Roaring Table (2022)

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  1. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Okay, I'll start a thread -- just saw they've announced their new ESB: Thatch Whistler Pub Ale.

    Can't wait for February to get back into the Lake Zurich strip mall. :slight_smile:
     
    #1 steveh, Jan 25, 2022
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  2. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    Just had their Kolsch, Sunwork...another great beer.

    Really starting to love this place!!
     
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  3. darktronica

    darktronica Grand Pooh-Bah (3,272) Aug 29, 2014 Indiana
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    Do they distribute to any shops around Chicago? I'd love to try some of their stuff when I come up for the Revolution release this weekend, but they might be further up in the burbs than I can easily go that day.
     
    #3 darktronica, Jan 25, 2022
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  4. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    Bottles & Cans gets there stuff (I assume both branches)
     
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  5. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Worth calling the brewery and asking where in the city you might find them.
     
    #5 steveh, Jan 25, 2022
  6. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    I have another 4-pack of the Fest and a 4-pack of the Keller calling my name for Feb.

    Maybe we need to plan a summer BA get-together in LZ?
     
    #6 steveh, Jan 25, 2022
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  7. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    Let's call it February?! Dying to get my mitts on that Festbier!!!
     
    #7 GuyFawkes, Jan 26, 2022
  8. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Oooh, didn't mean to get your hopes up. I got the Fest at a local retailer with a surplus. Pretty sure RT proper has been out of stock for a long time.
     
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  9. DLDlulz

    DLDlulz Zealot (614) Feb 15, 2012 Illinois
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    While everyone goes to LZ for overhyped Haze and Pastry, these guys are the real deal. Amazing Saisons too.
     
    #9 DLDlulz, Jan 26, 2022
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  10. dbelford

    dbelford Devotee (351) Nov 7, 2017 Illinois

    This
     
    #10 dbelford, Jan 26, 2022
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  11. dbelford

    dbelford Devotee (351) Nov 7, 2017 Illinois

    ESB and fresh batch of Pilsner is not to be slept on either :grin:
     
    #11 dbelford, Jan 26, 2022
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  12. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    You know, I've had the German-style Pils at RT proper (and loved it), but I've never seen it in cans... that I recall (he quickly checked his reviews for notes :wink:).*

    *Nope. Reviewed the Helles early on, but not the RT Pils. Yet.
     
    #12 steveh, Jan 26, 2022
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  13. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Okay, you sold me. Gonna try one next time.
     
    #13 steveh, Jan 26, 2022
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  14. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Anyone tried the Thatch Whistler ESB?

    Found some and tried it yesterday, but I'm still forming a verdict.

    It's a little hoppier and more bitter than Fullers, and has a roasty touch -- even kind of thin.

    I was sort of hoping for a sweeter, more toffee-ish flavor, but one can isn't enough for a full assessment.

    On tap (possibly cask?) onsite will be nice, too.
     
    #14 steveh, Feb 11, 2022
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  15. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Looks like I've fallen into the "American Palate Trap" with ESB, according to the BJCP:
    I'll definitely keep these guidelines in mind for a review because I think RT may have hit the mark closer than I thought.
     
    #15 steveh, Feb 11, 2022
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  16. 77apm

    77apm Pooh-Bah (1,844) Nov 10, 2013 Illinois
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    Thatch Whistler has been on cask for a few weeks now! I’ve stopped by for a few pints here and there.
     
    #16 77apm, Feb 11, 2022
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  17. dbelford

    dbelford Devotee (351) Nov 7, 2017 Illinois

    Yep! On cask and insanely crushable.
     
    #17 dbelford, Feb 11, 2022
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  18. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Yeah, I knew it was, just haven't been in there in a long time.

    What did you think of it?
     
    #18 steveh, Feb 11, 2022
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  19. 77apm

    77apm Pooh-Bah (1,844) Nov 10, 2013 Illinois
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    I love a great English Ale! OG recipe Honkers from Goose Fulton is my go-to still after all these years. But I’ll drink whatever is on cask at RT. Quiz Show was awesome too!
     
    #19 77apm, Feb 11, 2022
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  20. dbelford

    dbelford Devotee (351) Nov 7, 2017 Illinois

    I'm a big fan. Ironically enough, RT pretty much introduced me to ESB/English milds, I had never really ventured into that style before. I'm a member of their "Fellowship of Fools" club, and the first "exclusive" release to members first was the Quiz Night, which I thought was an interesting move.

    I'm not sure which I prefer, Quiz Night or this new Thatch Whistler.. all I know is I can drink pint after pint and I love the fact that they consistently have this style on the beer engine.
     
    #20 dbelford, Feb 11, 2022
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