Chicago Availability Help

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by Jmorey, Apr 21, 2015.

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  1. Jmorey

    Jmorey Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Michigan

    [QUOTE="croush, post: 3565230, member: 961231"skip as much of that work stuff as you can![/QUOTE]

    Ha, I requested to be sent for it. Huge expense and the university is footing the (huge) bill. Plus, it's all stuff I love, so I want to be there for sure. Just need to add in some beer too.
     
    #21 Jmorey, Apr 22, 2015
  2. 5EKF

    5EKF Pooh-Bah (2,792) Dec 8, 2014 Illinois
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    Ha, I requested to be sent for it. Huge expense and the university is footing the (huge) bill. Plus, it's all stuff I love, so I want to be there for sure. Just need to add in some beer too.[/QUOTE]

    If you need any extra help, let me know. I have been to the Binny's location on Grand and their selection is pretty good. If there's anything specific you are looking for, I can probably be of assistance. Otherwise, enjoy your stay and Portillo's is a great place for the obvious hot dogs but their beef sandwiches are amazing. Lots of good stuff here.
     
    #22 5EKF, Apr 22, 2015
  3. AOD77

    AOD77 Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2014 Illinois

    I work in one of the office buildings connected to the hotel you are staying at. Everyone has you covered for stores and what to look for. If you are looking for a bar really close, howel and hoods (however you spell it) is a 2 minute walk right across the river in the tribune building. They always have a bunch of good stuff on tap. Atmosphere is a little weird though to be honest.
     
    #23 AOD77, Apr 22, 2015
  4. Jmorey

    Jmorey Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Michigan

    haven't tried that one yet, i'll put it on the list. when i was there for a conference in September finding places to eat was the hardest part. trying to find a nice combo of not too far to travel, not too expensive, that seemed like it would be good, food that both of us ate (i am a picky eater... my problem) etc. Especially hard when you are staying in the loop more since it is more touristy etc, which is not my thing.

    We used to go to Chicago a lot before out son was born, and in the time, places i liked disappear and new places i have no clue about pop up. Plus limited time just makes it difficult.
     
    #24 Jmorey, Apr 22, 2015
  5. hardysf

    hardysf Pundit (990) Mar 17, 2015 Michigan
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    I was at Binny's on Grand. Multiple Bomber's of Victory at Sea. I just wish I would have had more time in that store. It puts the local stores around here in Oakland County to shame.
     
    #25 hardysf, Apr 22, 2015
  6. BrewlsRules

    BrewlsRules Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2015 Wisconsin

    Within walking distance of your hotel, I was impressed by the tap list when I was at State & Lake - had a BCS coffee, Moody Tongue choc churro porter & tried some NYF 19.5%.
    Binny's is your best bet for bottles as far as pricing, but there was a lot of 3F & Revolution on the shelves at Eataly, but you're going to pay much more.
     
    #26 BrewlsRules, Apr 22, 2015
  7. CB_Michigan

    CB_Michigan Pooh-Bah (1,552) Sep 4, 2014 Illinois
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    Haymarket is in the West Loop area, which has become a happening spot for food/drink. It's roughly 1.5 miles from the Hyatt Regency. I haven't actually been to the Haymarket pub, but I've had several of their beers and they're all pretty solid. Other good options down the block are Little Goat (spruced-up diner food with a small, but well chosen beer list) and Jaipur (really good indian food). The Publican (good food, extensive beer list, on the pricier side) is also a couple blocks north.
     
    #27 CB_Michigan, Apr 22, 2015
  8. Jmorey

    Jmorey Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Michigan

    Dang, I was kind of hoping it would be 6 packs rather than a bomber. Not my favorite format when 6ers exist.But I will take what I can get.

    I'll put it on the list. I am going to guess that is on the corner of .... ha ... Looks really decent. on their menu they are listing that Smalltown NYF you mentioned at 19.5% ABV, did they really make a 19.5 version, or is this a typo (since until yesterday I didn't even realize they had made anything but the 5.9). That would be a great time!

