Moving to Macomb Il from Phoenix AZ :)

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by FriarTuckInLuck, Oct 17, 2012.

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  1. FriarTuckInLuck

    FriarTuckInLuck Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2011 Arizona

    Hoping to get the skinny on any BAs in the area that might need me to bring a couple bottles back. Most of my cellar will be staying behind for convenience purposes, and of those I could only part with a Fruet, Black Butte 24th aniversary, an 08 BCBS 12oz, and some Firestone stuff that you guys probably already got. Also hoping to get some recommendations for shops/bars/breweries in Macomb/Tristate area/even Chicago will be most appreciated as I plan on spending a weekend there before November is up. I'm really looking forward to putting back some world class brews with some fellow BA's.
     
    #1 FriarTuckInLuck, Oct 17, 2012
  2. match1112

    match1112 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2011 Illinois

    Guess I'm gonna be the bearer of bad news. Macomb is gonna be very disappointing for you. I would bring all you could carry. Best bet from there would be in the mid-west forums talking to St. louis BA's. Good luck and safe travels!
     
    #2 match1112, Oct 17, 2012
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  3. GraniteSkunk

    GraniteSkunk Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2007 Illinois

    Your best bet for anything good will be in Peoria, then the Quad Cities. Neither are that close. There is a group of us up here in the QC that get together regularly(usually weekly, sometimes more or less often) to share some beers and generally have a good time. Let me know and I'll give you some directions.

    Also, good luck not getting syphilis from the drinking water.
     
    #3 GraniteSkunk, Oct 17, 2012
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  4. FriarTuckInLuck

    FriarTuckInLuck Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2011 Arizona

    Thanks for the invite, I'll be sure and hit you up when I'm out that way.
    Please tell me those college kids at WIU aren't getting syphilis in my drinking water....
     
    #4 FriarTuckInLuck, Oct 17, 2012
  5. johnking82

    johnking82 Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2010 Kentucky

    Yep, screwed in Macomb...least you can eat Aurelio's pizza!
     
    #5 johnking82, Oct 17, 2012
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  6. FriarTuckInLuck

    FriarTuckInLuck Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2011 Arizona

    My brother is gonna want to come visit just to clean up at some beer pong. The boy is like the Karate Kid with that shit.
     
    #6 FriarTuckInLuck, Oct 17, 2012
  7. GraniteSkunk

    GraniteSkunk Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2007 Illinois

    You're welcome up here any time. We're mostly good people, except me. I'm a terrible bastard.

    Don't worry ... you'll get used to it. They sell antibiotics out of vending machines at WIU, just stop on campus and grab some. They're usually next to the Cheetos.
     
    #7 GraniteSkunk, Oct 17, 2012
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  8. GraniteSkunk

    GraniteSkunk Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2007 Illinois

    If I had a dollar for every person that I know that got crabs in Macomb, I would have lots of dollars. Itchy, itchy dollars.
     
    #8 GraniteSkunk, Oct 17, 2012
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  9. FriarTuckInLuck

    FriarTuckInLuck Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2011 Arizona

    I'll be the first documented case of beard crabs on BA. Just you watch.
     
    #9 FriarTuckInLuck, Oct 17, 2012
  10. beeronthesun

    beeronthesun Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2012 Illinois

    My parents live in Macomb, I grew up in the area. It's pretty desolate as far as craft beer goes. The only stores in town that I found with anything resembling a selection are West Pierce Liquors, and a little wine shop on the square called The Wine Sellers where I got some Juliet. Bars... well, not much to speak of, but at least they're really cheap compared to the city.

    You're in the middle of nowhere, so a drive to QC/Peoria is faster than some city->suburb drives, and pretty much necessary to go do anything. Chicago is a 3.5 hour train ride, and well worth it.

    Larry A's is the correct pizza. Godspeed.
     
    #10 beeronthesun, Oct 17, 2012
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  11. forrestbetts

    forrestbetts Zealot (551) Nov 29, 2007 Illinois

    What is anymore? The original in Homewood from the original stove?
     
    #11 forrestbetts, Oct 18, 2012
  12. FriarTuckInLuck

    FriarTuckInLuck Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2011 Arizona

    Interesting to note that the son of the founder of Aurelio's founded Larry A's, in Macomb to boot. What are the pizzas I should gravitate to/steer clear from?
     
    #12 FriarTuckInLuck, Oct 18, 2012
  13. Mjmoser

    Mjmoser Initiate (0) May 6, 2012 Illinois

    Since we deviated from beer, my wife grew up in a small town 30 min from Macomb and say you should check out Chicken Lips.... South side of the square...
     
    #13 Mjmoser, Oct 19, 2012
  14. faernt

    faernt Zealot (724) Jul 13, 2001 Illinois

    I'll be over there on the 24th of Oct. Do you need a care package from Chicago?
     
    #14 faernt, Oct 19, 2012
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