Beer Hoptacular - 2012 - Chicago

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  1. DennyCrane

    DennyCrane Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2011 Illinois

    I did a quick search in this forum and didn't find much... Are any BA's going to this? A few of my friends and I are going to the Saturday afternoon session. We went last year and had a great time. It was a little crowded but they added another session this year which should alleviate some of the crowding.

    Anyway, I'd love to get a crew together for brunch somewhere before the festival so hopefully this thread can get some traction.

    -Nate
     
    #1 DennyCrane, Nov 4, 2012
  2. Askchucky

    Askchucky Zealot (528) May 2, 2011 Illinois
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    I went last year to the afternoon session and had a great time. This year I don't have much of an excuse, it's 2 blocks from my house. I am going to the Friday night session.
     
    #2 Askchucky, Nov 5, 2012
  3. Spamsammich

    Spamsammich Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2010 Illinois

    Nick Digilio on WGN has been plugging this. I've always wanted to go...
     
    #3 Spamsammich, Nov 5, 2012
  4. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,123) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
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    When is this? Is it still at the Aragon?
     
    #4 mychalg9, Nov 5, 2012
  5. BeerHoptacular

    BeerHoptacular Initiate (0) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois

    Hi BA gang, This year's 2012 Beer Hoptacular is to be held this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9 & 10 at the RiverFront Theatre. (On Chicago Avenue 1/2 block east of Halsted, right on the Chicago River) It is a beautiful facility. We'll have 62 breweries and over 140 different beers to sample including many hard-to-find seasonals. More info here:
    www.beerhoptacular.com Hope you can make it! Jim
     
    #5 BeerHoptacular, Nov 5, 2012
  6. Spamsammich

    Spamsammich Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2010 Illinois

    #6 Spamsammich, Nov 5, 2012
  7. DennyCrane

    DennyCrane Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2011 Illinois

    definitely check it out. it was a great time last year.
     
    #7 DennyCrane, Nov 5, 2012
  8. bdub32689

    bdub32689 Initiate (0) May 19, 2011 Massachusetts

    It was a good time last year. A little crowded at the aragon (but still a cool place) the change of venue should take care of the cramped feel. Most brewers brought at least one specialty beer. Last year as I recall a lot of brewers announced timed releases for specialty beers. The lines for DFH and Goose island were ridiculous around these times as people were lining up 15 min before the specialties were tapped.
     
    #8 bdub32689, Nov 5, 2012
  9. dmsulli

    dmsulli Zealot (628) Jan 30, 2012 Colorado
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    Black Note was a nice surprise last night, although my headache this morning leads me to believe I had one too many pours of that delicious brew.
     
    #9 dmsulli, Nov 10, 2012
  10. Dontcounttoday

    Dontcounttoday Initiate (0) Apr 23, 2010 Illinois

    What were some of the specialty brews brought out last night? I am curious if it still might be worth it for me to grab a ticket for the 1pm session.
     
    #10 Dontcounttoday, Nov 10, 2012
  11. dmsulli

    dmsulli Zealot (628) Jan 30, 2012 Colorado
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    There weren't a ton of specialty beers, but off the top of my head, here are some memorable beers:

    Haymarket - Indignant BBA Stout
    Goose Island - 2011 Bourbon County Coffee
    Bell's - Black Note
    Bell's - Oracle
    New Belgium - La Folie
    Lakefront - Vanilla Bean Holiday Spice
    Destihl - Dosvidanya
     
    #11 dmsulli, Nov 10, 2012
  12. robbiemoy13

    robbiemoy13 Devotee (378) Apr 29, 2010 Illinois
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    Hope these are still pouring in the 3rd session.
     
    #12 robbiemoy13, Nov 10, 2012
  13. Askchucky

    Askchucky Zealot (528) May 2, 2011 Illinois
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    Last year I think DFH and other breweries had more special pours. GI had 2011 Bourbon coffee. Destihl had some good pours throughout the night. It was still fun since I can't complain...won this in the raffle last night. http://i.imgur.com/FYSSO.jpg
     
    #13 Askchucky, Nov 10, 2012
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