Chicagoland NE IPAs (2018)

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  1. JFresh21

    JFresh21 Savant (1,036) Mar 6, 2012 Illinois
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    Lets do it!
     
    #4961 JFresh21, Jun 10, 2017
  2. Born_A_Jee

    Born_A_Jee Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2013 Illinois

    In before it fills if it hasn't already.
     
    #4962 Born_A_Jee, Jun 10, 2017
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  3. Born_A_Jee

    Born_A_Jee Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2013 Illinois

    SqueezeIt v2? It's legit.
     
    #4963 Born_A_Jee, Jun 10, 2017
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  4. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Couple things:

    1) Hubbard V5 is legit as hell; thanks for the recommendation. Carbonation is on point, and it has a great balance of citra and mosaic (kinda like Squeezit V1 and yes, Focal Banger). A little less body and more bitterness than I absolutely prefer, but it's definitely up there for city options.
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    2) @BJP I'm pretty sure everyone in this thread is on board for your idea, so...

    Can't wait to grab some Squeezit tomorrow. Anyone know if prefilled crowlers are still going?
     
    #4964 SeanBond, Jun 10, 2017
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  5. Jsimansk

    Jsimansk Pundit (851) Jul 10, 2012 Illinois
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    Drinking some Squeezeit right now. Tasty.

    If you guys like this, make sure someone in your NE-share gets something from Great Notion in Portland. Not nearly as bitter or sweet, it will blow your mind with it's mouthfeel and soft layered flavor, as it did mine.
     
    #4965 Jsimansk, Jun 10, 2017
  6. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    If there are a limited amount of spots, I'd hate for you to have to sit in traffic for another 2 days to get to the tasting.:grinning:
     
    #4966 HouseofWortship, Jun 10, 2017
  7. Chris_H_2

    Chris_H_2 Pundit (995) Jan 3, 2013 Illinois
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    I'm walking the 5 miles next time; it'll be quicker.
     
    #4967 Chris_H_2, Jun 10, 2017
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  8. TigerDriver91

    TigerDriver91 Zealot (741) Jan 17, 2017 Czechia

    Just got home from Corridor.
    I think Squeezit V2 is great. I wasn't crazy/over the moon about it though. Felt the Nelson was too overwhelming. But maybe that's just me. Also I sort of wish it had a thicker/fuller/fluffier mouthfeel.
    For me it does not touch Stay Lit or Radio Swan.
    But I'm usually looking for a softer pillowy thicker fluffy mouthfeel and with Squeezit V2 I felt I just had a lot of Nelson bite. A great beer and highly recommended, but not on the top tier for me.
     
    #4968 TigerDriver91, Jun 10, 2017
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  9. Jangoon24

    Jangoon24 Savant (1,210) Jul 25, 2015 Illinois
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    Announce a date for this share, and anybody who can make it on that date should enter in a pool.

    Then go full FFF style and pick at random. If anybody cancels (late or early) have a small backup list also picked at random. That's pretty much as fair as it gets!
     
    #4969 Jangoon24, Jun 10, 2017
  10. JJH1018

    JJH1018 Zealot (699) Sep 13, 2013 Illinois

    Drank 3 Hubbard's Cave bottles tonight. Love me some mosaic. This shit is fire.
     
    #4970 JJH1018, Jun 10, 2017
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  11. dwduncan2

    dwduncan2 Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2012 Illinois

    Definitely in!

    Also, Radio Swan is phenomenal. Perfect level of sweetness (seems like you've really drilled down on this), amazingly subtle bitterness, and pineapple / papaya for days. Honestly, this beer is perfect for me. I'd love to see this base used with different hop varieties in the future.
     
    #4971 dwduncan2, Jun 10, 2017
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  12. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
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    Radio Swan is only at the Beer Cellar right?
     
    #4972 HawksBeerFan, Jun 10, 2017
  13. PhilBallins

    PhilBallins Savant (1,173) Nov 29, 2016 Illinois

    Stay Lit's only at the beer cellar. Radio Swan is still at Forbidden Root as far as I know.
     
    #4973 PhilBallins, Jun 10, 2017
  14. PhilBallins

    PhilBallins Savant (1,173) Nov 29, 2016 Illinois

    Just did a back to back to back at Forbidden Root. I think I'm at Radio>Snootchie>Snooze
     
    #4974 PhilBallins, Jun 10, 2017
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  15. pkarch09

    pkarch09 Devotee (362) Mar 22, 2010 Illinois


    Oh my my and oh hell yes
     
    #4975 pkarch09, Jun 10, 2017
  16. flat_lander

    flat_lander Pooh-Bah (2,490) May 11, 2016 Illinois
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    WTF?! Am I following you or are you following me at this point? I just left. Did Radio Swan and Snoochie. Amazing beers. Wanted a Snooze, but had the last batch and I've got a long day...
     
    #4976 flat_lander, Jun 10, 2017
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  17. PhilBallins

    PhilBallins Savant (1,173) Nov 29, 2016 Illinois

    Haha, where else did we almost run into each other?
     
    #4977 PhilBallins, Jun 10, 2017
  18. flat_lander

    flat_lander Pooh-Bah (2,490) May 11, 2016 Illinois
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    Imperial Oak last week. Quiet Giant action.
     
    #4978 flat_lander, Jun 10, 2017
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  19. PhilBallins

    PhilBallins Savant (1,173) Nov 29, 2016 Illinois

    Well heck, I'll have to start keeping an eye out for your posts. You going to be getting some Snoochie Boochies cans next week?
     
    #4979 PhilBallins, Jun 10, 2017
  20. ryno0384

    ryno0384 Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2015 Illinois

    To confirm, snoochie boochies is released in 4 packs next Thursday, at forbidden root only, correct?
     
    #4980 ryno0384, Jun 10, 2017
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