Chicago Stout Releases (2018)

My local Jewel definitely doesn't get "a lot", but I usually check there pretty often around this time. They don't have a limit, and I always ask if I can get a case. The answer so far has always been yes, and I definitely stock up for my BA coffee stout fix!

 

Jewel by me, and a Binny's by me had quite a bit. The Binny's had a 2x 6pack limit, and Jewel didn't have one at all.

I did go to a different Binny's that wanted to charge me 6.99 for one, though, and had a 2 bottle limit. Haha.

 

I had one on 8/22 that I purchased within a week of drinking, so, at least for 2 months, but I don't recall ever seeing one before then.

Keeping in the spirit of this thread, it was the Hickory Stick Stout and I didn't like it at all. Harsh, clashing flavors in my opinion.

 

Since May 15th

 

Event brite BA krampus tickets. Autocorrect kept changing all o me those words in wouldn’t let me copy link I hate everything

 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barrel...ease-tickets-51726364950?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

 

How is this one? Never had it. Seems a lot easier to grab tickets... lol.

 

Well there goes me trying not to blow it up!

I've never had BA Krampus, but I like Old Irving in general, and I love the Krampus logo.

 

Trying to decide if I want to buy a couple. Anyone had it? Is it worth me making the trip to the city from the burbs at some point Thanksgiving week/weekend?

 

I never thought we'd see a saturation point for barrel aged stouts, but my wallet and interest in new stuff is tapped out between Rev and GI.

 

I feel you on this. I'm planning on a full allotment from GI. Then all the Rev stuff that is coming... my wallet is likely empty for BA after those. Lots of $$$ tied up in those. Other than small things here and there, at least. That's why I was curious if anyone had this, and if it's worth the $25 price tag per.

 

And Pdubs Jones Dog plus 5 variants coming soon

 

Any word on temperance variety 4 packs? Or more BA fun size? Or miker/more releases? Is this the apocalypse?

Seriously, who usually puts together the release / event calendars around here?

 

More money down the drain.

 

Rev is the only one doing it right, imo. A little at a time, spread out for months.

For what it's worth, I thought Champurrado Krampus from Old Irving (non BA with chiles and shit) was a little thin but really good last year, so I've got high hopes for this. I'm in for a bomber + dinner at that release.

 

I picked one up. For a $20 (plus taxes/fees) BA stout which spent 11 months in Weller barrels, I'll give that a shot 10 out of 10 times.

 

The barrels are what have tempted me. Again, still don't know if I wanna drive into the city from the burbs for that though.

 

I honestly wouldn't put too much stock in the type of barrel (although obviously Weller barrels will at least be quality), but an 11 month-aged stout with cacao nibs and vanilla will always pique my interest if it weights in at 12%.