Chicago beers ! What should I get ?

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  1. Charliechu

    Charliechu Pundit (794) Jul 1, 2013 California
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    My buddy is flying to Chicago for a week and he's willing to bring me back some brews from the area. Any recommendation of what I should ask for . So far I only have BCBS , but is it available this time of year ? I'm looking for some imperial stout or barely wine that I can age . Thoughts please.

    Thanks guys .

    If you can give location of bottle shops that would be greatly appreciated too.
     
    #1 Charliechu, Aug 2, 2013
  2. dedbeer

    dedbeer Pundit (767) Jun 23, 2013 Illinois

    Anything from Revolution or Half Acre. I have yet to try all the brews but haven't been disappointed. If he has a little extra time I highly recommend he go to Three Floyds. It's not more than an hour drive depending on where in Chicago he is, and it's definitely the premier brewery of the area. Check out there websites for info on what's available to carry out.
     
    #2 dedbeer, Aug 2, 2013
  3. Nachos4two

    Nachos4two Pooh-Bah (1,944) Nov 26, 2011 Illinois
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    Pipeworks, Flesk, and spiteful are great haves as well.
     
    #3 Nachos4two, Aug 2, 2013
  4. spicoli00

    spicoli00 Pooh-Bah (2,305) Jul 6, 2005 Indiana
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    Binny's on Marcy street should be able to take care of you.

    I will second revolution and .5 acre. Anti-hero and daisy cutter cans FTW. Also, PIPEWORKS, their beers are awesome.
     
    #4 spicoli00, Aug 2, 2013
  5. bgrzywa2

    bgrzywa2 Zealot (738) Nov 8, 2011 Illinois
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    Pipeworks, Pipeworks, Pipeworks.

    Great beer, great variety. You can find their beers in a very good amount of stores. I was slow to hop on board but I have been trying every beer they put out now.
     
    #5 bgrzywa2, Aug 2, 2013
  6. RobotScott

    RobotScott Initiate (0) May 21, 2013 Illinois

    Revolution's Very Mad Cow is tasty and is readily available.
     
    #6 RobotScott, Aug 2, 2013
  7. ratmoss

    ratmoss Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2005 Illinois

    BCBS is not readily available this time of year.

    I would agree with the Revolution recommendation. 3rd Year Beer (Barleywine) and Very Mad Cow (BA Milk Stout) can be found in some stores. They're boxed, so they are easy to spot. Anti-Hero IPA is a winner as well.

    Get your hands on some Pipeworks. Coffee Break Abduction has been around this week. Citra Ninja is supposedly out there as well. Two of their best.
     
    #7 ratmoss, Aug 2, 2013
  8. Ryan2BSU

    Ryan2BSU Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2012 Indiana

    If you see Citra Ninja grab it! I had it last night and it is top notch IMO!
     
    #8 Ryan2BSU, Aug 3, 2013
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  9. kawilliams81

    kawilliams81 Pooh-Bah (1,972) Feb 27, 2009 Illinois
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    Do some research for particular beers, availability may be limiting, but I suggest: Pipeworks, Spiteful, 18th Street, Revolution, Half Acre. If growlers are a option: Haymarket and Dryhop.
     
    #9 kawilliams81, Aug 4, 2013
  10. weakness33

    weakness33 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2011 Illinois

    Good call. Unicorns Revenge is out again too. Pipeworks and Revolution is my direction.
     
    #10 weakness33, Aug 5, 2013
  11. Smitty1988

    Smitty1988 Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2012 Arizona

    Thanks to this thread I was able to snag a few things while Ive been in Chicago! I would love to find some Other Pipeworks Bombers, I had Citra Ninja once and would love the other Varieties, Its a business trip so the lunches and Dinners are unfortunatley already scheduled, at certain places. Anyone know where I can Find Ninja Vs. Unicorn, and possibly some Resin? [​IMG]
     
    #11 Smitty1988, Aug 5, 2013
  12. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    Beermenus.com
     
    #12 beardown2489, Aug 5, 2013
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