Moving to Chicago...

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by mojiboo02, Nov 26, 2012.

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  1. Bay01

    Bay01 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Illinois

    Winning ^^^^^^
     
    #21 Bay01, Jan 8, 2013
  2. CityofBals

    CityofBals Initiate (0) Sep 12, 2012 Illinois

    Revbrew is probably better for your immediate food and beer needs, but when pipeworks expands production/eventually gets a brewpub... good things will come your way.
     
    #22 CityofBals, Jan 8, 2013
  3. danimalarkey

    danimalarkey Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2008 Illinois

    Well done! Belly Shack + Green Eye is always fun. And you're damn close to Map Room and Piece, too.
     
    #23 danimalarkey, Jan 8, 2013
  4. nickMB

    nickMB Savant (1,130) Nov 17, 2009 Illinois
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    I think this is missing something about Laffler and cutting in lines.
     
    #24 nickMB, Jan 8, 2013
  5. sacullen

    sacullen Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2008 Illinois

    North and Western is a great place to be. Within walking distance there is:
    - Pipeworks
    - Revolution
    - Vas Foremost
    - Quenchers
    - Map Room
    - Evolution
    - Handlebar
    - Piece
    - Bangers and Lace
    - Emporium Arcade Bar
    - Lillie's Q
    It might be winter, but you won't notice it.

    You WILL go to Castle Vav on delivery days. And most days in between.
     
    #25 sacullen, Jan 8, 2013
  6. zieglemt

    zieglemt Crusader (413) Apr 25, 2011 Illinois

    Welcome to the (general) hood! I'm about a half mile down, near Western and Division. Really looking forward to Pipeworks opening their bottle shop/growler filling.
     
    #26 zieglemt, Jan 8, 2013
  7. mojiboo02

    mojiboo02 Initiate (0) Sep 27, 2012 Illinois

    I can't wait gents (and ladies if there are any). I start my job on 2/1 and close on my place sometime in February. I'll be looking to set up some trades and participate in bottle shares once I get my cellar in town.

    I'll also be looking to plan some beer events around town to get my non-profit a bigger presence in Chicago. We did an event last April that went pretty well!
     
    #27 mojiboo02, Jan 8, 2013
  8. mecummins

    mecummins Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2012 Illinois

    #28 mecummins, Jan 8, 2013
  9. mojiboo02

    mojiboo02 Initiate (0) Sep 27, 2012 Illinois

    I "like" Chicago Beer Geeks and Chicago Beer Society. Like a bunch of the local bars and breweries already. On the CBS email board already. Any other good social media sites I am missing?
     
    #29 mojiboo02, Jan 8, 2013
  10. DROOO

    DROOO Initiate (0) May 5, 2009 Illinois

    ric, i've been in a cave, or so it seems. your moving to chicago is news to me. i'll be emailing you in the near future.
     
    #30 DROOO, Jan 8, 2013
  11. trevorjk

    trevorjk Initiate (0) Aug 28, 2009 Netherlands

    If you cant get the rare hard to find stuff in Chicago, then chances are a 45 minute drive north to Antioch Illinois to Antioch Fine Wine and Liqours might have it. Also, Woodmans in Kenosha Wi will be a reoccurring stop for any of your Wisconsin brews that you have to try (New Glarus(wi only), Tyranena, Central Waters, ect)

    Also, a new start up in Chicago (http://beeradvocate.com/community/threads/new-craft-beer-boutique-in-chicago.58967/#post-809257) I have not been there yet, but ive been hearing lots of good things!
     
    #31 trevorjk, Jan 8, 2013
  12. Mjmoser

    Mjmoser Initiate (0) May 6, 2012 Illinois

    Plan on going to Haymarket before noon on Sat!! You will be very glad you did! If you can make it to Beer Bistro on Madison you can get Baudoinia on tap for cheap today too.

    Welcome to the hood.... Just down the street.
     
    #32 Mjmoser, Jan 8, 2013
  13. mojiboo02

    mojiboo02 Initiate (0) Sep 27, 2012 Illinois

    Anyone one here on the development board for Chicago Beer Week? I'd like to get an event set-up during this timeframe and might need some help.
     
    #33 mojiboo02, Jan 15, 2013
  14. Theeabyss

    Theeabyss Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2012 Illinois

    right near me....for now.
     
    #34 Theeabyss, Jan 16, 2013
  15. jtg5678

    jtg5678 Zealot (596) Nov 27, 2012 Illinois
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    I live at Fullerton/Western in Bucktown. Walking distance to both Map Room and Quenchers, and very quick bus rides to Local Option, Beer Bistro and Revolution. Also close to Piece and Pipeworks. The only thing lacking is a quality bottle shop (I usually head to West Lakeview Liquors).
     
    #35 jtg5678, Jan 16, 2013
  16. emerge077

    emerge077 Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,962) Apr 16, 2005 Illinois
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    Vas Foremost and Before You Go are both half a mile from Fullerton/Western, though there's nothing on that corner, I agree. Check them out if you haven't already... Beer Temple is only a mile north of Fullerton on the #52 California bus.
     
    #36 emerge077, Jan 16, 2013
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  17. jebsinger

    jebsinger Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2012 Minnesota

    Beer Temple i think in the long run is going to be the best bet...
     
    #37 jebsinger, Jan 16, 2013
  18. jtg5678

    jtg5678 Zealot (596) Nov 27, 2012 Illinois
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    I like Vas, but the prices are a bit high and they don't offer great knowledge. I personally boycotted BYG after they changed some staff and had a bad experience with the BCBS variants release this year.

    I did check out beer temple and will definitely make it a place I frequent on the weekends.
     
    #38 jtg5678, Jan 17, 2013
  19. nucmedmario

    nucmedmario Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2010 Illinois

    new ownership at BYG. don't seem as helpful as the last owner.
     
    #39 nucmedmario, Jan 17, 2013
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