2014 Bourbon County Brands release - Chicagoland

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by Jaycase, Nov 24, 2014.

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  1. maxcoinage

    maxcoinage Maven (1,256) Apr 6, 2012 Illinois
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    I am planning to call them today. Trying to determine if I'll go there or Buffalo - I'm thinking BG will be more crowded just based on the fact that they have a Twitter handle. Last year I was at BG around 7:15 and I was 10th in line I believe. 2012 I remember just going to LZ right as they opened, and there was a small line - but I'm sure that holds no bearing to how this year will be.
     
  2. stephenieman

    stephenieman Zealot (552) Oct 14, 2011 Illinois

    Funny, I don't consider Clark & Diversey Bucktown.
     
  3. Chris_H_2

    Chris_H_2 Pundit (995) Jan 3, 2013 Illinois
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    Did I miss something, or did Bucktown move to east Lakeview?
     
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  4. Chris_H_2

    Chris_H_2 Pundit (995) Jan 3, 2013 Illinois
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    Sadly, I'm at the point now that all the time chasing this just equals money that I might as well give some d-bag on Craigslist selling it.
     
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  5. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    Totally agree with that. It was a little unorganized at first but I was able to secure my full allotment and get pours of just about everything on tap. IIRC, they were allocating full 4packs of coffee to the first "x" amount of people and then they realized they didn't have enough coffee for everyone so most people got shut out on that.
     
  6. mpwdoyle

    mpwdoyle Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2011 Illinois

    Yup, that Walgreens is at North/Damen/Milwaukee.
     
  7. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    That all depends on where you live and how much you're looking to get. It's very possible to get 2-4packs of everything and 2 bombers of each variant just by hitting 2 stores.
     
  8. Chris_H_2

    Chris_H_2 Pundit (995) Jan 3, 2013 Illinois
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    Sadly, not where I live (inner Western burbs). By way of example, I went to my local beer shop last night, and the guy pulled out a wait list that was literally 65 people deep, when the store will probably only get 2-3 cases of regular and no variants.

    I suppose it is possible to hunt down and find those two stores, but at that point it kind of underscores my point about the time factor.
     
  9. bowzer4birdie

    bowzer4birdie Grand Pooh-Bah (3,796) Aug 16, 2012 Illinois
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    Now I'm confused....are we talking about the Walgreens in Lakeview at 2817 Clark or the Walgreens in Bucktown??
     
  10. Kevin_Young

    Kevin_Young Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Illinois

    Any word on Naperville or Bollingbrook Binny's?
     
  11. mpwdoyle

    mpwdoyle Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2011 Illinois

    The Walgreens in Bucktown is having the event.
     
  12. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    Bucktown. Right by Piece.

    Naperville is first come, first serve. Sales start at 9am on Black Friday. No allotments yet.
     
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  13. bradner

    bradner Pundit (751) Dec 26, 2007 Illinois

    The line at the Naperville location started shortly before 7:00 AM last year.
     
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  14. Mikelove1121

    Mikelove1121 Initiate (0) Jul 3, 2013 Illinois

    Does anyone know Arlington Heights Binnys allotment?
     
  15. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    Thanks. I'll pass that along to my friend who's going up there.
     
  16. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
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    No midnight release for Capones per their Facebook. Would copy the info but i can't on my phone
     
  17. marcgo2

    marcgo2 Crusader (450) Nov 16, 2010 Illinois
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    I was at Naperville last year, you had to choose between Props and Backyard you couldn't get both. I'm not sure if it will be the same this year, but with lower allocations it's possible.
     
  18. baker2gs

    baker2gs Crusader (433) Apr 19, 2010 Illinois

    From Capones Facebook, doesn't say if they are or aren't getting it. Just no midnight release.

    Hope you guys are gearing up for the holiday weekend! We will be open normal hours from 9am-Midnight today & Thanksgiving Day! Do to reasons beyond our control there will be no midnight release of Goose Island Beer Co. BCS this year. We are very disappointed as well. Wishing everyone a safe & thankful holiday!
     
  19. 4ruedebuci

    4ruedebuci Zealot (514) Jan 22, 2004 Pennsylvania
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    Any other places do a midnight release?
     
  20. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn

    We did an in store raffle for the month of November. If you made a purchase within the last month, you got at least 1 ticket. No Bourbon County will be available to those who did not get a raffle ticket.
     
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