Chicago bottle shops

If I make it over there on Saturday I'm definitely buying beer. After all it's a craft beer store so there's no question about that aspect of my intentions!

 

Yeah, skip Capone's. Dude's pretty sketchy. A few months back, Goose Island sent out vintage BCS bottles (2009-2011) to a bunch of their accounts. Several stores got them, but for some reason Capone's was the only store that said "Goose Island wants you to buy a 12-pack of Goose to be able to buy a vintage bottle." Which actually meant (Freddie wants you to buy a 12-pack of Goose to be able to buy a vintage bottle." I asked the owners of two other liquor stores, and they said Goose made no such restrictions. So, despite buying about $120 worth of non-Goose beers, to get a $12 bottle of 2011 BCS I also had to purchase an outdated 12-pack of Goose Island at $17.99. That's the last time I went there.

 

As long as you're the one falling on the Bud Light Platinum sword (so to speak), I'll second this.

 

Too many good liquor stores in Chi to shop at Capones.

 

Golden Leaf Liquors has CW Peruvian Morning and Bourbon Barrel Barleywine. I could have sworn both of those were brewery only releases.

 

they're in distro. few places got them at the end of last weel, more places starting getting them a few days ago. both beers are pretty solid.

 

If I wasn't leaving the country in less than 2 months, I would have bought at least one of each. they sound really good, but i just can't spend any money right now. I have a '12 BBW that I have yet to try, and I've had a lot of the BBS this year. really nice brewery.

 

I can guarantee they aren't brewery only

 

well, I am aware of that now.

 

Once stumbled into Andersonville after dinner and beer at Hopleaf. Had no idea it was there. Just saw the neon signs and wandered in. Very nice if not a little overpriced (or is $25 the right price for Tart of Darkness). No idea. I was just happy to be in Chicago.

 

just checked. they were out of both.

 

What r u looking 4?

 

I'll send you a PM

 

Kinda sucks for the people that actually shop there >_>

 

Me too please. Check out my gots and let me know if you're interested in anything. I don't have a whole lot, but I have multiples of a lot. I am dying to try some of your gots, but I understand if there isn't too much of value to trade for. Thanks bud!

edit: never mind. my list overlaps yours more than i had originally thought. thanks though!

 

Wow, those went quick. Sorry about that my friend.

 

Well, if you can help me find some places with CW BBBW, I would be more than happy to bring you some things at no charge

 

heh. I just knew I should have grabbed a couple packs today. I am off of work tomorrow so I will be able to search around for some.

 

Some info about tomorrow:

It's going to be crowded - Sorry in advance
It's going to be fun - You're welcome in advance!
Specialty beer sales for brewers attending the Grand Opening (Goose Island, Firestone Walker, etc) will be on sale when the brewer begins pouring.

The rare/cellar tastings from me may or may not be limited to a certain number per person...Haven't decided yet! If I do limited them, I'll be sure to have a good number of pours per person. I'm thinking 6 is fair. I'm just worried about the table being rushed and people draining what I have ASAP.

Thoughts? I'd love to hear suggestions.

 

I think the limit of 6 per person sounds like a good idea from a logistical standpoint (especially considering the lineup/excitement). I'm assuming you'll have a decent amount of glasses so perhaps a glass gets handed out to patrons as they enter with 6 tickets in the glass and tickets are collected upon pour ala FoBaB. If you end up estimating on the conservative side you can always give out more pours later on.

I was in last night (for my v-day gift, an imp biscotti break) and everyone couldn't have been nicer. This is a great shop with great people and is going to do very well. If I hadn't just stocked up on goodies from trips to CA and WI, I would have gotten much more.