Chicagoland NE IPAs (2018)

This is a busy thread! Nice work, everyone!

What is happening 7/15?

 

More brewing grand opening in Villa Park!

 

More Brewing is opening (Shaun from RAM is the brewer). I don't see it being the biggest game changer for myself at least. I thought morning fog was ok.

 

These differing responses make me wonder if it is just palate differences, which is certainly possible, or if there is some batch variation. I don't think most people would think Son of Juice and Squeezit are comparable beers (although I could be wrong about that). I know that Old Nation had some of batches that were a bit sub-par going on earlier this year, but I thought things had been pretty consistent over the past couple months, so maybe it really is just palate differences.

More Brewing opens up on 7/15, so most are hoping that Shaun continues brewing some of the NEIPA style beers he was brewing at RAM Schaumburg.

 

I would agree, SoJ and SqueezeIt are not very comparable. I did hear things about Old Nation having some issues, and I haven't had M-43 too recently so that could be the case for my thoughts on it.

 

I'd agree with Son of Juice, but sweeter. I found it thin and too sweet.

 

I would compare it to some of the earlier Noon Whistle Gummy iterations.

 

Yeah, I don't get SoJ at all from M-43. Granted, I've only had one batch of M (early summer), but it definitely topped the midwest for me in the style. It has a stronger hop bite on the backend that I prefer. Had it on draft at ON, plus got a couple packs to enjoy over the following 2 weeks. Each can was as good as the first draft I had.

For me, Squeezit OG was probably the closest, but I don't think I've had any locally that had the same bitterness, which is why I loved it so much.

 

Anybody have an idea how big More is inside? I'll be in the burbs this weekend and am debating if I want to deal with the madness. Hoping its 5x the size of Mikerphone and won't be as bad as that opening.

 

I also think some might be curious if he does more of those delicious stouts.....chaos, etc.

 

True...but we're talking about NEIPA's here.

 

Yes, both Atomic Child and Ghost Tropic were on the chalkboard at the growler filling station (This was on Saturday around 11:30am). However, I don't remember seeing Snooze Juice on the chalkboard, but I can't be certain. Anyway, it looks like BJP is on top of it now and that growler fills will be available for everyone.

 

Any updates on cosmic? TIA

 

3bbls remaining of Cosmic Juice Box as of 8am this morning. Steady to busy lunch at Corridor. I anticipate Cosmic making it to late evening Wednesday to early afternoon Thursday, cheers.

Next Corridor Hazy release is scheduled for Tuesday, 7/18 around 5pm. DDH IPA with first dry hopping happening as we speak. More info to follow later this week.

 

Sweet. I'll be in town that week. Will definitely stop by to try it. Would have loved to try Cosmic.

 

Anyone here know how these can release are handled? Dying to try this one...

 

Most big box stores in MI like D&W and Family Fare are stocking M43 and it seems to always be available. I also agree that M43 is a straight up NEIPA stunner. I can't get enough of the stuff. Tweed Boss on the other hand(Old Nation describes it as Imperial M43) not as good...

 

Furthermore, does anyone know what will be on tap? Hopefully at least one NEIPA?!?!

 

Gonna throw my two cents in and say that I loved Atomic Child. One question for @BJP -- it's advertised as having grape juice. Is this like Trillium's Dialed In as in using white wine grapes? Or nothing too fancy?

 

White wine, specifically Niagara, grapes were used.