Chicago BAs - Which Binny's?

Personally I go the the Binnys on Grand most often, mostly out of convenience. They definately had lots of Pipeworks in stock as of last Thursday. However the South Loop store is also great and probably the most convenient from Lolla, plus they have a taproom.

 

Here's a ranked list. Marcey St. is the best in the city imho, Algonquin is best in the burbs though Highland Park is 2nd after their remodel. South Loop is good, though some stuff tends to sit around there.

 

I've had good luck at South Loop getting beers (locals and others) that are hard to find elsewhere in town. I also like to press my face against the glass looking into the high end spirits room!

 

What is this 'Binny's on Marcey St.' you speak of? The only place I know in that area is Castle Vav. The best beer store in the Midwest.

 

Castle Vav FTW!

 

Let me give you a good reason why South Loop is my favorite

Three Floyds - Amon Amarth Ragnarok
Bell's - Black Note
Dogfish head - 2010 Olde School Barleywine

All on tap right now. Their tasting room has much more to offer and is usually quite amazing.

 

Gonna have to assume the high marks for Bolingbrook are due to small sample size? 'cuz their beer selection has really contracted over the past few months.

 

Are you sure this is accurate? I feel like they've had this list up there for a while. I was there last week and didn't see Black Note on tap.

 

this was months ago. i called south loop when i first saw this and they said that black note was gone.

 

i hope it's accurate. got a dentist appointment and wouldn't mind stopping by later for a treat.

blah. i dont even know anymore.

 

This is the last posted taplist: http://www.binnys.com/beerbuzz

 

Ah thank you. Dunno why that information is just not copied to their actual taplist page

Still an amazing taplist. Gonna have to stop in for some Ivan & crazy FFF beers

 

South loop

Talk to Chris

 

Both South Loop and Marcey St (Castle Vav) are excellent shops. But, you should also check out West Lakeview Liquors. Excellent selection there also. Those are my three favorite stores.

 

It's worth nothing that while Lincoln Park or South Loop may have a wider selection, they are also more likely to be out of limited releases. I've seen beer at the River North store that had been gone for weeks (or maybe just days) at Lincoln Park. So, depending on what exactly the OP is looking for, a few stops might be helpful.

 

Binny's south loop has taps, a huge selection, and you can go across the street to Manny's and have a sandwich the size of your head.

 

Algonquin has a new brew pub down the street. Decent DIPA. Vintner Hop Rocket.
http://thevillagevintner.com/menus/