Creating a "Visiting Chicagoland" resource thread?

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by lloydboss, Mar 3, 2018.

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Is a visiting Chicagoland resource thread a good idea?

  1. yes

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  2. no

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  1. islay

    islay Savant (1,211) Jan 6, 2008 Minnesota

    I'd change the "universally recommended" language. I'm sure those places have their detractors, and too often these lists reinforce groupthink. How about "most frequently recommended?" I'd also like to see an "on the rise and hidden gems" section or something of that sort, an off-the-beaten-path guide to the Chicago beer scene, if you will.
     
    #21 islay, Mar 7, 2018
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  2. Quilentro

    Quilentro Maven (1,398) May 12, 2017 Illinois
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    Oh, that’s right. I guess I just have trouble saying I love Deep Wood.

    ...no idea why.
     
    #22 Quilentro, Mar 7, 2018
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  3. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    I'd suggest adding Monk's Pub to the Chicago city limits bars.

    Id also suggest a tweak to the categories. I like what @islay said:
    Also, I think it might be better to divide the suburbs into North / West / South & NorthwestIndiana - that allows people to look at the list and see what is closest to where they'd be.
     
    #23 FBarber, Mar 7, 2018
  4. lloydboss

    lloydboss Initiate (0) May 9, 2014 Illinois

    No problem moving Rev up & then differentiating out the brewpub from the taproom. My experience has been that Rev has not regularly been "universally recommended" until this years Deep Woods series hit included Spiteful because it's right next to HA Balmoral so I usually see "if you're going to HA Balmoral also hit up Spiteful next door."
     
    #24 lloydboss, Mar 7, 2018
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  5. lloydboss

    lloydboss Initiate (0) May 9, 2014 Illinois

    Thought about that, but didn't want the list to get too segregated or only have a few options in each category. We can definitely look at that though
     
    #25 lloydboss, Mar 7, 2018
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  6. lloydboss

    lloydboss Initiate (0) May 9, 2014 Illinois

    good idea, thanks
     
    #26 lloydboss, Mar 7, 2018
  7. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    I guess my concern is that the suburbs are ... expansive. So yes, Hailstorm and Mikerphone are in the suburbs ... but they're also quite far away.
     
    #27 FBarber, Mar 7, 2018
  8. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    I think the most important thing isn't to get every single bar/brewery/shop correct at this point, but rather to actually get it out there and posted. As time goes on, edits can be made...and perhaps more importantly, we can see what the feedback is from visitors in terms of what they liked and didn't like.

    We all owe @lloydboss a beer whenever we get the chance to meet him.
     
    #28 croush, Mar 7, 2018
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  9. rac2000

    rac2000 Aspirant (236) Oct 4, 2012 Illinois

    Great idea! Fantastic lists and suggestions on the thread.

    I'd recommend putting Temperance Brewery and Taproom on the suburban list. They have won two GABF medals and have a very chill taproom. Their recent barrel aged release of Might Meets Right and three variants was very well received and raised their profile even more.

    Id also recommend putting Bangers & Lace on the restaurant list. Great food, ambiance and incredible beer selection.

    Both are Evanston based and I could see someone hitting these places along with Sketchbook Brewing and FEW Spirits to make a day of it.

    Lastly, I didnt see West Lakeview Liquors on the bottle shop list but I might have missed it.
     
    #29 rac2000, Mar 7, 2018
  10. lloydboss

    lloydboss Initiate (0) May 9, 2014 Illinois

    appreciate everyone's feedback, I think we're ready to go. I do want to lock this thread down for new posts once we start the actual resource thread, so if anyone knows how please LMK....
     
    #30 lloydboss, Mar 9, 2018
  11. Jonl0424

    Jonl0424 Zealot (557) May 23, 2015 Michigan

    this thread will definitely help me as I looking to visit the first weekend in may for a brewerycation
     
    #31 Jonl0424, Mar 9, 2018
  12. HelloMyNameIsHuman

    HelloMyNameIsHuman Aspirant (257) Mar 6, 2017 New Hampshire

    I will be in the City for St Patrick day weekend. Living in New England we now get pipeworks and have had revolution for a while. I plan on visiting half acre and possibly 3 Floyd’s as I will have a car. Anyone have any recommendations for some other delicious IPA/DIPA ‘s
     
    #32 HelloMyNameIsHuman, Mar 10, 2018
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  13. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    I’m not being a jerk (or at least not trying to be), but did you read this thread? It literally has what is generally recommended by locals. If you’re not sure whether the top recommendations have IPA/DIPAs, I can tell you that they do. Take these recommendations and have a great time. And if you’re staying downtown, be ready for a shitshow that weekend. Actually, it’ll be a shitshow anywhere with drinking that weekend.
     
    #33 croush, Mar 10, 2018
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