Chicagoland NE IPAs (2018)

No, they get locked (with help of the mods) at month end for the new thread. Only one open at a time.

 

I don't mind the rolling thread. There just has to be tolerance for some reposts.

 

Agreed- don't change a thing...

 

I also vote to keep the thread going as is.
But I have to admit I check it a couple times a day so it's no problem for me.

 

There almost just needs to be a page with a calendar and the local breweries,and it could be updated with what is being released that week/month

 

That's the thing. For people who read it everyday, the one thread is fine. But for someone who doesn't or is visiting the area, a monthly thread might be more manageable for them to read through. But who am I kidding, people seem to ask the same damn question that's posted right above theirs.

 

I actually think a monthly thread would make a lot of sense, but either way I'll be reading.

What do you guys think More Brewing will do for their opening? I'm hoping for a ticketed event to open up the new place and possibly a can release for those that get tickets. I'm also guessing they'll do a soft open like Mikerphone did for industry and friends/family.

 

I really don't like thhow idea of a ticketed event as I feel it's a turn off to the non-hardcore BA types. I think if you keep it wide open then you have a better shot at engaging the local community including non-craft drinkers. I think the Mikerphone model of opening would be a good one to follow. They don't necessarily need to even have to-go options the first week or two really.

 

If people really use the search function correctly (which clearly not everyone does), I don't see why it's that hard having one thread. At some point I suppose it will have to get cut off, but I feel like we're not there yet. However, I'm generally not a fan of locking down threads at all, unless there is a specific reason (insults, too political, etc.). I also don't think any brewery here does regular enough releases like Treehouse does every week to where it makes sense to have a monthly thread.

Has there been any confirmation (or even rumors) about whether they will bottle, can or both?

 

I was under the impression they were going to start off with just doing crowlers and growlers. But I could be wrong.

 

I guess if the objective is to make the overall size less intimidating, then a monthly thread makes sense. In practice all that's going to happen is now we'll say that something was already mentioned on page 3 instead of 103.

It's not like we'll all of a sudden not be talking about beers when they're announced and moving on from them quickly.

 

I definitely understand your point of view but I also hate to see people waiting outside the brewery all day to get in. It will be interesting to see what their plan is regardless.

 

Shaun strikes me as a smart guy and a smart guy would be canning and releasing new beers every week or two. Hopefully not just wishful thinking on my part.

 

was just in Binny's on Grand and there were a couple of beers from GRIMM there. Didn't see any of their NE style offerings (maybe I should have asked someone) but was surprised to see them. I didn't know they distro some stuff to Chicago ever? Is it a new thing to see their stuff out here? Is it possible we will see any of their NE style stuff out here?

 

I shared your excitement seeing that Beer Temple photo. When I was in NY in March, you could find their NE beers on draft just using apps but the to go options are so limited (sometimes 1 can per person at bottle shops). I could be wrong but I would have to think they'd saturate that market first. Maybe we can luck out with kegs though?

 

Grimm bottles are distributed by Shelton Brothers, I believe, but the IPA cans are definitely not. I'd say there's no chance we see their hoppy beers here anytime soon.