Chicagoland NE IPAs (2018)

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  1. JFresh21

    JFresh21 Savant (1,036) Mar 6, 2012 Illinois
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    Husky Pants was a major bummer. They did a good job promoting the release and it was not great.
     
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  2. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
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    Maplewood hasn't done anything to make me want to buy another beer of theirs. At some point consumers need to just stop purchasing anything as long as it is hazy.
     
    #3382 HawksBeerFan, Apr 10, 2017
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  3. KrajDoesBeer

    KrajDoesBeer Savant (1,228) Aug 2, 2014 Illinois
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    I didn't bother with B3 Bc others weren't good. Maybe I'll try b4 if some of ya liked b3
     
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  4. KrajDoesBeer

    KrajDoesBeer Savant (1,228) Aug 2, 2014 Illinois
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    The fact that they have huge releases for usually below average beer really bothers me
     
    #3384 KrajDoesBeer, Apr 10, 2017
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  5. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    Be careful, that kinda talk can get you run out of this place!
     
    #3385 croush, Apr 10, 2017
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  6. beerbelly_mike

    beerbelly_mike Initiate (0) May 19, 2016 Illinois

    They do major releases because they have a lot of people who enjoy their beer. Beer advocate is a small percentage of the beer community.
     
    #3386 beerbelly_mike, Apr 10, 2017
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  7. dwduncan2

    dwduncan2 Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2012 Illinois

    Also, The Charlatan is phenomenal. Very similar to and easily beats out Zombie Dust, IMO. I'd say it's the best Pale available in Chicagoland currently.
     
    #3387 dwduncan2, Apr 10, 2017
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  8. KrajDoesBeer

    KrajDoesBeer Savant (1,228) Aug 2, 2014 Illinois
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    Agree to disagree ... I have a problem with celebrated releases for ipas that don't deserve it.... my personal opinion...
     
    #3388 KrajDoesBeer, Apr 10, 2017
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  9. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Charleton is an absolutely phenomenal Pale ale. I'm going to Mexico next week, and I'm sticking up on it to be my poolside drink of choice.
     
    #3389 prior2two, Apr 10, 2017
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  10. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    :confused:If people like it and think it's deserved, then why do you have a problem with it? There are beers that all of us like that others don't, and vice versa. I think I had one batch of Juice Pants...thought it was enjoyable, but nothing I got too excited about, but if they have a release party for it and people want to attend and buy the beer, that is great for them.
     
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  11. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    I'd buy batch 4 and see what you think. The Juice pants has improved with each batch. At least the execution of it has. The hops can be debated forever.
     
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  12. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    Fwiw this batch looks to be Citra and Vic Secret
     
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  13. NNN

    NNN Zealot (536) Feb 9, 2017 Illinois
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    just curious, how much does it cost to get beer flown around with you?
     
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  14. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Why? It's not like it's taking time away from some other beer release. The brewery has every right to advertise however they'd like, and generally speaking a beer release will create more hype for their beers (which is why Rev has started doing releases at the brewery for each of their BA beers).

    Juice Pants has been pretty solid for me each time (the first one I had that was completely clear was probably my favorite, but the last batch was tasty too). SoJ batch 1 was a bit of a letdown for me, but regardless I have no issue with them continuing to hype their own beer. Gotta get seen in the Chicago beer scene somehow!
     
    #3394 SeanBond, Apr 10, 2017
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  15. Bbear

    Bbear Zealot (721) Oct 26, 2016 Illinois
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    Depends on what airline you go with and what they charge for a checked bag. It's really easy to throw in a few four packs or a couple bombers in your checked bag and not have to pay a ridiculous amount of money.
     
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  16. eppie82

    eppie82 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,377) Apr 19, 2015 Illinois
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    And if you have premier status, it costs nothing.
     
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  17. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
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    Yeah but if you get forcibly removed from the plane then you are separated from your beer...
     
    #3397 HawksBeerFan, Apr 10, 2017
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  18. JFresh21

    JFresh21 Savant (1,036) Mar 6, 2012 Illinois
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    They do hyped releases because it's marketing for the brand. The goal is sell product quick and this is a great strategy. Take a look at Maplewood's and Hailstorm on Instagram and you'll see a clear difference in marketing.
     
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  19. KrajDoesBeer

    KrajDoesBeer Savant (1,228) Aug 2, 2014 Illinois
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    Hailstorm Stratus>Juice Pants

    Every day of the week
     
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  20. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Nothing extra. I get one free checked bag for myself and a guest through my rewards credit card. As long as the bag is under 50lbs, there's no fee.
     
    #3400 prior2two, Apr 10, 2017
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