Chicagoland Suburbs - Special Releases

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  1. ChWRoCk

    ChWRoCk Devotee (325) Dec 9, 2013 Illinois

    Likewise, I wouldn't mind people dropping tidbits about bottles hitting suburb liquor stores...feel like I'm always hearing about new releases downtown at Beer Temple, etc., but nothing in the burbs.

    Two Brothers - Warrenville
     
    #21 ChWRoCk, Oct 26, 2017
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  2. Jplachy

    Jplachy Pooh-Bah (1,848) Feb 12, 2012 Illinois
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    Mikerphone will have a fresh batch of Mikerphone Check 1, 2 and Most Definitely a Double Dry-Hopped IPA with El Dorado hops and a touch of Orange Peel and Vanilla. This will be available in twist off resealable crowlers. They open at 3 today.
     
    #22 Jplachy, Oct 26, 2017
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  3. aussiebeer

    aussiebeer Savant (1,209) Oct 23, 2013 Illinois

    Brilliant idea mate
     
    #23 aussiebeer, Oct 26, 2017
  4. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    I see quite a few posts about stuff hitting Open Bottle and other stores in the burbs. I think if you look at the Chicago Stout Releases and Chicagoland NEIPA threads, that's probably where I've seen them.
     
    #24 croush, Oct 26, 2017
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  5. BenJames

    BenJames Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2012 Illinois

    From hailstorm:
    Saturday when we open we will be releasing Bourbon Barrel Aged Vlad the Second, Order of The Dragon w/Blueberry and Bourbon Barrel Aged Vlad the Conquistador w/Coffee.
     
    #25 BenJames, Oct 26, 2017
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  6. Jangoon24

    Jangoon24 Savant (1,210) Jul 25, 2015 Illinois
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    Per One Trick Pony's Facebook awhile back, they have Kentucky Mountain, BA Cocoa Butter Kisses, Heavy Things, and other options sitting in different barrels - getting ready for winter releases. I'll be heading down to pick up all of those for sure.
     
    #26 Jangoon24, Oct 26, 2017
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  7. beerbelly_mike

    beerbelly_mike Initiate (0) May 19, 2016 Illinois

    BA CBK is so damn good!!! I will probably have to make it up there as well.
     
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  8. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    Had the barrel aged Kentucky Mountain a few years ago...it was delicious! Can't wait.
     
    #28 GuyFawkes, Oct 26, 2017
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  9. Jangoon24

    Jangoon24 Savant (1,210) Jul 25, 2015 Illinois
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    I've been a huge fan of every one of their BA releases, especially Heavy Things. It's extremely balanced for 16.8%, I'd compare it to a much thicker Triple Mash Dragon's Milk

    I've got a 2014-2016 mini vertical of it in the cellar, I thoroughly enjoy it!
     
    #29 Jangoon24, Oct 26, 2017
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  10. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    Woah, jealous!!
     
    #30 GuyFawkes, Oct 26, 2017
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  11. Jangoon24

    Jangoon24 Savant (1,210) Jul 25, 2015 Illinois
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    I'm not sure how I feel about the new Hailstorm releases. The raspberry Vlad was really good, but I've had bad experiences with BA blueberry beers (looking at you Lizard of Koz....)

    Vlad the Second releases are my favorite, and I don't care much for the Conquistador variants. There's something about the peppers in those that I just can't get into. I may swing by for a bottle or two of the blueberry, just to try it out - I won't be getting the full allotment though.
     
    #31 Jangoon24, Oct 26, 2017
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  12. PhilBallins

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

    Anyone get over to Alter today?
     
    #32 PhilBallins, Oct 27, 2017
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  13. PhilBallins

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

    CBK is dropping Feb 23 per Facebook
     
    #33 PhilBallins, Oct 27, 2017
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  14. beerbelly_mike

    beerbelly_mike Initiate (0) May 19, 2016 Illinois

    I was there around 330 today. Had reg and BA. Can't believe how extremely different the beers were.
     
    #34 beerbelly_mike, Oct 27, 2017
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  15. Jangoon24

    Jangoon24 Savant (1,210) Jul 25, 2015 Illinois
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    How was the BA version? If they have bottles left, I may stop over there today
     
    #35 Jangoon24, Oct 27, 2017
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  16. beerbelly_mike

    beerbelly_mike Initiate (0) May 19, 2016 Illinois

    It was good, I definitely think it needs minimum 3-6 months of age to kind of kill the bourbon heat a bit. Definitely solid though. I would call, because if they had anymore left I would be surprised. The bartender said that she thinks they only made about 300 bottles, and people were buying about 6 each.
     
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  17. beerbelly_mike

    beerbelly_mike Initiate (0) May 19, 2016 Illinois

    Also everyone, don't forget:

    Buckledown on Friday will be releasing Barrel Aged Awkward Exchange. BA Dark Strong Ale w/Blackberries 11.1% - $15/bottle no limit.

    It has a 4.21rAVG on BA and a 4.26 on untappd. Makes me think this might be a hidden gem of the Chicagoland beer scene. Very intrigued.
     
    #37 beerbelly_mike, Oct 27, 2017
  18. IlCraftWjgman

    IlCraftWjgman Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2016 Illinois

    @beerbelly_mike Awkward exchange is a phenomenal beer. I had it the first year it came out and it was very boozy. However with about a year of age it knocked bourbon county regal rye out if the ballpark in a same day tasting me and a buddy did.
     
    #38 IlCraftWjgman, Oct 27, 2017
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  19. beerbelly_mike

    beerbelly_mike Initiate (0) May 19, 2016 Illinois

    Wow, thanks for that. I am definitely going to make a stop later today now just to at least try it. I'm assuming they would have it on draft right?
     
    #39 beerbelly_mike, Oct 27, 2017
  20. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    I just had a BA Awkward Exchange from their first run this past week and it was absolutely phenomenal.
     
    #40 FBarber, Oct 27, 2017
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