Corridor Brewery & Provisions

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  1. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    I think it's time for a new thread dedicated to Corridor. They are making some of the most consistent quality of NEIPA's in the Chicagoland area, and are releasing them every 10-14 days recently.

    They just released Bendy Straw today - I haven't had a chance to taste it yet, but interested to see how it is.
     
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  2. dubo09

    dubo09 Initiate (0) May 20, 2006 Pennsylvania

    Thanks for starting a Corridor thread. It's much appreciated. I'll monitor to the best of my ability and update with releases. Please feel free to ask questions, cheers.
     
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  3. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    I will also add that I'm hanging onto a crowler of Cosmic Juicebox to drink on Friday or Saturday when my brother visits so he can check it out. I'm hoping/expecting it to be drinking fine, as I held onto a crowler of Squeezit v1 for 2+ weeks to have at DLD and it showed very well.

    Thanks to you for providing such updated information on here...I know that I, and many other BA'ers, appreciate it. I am hoping to make it in this weekend to check out Bendy Straw, assuming it lasts that long.
     
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  4. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    Since I've only ever had their NE IPA's, and we're no longer restricted by style...anyone have a candidate for best Corridor brew that ISN'T a NE IPA?
     
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  5. dubo09

    dubo09 Initiate (0) May 20, 2006 Pennsylvania

    Will definitely be on until at least Monday, 7/24.
     
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  6. CHI_Beer_Matt

    CHI_Beer_Matt Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2015 Illinois

    Excellent, thanks for keeping us posted in this thread. Looking forward to trying some this weekend!
     
    #6 CHI_Beer_Matt, Jul 19, 2017
  7. Bbear

    Bbear Zealot (721) Oct 26, 2016 Illinois
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    Bendy Straw was great. The addition of lactose did not make it overly sweet. Incredibly dank aroma. Super smooth and crushable. I think I've had every single NE IPA they've produced and SqueezeIt V1 is still my favorite.
     
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  8. mbockstruck30

    mbockstruck30 Pooh-Bah (1,800) Dec 31, 2010 Illinois
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    Pining the West is probably the best of their non-NEIPAs I've had. IMO, Corridor hasn't had as much success with their other styles as they have with those. They focus more on farmhouse style ales and do some pretty decent saisons. I've only had a couple from their Mothership series, so I'm hoping they really do some fun things with those.
     
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  9. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    The first time I had Wizard Fight, I loved it. The second time...it seemed more...I'm not sure if "Belgiany" is the right description, but it seemed more like a Belgian IPA to me. The original beer had lactose and was on nitro, and I'm not sure how much of that is still true (it's been a while since I've had it).

    Either way, I'd nominate WF as a good non-NE beer of theirs. I also really liked their belgian breakfast ale, Freaky Deaky.
     
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  10. ratwheels

    ratwheels Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2011 Illinois

    I sent a crowler of Juicebox to my friend in NYC and he opened it last night and though it was fantastic, so that's a good sign for you.
     
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  11. ratwheels

    ratwheels Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2011 Illinois

    I really dug Laced With Passion. It's a passionfruit gose. I'm a sucker for passionfruit sours, but this one was very solid.
     
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  12. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Cosmic Juicebox IS pretty fantastic, although I still preferred Squeezit V1. I think that abv (8) + hop combo (citra and mosaic) was perfect.
     
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  13. JJH1018

    JJH1018 Zealot (699) Sep 13, 2013 Illinois

    Popped in this afternoon to try some bendy straw. Left with 4 crowlers. Pretty delicious. Nice bite at the end which I really enjoy.
     
    #13 JJH1018, Jul 19, 2017
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  14. Ferocious

    Ferocious Pundit (864) Nov 17, 2012 Illinois
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    Bendy Straw is pretty awesome. Reminds me of something I've had from Other Half
     
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  15. TigerDriver91

    TigerDriver91 Zealot (741) Jan 17, 2017 Czechia

    Was just in Corridor trying some Bendy Straw, damn this was awesome. Super smooth, awesome aroma, a bit sweet, left with a crowler. Highly, highly recommended.
     
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  16. JJH1018

    JJH1018 Zealot (699) Sep 13, 2013 Illinois

    Ended up drinking four crowlers tonight. Need to go back for more.
     
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  17. sahd-1

    sahd-1 Savant (1,179) Jul 2, 2013 Illinois
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    I hope to hell you had help.
     
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  18. Chris_H_2

    Chris_H_2 Pundit (995) Jan 3, 2013 Illinois
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    Good night my sweet prince
     
    #18 Chris_H_2, Jul 23, 2017
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  19. TonyLuvsBeer

    TonyLuvsBeer Pundit (828) Mar 28, 2015 Michigan
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    Guys, Corridor is absolutely killing it. I've had three beers from them now and each was outstanding. I thought SqueezIT v2 rivaled TH Alter Ego. I just tried both Bendy Straw and Cosmik Juicebox. Both were amazing. To me, they are producing the best NEIPAs in the Chicago area. I have high hopes for More. His initial brews were good but he needs to dial it in.
     
    #19 TonyLuvsBeer, Jul 23, 2017
  20. JJH1018

    JJH1018 Zealot (699) Sep 13, 2013 Illinois

    Haha. I only had help on one of the crowlers. Woke up feeling great!
     
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