Chicagoland lagers (2020)

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  1. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    I was going to restart the NE IPA thread (someone else is welcome to if they think it's worth it), but it feels like so many of the big breweries already have their own thread that it might be better suited to another style that's getting pretty trendy: lagers.

    I feel like more and more breweries (including those who cut their teeth on the hazy trend) are pumping these out, which makes me very happy; what are some newer lagers you guys have had that are worth picking up?

    I'll give a shoutout to a couple I've had that I've liked: Mexico Calling (which has been around for a little while) by Cruz Blanca, and Maizal by Casa Humilde (both are Mexican lagers). Also, I can't get Metro's Stomhaus helles out of my mind; it's such a perfect, light, drinkable beer for every occasion that I'm trying to find something close that hits distro.
     
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  2. kodt

    kodt Pooh-Bah (2,286) Mar 6, 2013 Illinois
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    Von Munsthur by 3 Floyds is an amazing hoppy pils. Been really enjoying their lagers as of late.

    Half-Acre has a kellerbier on right now that is pretty nice.
     
    #2 kodt, Feb 4, 2020
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  3. miniditka77

    miniditka77 Pundit (953) May 21, 2015 Illinois
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    Dovetail's Vienna Lager is probably my favorite lager right now. I haven't tried their Helles Lager yet, but if it's even close to as good as the Vienna, I'm sure I'll love it.
     
    #3 miniditka77, Feb 4, 2020
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  4. mbockstruck30

    mbockstruck30 Pooh-Bah (1,800) Dec 31, 2010 Illinois
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    I enjoy Von, but prefer Flying Tigersault. Which is a great deal at four 500ml for $12 right now!
     
    #4 mbockstruck30, Feb 5, 2020
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  5. BeerDes

    BeerDes Devotee (368) Dec 8, 2016 Illinois
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    Grabbed a 4 pack of Hop Butchers Folletto this weekend and thought it was awesome. First Pilsner I’ve had from HB and they nailed it. Highly recommend
     
    #5 BeerDes, Feb 5, 2020
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  6. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    I was very curious about that one, especially since I've had 0 Italian beers and no idea what "Italian style" means in context.
     
    #6 SeanBond, Feb 5, 2020
  7. mbockstruck30

    mbockstruck30 Pooh-Bah (1,800) Dec 31, 2010 Illinois
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    Try an FW Pivo Pils (if you haven’t). I believe (or at least I’ve heard in the past) that dry hopping is what differentiates an Italian pilsner. And Pivo is a prime American example.
     
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  8. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    I actually have always meant to, and never have.
     
    #8 SeanBond, Feb 5, 2020
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  9. DragonflyJones

    DragonflyJones Devotee (399) Mar 22, 2018 Illinois

    +1 on Dovetail's Vienna. I'm enjoying the hell out of Pipeworks Rye Lager now too.
     
    #9 DragonflyJones, Feb 5, 2020
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  10. Chuckdiesel24

    Chuckdiesel24 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,208) Jul 6, 2016 Illinois
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    Tipopils is I believe what they intended to pay homage to / copy for Pivo. Birrifico Italiano was importing the beer (brewed in Italy) and then dry-hopping it here in the states for freshness. They did it a couple times and it was available then on draft and cans. I had a draft at Beer Temple and cans a different time - thought it was awesome both times (draft was a little better from what I remember)
     
    #10 Chuckdiesel24, Feb 5, 2020
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  11. Shriner

    Shriner Zealot (518) Mar 29, 2017 Illinois

    I currently have Church Street Helles on tap at my house, very refreshing and only $70/sixtel. I love how they always have kegs available when you stop in. I would take Dovetail Helles by a smidge, but that is also pretty much tops for the style.
     
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  12. Hoos78

    Hoos78 Maven (1,327) Mar 3, 2015 Ohio

    When was the last time 3 Floyds released Jinx Proof? Loved that beer, but haven't seen it in ages.
     
    #12 Hoos78, Feb 6, 2020
  13. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Looking back over my review notes - it looks like March or April of 2018? That is a good beer - hope they release it again.
     
    #13 FBarber, Feb 6, 2020
  14. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
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    Grabbed some of this last night after reading this comment earlier in the week. You'r right, absolutely delicious. One of my favorite PW lagers, which is saying a lot.
     
    #14 HawksBeerFan, Feb 8, 2020
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  15. SinBoldly

    SinBoldly Devotee (372) Apr 21, 2014 Illinois

    Another vote for Dovetail’s Vienna. But if you haven’t tried their Helles, IMO it’s even better.
     
    #15 SinBoldly, Feb 8, 2020
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  16. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    Go revisit Pony Pils. I think that beer has taken a big jump since the last time I had it about a year ago. Pretty impressed
     
    #16 beardown2489, Feb 8, 2020
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  17. lloydboss

    lloydboss Initiate (0) May 9, 2014 Illinois

    got a single at TJ's in my mix 6 & I'm going to be going back for a 4 pack
     
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  18. purephase

    purephase Zealot (731) Feb 23, 2008 Connecticut
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    I really enjoyed Pollyanna Pils from a rec in last year's thread. I thought it was a nice hoppy take on the style that's not quite as intense as Rev Pils. Wish I had been able to try their anniversary kellerbier last time I was in town as well.
     
    #18 purephase, Feb 10, 2020
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  19. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    I was surprised to hear that Pollyanna has 3 locations.
     
    #19 HouseofWortship, Feb 10, 2020
  20. Shriner

    Shriner Zealot (518) Mar 29, 2017 Illinois

    Yep, they are doing really well. They have a top tier pilsner and top tier West Coast IPA.
     
    #20 Shriner, Feb 10, 2020
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