2018 Illinois Craft Beer Week

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  1. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    There was some discussion about this in another thread, so I thought I’d start a new one. We can use this to discuss anything we know about this year’s craft beer week, and some of the events.

    They changed the name from Chicago to Illinois this year, and shortened it up a bit. I thought about doing Beer Under Glass, but with it being the night before DLD, there is no way I’d do it. I think that change is a bit peculiar to have BUG on a Friday before DLD.

    I attended a few different smaller events the past couple years that were good and I’m looking forward to seeing what is on the schedule when they add events next week.
     
    #1 croush, Apr 13, 2018
  2. kreg02

    kreg02 Savant (1,234) Nov 19, 2012 Illinois
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    I think the problem is that DLD changed their weekend. BUG was always during CCBW but I think it was on THursday last year...
     
    #2 kreg02, Apr 13, 2018
  3. Wowzors

    Wowzors Crusader (430) Feb 19, 2015 Illinois

    I am going to BUG and DLD, wish me luck brehs.
     
    #3 Wowzors, Apr 13, 2018
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  4. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    DLD’s new date has been known for awhile, though. And, this is the first year that BUG is on a Friday.

    Godspeed.
     
    #4 croush, Apr 13, 2018
  5. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    I got an e-mail the other day about this year's Ultra Fresh event, which I attended last year and enjoyed (except for the lack of bathrooms). And of course they are having it on the same day as Dark Lord Day, May 19th. I guess I'm not going to that!
     
    #5 croush, Apr 17, 2018
  6. Palos

    Palos Devotee (340) Oct 27, 2014 Illinois

    Was just looking over the events and a little disappointed that not much south. Leaving in southwest suburbs I realize I'm not gonna be overwhelmed but besides Imperial oak and Pollyanna that's about it. Would like to go in to the city to attend but kids and kids sports make it somewhat difficult. Anyone live near ? Thought there was more in years past. What are your thoughts? Cheers
     
    #6 Palos, May 15, 2018
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  7. ravens_wood

    ravens_wood Crusader (406) Dec 21, 2017 Illinois

    I'll be at the Forbidden Root/Corridor Release + Tap Takeover at Corridor on Tuesday. I have a half-day Friday so I'll try to snag SqueezeIt cans being released. If there is any MoRe/Corridor peach IPA left from the event on Thursday I'll stop for a drink as well.

    That's good enough participation in my book.
     
    #7 ravens_wood, May 15, 2018
  8. GrumpyGas

    GrumpyGas Grand Pooh-Bah (4,579) Apr 7, 2009 Illinois
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    Looking forward to some barrel aged beers at Imperial Oak, Alter's backyard fest, and a Pollyanna dinner.
    I'm leaving town early Thursday morning, so the rest of the week is a wash.
     
    #8 GrumpyGas, May 17, 2018
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  9. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    #9 croush, May 17, 2018
  10. ECCS

    ECCS Pundit (755) Oct 28, 2015 Illinois

    I heard MoRe is doing a quaint little under-the-radar release of some BA stouts this weekend. Should be low-key, show up whenever is convenient. Family friendly as well.
     
    #10 ECCS, May 17, 2018
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  11. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    I feel like there were more events/tappings at bars last year as part of Craft Beer Week - last time I checked, there weren't may of those to show this week. Maybe some of them are still doing them on their own and not putting them in the official events for ICBW.
     
    #11 croush, May 17, 2018
  12. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    Craft beer week used to have a few good events where someone would tap BCBS variants and then some heralded brewery outside of distro would put some whales on at a local bar, but now we have BCBS tappings multiple times per week, the old whales sit on the shelves at liquor stores, and there are so many craft brewers doing things with local brews that this week really has lost all its luster to me. Is there anything different about this week than any other week in Chicago's craft beer world?
     
    #12 HouseofWortship, May 17, 2018
  13. SWChi

    SWChi Pooh-Bah (1,931) Oct 25, 2012 Illinois
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    I'll be at BUG today, was at Open Outcry yesterday for their BA Dark Roast but also feel there's a lack of events in the burbs. I feel there were more last year in the southwest burbs.
     
    #13 SWChi, May 18, 2018
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  14. Illinikwc

    Illinikwc Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2015 Illinois

    If anyone has an extra ticket to BUG tonight that they'd sell for Cost, please send me a message asap.
     
    #14 Illinikwc, May 18, 2018
  15. Illinikwc

    Illinikwc Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2015 Illinois

    closed
     
    #15 Illinikwc, May 18, 2018
  16. SWChi

    SWChi Pooh-Bah (1,931) Oct 25, 2012 Illinois
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    Is anyone here? I'm walking around with a Rock Island sweatshirt.
     
    #16 SWChi, May 19, 2018
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  17. GrumpyGas

    GrumpyGas Grand Pooh-Bah (4,579) Apr 7, 2009 Illinois
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    I assume 'here' is BUG. Have a great time.

    I am enjoying 2016 Bell Witch at Miskatonic and looking forward to tomorrow's Grendel tapping.

    Backyard Brewfest looks like the place to be for the west suburban breweries tomorrow. It is also a great cause.
    https://www.littlefriendsinc.org/
     
    #17 GrumpyGas, May 19, 2018
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  18. Wowzors

    Wowzors Crusader (430) Feb 19, 2015 Illinois

    BUG was awesome all the nerds were at more while I got pour after pour of double barrel vsoj cherry rye.
     
    #18 Wowzors, May 19, 2018
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  19. randjuke

    randjuke Zealot (608) Feb 13, 2010 Iowa
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    It doesn't look like much of a deal: $30 and includes commemorative glass and two half-pint pours.
    Additional beers will be $3
     
    #19 randjuke, May 19, 2018
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  20. GrumpyGas

    GrumpyGas Grand Pooh-Bah (4,579) Apr 7, 2009 Illinois
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    Feel free to donate to Little Friends and skip the fest. It's not about a 'deal' on beer. It's about being a contributing member of a caring, thinking community and enjoying a beer along the way.
    If you'd like @randjuke , I'll pay for you.
     
    #20 GrumpyGas, May 19, 2018
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