Good sours available in the Chicagoland area

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  1. thedarkestlordofthemall

    thedarkestlordofthemall Initiate (0) Apr 24, 2012

    I just got into this style of beer and I was wonder what good sours are available in the Chicago area. Something that isn't super rare and actually attainable.
     
    #1 thedarkestlordofthemall, Jul 18, 2012
  2. tut2528

    tut2528 Initiate (0) Sep 26, 2008 Illinois

    Goose Island Juliet and Lolita still should pretty easy to obtain (roughly 17-21$ depending on location)
     
    #2 tut2528, Jul 18, 2012
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  3. trbergman

    trbergman Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2006 England

    Rodenbach, Rodenbach Grand Cru, Bockor Bellegems Bruin, Bockor Cuvee de Jacobins, Petrus Aged Pale, Boon Gueuze, Monk's Cafe.

    Hard to beat a $15-16 sixer of Rodenbach.
     
    #3 trbergman, Jul 18, 2012
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  4. WolfKeeper

    WolfKeeper Initiate (0) Jun 17, 2007 Illinois

    Anything from Jolly Pumpkin!
     
    #4 WolfKeeper, Jul 18, 2012
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  5. nucmedmario

    nucmedmario Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2010 Illinois

    saw both of theses at lincoln park binny's this past weekend.
     
    #5 nucmedmario, Jul 18, 2012
  6. mbockstruck30

    mbockstruck30 Pooh-Bah (1,800) Dec 31, 2010 Illinois
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    I wouldn't say anything from Jolly Pumpkin. They focus mainly on farmhouse-style ales. So not all of their offerings are "sour" but more funky. Those that are sour though, are some of my favorites: La Roja, Oro de Calabaza, Madrugada Obscura, Bier de Mars. There are a few others, but these are the most accessible (well, except for Bier de Mars which I do not believe has hit Chicago this year for some reason).
     
    #6 mbockstruck30, Jul 18, 2012
  7. pmoney

    pmoney Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2011 Illinois

    Definitely +1 to this!

    Also check out Boon Mariage Parfait Geuze and Cuvee Rene Geuze. They are reasonable, typically available, and very tasty!
     
    #7 pmoney, Jul 18, 2012
  8. Maction

    Maction Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2008 Illinois

    Don't forget Hansenns Oude Gueuze, Oudbeitje Lambic, and Experimental Cassis and Raspberry. Seriously funky and sour and usually in stock at Binny's and WLVL.
     
    #8 Maction, Jul 19, 2012
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