18th Street Brewing

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by BertSugar, Jan 26, 2014.

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  1. BertSugar

    BertSugar Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2007 Indiana

    Sort of surprised to see no feedback on this new place here. Drew is making some nice stuff here, mainly big and hoppy IPAs. His trademark so far, though, is his double imperial milk stout, Hunter. Huge with malt and chocolate notes. Super convenient stop in Miller, which is an artsy section of Gary (no jokes please!). Heck, there is a South Shore stop right there. If you are traversing NW In, put this on your tour list.
     
    #1 BertSugar, Jan 26, 2014
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  2. mpayne5

    mpayne5 Initiate (0) Aug 18, 2011 Indiana

    I had Hunter last time I was at 3Floyds and made me want to visit the brewery next time I'm up that way.

    I was very impressed
     
    #2 mpayne5, Jan 26, 2014
  3. Ryan2BSU

    Ryan2BSU Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2012 Indiana

    Deal with the devil is also amazing!
     
    #3 Ryan2BSU, Jan 26, 2014
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  4. MattLatuchie

    MattLatuchie Initiate (0) Jul 29, 2013 Illinois

    Going on Feb7. Hoppy IPAs? Yes, please.

    Are there bottles for sale? Or just growlers?
     
    #4 MattLatuchie, Jan 27, 2014
  5. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    no carry out or growlers fills per the facebook
     
    #5 Jaycase, Jan 27, 2014
  6. ja1022

    ja1022 Zealot (562) Sep 27, 2009 Indiana
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    Saw the post on Facebook...I was there before and purchased a half growler, or bullet for carryout. Either something changed or that's a Sunday thing, maybe because of a Gary regulation or something.

    I would recommend this place too.
     
    #6 ja1022, Jan 27, 2014
  7. Cuppa2Tree

    Cuppa2Tree Aspirant (231) Mar 27, 2013 Illinois

    I'm glad this place is getting some love. Drew is a good friend and he's worked so hard to get to where he is. All of his beers have been phenomenal and what's on the horizon sounds glorious. Great people, great beers. Definitely stop by there.
     
    #7 Cuppa2Tree, Jan 27, 2014
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  8. BertSugar

    BertSugar Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2007 Indiana

    They fill bullets with everything they have. He temporarily suspended filling in preparation for the cookout last weekend.
     
    #8 BertSugar, Jan 27, 2014
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  9. MostlyNorwegian

    MostlyNorwegian Pooh-Bah (2,236) Feb 5, 2013 Illinois
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    On the NICTD train convenience factor. This promises to be a beautiful thing once it warms up to hit them during the day and wind up at Millennium Park for a concert, or film with a howler in tow.
     
    #9 MostlyNorwegian, Jan 27, 2014
  10. Lionhawk

    Lionhawk Pundit (777) Nov 14, 2012 Iowa

    can anyone please provide more info on growler/bullet fills or bottles available? Do they have a website i just cant find? I am heading on a beer journey thursday but am not going to stop if i can't take anything with me. Thanks in advance.
     
    #10 Lionhawk, Jan 27, 2014
  11. Infinite1

    Infinite1 Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2010 Illinois

    I had Sinister once and it was awesome. If it was easier to get I would definitely buy more of their brews. Funny how they are in Indiana and I live in New Lenox and stull have to drive to Chicago to find their beer. You would think we since I am closer we would get their beer.
     
    #11 Infinite1, Jan 27, 2014
  12. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    I'd suggest calling them for a definitive answer @ (219) 939-8802
     
    #12 Jaycase, Jan 27, 2014
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  13. nickMB

    nickMB Savant (1,130) Nov 17, 2009 Illinois
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    not splitting hairs (or is it hares?) but NW Indiana (or actually 18th street) to downtown chicago is about 35 miles, new lenox is about 40 some. Chicago is a bigger market then New Lenox sooo.... Also too, since he's self-distributing he's getting the best bang for his mpg buck. But your right, not getting Half Acre, 18th street, or other gems from Chicago isn't good for the south suburbs. Maybe you'll get some love someday, its not like there isn't a big market there, as seen by the 40 fellas outside binnys on a monday for darkness.
     
    #13 nickMB, Jan 27, 2014
  14. Infinite1

    Infinite1 Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2010 Illinois

    Why line up in front of Binny's when the local liquor stores had it.
     
    #14 Infinite1, Jan 27, 2014
  15. beergurujr

    beergurujr Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2003 Illinois

    Plenty of new subbie breweries out there or in the pipeline. Be a homer, buy their liquids and encourage them. Learn to love your local beers!
     
    #15 beergurujr, Jan 27, 2014
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  16. beergurujr

    beergurujr Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2003 Illinois

    BTW- anyone know the status of ISOB in Manhattan?
     
    #16 beergurujr, Jan 27, 2014
  17. BertSugar

    BertSugar Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2007 Indiana

    They fill whatever is on tap. Right now, that's Octave IPA, Moonwalk DIPA, Lake St Express Pale, Steelhands mild, and Hunter imperial milk stout. Just stop...You won't regret it. Heck, you're stopping at Three Floyds too, so you're not going home empty handed anyway.
     
    #17 BertSugar, Jan 28, 2014
  18. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    One Trick Pony, FFF and now 18th Street all in one shot. That's a nice trifecta of breweries along 80 now.
     
    #18 JakeT469, Jan 28, 2014
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  19. Grohnke

    Grohnke Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2009 Illinois

    hairs. "splitting hares" lends to a gruesome and bloody image
     
    #19 Grohnke, Jan 28, 2014
  20. angertoast

    angertoast Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2012 Indiana

    Oh, hey Bart!
     
    #20 angertoast, Jan 28, 2014
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