Chicagoland NE IPAs (2018)

Hah yea just saw your post right after I posted mine. Yea I am going to try to pick up more after work.

 

What is that, 3 years to get it to that point?

 

I dunno, I only moved here a year ago so I've only been drinking it on and off over the past year and it has been wildly inconsistent in that time period.

 

I can cheers to that! It's delicious. Might get greedy and buy another 4 pack

 

Verdict on the latest 2 Hop Butcher beers? The Beer Cellar was sold out of both within 2 hours of posting on IG so I struck out. I did grab the HC V13 as a consolation prize though

 

Agreed. If that beer was in a Corridor, More or FR can, the haze bros would be creaming their skinnys.

 

This really should be the name of a new beer.

 

Going to pick up some Hailstrom today. After seeing this batch is highly regarded I am very excited since they have had some consistency issues the past few batches.

 

when stratus is good... its realllly good. awesome to hear they knocked this one out!

 

Anyone know the canning date on this batch?

 

3/28

 

Was at Hailstorm earlier to grab some Boat Socks, which is a delicious hazebomb. I can also say that this version of Stratus was awesome too.

 

So any info on Solemn Oath Sizeiest Iota? Found some canned on 3/27 today and about to open one

 

Absolute trash. Just had a pour at the taproom. Really bummed, nowhere close to a representation of the style

 

Did we ever hear if this is hitting distro or taproom only?

 

Classic Solemn Oath if you ask me.

 

From what I saw on Instagram it may hit limited distribution if the have any left next week.

 

Man, DDH Strong Hand took a nose dive. Some really off flavors going on.

 

I finally stopped into Maplewood's taproom/lounge yesterday after seeing A Quiet Place (recommended). I really enjoyed their space, although it was super chill on a Sunday afternoon and not a peak time. I didn't try any, but their distillery drinks sounded fun. Best of all though were the super comfortable bar stools...complete with backs, incentivizing having more than one. I didn't love Chief Skeef's Keef, but I would certainly hangout there again. They had some to-go cans plus food options as well.

 

Finally picked up some Stratus as well as a fresh batch of Nimbus. The Stratus is tasting very good. probably the best batch yet and I am very excited to try the Nimbus since I generally prefer it the other cloud beers.