"Must do" brewpubs in Chicago

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  1. BetterBeerPlz

    BetterBeerPlz Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2007 Arkansas

    Greetings! I'm heading to Chicago in a few weeks for a work conference. What are the "must do" brewpubs? I've never been to Chicago before, but I know Goose Island is based there. Thanks!
     
    #1 BetterBeerPlz, Jul 19, 2012
  2. DrAwkward82

    DrAwkward82 Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2005 California

    Goose Island (a classic, always worth doing)
    Revolution (nice space, good barrel aged beers)
    Piece (great pizza, gets super crowded)
    Haymarket (wide variety, solid flights)
     
    #2 DrAwkward82, Jul 19, 2012
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  3. dcloeren

    dcloeren Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2010 Texas

    I went to Chicago a few months back and I really enjoyed Revolution. Everything about that place was cool, the food was great and the beers were fantastic! I will definitely go back next time I am in Chi town
     
    #3 dcloeren, Jul 19, 2012
  4. UnderJoath

    UnderJoath Initiate (0) Jul 29, 2010 Illinois

    The Doc pretty much nailed it.
     
    #4 UnderJoath, Jul 19, 2012
  5. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    Get in the car and go to Three Floyds.

    While you are there pick up a case of Zombie Dust for me. Thanks.

    http://www.3floyds.com/brewpub/
     
    #5 SammyJaxxxx, Jul 19, 2012
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  6. Monsone

    Monsone Pundit (786) Jun 5, 2006 Illinois

    This would be better off in the Chicago forum, even though the answer is already in about a million threads already.
     
    #6 Monsone, Jul 19, 2012
  7. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    We should let the Wisconsinites answer this one
     
    #7 JakeT469, Jul 19, 2012
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  8. BetterBeerPlz

    BetterBeerPlz Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2007 Arkansas

    Just one?
     
    #8 BetterBeerPlz, Jul 19, 2012
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  9. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    Just one for me. I don't want to be a pig. I am also assuming you will grab a few bombers for me.
    Enjoy.
     
    #9 SammyJaxxxx, Jul 19, 2012
  10. BetterBeerPlz

    BetterBeerPlz Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2007 Arkansas

    Gotcha. I just hope I don't drink all of it before getting it to you.

    Thanks for the replies. I'm going to try and hit all of those places.
     
    #10 BetterBeerPlz, Jul 19, 2012
  11. jwartell

    jwartell Initiate (0) Sep 14, 2004 California

    You can find every brewery in the Chicago area (and the rest of the U.S. and Canada) at www.pubquest.com. Lots to enjoy!
     
    #11 jwartell, Jul 23, 2012
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  12. kawilliams81

    kawilliams81 Pooh-Bah (1,972) Feb 27, 2009 Illinois
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    Pretty pedestrian at this point. Just looked around the Chicago West Loop area and they only have Haymarket and are missing about 4 or 5 other places.
    Try www.beermapping.com.
     
    #12 kawilliams81, Jul 23, 2012
  13. jwartell

    jwartell Initiate (0) Sep 14, 2004 California

    would be great if you let us know what you think we are missing...
     
    #13 jwartell, Jul 23, 2012
  14. kawilliams81

    kawilliams81 Pooh-Bah (1,972) Feb 27, 2009 Illinois
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    Just in the West Loop area: Beer Bistro, Jaks Tap, The Publican, Bottom Lounge, Twisted Spoke.

    There you go.
     
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  15. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    will echo the praise for Revolution. Very cool atmosphere, with great beers and amazing food.
     
    #15 biglobo8971, Jul 23, 2012
  16. jwartell

    jwartell Initiate (0) Sep 14, 2004 California

    We only have brewery locations, not bars. Thanks for your interest!
     
    #16 jwartell, Jul 23, 2012
  17. kawilliams81

    kawilliams81 Pooh-Bah (1,972) Feb 27, 2009 Illinois
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    Sorry guess I didn't notice when I checked the map. Pubquest would make you think of a pub or bar, but sorry for the mix-up.
     
    #17 kawilliams81, Jul 23, 2012
  18. jwartell

    jwartell Initiate (0) Sep 14, 2004 California

    No worries, understand the confusion.
     
    #18 jwartell, Jul 23, 2012
  19. mbockstruck30

    mbockstruck30 Pooh-Bah (1,800) Dec 31, 2010 Illinois
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    Here are a couple that could be added to the site as well:

    Revolution Brewery (separate from the brepub):
    http://revbrew.com/brewery

    Local Option (a beer bar that has been brewing, contracted through Against the Grain Brewery, the past year+):
    http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/16773
     
    #19 mbockstruck30, Jul 23, 2012
  20. jwartell

    jwartell Initiate (0) Sep 14, 2004 California

    thank you, I will get those 2 added (as much as it hurts me to see a brewery that has most of its advertising for Miller High Life... ) :astonished:
     
    #20 jwartell, Jul 29, 2012
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