Chicagoland NE IPAs (2018)

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  1. Bbear

    Bbear Zealot (721) Oct 26, 2016 Illinois
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    Anyone know if Radio Swan is still around? Haven't been able to find this one.
     
    #6281 Bbear, Jul 25, 2017
  2. beerbelly_mike

    beerbelly_mike Initiate (0) May 19, 2016 Illinois

    As of yesterday around 6, there were a few 4pks left at Bitter Pops.
     
    #6282 beerbelly_mike, Jul 25, 2017
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  3. dukedevil0

    dukedevil0 Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2008 Illinois

    I actually like that the rye is more subdued and just gives a little extra flavor dimension. Most rye beers I've had, the Rye is the showcase and personally, am not a fan of those.

    so @BJP please don't change it :wink:
     
    #6283 dukedevil0, Jul 25, 2017
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  4. Bbear

    Bbear Zealot (721) Oct 26, 2016 Illinois
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    Thanks, Mike! I'll see if I can swing by today.
     
    #6284 Bbear, Jul 25, 2017
  5. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    I had my second can of Radio Swan last night, really enjoyed it. The first can seemed a little sweeter than I like (similar to Stay Lit, so not unexpected), but I let the can warm up last night, and the rye seemed to blend much better with the sweetness at that point. It comes together in a really pleasant way that reminds me a little of what I love about Nugget Nectar (the two look/taste nothing the same, of course).

    I'm glad to see BJ experimenting with taking NE beers in different directions; no matter how good they are, there are only so many similar takes on the style I'll want to drink in a small period of time.
     
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  6. Jangoon24

    Jangoon24 Savant (1,210) Jul 25, 2015 Illinois
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    The recent releases of cans in the area has been the best in awhile, in my opinion. I had two crowlers of Narrow Gauge offerings over the weekend (OJ Run and Sparkle Motion), and while they were awesome, I'd put Radio Swan, Chemical Connection, and Reckless Keystroke ahead of them. Cosmic Juice Box was amazing as well, I just excluded that one due to it being released awhile ago, and I did not have Bendy Straw.
     
    #6286 Jangoon24, Jul 25, 2017
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  7. Bbear

    Bbear Zealot (721) Oct 26, 2016 Illinois
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    No Radio Swan for Lakeview Binny's. I know that Grand and Lincoln Park got some. Those two also received Snoochie Boochie's last time around. Not sure if it's this specific Binny's location or how FR is distributing. Just seems odd to me.
     
    #6287 Bbear, Jul 26, 2017
  8. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    Capone's released Radio Swan today along with Mikerphones SS Vic Secret and one of their Pales...
     
    #6288 HouseofWortship, Jul 26, 2017
  9. Nachos4two

    Nachos4two Pooh-Bah (1,944) Nov 26, 2011 Illinois
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    Seems stores are receiving Tightheads Pitcher of Nectar Cans this week, I wonder how this batch turned out
     
    #6289 Nachos4two, Jul 26, 2017
  10. P739397

    P739397 Zealot (548) Feb 13, 2017 Washington
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  11. KidGalaga

    KidGalaga Zealot (572) Apr 21, 2014 Illinois
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    thanks for the info. went there for the first time and got a bit carried away...perhaps...

    Mikerphone SS Vic Secret, Slim Hazy, On the Road Again
    Hailstorm Cumulus
    Mikkeller Windy Hill
    FR Radio Swan
    Maplewood Juice Pants
     
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  12. Jangoon24

    Jangoon24 Savant (1,210) Jul 25, 2015 Illinois
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    Looking on Untappd: it seems that they missed on the body for NE Style beers. It's a fairly clear, amber color that produces a big head. I'll still give it a whirl in hopes that it will be like some of the past Hop Butcher "NE Style" releases that were still tasty.
     
    #6292 Jangoon24, Jul 26, 2017
  13. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Which, on the HB topic, they should be releasing another very soon (canning Friday?).

    Honestly, while that sort of beer does not scratch the itch I have when I want something in the Corridor/FR vein, there are definitely times when I'd rather have the "hybrid" style (more similar to an Alchemist-type hazy IPA).
     
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  14. flat_lander

    flat_lander Pooh-Bah (2,490) May 11, 2016 Illinois
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    Any word on what HB is canning?
     
    #6294 flat_lander, Jul 26, 2017
  15. Nachos4two

    Nachos4two Pooh-Bah (1,944) Nov 26, 2011 Illinois
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  16. dukedevil0

    dukedevil0 Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2008 Illinois

    this one too i believe

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  17. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Those two beat me to it. The latter (Skrap Metal, if memory serves?) will be the more NE-style one, I believe. Similar to Unwind Your Mind.
     
    #6297 SeanBond, Jul 26, 2017
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  18. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Who does the artwork for Hop Butcher? The 2 flat art reminds me of an artist that does a lot of posters for local musicians.
     
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  19. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    http://www.dangrzeca.com/
     
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  20. dukedevil0

    dukedevil0 Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2008 Illinois

    Dan Grzeca - who does do a lot of music posters so probably the same guy you're thinking of

    https://www.instagram.com/jetsah
     
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