Light the lamp brewery in Grayslake

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by crossovert, Mar 6, 2012.

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What beer should we brew?

  1. Door County Cherry beer (sour?)

    13 vote(s)
    33.3%

  2. Imperial Stout

    10 vote(s)
    25.6%

  3. DIPA

    10 vote(s)
    25.6%

  4. Belgian IPA

    2 vote(s)
    5.1%

  5. Other

    4 vote(s)
    10.3%
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  1. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    Apparently my Dad's cousin started up a brewery in Grayslake, they are having a tasting on May 19th. It looks like just your standard pale ales and stuff, but I'm gonna brew a collab with them to try to broaden their horizons and hopefully start making some more interesting brews.

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Light-the-Lamp-Brewery/265564620154013

    And as far as a collab would you guys be looking for any specific beer?
     
    #1 crossovert, Mar 6, 2012
  2. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Wha -- ?

    Where will this new establishment be (he asked with anticipation, knowing that anything in Grayslake is a quick bicycle ride from his front door)?

    Hmm... 'pears to be a private residence, based on the web site's calendar page.
     
    #2 steveh, Mar 6, 2012
  3. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    yeah, it is at his house. They are going to move when they get bigger, but apparently they have a license to sell their beer. It is a nanobrewery atm.
     
    #3 crossovert, Mar 6, 2012
  4. Jips

    Jips Pundit (757) Nov 29, 2007 Illinois

    Oh man the hockey theme has me hook, line, sinker. Make an imperial stout named after Stu Grimson! Grim Reaper Stout or something... Are they open for bottle purchases or just doing test batches?
     
    #4 Jips, Mar 7, 2012
  5. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    He said he had like 20 cases of various stuff. I know he is distributing to WI for sale at some bars in Green Bay. If we did a cherry beer I would call it "Blood of Malarchuk". Grimson would probably suit though because he is a lawyer.
     
    #5 crossovert, Mar 7, 2012
  6. sliverX

    sliverX Maven (1,459) Oct 5, 2007 South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands

    ISO Blood of Malarchuk FT memory of being at the game and not being able to see when everyone stood up, my aunt said I was better off...
     
    #6 sliverX, Mar 7, 2012
  7. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Does he sell from his house (if that's even legal)? As said, I'm probably half-a-mile from him.

    With this enthusiasm to venture into bigger production, what sort of equipment is he using at this stage? Some big set up in the garage? Talk about taking a hobby to the next step (as we've all dreamed).
     
    #7 steveh, Mar 7, 2012
  8. littleg

    littleg Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2006 Illinois

    Such a mysterious tasting. Where do I find the treasure map to find the location? Is it at the house or somewhere else?
     
    #8 littleg, Mar 7, 2012
  9. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Once you get to the web site from the Facebook page (http://www.lightthelampbrewery.com/Home_Page.html) click on the calendar link, scroll over to May, hover over the 19th and you'll find the address. Yes, it's the home-base.
     
    #9 steveh, Mar 7, 2012
  10. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    i guess so, i only found out about it this weekend so i am not too sure, I just know they have a licence to sell it. I already contacted him about brewing something. If they want to grow in the Chicago area they will need something more than a hockey-themed name, namely bigger beers.
     
    #10 crossovert, Mar 7, 2012
  11. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    If they want to grow, period, I think they need expansion more than anything. Supply and demand will be difficult from a home operation.
     
    #11 steveh, Mar 7, 2012
  12. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    yeah that too, when they do expand though I am expecting them to be right in grayslake.
     
    #12 crossovert, Mar 7, 2012
  13. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Sweet. Are they scouting locations? At one time there was talk about Mickey Finn's opening a second location in Grayslake, but I'm not sure where they were looking.

    'Course, having a brewery within such easy access may not make my wife happy! :slight_frown:
     
    #13 steveh, Mar 7, 2012
  14. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    I have no idea, hopefully ill brew with them soon and be able to talk about things.
     
    #14 crossovert, Mar 7, 2012
  15. Star80

    Star80 Zealot (723) Apr 14, 2005 Illinois

    I'm near Grayslake, sounds really cool to me. I think you guys should maybe try a wheat doppelbock for spring (aka Aventinus)?

    Or maybe a hopped-up bock? Hmm, not sure I've ever tried something quite like that! Maybe you can create a whole new style.
     
    #15 Star80, Mar 8, 2012
  16. beergurujr

    beergurujr Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2003 Illinois

    Verrrry interesting......:astonished:
     
    #16 beergurujr, Mar 8, 2012
  17. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    Alright so fast forward to now, I am the brewer. The taproom will open at 2:30pm on Saturday, December 1st. 6 beers will be on tap to start, an Oktoberfest, Pale ale, Red ale, Blonde ale, IPA, and Oatmeal Stout. The Ofest is a pretty standard American take on the style, the pale ale is a bit dark and hazy medium to low bitterness, the red ale is malty with a touch of hops, blonde ale is brewed with belgian yeast, corriander, and orange peel; it isn't a witbeir though, the IPA is primarily hopped with zythos and has a nice bitterness and some pasison fruit in the aroma and flavor, the oatmeal stout is a smooth session stout just under 4%. There will also be a keg of Citra Pale Ale which was the first recipe that was mine and it has a high bitterness and a juicy hop flavor and aroma. There is a Christmas Pale Ale with piney hops and fresh galangal coming near the holidays. Stop by and let us know what you think and what you are looking for as far as new beers.
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Light-the-Lamp-Brewery/265564620154013
    http://LightTheLampBrewery.com
     
    #17 crossovert, Nov 27, 2012
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  18. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,123) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
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    Cool congrats! I voted for the Door County sour (is 8 months later too late to vote?).
     
    #18 mychalg9, Nov 27, 2012
  19. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    I still have the cherries in my freezer. Chances are this beer will happen some time soon, but it will take a good while to age.
     
    #19 crossovert, Nov 27, 2012
  20. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,123) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
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    Awesome! I'll be there for the tapping, whenever it may be
     
    #20 mychalg9, Nov 27, 2012
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