Chicago Seasonal Releases Thread

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  1. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
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    I've been trying a bunch of Oktoberfest and pumpkin beers again and we don't really have space to comment on them in this forum. I thought it would make sense to have a thread where we could talk about different seasonal releases that come and go during the year. Similar to the Chicago Stouts thread but for various styles of beers.

    Anyway, some of the better Oktoberfests I've had in the past couple weeks include...
    -Revolution Oktoberfest
    -Victory Festbier

    I haven't seen the Sierra Nevada oktoberfest yet but I always like to try theirs. I was actually pretty let down by Pipeworks Oktoberfest after really enjoying most of their lagers.

    I'll also add that Nitro Pumking is friggin awesome.
     
    #1 HawksBeerFan, Oct 15, 2019
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  2. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Where is IL are you that you haven't seen the SN Oktoberfest??
     
    #2 FBarber, Oct 15, 2019
  3. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
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    Maybe it's just the smaller shops that I go to that I haven't seen it. I'll have to try a Binnys or something.
     
    #3 HawksBeerFan, Oct 15, 2019
  4. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    I've seen it around at a bunch of places since August. Shouldn't be that hard to find. I was disappointed - it was my least favorite version of the SN collabs.
     
    #4 FBarber, Oct 15, 2019
  5. Shriner

    Shriner Zealot (518) Mar 29, 2017 Illinois

    Most of these have been out for awhile since we are well into October, but you can probably still find them:

    Two Brothers Atom Smasher - Unique, little higher ABV, great flavor.

    Pollyanna Fruhauf - Award winning and one of the best examples of the style.

    Church Street - Itascafest. Traditional, I like it due to price point.
     
    #5 Shriner, Oct 15, 2019
  6. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
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    Thanks for the heads up.

    Interesting, I haven't really ever been impressed by a Pollyanna beer but I'll grab some next time I see it.
     
    #6 HawksBeerFan, Oct 15, 2019
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  7. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    If you want to get really authentic, there is a bourbon barred aged frauhauf from Pollyanna ...
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    #7 FBarber, Oct 15, 2019
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  8. mbockstruck30

    mbockstruck30 Pooh-Bah (1,800) Dec 31, 2010 Illinois
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    I'm a big fan of Half Acre's Lager Town. Three Floyd's Munsterfest is enjoyable as well.
     
    #8 mbockstruck30, Oct 15, 2019
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  9. CaptainFleeker

    CaptainFleeker Initiate (0) Aug 27, 2012 Illinois
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    Most Trader Joe's have it if you have one near you.
     
    #9 CaptainFleeker, Oct 16, 2019
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  10. I_Have_The_Runs

    I_Have_The_Runs Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2018 Illinois

    I came in here to post this. My favorite Oktoberfest this year and one of the best of that style I have had. Special mention to Soundgrowler's Wurzburg- Festbier and Tangled Roots Oktoberfest.
     
    #10 I_Have_The_Runs, Oct 16, 2019
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  11. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
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    Does anyone have good pumpkin beer suggestions? I know they're pretty looked down on for the most part but I do like them.
     
    #11 HawksBeerFan, Oct 17, 2019
  12. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    I really enjoyed the Epic pumpkin porter and barrel aged pumpkin porter last year, so I grabbed one of each this year. They're around now and pretty easy to find.
    If you can find it anymore, Buffalo Bills pumpkin oatmeal stout - Black Pumpkin - is one of my all time favorites.
     
    #12 FBarber, Oct 17, 2019
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  13. mbockstruck30

    mbockstruck30 Pooh-Bah (1,800) Dec 31, 2010 Illinois
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    I personally think Schlafly’s Pumpkin is one of the best local takes on a standard pumpkin ale. It’s been a couple years since I’ve had one, but Lakefront’s Imperial Pumpkin (brandy BA) I remember being really good as well.
     
    #13 mbockstruck30, Oct 17, 2019
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  14. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    Anyone see Surly Wet around yet? Was thinking it would hit shelves this week but seems not.
     
    #14 Jaycase, Oct 17, 2019
  15. mbockstruck30

    mbockstruck30 Pooh-Bah (1,800) Dec 31, 2010 Illinois
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    Not yet, but I'll be on the lookout as well.
     
    #15 mbockstruck30, Oct 17, 2019
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  16. Palos

    Palos Devotee (340) Oct 27, 2014 Illinois

    I’ve been enjoying Hailstorms Octoberfest at my local watering hole, Anyone else like it?
     
    #16 Palos, Oct 17, 2019
  17. Vitacca

    Vitacca Pooh-Bah (2,250) Sep 15, 2010 Montana
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    It dropped in Milwaukee on Monday. Surprised you don't see it yet.
     
    #17 Vitacca, Oct 17, 2019
  18. ShawnoftheD3ad

    ShawnoftheD3ad Savant (1,078) Mar 20, 2016 Illinois
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    Seriously a sucker for O’Fallons Vanilla Pumpkin ale. I try and pick up 2 6 packs every year since it’s been distributed here.
     
    #18 ShawnoftheD3ad, Oct 17, 2019
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  19. core42

    core42 Pooh-Bah (1,862) May 5, 2010 Michigan
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    We JUST started getting Surly distro this week in SW Michigan and Wet was one if the beers that hit
     
    #19 core42, Oct 17, 2019
  20. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    Yeah, I am as well. Seen Damien cans hitting stores this week but nothing on Wet. If I had to guess, the distributor is being stupid. :wink:
     
    #20 Jaycase, Oct 18, 2019
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