Dovetail 2020

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  1. 77apm

    77apm Pooh-Bah (1,844) Nov 10, 2013 Illinois
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    66 degrees seems to be just fine to mow these down! Sweet Baby Jesus it’s even better than those old draft pours (but definitely missing those)!
     
  2. SinBoldly

    SinBoldly Devotee (372) Apr 21, 2014 Illinois

    This Lager .... dayum.......
     
  3. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    I honestly think it’s better than ever. Unreal
     
  4. CB_Michigan

    CB_Michigan Pooh-Bah (1,552) Sep 4, 2014 Illinois
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    Hot Damn! The Maibock is sooooo friggin' smooth and drinkable.
     
  5. DragonflyJones

    DragonflyJones Devotee (399) Mar 22, 2018 Illinois

    This thread is making me want to take the long drive to Dovetail!
     
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  6. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    If you've got the time, its worth it - especially since you can just place your order ahead of time.
     
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  7. Stl705

    Stl705 Devotee (322) Jun 14, 2014 Illinois

    I’m waiting until they release their Kolsch, then pick up Lager and Pisner hopefully wd well. Not a terrible drive for me as I’m sure traffic will be a breeze from the burbs to the city nowadays.
     
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  8. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    it sounded like Kolsch will see distribution and is entering the year round lineup. So you might not need to drive to the city to pans some kolsch. Maybe @OleWorm will see this and confirm
     
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  9. Stl705

    Stl705 Devotee (322) Jun 14, 2014 Illinois

    That is awesome to hear, but do they have Lager and Pilsner in distro as well? For the time being I feel more comfortable driving and quickly grabbing to-go as opposed to shopping/searching around beer shops, but I do appreciate the heads up for future distro.

    Plus I will hit up Metropolitan and maybe one other city spot (thinking old irving brewing!!) :-)
     
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  10. 77apm

    77apm Pooh-Bah (1,844) Nov 10, 2013 Illinois
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    No distro for Lager or Pilsner currently but they have said Pilsner will in the future. Curbside pickup can’t possibly be any easier than Dovetail’s, it’s been many a pickup for me. They do daily updates on the website and twitter on what’s available and when it’s starting to run low, which Pilsner is.

    Metropolitan is all of 1.5 miles away from Dovetail and Old Irving is around 3 miles away.
     
  11. OleWorm

    OleWorm Devotee (341) May 20, 2008 Illinois

    Yep, Kölsch will be one of the new core beers, joining Helles, Vienna Lager, and Hefeweizen, and will enter distro -- tho, I'm not sure what that roll-out will look like (soon-ish). It will be available in the taproom next week, if can plans go accordingly. You may see some light distro of Grodsizkie as well.

    There's a good chance Pilsner will be gone by next weekend (Memorial Day Weekend, so plan accordingly :slight_smile: ). Maibock should stick around 'til the end of the month; Vienna and Hefeweizen will return soon, though it's available at retailers (shoutout to my favorite bottle shops!). Don't sleep on the Lager! It's probably one my favorite batches.

    Thanks to everyone who continues to make orders! We are v appreciative, and it keeps us chugging along during all of this. Will be grateful when we're able to put beer in kegs, rather than just cans, tho. I miss draft beer.
     
  12. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Grabbed some pilsner today - glad I did!
     
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  13. Nbrock24

    Nbrock24 Pooh-Bah (1,770) Mar 11, 2016 Illinois
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    Pilsner and Kolsch both available on the same day. Probably an ideal time to stop by (I grabbed a little lager and Maibock to make the drive worth it)
     
  14. BillMueller

    BillMueller Zealot (628) Nov 27, 2011 Indiana
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    Grabbed some pils this weekend, super easy pick up. Dovetail continues to raise the bar.
     
  15. CB_Michigan

    CB_Michigan Pooh-Bah (1,552) Sep 4, 2014 Illinois
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    That Pils is awesome. I'm dying to try the Kolsch.
     
  16. 4DAloveofSTOUT

    4DAloveofSTOUT Grand Pooh-Bah (4,064) Nov 28, 2008 Illinois
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    The Pilsner and Kolsch are the best two beers that Dovetail has available in cans! Might be leaning slightly toward the Kolsch, but its really close!
     
  17. Jagrmaister

    Jagrmaister Zealot (609) Jan 13, 2018 Illinois
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    Took the drive to the city today. 2 hours there and back in rush hour? Are you kidding? Sign me up!

    Lager, Pils, Rauchdoppel, and Maiboch. In for first 3 beers, all great for the style, still giving the edge to Vienna Lager.
     
  18. Nbrock24

    Nbrock24 Pooh-Bah (1,770) Mar 11, 2016 Illinois
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    Enjoyed my super fresh can of the Kolsch. Was surprised that it was pretty hazy
     
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  19. 4DAloveofSTOUT

    4DAloveofSTOUT Grand Pooh-Bah (4,064) Nov 28, 2008 Illinois
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    The unfiltered lager life is great isnt it?
     
  20. eppCOS

    eppCOS Grand Pooh-Bah (4,570) Jun 27, 2015 Colorado
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    Latest Lager and Kolsch were killer, Dovetail!
    Glad to see the transition CAN happen seamlessly - keep killin' it!
    Look forward to visiting later this year if it's allowed.
     
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