Brothership Brewing (2021)

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by Jangoon24, Jan 21, 2021.

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  1. Jangoon24

    Jangoon24 Savant (1,210) Jul 25, 2015 Illinois
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    I didn't see a 2021 thread for them, so I'm creating this one.

    I always heard great things about the beers these guys were putting out, and I was able to sample a few of them in release lines pre-COVID. I'm on the North side, and haven't been able to make it down to Mokena that much since COVID really put a damper on my travelling for beer.

    I saw that they have started canning, and distributing, so I snagged some DDH Aliens vs Cowboys, and holy crap is it great! It has an amazing color, mouth feel, aroma, and the hops really shine through. Best of all, no lactose! I have to applaud them as well for always putting "Lactose Free" or "Contains Lactose" right on the cans. I reached out to them, and they said that their IPAs will never contain lactose, so if they keep pumping out quality brews like this, I'm a fan for life.

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  2. csmakio

    csmakio Zealot (707) Nov 26, 2016 Illinois

    Interstellar Particles was my first offering from these guys. Was pretty blown away, super fresh and aromatic. Mouthfeel was perfect.

    Will definitely be picking up more cans when I can.
     
  3. Kraz

    Kraz Pundit (784) Feb 12, 2018 Indiana
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    Prior to the Holiday they had $10 dollar Howlers of everything with the exception of a stout they had on. I took advantage of that and had a Pils, a Pale and 2 DIPAs. All were outstanding.

    I look forward to the opportunity to go out there again

    They currently have their Anniversary beer in the fermenter so look for that in a few weeks.
     
  4. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    Unless they print it on the can?


    How they going to call it Brothership but Brother won't ship me no beer?
     
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  5. Jangoon24

    Jangoon24 Savant (1,210) Jul 25, 2015 Illinois
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    They have beers that contain lactose, which is reflected on the cans. According to them, their IPAs will never include lactose in the recipe.
     
  6. rchenoweth23

    rchenoweth23 Devotee (320) Oct 13, 2010 Illinois
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    Really happy to see them distributing. My only prior experience was picking up a few crowlers back in May since my in-laws live fairly close to the brewery. Everything I've had by them has been really solid. And I definitely appreciate the fact that they avoid lactose in their hazies and maintain great flavor and drinkability. I've not yet tried any of their stouts, but looking forward to it at some point.
     
  7. PhilBallins

    PhilBallins Savant (1,173) Nov 29, 2016 Illinois

    I was actually just about to see if these guys had a thread yet. The DDH Aliens vs. Cowboys was excellent, and I'd highly recommend it if you like serious hop flavor in your haze. It reminds me of that batch of Galaxy Bowl that almost burned on the way down. It's so good.
     
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  8. Kraz

    Kraz Pundit (784) Feb 12, 2018 Indiana
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    In case you guys missed it, they're open limited seating indoors if you feel safe getting out.
     
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  9. ShawnoftheD3ad

    ShawnoftheD3ad Savant (1,078) Mar 20, 2016 Illinois
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    Just picked up Sauced In Space. First time caller and this is oh so good. Got some amazing hop flavor in this one. Pretty sure no lactose was harmed. So smooth for a 9% it’s criminal. Thanks for the recommendation @Jangoon24 !
     
  10. ShawnoftheD3ad

    ShawnoftheD3ad Savant (1,078) Mar 20, 2016 Illinois
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    Side of the can does say lactose-free. Too caught up in the beer to notice at the time.
     
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  11. PhilBallins

    PhilBallins Savant (1,173) Nov 29, 2016 Illinois

    Sauced in space looks increíble. I need to get down there for a pack
     
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  12. PhilBallins

    PhilBallins Savant (1,173) Nov 29, 2016 Illinois

    Cracked an Intersteallar Particles, also fantastic
     
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  13. brohanjames

    brohanjames Aspirant (201) Apr 11, 2012

    I finally got my hands on my first brothership cans. I cracked a ddh aliens vs cowboys and am totally blown away. These guys are definitely on my radar moving forward.
     
  14. jbecke2

    jbecke2 Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2011 Illinois
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    Where are you guys seeing these cans? Any distro in Chicago yet?
     
  15. bgrzywa2

    bgrzywa2 Zealot (738) Nov 8, 2011 Illinois
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    I grabbed a can of DDH Earth Go Hard from Beermiscuous last week. I'm guessing they are probably at the smaller shops like there, Bottles and Cans, Bitter Pops, Beer Temple, Capones.
     
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  16. Jangoon24

    Jangoon24 Savant (1,210) Jul 25, 2015 Illinois
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    Capones is the only one on that list where I've seen Brothership cans so far. I'm hoping Bottles and Cans ends up getting distro, as I'm much closer to them than Capones.
     
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  17. JJH1018

    JJH1018 Zealot (699) Sep 13, 2013 Illinois

    I'll echo what everyone in here is saying. These guys are killing it. Coconut Space Debris was awesome as well. Glad there's a good brewery in Mokena.
     
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  18. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Grabbed a couple cans based on you hypebois' recommendations, and after one, I'm in. Had a can of DDH Aliens vs Cowboys, and it was really refreshing to have a beer this tasty and bursting with hops that was also very clearly lactose-free. Good shit.
     
  19. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    Not sure which meaning you are going with here,
     
  20. JJH1018

    JJH1018 Zealot (699) Sep 13, 2013 Illinois

    Having an Orbit: One at the moment. These guys are really knocking it out of the park. If you see this grab it.
     
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