Latest Pipeworks Releases and Updates (2018)

Ive been requesting that feature since joining Beer Advocate to no avail.

 

That's strange, all the Canadians I saw seemed to rank it an "Eh +".

 

Tonight I cracked a BA The Jones Dog from last year...and it's incredible. The bourbon / oak intensity has calmed, and now it's a vanilla, chocolate, oak & bourbon dream, with each flavor shining but not overpowering the others. The medium-thick, creamy mouthfeel is just about perfect.

Anyone that has a 2017 bottle resting in their cellar...I recommend you wake it up!! Next time this comes out I'll be buying more than the 2 I got last time.

 

Great to hear! I pulled one up recently and am excited!

 

@KrajDoesBeer

 

Opened one of mine 2 weeks ago. Nothing off about it. It’s an absolute oaky bourbon bomb if that’s your jam (it’s definitely mine).

 

Back to VoL: first time trying it and it’s fantastic. Tried side-by-side with FSM and there’s no contest. Creamy full mouthfeel, low but present bitterness and the Mosaic dankness highlighted with tropical Galaxy. Very little alcohol presence. PW needs to make this as regularly as possible.

 

I found this week's batch of Infinite Galaxy to be more enjoyable than VoL. Just a preference, but the IG had a nice dryness to it that was completely balanced to make for a really easy drinking beer. Didn't take me too far to the sugary side or the fruity side. Everything was restrained as if waiting to burst out leaving you want another.

 

Infinite Galaxy is a home run of a beer.

 

Opened a 13 BA Jones dog next to a 17 about a week or 2 ago, both are absolutely incredible. The 13 is still phenomenal.

 

per the recommendations on this thread I was at Binnys on my lunch and saw/bought VoL. Its in the fridge awaiting the start of the Bears game as we speak

 

Anyone have any info on the 2 new cans being released tomorrow. Saw them on their website but did not see any info there or on their social media pages.

 

The other is


~ EXPO CHGO ~
~ IPA brewed with Ekuanot, Mosaic, and Citra hops~
We are so thrilled and so excited that we'll be the official and exclusive beer sponsor at EXPO CHGO! This event at Navy Pier brings incredible artists from around the world to Chicago so we made a small limited batch of IPA to celebrate. This is a really pleasant hop combo - the Ekuanot brings lemon-lime aromas to this just straight delightful beer. In addition to our normal distro -

This beer will be available in cans at Navy Pier for the weekend of the event Sept 27 - 30.

6.5% ABV
4 packs of 16 oz cans
Release in The Dojo Friday 9/21

 

Regular BA Murderous is sold out?

 

Little bit late to the game but I finally decided to grab Velocity of Light. Definitely enjoyed it. Nice tropical front with a good hop bite at the end. Medium mouthfeel and great carbonation. Reminded me a bit of Fire, Skulls & Money.

I went in with expectation of it being a solid NE IPA offering and not be the greatest NE IPA ever made, so in that sense it delivered on my expectations: very enjoyable option for that style in Chicagoland. I'd pick it up again and hope that they brew batches of it more frequently.

 

Still listed on the dojo website, and I didn't see them post anything on Instagram about it selling out?

 

My buddy stopped yesterday and said it's gone.

 

Candians were definitely on to something (see few posts above or previous page). At least Pipeworks is handling it properly. I will likely open one tonight and check out for myself.

 

Another reason I love supporting Pipeworks.