NicholasL Crusader (440) Nov 9, 2015 Illinois
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    A bit steep for my liking
     
    #1314 NicholasL, Apr 29, 2017
  15. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Yeah. Me too. I passed. $40, and I would have considered it.

    They also have rare for $85.

    There's no tax, so you gotta factor that in.
     
    #1315 prior2two, Apr 29, 2017
  16. NicholasL

    NicholasL Crusader (440) Nov 9, 2015 Illinois
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    This is true. I forgot what retail even was on prop.... maybe 25 or so? I drank my share of it the past couple years. Really liked 16 and was at Flo and Santos too many times having it on draft. Regardless, I'm sure people will still buy the stuff up.
     
    #1316 NicholasL, Apr 29, 2017
  17. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    I'm sure. They had vintage big John for sale yesterday, but I missed it sadly.
     
    #1317 prior2two, Apr 29, 2017
  18. Vitamin_Hop

    Vitamin_Hop Pundit (812) Mar 26, 2015 Illinois
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    Which year
     
    #1318 Vitamin_Hop, Apr 29, 2017
  19. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    The one that doesn't require a year in front of it
     
    #1319 prior2two, Apr 29, 2017
  20. Alex_Awesome_H

    Alex_Awesome_H Devotee (319) Jan 2, 2016 Illinois

    I heard that there was 15 prop on draft @ the Clybourn farewell party that was bad. The infection was suspected with the tanks transporting the beer to the barreling warehouse so there is a posibility of kegs being bad too.

    Read a quick article on the Chicago Tribune.
     
    #1320 Alex_Awesome_H, Apr 29, 2017
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