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Lotsa Binny's - how do I choose

Discussion in 'US: Great Lakes' started by otispdriftwood, Jun 15, 2015.

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  1. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado

    I'll be driving west through the Chicago area in early August and was wondering. Are there any Binny's that have a better beer selection than others or are they all about the same. Other than going downtown or up the lakefront, my route is flexible. Any guidance is appreciated.
     
    #1 otispdriftwood, Jun 15, 2015
  2. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    #2 Ri0, Jun 16, 2015
  3. beergurujr

    beergurujr Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2003 Illinois

    Former Castle Vav. He's no longer with Binny's. Call it Castle ?
     
    #3 beergurujr, Jun 16, 2015
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  4. Vav

    Vav Savant (1,037) Jul 27, 2008 Illinois

    Not gunna lie, gunna miss that.
     
    #4 Vav, Jun 16, 2015
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  5. beergurujr

    beergurujr Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2003 Illinois

    Better things coming to you, my friend.
     
    #5 beergurujr, Jun 16, 2015
  6. rabbitguy

    rabbitguy Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2009 Illinois

    All the Binny's have a great selection. The Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Bloomingdale ,and Oakbrook stores have selection and knowledgeable staff. You may want to try the Beer Cellar in downtown Glen Ellyn-- a large selection of craft beers and a helpful owner.
     
    #6 rabbitguy, Jun 16, 2015
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  7. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,892) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    The answer is definitely Lincoln Park, although perhaps slightly less strongly than it used to be. However, they're all great, even the smaller Binny's locations, so you're fine no matter where you go.

    LP does have a killer tap room, though.
     
    #7 SeanBond, Jun 16, 2015
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  8. beergurujr

    beergurujr Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2003 Illinois

    Except the McHenry store. Friggin' dump.
     
    #8 beergurujr, Jun 16, 2015
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  9. mdomask

    mdomask Initiate (0) May 27, 2012 Illinois

    Go commiserate with Doug Sohn. The one thing he misses is everyone calling him "Hot Doug"

    On topic: Find the closest store that works with your route. If you're headed west, Oak Brook or Downer's Grove likely fit that bill.
     
    #9 mdomask, Jun 16, 2015
  10. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,892) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Weird, I'm around McHenry a lot, I've never even thought to pop in. Guess I unconsciously made the right choice!
     
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  11. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,082) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    LOL! :wink:

    There was a time it was managed pretty well... :grinning:
     
    #11 steveh, Jun 16, 2015
  12. beergurujr

    beergurujr Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2003 Illinois

    Yeah. Until about six years ago. Now it's Algonquin's turn to get unmanaged, since four months previous.

    It's all good though. I go for my CDL written test this week, then it's off to train on the job up in WI. Five years of long haul, 10-4 good buddy trucking ahead of me after, until I'm 62. Then it's off to Florida for retirement with the Missus.

    There's quite a bit more $$$ in trucking than beer consulting..... but more hours and dangers though. You can't jacknife a beer aisle, lol.
     
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  13. beergurujr

    beergurujr Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2003 Illinois

    Oh, but it's an adventure. A trip. If you hang around long enough, it's sort of like an acid trip.
     
    #13 beergurujr, Jun 16, 2015
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  14. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado

    Thanx to all. FYI - I was at the Lincoln Park location a couple of years ago and it was awesome, but I don't want to take the time to get there and out of there.
     
    #14 otispdriftwood, Jun 18, 2015
  15. DMBrady20

    DMBrady20 Initiate (0) Apr 28, 2014 Illinois

    South loop has a huge selection and a bar with solid drafts. It's right off I290 so it's super accessible.
     
    #15 DMBrady20, Jun 18, 2015
  16. KlimekM

    KlimekM Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2010 Illinois

    Wait, what? When did this happen? Why?
     
    #16 KlimekM, Jun 19, 2015
  17. Hoos78

    Hoos78 Maven (1,315) Mar 3, 2015 Ohio

    The only two I frequent are the Glen Ellyn and Bloomingdale stores. I think the Glen Ellyn store is better...
     
    #17 Hoos78, Jun 19, 2015
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