Crystal Lake - BCBS release and good bars?

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  1. HawkeyeNation

    HawkeyeNation Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2013 Iowa

    I'll be visiting the area for Thanksgiving, coming from Iowa. I know there is a Cardinal Wine and Spirits and wondering if anyone knows of anywhere else I should try and check out for good bottles? I'm also hoping to find some BCBS/Variants on Friday as well. Where will be my best bet? I've been to the Binny's in Algonquin but that's the extent of my knowledge for the area.

    Lastly, are there any good spots to get some good local beer on tap, preferably able to fill a growler?
     
    #1 HawkeyeNation, Nov 25, 2013
  2. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,123) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
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    Dukes Alehouse is the only bar in town worth going to. Haven't heard if they will have BCBS though. Cardinal is a good spot to shop, as is the Algonquin Binny's, though the Binny's is very popular and will sell out fast despite having bottle limits.
     
    #2 mychalg9, Nov 25, 2013
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  3. HawkeyeNation

    HawkeyeNation Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2013 Iowa

    Great, I will look up Dukes. Not really looking for BCBS at the bar, just something I can take back to my grandparents house for the day.

    I'll just try my luck with Cardinal. I'll give them a call this week to see their plans. Thanks!
     
    #3 HawkeyeNation, Nov 25, 2013
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  4. beergurujr

    beergurujr Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2003 Illinois

    Bars or liquor stores are not able to fill growlers in IL. Only brewpubs can do that. And only with their own beer.
     
    #4 beergurujr, Nov 25, 2013
  5. Rihup

    Rihup Savant (1,028) Oct 7, 2011 Illinois
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    Cardinal is a great bottle shop to find stuff that sells out Binnys. Have you considered the Binnys in Mchenry? You may have a better chance at a BCBS then at Algonquin.
     
    #5 Rihup, Nov 25, 2013
  6. ERRL710

    ERRL710 Initiate (0) May 6, 2013 Illinois


    Is this a legality issue? Been trying to find the law online.
     
    #6 ERRL710, Nov 25, 2013
  7. HawkeyeNation

    HawkeyeNation Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2013 Iowa

    Thanks for the info, good to know. I won't bother bringing one then.
     
    #7 HawkeyeNation, Nov 25, 2013
  8. HawkeyeNation

    HawkeyeNation Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2013 Iowa

    I hadn't considered McHenry. I will check that out if no success at Cardinal.
     
    #8 HawkeyeNation, Nov 25, 2013
  9. HawkeyeNation

    HawkeyeNation Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2013 Iowa

    Ok so I called Cardinal. Got my name put on a "list." They aren't sure what the list is for yet, but at least I'm on it damnit :grinning:
     
    #9 HawkeyeNation, Nov 25, 2013
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  10. Bay01

    Bay01 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Illinois

    You've picked up how to do Illinois beer very quickly
     
    #10 Bay01, Nov 25, 2013
  11. HawkeyeNation

    HawkeyeNation Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2013 Iowa

    That's hilarious. Sounds like a real mess. More appreciation gained for my local bottle shop.
     
    #11 HawkeyeNation, Nov 25, 2013
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