Draft Darkness in Chicago?

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by readbaron, Nov 7, 2012.

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  1. Treebs

    Treebs Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2011 Illinois

    Jegross 2.0
     
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  2. Dontcounttoday

    Dontcounttoday Initiate (0) Apr 23, 2010 Illinois

    I am not sure about Jegross' past posts on such a thing but I was kidding. If its on tap anywhere, I will probably make a post as soon as I get a seat and have a drink in hand. That is how I usually share with the community and would hope it does not seem selfish.
     
  3. kawilliams81

    kawilliams81 Pooh-Bah (1,893) Feb 27, 2009 Illinois
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    Bavarian Lodge usually taps it on Black Friday I do declare.
     
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  4. Treebs

    Treebs Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2011 Illinois

    Haha, I knew you were kidding. My post was also a joke. I always forgot to include that stupid fucking winky face. :wink::wink::wink::wink:
     
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  5. Gonzoillini

    Gonzoillini Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2008 Illinois

    Yea was a good time last year going from Goose Island Black Friday > Bav Lodge Black Friday. Don't think I'll be in any shape to do that this year if they happen to get another keg and tap it on Black Friday. Unfortunately, I think they finished off the rest of their Surly cellar stash last year as well.

    Cheers!
     
  6. Redpac

    Redpac Devotee (311) Aug 27, 2009 Illinois
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    They had it in 2011 as well. They do get some awesome beer, they just don't do a great job of promting it when they get it.
     
  7. Mjmoser

    Mjmoser Initiate (0) May 6, 2012 Illinois

    Agreed. They often have good things go through there. Darkness is news to me though... I enjoyed BA Ten Fidy earlier this year there...
     
  8. Gonzoillini

    Gonzoillini Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2008 Illinois

    Which made it a hidden gem for those of us who work downtown. Was nothing like getting off of work and grabbing some barbecue and having a couple of great beers. They also had a phenomenal cask beer event last year that wasn't packed, but was still a blast.

    Cheers!
     
  9. readbaron

    readbaron Initiate (0) May 12, 2010 Illinois

    Do they advertise said events anywhere? (Twitter, BA, their own site? This downtown working BA would like to know.) Gracias in advance.
     
  10. Gonzoillini

    Gonzoillini Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2008 Illinois

    I am on their email list, but honestly I heard about all the events I went to via word of mouth. Used to chat up the beer guy when I would come in and he would alert me to this or that. I would stay tuned to our local chatter on BA / the events section of BA just to see.

    Certainly a different approach in 2012, but they were always busy so they are doing something right.

    Cheers!
     
  11. DROOO

    DROOO Initiate (0) May 5, 2009 Illinois

    2 out of my last 3 visits there have been less than impressive due to staff.
     
  12. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    U are correct on that sir. Not to thread jack but... has anyone heard what's going on at the Bav Lodge for Black Friday this year?
     
  13. Mjmoser

    Mjmoser Initiate (0) May 6, 2012 Illinois

    I agree, although we had the same shitty server! Good beers though.
     
  14. immobilisme

    immobilisme Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2005 Illinois

    Agree with most people above... if anyone is getting it, it will surely be Bavarian Lodge, Map Room, and Jake Melnick's.

    I wouldn't be surprised to see it the day after FOBAB at Map Room's anniversary.
     
  15. foobula

    foobula Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2009 Illinois

    I'll rep the N burbs by throwing out the two I'm aware of: Firkin and Durty Nellie's
     
  16. markrmoser

    markrmoser Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2010 Illinois

    +1 above, Durty Nellie's did have it on tap last year!
     
  17. tjfilippo

    tjfilippo Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2008 Illinois
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    yup... Firkin's had it atleast for the last 3 years...
     
  18. jegross2

    jegross2 Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2010 Illinois

    I have 0 obligation to tell everyone about where a beer is being tapped Treebs. That's Dontcounttoday's job. Don't be a hater.
     
  19. jegross2

    jegross2 Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2010 Illinois

    I do know that Map Room, Local Option, Kuma's, Sheffields and Publican had it last year. I imagine they will all have it again this year -- especially Kuma's
     
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  20. Dontcounttoday

    Dontcounttoday Initiate (0) Apr 23, 2010 Illinois

    Ahh Kumas. This month's burger is my favorite, the Sleep. That + Darkness and I cannot miss it. I don't get over there enough for living as close to it as I do. I don't usually associate them to having rare tappings, but I'll keep my eye out.
     
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