[Chicago] It's summer and I'm missing barleywines

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  1. shredder83

    shredder83 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013 Illinois

    Like most people I really enjoy summer and like some people in this community I really enjoy barleywines, English and American. As most of us know summer is not the season for barleywines except the very few that are easily found year round and they're getting harder and harder to find. Does anyone have any suggestions about what I might be able to find near chicago this time of year?

    What should I be keeping an eye out for as the weather grows colder?
     
    #1 shredder83, Aug 8, 2013
  2. Cee-Poe

    Cee-Poe Initiate (0) Feb 12, 2013 Wisconsin

    I'd go for North Coast's Old Stock. While it might be considered an Old Ale, the line is quite blurred between those two. Also, Bells' Third Coast is another great one.
     
    #2 Cee-Poe, Aug 8, 2013
  3. c64person

    c64person Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2010 Michigan

    I would just go around and pick up all that remains of Monster Ale, that stuff is fantastic!
     
    #3 c64person, Aug 8, 2013
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  4. jmgrub

    jmgrub Initiate (0) Nov 20, 2010 California

    Step up your cellar game bro! Just messing. Keep an eye out for JW Lees...its a personal favorite, though distro is irregular.
     
    #4 jmgrub, Aug 8, 2013
  5. beercanman

    beercanman Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2012 Ohio

    This is exactly why I cellar.
     
    #5 beercanman, Aug 8, 2013
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  6. BulletproofBA

    BulletproofBA Initiate (0) Jul 30, 2013 Chile

    Don't know when it's do out...but...just wait for Bourbon County Brand Barleywine. If it's King Henry without Pappy barrels...I think I'll be able to get by.
     
    #6 BulletproofBA, Aug 8, 2013
  7. sacrelicio

    sacrelicio Pooh-Bah (1,838) Feb 15, 2005 Minnesota
    Pooh-Bah

    me too. it's nice to have a little "library" of beer to "reference".
     
    #7 sacrelicio, Aug 8, 2013
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  8. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,123) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah

    I just picked up some Duck Rabbit BW last week.
     
    #8 mychalg9, Aug 8, 2013
  9. Dupage25

    Dupage25 Savant (1,044) Jul 4, 2013 Antarctica

    Anchor Old Foghorn is year round and usually ready to drink fresh, a rarity for the style.
     
    #9 Dupage25, Aug 8, 2013
  10. AlienSwineFlu

    AlienSwineFlu Savant (1,135) Dec 14, 2012 Ohio


    Kicking myself over passing that up last week...
     
    #10 AlienSwineFlu, Aug 8, 2013
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  11. Buff0910

    Buff0910 Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2013 Alabama

    I'm still seeing Bigfoot everywhere around here. If they would reduce the price I'd grab a case. As is ill let them cellar it on the shelf and buy more as needed.
     
    #11 Buff0910, Aug 8, 2013
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  12. Ivegotmule

    Ivegotmule Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2012 North Carolina

    There's a bunch of Avery Dry Hopped Hog Heaven around here and it's fantastic. Also must admit I love Pike BW and it's only 3.99 a bomber. Summery lighter BW's I think of Flying Mouflan.
     
    #12 Ivegotmule, Aug 8, 2013
  13. shredder83

    shredder83 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013 Illinois

    I have yet to find j.w. Lee's near me, I've been a-searching
     
    #13 shredder83, Aug 8, 2013
  14. shredder83

    shredder83 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013 Illinois

    I can still find Bigfoot just about everywhere I frequent, and have even gotten a couple old guardians I'm holding on to. Third coast old is nowhere to be found and I really hadn't considered north coast to be honest, I assumed it was an old ale...the line is certainly blurred
     
    #14 shredder83, Aug 8, 2013
  15. shredder83

    shredder83 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013 Illinois

    I'll have to look for Avery, I'm just trying to keep my eyes open so I can get some good bw and also try some new ones.
     
    #15 shredder83, Aug 8, 2013
  16. shredder83

    shredder83 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013 Illinois

    Side note: I actually thought up this thread because I was drinking a Pipeworks murderous that I had been saving for a bit.
     
    #16 shredder83, Aug 8, 2013
  17. GrindFatherBob

    GrindFatherBob Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2010 New York

    Does a Chicago distributor work with B United? I can't find any info for it. They import JW Lees and have several vintages for places to order at any time.
     
    #17 GrindFatherBob, Aug 8, 2013
  18. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    Chad?
     
    #18 MarkIntihar, Aug 8, 2013
  19. Lognar

    Lognar Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2012 Illinois


    Where are you searching? OP Binny's usually has a shelf full of it and the cask variants.
     
    #19 Lognar, Aug 8, 2013
  20. Grohnke

    Grohnke Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2009 Illinois

    Also, its why I brew :wink:
     
    #20 Grohnke, Aug 8, 2013
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