Chicago Stout Releases (2018)

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  1. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    A certain NW Chicago brewery...

    Sorry, I’m guessing... crystal lake?
     
    #3641 beardown2489, Nov 28, 2018
  2. kreg02

    kreg02 Savant (1,234) Nov 19, 2012 Illinois
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    Y
    Yea thanks for mentioning the brewery...
     
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  3. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
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    Sorry I'm out of touch, what is this referring to?
     
    #3643 HawksBeerFan, Nov 28, 2018
  4. Shriner

    Shriner Zealot (518) Mar 29, 2017 Illinois

    There are probably 100 breweries in the NW suburbs at this point. Crystal Lake, Wild Onion, Tighthead, Prairie Kraft, etc. would all qualify...lol
     
    #3644 Shriner, Nov 28, 2018
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  5. Beer_Economicus

    Beer_Economicus Pooh-Bah (2,698) Apr 8, 2017 Ohio
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    Wild Onion smells so god damn aweful to me, that this just ruins me on wanting to try their beer. It just induces a bit of a gag reflex.

    P.s. I love cooked onions.
     
    #3645 Beer_Economicus, Nov 28, 2018
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  6. Shriner

    Shriner Zealot (518) Mar 29, 2017 Illinois

    Strange name, totally agree but they have been around for a looooong time. I love ranking brewpubs and this is currently my second favorite in the area, behind only FFF and just in front of Forbidden Root. Many different styles on tap, all usually on point and well done for the style; very good food and unreal decor/atmosphere in the pub. Gorgeous woodwork...
     
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  7. Beer_Economicus

    Beer_Economicus Pooh-Bah (2,698) Apr 8, 2017 Ohio
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    Good to know in case I ever make it up there.

    All that said, this reminds me that some people get "onion" from IPAs. Which is probably one of the least pleasant sounding tasting notes...ever.
     
    #3647 Beer_Economicus, Nov 28, 2018
  8. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    They have a "tied house" restaurant in Oak Park, which is really nice and a bit closer to IN if you're ever in that area.
    https://wildoniontiedhouse.com
     
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  9. kreg02

    kreg02 Savant (1,234) Nov 19, 2012 Illinois
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    So we are talking about Wild Onion then, Drago is great
     
    #3649 kreg02, Nov 28, 2018
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  10. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    People like Wild Onion?

    Don’t get me wrong, I think Drago is really good, and hop slayer is ok, but everything else I’ve had is absolutely terrible.
     
    #3650 prior2two, Nov 28, 2018
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  11. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    I would imagine 90% of us "like Wild Onion" based exclusively on Drago.
     
    #3651 SeanBond, Nov 28, 2018
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  12. kreg02

    kreg02 Savant (1,234) Nov 19, 2012 Illinois
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    This is true for me
     
    #3652 kreg02, Nov 28, 2018
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  13. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    I think the fact that no one had any idea what brewery the original post was alluding to makes it clear that most of us are on the same page. :grin:
     
    #3653 SeanBond, Nov 28, 2018
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  14. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Nah, its turrible. Shelf Turd. Nothing to see here. Move along. :wink:

    For a while Drago was my only exposure, but once I went to the tied house I actually really enjoyed some of their other stuff. They have an English mild I dug, and their house pilsner was good. Didn't bother with any of their IPAs ...
     
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  15. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
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    Very few people on this website drink English milds and pilsners anymore lol

    If it ain't a hazy pastry, get it out of here!
     
    #3655 HawksBeerFan, Nov 28, 2018
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  16. ChWRoCk

    ChWRoCk Devotee (325) Dec 9, 2013 Illinois

    I like going there mostly because of the food, solid prices, and of course Drago when on tap. Probably one of the best NW suburb brewpubs I've been to, Lucky Monk is on the same level except they really don't have one beer I enjoy, however, Cary Ale House is definitely doing some really good things, and I enjoy their beer on tap.
     
    #3656 ChWRoCk, Nov 28, 2018
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  17. Coons

    Coons Initiate (0) Mar 23, 2016 Illinois

    Hes good
     
    #3657 Coons, Nov 28, 2018
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  18. Coons

    Coons Initiate (0) Mar 23, 2016 Illinois

    It was more a joke geared towards the fact every brewery around here is doing BA releases the next two weeks. Honestly have no clue if drago is coming out but odds are good, ive always meant to try it
     
    #3658 Coons, Nov 28, 2018
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  19. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Speaking of barrel aged releases anyone know what Temperance is doing this year for Might Meets Right? I really liked their mixed 4-pack last year and if they do something like that again, I am totally in for it.
     
    #3659 FBarber, Nov 29, 2018
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  20. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    I don't think that goes down until the new year....
     
    #3660 HouseofWortship, Nov 29, 2018
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