Lisle Ale Fest

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  1. Mjmoser

    Mjmoser Initiate (0) May 6, 2012 Illinois

    Has anyone been to this? Curious if anyone has details about this year or had positive feedback on previous years. $40 is a bit steep for standard offerings if that is all they have.

    Any info would be great...

    http://www.lislealefest.com/
     
    #1 Mjmoser, Sep 18, 2013
  2. FlssmrBrewAlum

    FlssmrBrewAlum Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2009 Illinois

    First year fest, I thought.
     
    #2 FlssmrBrewAlum, Sep 18, 2013
  3. HugePrnceFan1999

    HugePrnceFan1999 Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2011 Indiana

    Put on by Lou Dog Events, who did the Naperville Ale Fest. For-Profit and likely not going to be a showcase of limited or hyped beers, but hopefully a bunch of casual drinkers enjoying things they may not otherwise try.

    Edit: And yes, I'm just trying to be really nice. There's serious money to be made putting on a beer festival, and there are a lot of people who put in a lot of work for them and don't get a cut of that profit.
     
    #3 HugePrnceFan1999, Sep 18, 2013
  4. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    The Naperville Ale Fest had some outstanding beers both from the local breweries and out of towners. So, if the Lisle fest is anything like Naperville it'll be worth the $40.
     
    #4 JakeT469, Sep 18, 2013
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  5. Seago

    Seago Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2012 Illinois

    There will be an excellent selection of fall seasonal beers that you don't usual see at beer festivals. We have Warlock and Pumking from Southern Tier, Censored and Rye Whisky aged Cappuccino Stout from Lagunitas, and Bourbon County, Casimir, and Night Stalker from Goose Island. We will also have Destihl, Tight Head, and Urban Legend at the fest.
     
    #5 Seago, Sep 18, 2013
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  6. Mjmoser

    Mjmoser Initiate (0) May 6, 2012 Illinois

    Sounds promising. Will a tap list be published? Would like to see what there is before shelling out $55 so my wife can take me :wink:
     
    #6 Mjmoser, Sep 18, 2013
  7. Seago

    Seago Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2012 Illinois

    The full list will be posted in the next couple of days. It looks like we will have 41 breweries and 88 different beers. And 14 different Oktoberfest beers and 9 different pumpkin beers.
     
    #7 Seago, Sep 19, 2013
  8. Mjmoser

    Mjmoser Initiate (0) May 6, 2012 Illinois

    Any update on the tap list?
     
    #8 Mjmoser, Sep 23, 2013
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  9. GreenCoffee

    GreenCoffee Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2012 Illinois

    I'd like to 2nd that request. I like to do a little bit of recon/planning before a fest if I can. I'm coming either way but it helps to know what to expect before I go.
     
    #9 GreenCoffee, Sep 24, 2013
  10. Seago

    Seago Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2012 Illinois

    #10 Seago, Sep 24, 2013
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  11. pippys85

    pippys85 Initiate (0) Mar 15, 2011 Illinois

    Looks legit!
     
    #11 pippys85, Sep 25, 2013
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  12. jplopez21

    jplopez21 Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2012 Illinois

    Is that correct on velvet merkin? I hope they dont say it's Merkin when they meant Merlin. Decent list. Id go just for BCBS, Palo Santo, and Velvet Merkin. Also I dont see Southern Tier Warlock on that list. But I probably wouldnt pay 40 just to drink those 3.
     
    #12 jplopez21, Sep 25, 2013
  13. PlayaPlaya

    PlayaPlaya Zealot (631) Sep 19, 2012 Illinois

    LOL its got to be a typo, purposely or not. I think its safe to say no MerKin with a K will be coming to IL, not this year at least.

    I wish tho : (

    I would pay the ticket price just to try it.
     
    #13 PlayaPlaya, Sep 25, 2013
  14. Mjmoser

    Mjmoser Initiate (0) May 6, 2012 Illinois


    I have had it on tap in Chicago in previous years, so it isn't out of the realm of possibility. Still, $40 is too steep for what in listed. I might be biased as am not a huge fan of Oktoberfest or pumpkin beers, which seems to be the theme for this fall festival. I do like the fact that there are more beer fests in the area, but the price point will need to be adjusted if the lineup isn't going forward.
     
    #14 Mjmoser, Sep 25, 2013
  15. Seago

    Seago Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2012 Illinois

    We have secured a case of the Velvet Merkin: 12 - 22 oz. bottles. There was a production delay at Southern Tier so Warlock isn't shipping to the Chicago market until mid October. We also have a 1/2 barrel of the Lagunitas Rye Whiskey Cappuccino Stout - first time it will be served in IL.
     
    #15 Seago, Sep 25, 2013
  16. toolebox81

    toolebox81 Initiate (0) Dec 12, 2012 Illinois

    PlayaPlaya - if Lisle Ale Fest has a case of Merkin, save yourself the time, money and effort to get out there and try it. Surely Dekalb will be getting an entire pallet.
     
    #16 toolebox81, Sep 25, 2013
  17. jplopez21

    jplopez21 Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2012 Illinois

    I'm 100% sure Merkin is getting distro'ed to chicago. Soon actually. I chatted up the firestone walker regional manager @ a tap takeover couple months ago and he confirmed it. Also my beer guy @ plainfield binnys said they're for sure getting it in soon.
     
    #17 jplopez21, Sep 25, 2013
  18. toolebox81

    toolebox81 Initiate (0) Dec 12, 2012 Illinois

     
    #18 toolebox81, Sep 25, 2013
  19. rxeight

    rxeight Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2012 Illinois

    Merkin has the same #s and distribution as Parabola and Sucaba.

    Had it at FOBAB, wasnt impressed, but then again it was the lightest beer I tried, probably need to sample again with a clean palate.
     
    #19 rxeight, Sep 25, 2013
  20. Mjmoser

    Mjmoser Initiate (0) May 6, 2012 Illinois

    Even drinking next to Parabola it is less impressive. A good beer on its own, but not when comparing. They hype is built because it is the first time being bottled.
     
    #20 Mjmoser, Sep 25, 2013
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