Chicago Suburbs Recommendations Please

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  1. AlexM

    AlexM Pooh-Bah (1,868) Jun 9, 2011 California
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    Huge THANK YOU to everyone for the fantastic suggestions ... 95% of these suggestions were not on my list ... definitely appreciate everyone's valuable input!!!
     
    #21 AlexM, Apr 6, 2017
  2. theKidisStrong

    theKidisStrong Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2014 Texas

    Hey hey,

    Can you fellas kick in some city recs as well? I will be staying near Millennium Park and will not have a car (CTA/Uber). Looking for newish breweries (read: post Half Acre and Solemn Oath)/

    Thanks!
     
    #22 theKidisStrong, Apr 6, 2017
  3. eppie82

    eppie82 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,377) Apr 19, 2015 Illinois
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    It's a new brewery that will open towards (planned) end of Q2. Will be run by head brewer Shaun Berns who previously brewed at Ram-Schaumberg location. Some of his more popular brews you may have heard of or had from Ram were Juicy DIPA, Side Note stouts (Smore Luv, Meh-he-coco, Gimmie-somoa, CocoNilla) and Chaos 17. He's an exceptional brewer (my favorite beers in Chicagoland area were brewed by him) and everyone is expecting solid beers again when More opens. But this place will have the biggest hype and biggest lines, no doubt.
     
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  4. AlexM

    AlexM Pooh-Bah (1,868) Jun 9, 2011 California
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    Hey, Hey ... get you own damn thread :wink::stuck_out_tongue:

    I personally like hitting an area where I can take an Uber and then walk to several places - just more efficient that way. My favorite "area" in Chicago for this approach is around Half Acre:

    Half Acre - Begyle (newer brewery) - Dovetail (newer brewery) - Bad Apple (great restaurant and fantastic tap list) - Bottles & Cans (love this bottle shop as they will break down 6-packs and sell singles)
     
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  5. McDuck06

    McDuck06 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2015 Minnesota

    I'll also be in the Chicago area this weekend. I don't have time to hit any taprooms because of work commitments, but I wanted to hit some bottle shops near Schaumburg or within the vicinity. I usually hit The Beer Temple when work stuff takes me into the city, however I am out in the burbs this go around and have no idea where to look. First, where should I go in that general area for the best selection? Second, what should I be looking for as far as fun local gems? What's on shelves literally right now that will be there this weekend? All suggestions would be much appreciated! I live in Minnesota and am from the area, but want to bring back a nice haul of hop bombs, stouts, and really anything that is well executed for the style. Thanks in advance!
     
    #25 McDuck06, Apr 6, 2017
  6. OGShotzy

    OGShotzy Maven (1,422) Oct 5, 2014 Pennsylvania

    What are the best breweries and pubs (with food) around Napervile / Lisle? Or between that area and O'Hare? I will have a car. Thanks in advance.
     
    #26 OGShotzy, Apr 19, 2017
  7. AlexM

    AlexM Pooh-Bah (1,868) Jun 9, 2011 California
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    Just got back from Noon Whistle ... this place is a MUST VISIT! Had full pours of Mosaic and Lets Gummy ... both are outstanding and I can see why the Gummy series is so popular, damn good stuff. Prices are excellent ... top notch service ... Noon Whistle is definitely a Chicago suburb gem!
     
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  8. GrumpyGas

    GrumpyGas Grand Pooh-Bah (4,579) Apr 7, 2009 Illinois
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    You have to eat at the Bavarian Lodge on Ogden in Lisle. Best tap list with food, hands down.
     
    #28 GrumpyGas, Apr 19, 2017
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  9. Karnivool1

    Karnivool1 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2014 Illinois

    Agree. Standard Market Naperville usually has a solid tap list too. Food is good but pricey.
     
    #29 Karnivool1, Apr 19, 2017
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  10. beelzebubbles

    beelzebubbles Crusader (405) Mar 1, 2006 Illinois

    +1 for the Bavarian Lodge!

    Also, the new Whole Foods location in Wheaton has a pretty nice tap list. It's just north of Naperville / Lisle.
     
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  11. LavaLite

    LavaLite Aspirant (266) Dec 3, 2016 Illinois

    +2 for Bavarian Lodge, must go ! Best around.
     
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  12. Rollmeaway2loadout

    Rollmeaway2loadout Savant (1,070) Jan 30, 2016 Illinois

    The Bavarian Lodge in Lisle has great beer ,great food,and a great staff. Whole Foods in Wheaton ,north of the lodge on Naperville Road by Butterfield Road ( Route 56). Warren's Alehouse in Wheaton is a half mile north of Whole Foods.
     
    #32 Rollmeaway2loadout, Apr 20, 2017
  13. Rollmeaway2loadout

    Rollmeaway2loadout Savant (1,070) Jan 30, 2016 Illinois

    I enjoyed the answers posted showing the different directions and choices shown. With Woodale as the starting point and going south. I would try Ardmore Station Liquors and Lunar Brewing in Villa Park. Then Old Town Pour House in Oak Brook . Ending with the Bavarian Lodge in Lisle and Noon Whistle in Lombard. These 5 could be switched. Any opinions beer in this area?
     
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  14. ChiCubs78

    ChiCubs78 Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2015 Illinois

    Noon Whistle, Imperial Oak, Solemn Oath, Miskatonic and Alter are all worth a visit.
     
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  15. OGShotzy

    OGShotzy Maven (1,422) Oct 5, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Thanks, everybody, for the helpful recommendations. Warren's Alehouse could be the move simply because I arrive Sunday night and am only around Monday. Bavarian Lodge and Noon Whistle will not be open either of those times, unfortunately. Cheers!
     
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  16. beelzebubbles

    beelzebubbles Crusader (405) Mar 1, 2006 Illinois

    Also, check out the beermenus site / app. Most decent places in the area keep their tap lists up to date on that site.
     
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  17. forrestbetts

    forrestbetts Zealot (551) Nov 29, 2007 Illinois

    Lunar. In Villa Park and worth a stop.
     
    #37 forrestbetts, Apr 23, 2017
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  18. ChangSing

    ChangSing Zealot (640) May 5, 2013 Illinois
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    Naperville area: Solemn Oath (theres some Cider place across the parking lot too), Two Brothers, Alter, Skelton Key(in woodridge). For bars look at Bavarian Lodge in Lisle..it's one of the best tap list in the chicago area
     
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  19. OGShotzy

    OGShotzy Maven (1,422) Oct 5, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Thanks again for the recommendations. The food and drafts at Warren's Ale House in Wheaton were decent. The best beer was at Another Round in Downers Grove. I had Surly BA Darkness and Zombie Dust on tap. Both were excellent. They also had Yum Yum on draft and Pseudosue in cans.
     
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  20. brother_rebus

    brother_rebus Pooh-Bah (2,512) Jul 28, 2014 Maine
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    I have a mule out there now. Looking for bottle source rec's in the Schaumburg area. Not familiar w/ IL liquor laws. Saw there's a Binny's. No idea about those either. Just looking for a bottle or two of BCBS and whatever other good stuff is readily avail. thanks
     
    #40 brother_rebus, Nov 27, 2017
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