Chicago breweries that don’t need their own thread (2023)

2021 Tranquil, Anniversary II, and BA Secret Burrito all fantastic and top notch. Anniversary III Just behind II. Some of the pastry ones can be hit or miss, but generally, they do a pretty solid job overall. I just have to venture off my beaten path to get there.

 

Surprised nobody has mentioned Hubbards Cave/Une Annee yet. Remember Hubbards Cave IPA bombers appearing out nowhere at my local Binny's a few years back and was pretty impressed. Think they release some really good stuff.

 

They had a cellar sale recently on Oznr (most stuff was $40 plus tax and fees). I checked it to see how quickly it sold out, and it all went pretty quickly. Except for the Barreled in Bond Brulee, which looks like it's still available like a week later.

Their BA Kamoho was awesome. I love a good coconut BA stout, and that one hit all the marks.

 

Although they are probably worthy of their own thread, it wouldn’t get traction on this site so I’m posting here. Lagunitas teased that they are finally opening their taproom soon. I only go when I happen to be in the neighborhood, but it’s good news either way.

 

Anyone know what happened to Bold Dog? I've never seen details on why they just kinda stopped brewing voluntarily(?).

 

I tasted one of their beers. I doubt their demise was "voluntary".

#pigvomit

Edit:
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/48496/355584/?ba=GuyFawkes#review

 

Is that what happened?


Also, y'all are ruthless lol

 

I love it when shitty ass fraud breweries get called out. I'm surrounded by my share here in northern Indiana.

Haven't been in awhile but I used to love me some Imperial Oak.

 

Mixed a 4 pack at my local bottle shop and ended up drain pouring a 3 year anniversary hazy double IPA from Brothership. It was brown and tasted like chemicals. V cool.

 

Metropolitan appears to be having an upcoming packaged Maibock. The more local maibocks, the merrier I say.

 

Picked up a new Maibock from Noon Whistle yesterday, based on their Festbier being fairly decent last year.

 

was it Orbit:3?

I had that a couple weeks ago, I think right after it was released, and it smelled incredible. Treehouse level love bomb in my nose. Taste was luscious-like-a-malfoy…. Until it took a sharp right turn into what-the-heck town. Not vegetal, but actually like vegetables. Like a weird bunch of vegetables. Had a couple sips as it warmed up, swirled it around in case it was a sediment issue, and ultimately dumped the remaining 15oz.

tons of positive reviews, so…

 

I recieved this reply from Brothership today..

"We are aware of a small percentage of cans that are experiencing oxidation issues. We have attributed this to one of the four fill heads improperly filling cans for some period of time during canning. We have taken necessary measures to isolate the problem and correct it moving forward."

Meanwhile if you're looking to play russian roulette with a 4 pack....its still on shelves!

 

Hell no. I’d be like Brother, ship me the 4 pack!

 

Oh yeah I should say there was also a “let us make this right” offer.