    That's been on my list to check out, so I am hoping to maybe make it. half hour walk, so yeah a few short cab rides are doable here and there. At my current job I can't charge them cab rides to food etc. my old place didn't care... Price doesn't bother me that much since i get a decent per diem, i don't eat breakfast, etc. But at the same time, i wouldn't mind allocating it to beer purchases too :slight_smile: so I am fine scaling back a bit. I Usually do modest lunches since it has to be fast, q'doba, etc. and one nice dinner, with the rest being modest enough for the city.
     
    #28 Jmorey, Apr 22, 2015
  9. BrewlsRules

    BrewlsRules Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2015 Wisconsin

    yes, easy to find :wink: as I understand it, that is one of the few places that carries the 19.5% version.

    You will also be very close to Howells & Hood, which boasts about 100 beers on tap. I was pretty underwhelmed by that place, tbh. Not much that you couldn't get elsewhere.

    Blue Frog's Local 22 boasts some great beers on tap & it's cheap. It was on bar rescue, so of the bartenders we talked with at other places we went to, some were pretty dismissive of it. All I know is I enjoyed some Stone & Greenbush & eventually hit the Malort.
    http://local22chicago.com/on-tap/
     
    #29 BrewlsRules, Apr 22, 2015
  10. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Yeah, I've really wanted to try the 10 and 19.5% versions of NYF, both are supposed to be awesome, and I've only seen the 5% in stores.
     
    #30 SeanBond, Apr 22, 2015
  11. flurker

    flurker Devotee (336) Nov 10, 2007 Illinois

    There's a new Whole Foods at Illinois and Fairbanks that is closer to your hotel. It seemed like it had as good or better selection than the Whole Foods on Huron. There's a bar in the new one as well.
     
    #31 flurker, Apr 22, 2015
  12. Jmorey

    Jmorey Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Michigan

    Man, how new is that? After September? That is perfect. I went to D4 and Yolk last time i was there and never saw it. Although in the city, it is so easy to just walk by something.

    I see one on LaSalle too that I missed before that is a little closer to Binnys. Weird to me that the LaSalle and Huron locations or so close, but i'm not complaining. Maybe one day they will finish building ours. Started in the Fall, only one in the city (or will be). No Trader Joe's either :slight_frown:
     
    #32 Jmorey, Apr 22, 2015
  13. flurker

    flurker Devotee (336) Nov 10, 2007 Illinois

    It opened a month or so ago. It used to be a Dominick's.
     
    #33 flurker, Apr 22, 2015
  14. Jmorey

    Jmorey Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Michigan

    I half wish I would have stayed til Saturday, but i will be dead by then anyways and ready to go home. Looked at the schedule and then conference goes to about 6:15 each night, plus occasional night events, and somewhere need to eat in there too.

    Love these and hate these.
     
    #34 Jmorey, Apr 23, 2015
  15. BecauseWhalezbro

    BecauseWhalezbro Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2015 Colorado

    Pipeworks Coffee Abduction got released to shops this week. That's a great stout and should be readily available
     
    #35 BecauseWhalezbro, Apr 23, 2015
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  16. Jmorey

    Jmorey Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Michigan

    For all of you guys that sent info, just wanted to say thanks. We'll see how it all pans out next week.

    I was going to post this up in the IP trade area too. But figured the guys that were helpful and work in the loop might see this here.

    If anyone is interested I have some Dark Horse BBA Tres Blueberry that I could bring for a IP trade. Wax sealed 12 oz bottles. Brewery only release that was sold out in about 4 hours. I really have no clue what I would be looking for (which I know is a no no). Something else that was a similar limited release? Some form of Bourbon county? Central waters? Parabola? No clue...
     
    #36 Jmorey, May 1, 2015
  17. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    I work in that area, so if you want a ride in the evening for some beer related stops, let me know. I'd be happy to grab a drink or 2 and hit up a few spots that allow you to get away from the Mag Mile area (because downtown sucks)
     
    #37 prior2two, May 1, 2015
  18. Jmorey

    Jmorey Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Michigan

    How am I doing? Ha. My luggage is going to be heavy.

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    I might have had all of this in my backpack at one time... Great trip to Binnys but just bad planning :slight_smile: 18 bottles + a bomber. Super lucky and grabbed 3 floyds I wanted, perfecting timing since I got the last of it and they said it was on the floor for 15 minutes. Then got my divvy and huffed it back to the hotel. Such bad planning.

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    #38 Jmorey, May 7, 2015
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