BA tasting groups West Chi Burbs?

One thing that I have brought to tastings that makes everyones life way better is a pack of the little plastic shot glasses. just toss stacks of them around the table, its like $5 for a chub pack of them and lets you pass bottles faster and lets you try a bunch of things without having to rinse out a glass.

 

I think the Niche conversation is completely separate from the actual Wolfpack bottleshare conversation.

 

I was at Lunar yesterday and asked the bartender if they do a bottle share. One is held the first saturday of every month in the back area. Forgot what time he said but the first saturday of the month is this coming saturday so I might stop by and see what it's all about.

 

From my conversation with Vinnie, who is the bartender that seems to be the driving force behind the Wednesdays at Niche, it would definitely be a bottle-share. He said he would be out of town this Wed., and that he hopes to have the innaugural share commence next Wed. I will not personally be in town to see how thiat goes, but I would like to hear from anyone who does attend. I have only participated in bottle-shares amongst friends, so I wasn't able to ask any of the other"important/qualifying" questions to help me better understand how the arrangements will be set. I did think that it was cool to see the derivative of this idea come from the actual restaurant itself.

 

It sure would seem so to me, as far as Niche is concerned. But again, my lack of experience in the manor would have me encourage you to call and ask for Vinnie (630 262 1000). As stated previously, he may be out of town at the moment. However, he has to return sometime!

 

In regards to Lunar, I am not sure. I need to give them a call this week to find out more information. I also need to find out what time the bottle sharing is as I forgot what the bartender told me. I had the feeling that the sharing isn't really a public thing as they don't advertise it, or at least, i've never seen anything of that sort. I will find out more and report back here if anyone is interested sometime this week.

 

Email sent. Just to confirm, the initial bottle share is at 5pm at Bigbys in Addison on 8/18, right?

I'll take a look at the spreadsheet and plan to bring something that complements the list thus far and then email you the details.

Looking forward to this!

 

I work two blocks from there. It would be a great place to do a share... tons of room. Keep me posted if that is going to happen.

 

I see for the tasting on 8/18 at Bigby's that over 15 people will be attendence. I would think then that not everyone would get a chance to try every beer brought to the tasting. How will the 'system' work for allowing people to try the beers available?

 

Good question. I think everyone can probably still try at least a small sample if they really want (given a 22 oz bottle), or we can attempt to simply be gracious with beers we've tried before and turn them down so others can have a pour.

That said, my wife and I are planning on bringing several bottles to share beyond what we would need to - that way, even if someone misses out on a truly nice pour, hopefully everyone will have a chance to have something new and interesting to taste.

 

I will try and head to the Lunar on the way to the share and get a growler of something to go with the bottles I'm bringing.

 

I'm heading to Bigby's tomorrow - I'll ask if they'd be willing to throw in some pita chips or another palate cleanser for the tasting next week (is it next week already?). Also, for what it's worth, my current plan is to bring a 2012 Dark Lord, a BCS Coffee, perhaps a Belgian Red from New Glarus, and maybe a can or two of something interesting from Tallgrass in Kansas (stopped in WI last week and picked up some non-Illinois stuff). The wife is planning on hitting Solemn Oath on Friday to pick up their best looking growler as well...

 

Was just given two tickets to this Sunday’s White Sox game vs. the A’s. I’m looking for a good beer guy (or gal) to tailgate with and then catch the game. Game starts at 1pm so I'm looking to get there early to set up, grill, and swill. I can drive from the suburbs. Short notice but let me know if you're interested.