2016 BCBS Chicago Release (Black Friday & Beyond)

I long for the old days with every passing release. Not even 'off flavors' can temper the coming insanity! Let the hype begin.....

 

With lines that begin nearly 24 hours in advance at some locations, there must be a lot of people with no responsibilities?

As far as hype goes for this beer, I thought half of the malcontents swore it off after the issues?

 

So that means I can walk right in at opening at LP binnys and get full allotment and first choice at vintages!? That being said it will be interesting to see if the size has a huge impact from last year.

 

For those familiar with LP and the area...where is a good spot to hit after Binny's LP to get a few extra bottles? I'm not trying to corral every last bottle of Prop in the city....just a few extra bottles of reg to get me through winter.

Used to chase in the suburbs but moved downstate....making my first trip to the LP release. Hopefully someone is kind enough to share a decent prospect or 2....

 

Been in Chicago 3 years now, and am never in town for the release due to traveling home. I got no shot at Prop bottles (surprise, didn't win the Prop day lotto), but will be checking this thread in hopes of tapping locations after Thanksgiving.

Last year I tried a bunch at GI Fulton taproom. And I'm not stressing regular BCS as I found some at Jewel of all places weeks after release.

 

I've never waited in a line for beer and I will not be starting this year. If you live in the city there are plenty of chances to try every variant you could possibly want to try.

That said, I do miss the good old days of buying things like King Henry days after the release.

 

If anyone knows of any good places in the NW Burbs for Bourbon County I'd greatly appreciate it (feel free to shoot me a PM if you prefer not to blow up a spot). The only variant I was able to get on Black Friday last year was Barleywine. Would really love to get a coffee and prop this year.

 

If you line up at any Binny's you'll likely get one of each (assuming they run it similar to last year). That's probably your best bet if you are looking for one of each tbh.

 

That what I did last year and only got the reg and BW. Went to Des Plains Binnys and got there around 6:15am.

 

I just paid the premium and bought my at bars. I'd rather just walk in and out and pay extra than sit outside for 3 hours. I just wanted 2-3 bottles, and had plenty on tap over the next couple months.

 

It's certainly something to consider. Would just prefer to stay in the burbs if I can get one full allotment.

 

I got two BCBS and a Barleywine by strolling into my local Binny's at 10 last year. I'll get there earlier this year and see how that goes. I'll also likely haul ass to another store when I'm done because it doesn't open until 10.

I might consider LP if there were more variants (especially a vanilla), but I don't feel like dealing with the mob for "just" a prop.

 

I remember hearing last year that some BCBS reg was released Black Friday at some costcos in the suburbs. Can anyone confirm this? Is it possible/likely that Any Costco locations will have BCBS reg this year?

 

People that showed up around 9 or 10am were getting full allotments at LP Binny's last year.