Chicagoland NE IPAs (2018)

Yeah, KOB is fantastic. I'm not ready to call it the best in the area, but it's easily the best one Pipeworks has tried and arguably the best Marz has done.

 

Grabbed a single can of Le Jus & had it tonight.

Great mouthfeel (soft & not too thick or thin); simple flavors of orange citrus & wheat. Not amazing, but above average & enjoyable. I had low expectations going in & they were exceeded.

I look forward to trying more from them in this style, especially as they nailed the secret/hardest part of the NE style...that awesome mouthfeel.

 

Thanks glad you enjoyed Triple H!! Good news we just added our date coder as of last week and its operational. We will use a "canned on" date.

 

i have it on good authority that Noon Whistle will be expanding in the near future, by quite a bit. very eager to see what comes from it.

 

A lot of wild beer

 

I heard the same thing when I was there. Rumor is they are taking over some of the Whirly Ball space.

 

Right. I remember the rumor was that they were conflicted about taking over the entire space or just part of it. Does that sound right to anyone? Heard that a long time ago

 

WhirlyBall will probably be moving out ~August, NoonWhistle will take up at least half the space. From what I've been told...

 

Anyone know if Marz' Gay IPA is seeing distro? I need to taste the rainbow

 

I've seen it in various social media pics, Capones and Warehouse Liquors off the top of my head.

 

Printer's Row Wine also got it.

 

Lol, is it better than Schmitts Gay?

 

Unfortunately SNL edited out Van Halen’s “Beautiful Girls” on future replays

 

The song made the bit. The generic instrumental used now doesn't have the same affect.

 

Puerto Rico Food & Liquor and Garden Gourmet (on Ashland) both had it yesterday.

 

Considering how awful Boing! is, I will pass.

 

I apologize in advance because I'm sure someone has already brought up the subject. Call me lazy I geuss...

I will be in Chicago the week of July 9th, Monday through Sunday that week staying on the Magnificent Mile.

What are some recommendations for breweries in Chicago? I will have a rental or a Zipcar so distance shouldn't play a factor but I prefer to stay within a 30-minute radius of the mile. I love hazy ipas and a good stout.

What restaurants are a must? Please give me a pricey option and moderate option.

What places are a must for brunch or lunch?

Also interested in hitting up a few can releases. Which breweries release cans are a can't miss? I've heard of hop butcher and forbidden roots.

What about bottle shops?

What about sightseeing or experiences? I've been to Chicago plenty of times but it's all been for business. If you can list a few things for day time activities and night-time activities would be great.

I appreciate all your responses and again I apologize in advance as I'm sure this has been asked on page 207, 198, 184, etc of this thread.

Cheers!!!

 

hubbards cave fresh v8 is awesome. my first go at their cans.