Chicagoland NE IPAs (2018)

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  1. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Don't mess up traffic patterns, streeet names, or food recommendations in a chicago thread and expect it to be left alone.
     
    #6441 prior2two, Aug 3, 2017
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  2. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    I dunno, I just took it as a statement from a true beer fan. Something like, "well, I'm heading to Chicago from KY and figured that since Wisconsin is right near Chicago, I might as well hit up New Glarus and hop over to nearby Decorah for TG!"

    Distance is relative when you're trying to get your beer. :wink:
     
    #6442 SeanBond, Aug 3, 2017
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  3. Jangoon24

    Jangoon24 Savant (1,210) Jul 25, 2015 Illinois
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    Gummy Vortex is incredible. Great mouth feel, very juicy, with a spectacular hop bite on the end.
     
    #6443 Jangoon24, Aug 3, 2017
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  4. beerbelly_mike

    beerbelly_mike Initiate (0) May 19, 2016 Illinois


    That was definitely one of their A Game Gummies
     
    #6444 beerbelly_mike, Aug 3, 2017
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  5. Jangoon24

    Jangoon24 Savant (1,210) Jul 25, 2015 Illinois
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    Agreed. However, this batch is even better than the first
     
    #6445 Jangoon24, Aug 3, 2017
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  6. Nachos4two

    Nachos4two Pooh-Bah (1,944) Nov 26, 2011 Illinois
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    damn me first gummy release i cannot attend, wonder if it is hitting distro like the last one
     
    #6446 Nachos4two, Aug 3, 2017
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  7. PhilBallins

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

    these bombclot thursday releases
     
    #6447 PhilBallins, Aug 3, 2017
  8. HazeBro83

    HazeBro83 Devotee (388) Mar 14, 2016 Illinois
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    In and out in 5 minutes and showed self control by only getting 1 four pack! Can't wait to try this one again.
     
    #6448 HazeBro83, Aug 3, 2017
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  9. migue81

    migue81 Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2016 Illinois

    Went in NWB around 12:30, got 2 4paks of the Vortex Gummy and back to "work"
    Wish I could of stuck around for a pour!
     
    #6449 migue81, Aug 3, 2017
  10. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    i had eureke, citra, i believe maybe 2 summers ago. Ya, that beer is perfect.
     
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  11. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Vortex was the first gummy I tried from them, and was super impressed by it.

    The initial impressions of the cans make me more excited. Glad my mom works down the block?
     
    #6451 prior2two, Aug 3, 2017
  12. PhilBallins

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

    The Vortex is great, but I hope they bring the Apocalypse back soon
     
    #6452 PhilBallins, Aug 4, 2017
  13. Wowzors

    Wowzors Crusader (430) Feb 19, 2015 Illinois

    Any chance you could PM me your recipe? Already do all grain and was looking at Pliny clones for this weekend but this sounds better (citra/galaxy).
     
    #6453 Wowzors, Aug 4, 2017
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  14. Nachos4two

    Nachos4two Pooh-Bah (1,944) Nov 26, 2011 Illinois
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    Anyone know if at close if NWB still had vortex gummy cans to sell for today?
     
    #6454 Nachos4two, Aug 4, 2017
  15. TigerDriver91

    TigerDriver91 Zealot (741) Jan 17, 2017 Czechia

    Fresh batch of Hailstorm Nimbus spotted at Binny's on Grand if that's your thing.
    Also some Mikerphone Say Uhhhh.
     
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  16. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Na nah na nah!
     
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  17. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Gotta give a shout out to Hop Butcher - Skrap Metal is fantastic. The aroma on this is killer - so fruity and pungent. Mild hop bite on the back end adds some nice balance. Its not as thick as some of the other NE style DIPAs Ive been drinking lately and I find Im enjoying this more because of that - gives it a livelier light feel. Hopefully this is a sign of them righting the ship and reclaiming some of those earlier homer moments.

    Edit: Oh and Im not getting any Belgian yeast flavors!
     
    #6457 FBarber, Aug 8, 2017
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  18. CityofWind_brew

    CityofWind_brew Maven (1,338) Jan 15, 2014 Illinois
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    Obviously Chicago has come a very long way with this style, but does anyone think any of the usual suspects in this thread have a shot to become the next Tree House or Monkish or does Chicago have a long way to go still?
     
    #6458 CityofWind_brew, Aug 8, 2017
  19. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Sure, I mean, I could see Forbidden Root or Corridor, or some of the other breweries reaching the level of Tree House, Trillium, Monkish, etc ... Some would argue they are already there. I guess the question is, as they improve and other breweries around the county improve with the demand that was there for the first producers of the NE style IPAs - like Tree House - still be there if there are so many more options on the market. Selfishly, I wouldn't mind seeing our Chicago breweries continue to improve but stay more regionally popular.
     
    #6459 FBarber, Aug 8, 2017
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  20. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    Very important detail!!

    I'm guardedly optimistic for their next hazy IPA.
     
    #6460 GuyFawkes, Aug 8, 2017
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