Chicagoland NE IPAs (2018)

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  1. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Had my last can of Galaxy Bowl last night, and I'm happy to report that it was much better than the one before. Probably not 100% fresh, but still pretty tasty. So it seems like drinking these ASAP is the thing to do, but you may be able to get away with keeping them in your fridge a month or so.
     
    #981 SeanBond, Nov 14, 2016
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  2. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    I had my last one on Saturday; my palate was shot but I thought it tasted very good. The fruit blast had faded a bit but it was still quite enjoyable.
     
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  3. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    Pretty much the same experience I had with my remaining can that I drank last week. It was still good...not as good as the first couple weeks, but nothing I'd turn down.
     
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  4. BEERschlitz

    BEERschlitz Initiate (0) Oct 13, 2013 Michigan

    They're out of Flightless as well now. Believe Crunchy Groove is still there though, which is also very solid.
     
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  5. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Per Maplewood's IG, they're bringing Juice Pants back (although a different hop profile, which makes me a little sad). They hashtagged it "haze," but it remains to be seen if that means hazy like the last batch (i.e. not hazy at all) or genuinely hazy this time around. Doesn't particularly matter to me since I liked the last one so much, but it'll be interesting to see where this one lands.
     
    #985 SeanBond, Nov 14, 2016
  6. AnchorDrops

    AnchorDrops Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 Michigan

    It was fun while it lasted.
     
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  7. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    Maplewood makes good beer. I think people that remain patient will be rewarded. My guess is it won't be long before those guys dial their "hazy" recipes in.
     
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  8. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    Anyone been down to horse thief hollow? friend told me they had an outstanding NEIPA on tap last week.
     
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  9. bowzer4birdie

    bowzer4birdie Grand Pooh-Bah (3,796) Aug 16, 2012 Illinois
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    That remains to be seen (and consumed) but your optimism is applauded, sir!
     
    #989 bowzer4birdie, Nov 14, 2016
  10. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    While I didn't like Son of Juice, I really did like Juice Pants (with citra, I believe). I'm honestly not worried about whether or not their beer is hazy, I was just saying that to others on this thread it's a little more important.
     
    #990 SeanBond, Nov 14, 2016
  11. rchenoweth23

    rchenoweth23 Devotee (320) Oct 13, 2010 Illinois
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    Another one to try is Snooze Juice now on tap at Forbidden Root. Hazy and I thought it was pretty juicy.
     
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  12. dwduncan2

    dwduncan2 Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2012 Illinois

    Corridor Brewery & Provisions in Lakeview/Wrigley had a NE style APA on this weekend that was really solid. I believe they do growler and crowler fills of it as well. If you're nearby I highly recommend you pop in and give it a try. All of their other offerings are solid as well.
     
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  13. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    Galaxy Bowl hitting this week...get ready for the madness.
     
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  14. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    Mikerphone's got a DIPA coming too...sure looked hazy in the photo...
     
    #994 GuyFawkes, Nov 15, 2016
  15. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    I saw that, but wasn't sure when it was actually going to hit. I picked a fine time to think I really need to cut down on my beer purchases.
     
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  16. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Im not going out of town, so maybe I'll be able to get some fresh this time ... if I can figure out where they are delivering ...
     
    #996 FBarber, Nov 15, 2016
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  17. BeerGreg

    BeerGreg Savant (1,159) May 17, 2013 Illinois

    Watch the Beer Cellar in Glen Ellyn. I would wager they get it.
     
    #997 BeerGreg, Nov 15, 2016
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  18. bowzer4birdie

    bowzer4birdie Grand Pooh-Bah (3,796) Aug 16, 2012 Illinois
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    How's your new arrival doing, dude?
     
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  19. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    As good as can be expected for a newborn! But, with everything going on, my beer hunting time has been seriously crimped lately.
     
    #999 FBarber, Nov 15, 2016
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  20. bowzer4birdie

    bowzer4birdie Grand Pooh-Bah (3,796) Aug 16, 2012 Illinois
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    As expected, man....
     
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