Off Color- Barrel-Aged Sour Release

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  1. wally_world

    wally_world Pundit (890) Nov 27, 2015 Illinois
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    #1 wally_world, Jan 10, 2017
  2. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Did the first one last winter.

    Walked in. Paid. Walked out. Total time, 4 min.
     
    #2 prior2two, Jan 10, 2017
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  3. Makubex

    Makubex Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2012 Illinois

    Always super efficient and painless. All previously released bottles have been stellar. Hard to go wrong with Off Color.
     
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  4. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    Also, for those not in the know, isn't Pipeworks bottle shop a block away from Off Color which would make this a super efficient beer run and give you an excuse to hit both places?

    Edit: Okay, that reservation system is one of the smartest things I've seen from a beer release. Cheers to Off-Color. Also, if you are a fan of a good beer done well, Papillon is a must have. The pour I had at Fobab haunts my dreams.
     
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  5. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    I've done one of their sour releases - the reservation system works amazingly well and the staff is incredibly efficient. I'm not going to this one - but I'd recommend you hit it up if you want the beers. Also, @HouseofWortship makes a great point about Pipeworks dojo being right around the corner - worth a stop in if you are at Off-Color.
     
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  6. wally_world

    wally_world Pundit (890) Nov 27, 2015 Illinois
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    You guys are the best!

    I thought the reservation system was excellent and am psyched to check out Off Color on Saturday.

    I'm planning a sort of trifecta (my wife is out of town this weekend): Off Color, Pipeworks dojo, then Chaos Day to round it out.

    I will be broke, but so happy.

    Cheers, all! Thanks for the awesome advice.
     
    #6 wally_world, Jan 12, 2017
  7. Redsunsx01x

    Redsunsx01x Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2016 Illinois

    I will be doing the same thing! My wallet is already trying to tap out.
     
    #7 Redsunsx01x, Jan 12, 2017
  8. wally_world

    wally_world Pundit (890) Nov 27, 2015 Illinois
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    Excellent! Did you get an 11:00 spot at Off Color?

    I also presume you'll be part of the meet up at Chaos Day. I'll be wearing a Cubs hat, taller guy.
     
    #8 wally_world, Jan 12, 2017
  9. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    That narrows it down to about 25% of the male population in Chicago. :wink:
     
    #9 FBarber, Jan 12, 2017
  10. wally_world

    wally_world Pundit (890) Nov 27, 2015 Illinois
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    Haha touché!
     
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  11. Redsunsx01x

    Redsunsx01x Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2016 Illinois

    I went for the 12:00 spot just because I didn't really want to just wait around before going to the Ram.

    Ill be there with a gray sweater and black glasses.
     
    #11 Redsunsx01x, Jan 12, 2017
  12. wally_world

    wally_world Pundit (890) Nov 27, 2015 Illinois
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    Good stuff.

    Cheers!
     
    #12 wally_world, Jan 12, 2017
  13. dwduncan2

    dwduncan2 Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2012 Illinois

    If someone cracks either of their bottles today, if you wouldn't mind posting how they are it would be greatly appreciated.

    Gf and I are both going. Trying to decide whether to do one or two allotments.

    They didn't happen to have samples at the brewery, did they?
     
    #13 dwduncan2, Jan 14, 2017
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  14. lloydboss

    lloydboss Initiate (0) May 9, 2014 Illinois

    how many bottles of each did the allocation end up being? wanted to make a reservation but couldn't get to the city today
     
    #14 lloydboss, Jan 14, 2017
  15. pointyskull

    pointyskull Zealot (675) Mar 17, 2010 Illinois
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    Heading up there shortly. We have 1:00 reservations, fwiw.
    Allocation sounds very liberal..!
     
    #15 pointyskull, Jan 14, 2017
  16. dwduncan2

    dwduncan2 Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2012 Illinois

    3 for Bonaparte's and 2 for Papillon
     
    #16 dwduncan2, Jan 14, 2017
  17. pointyskull

    pointyskull Zealot (675) Mar 17, 2010 Illinois
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    Any recommendations for parking around there?
     
    #17 pointyskull, Jan 14, 2017
  18. wally_world

    wally_world Pundit (890) Nov 27, 2015 Illinois
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    I actually parked at the Pipeworks Dojo, then walked over.

    No samples at the brewery, but quick and efficient in and out.
     
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  19. pointyskull

    pointyskull Zealot (675) Mar 17, 2010 Illinois
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    Ended up right in front. In and out in 5 min.
    Nice!
     
    #19 pointyskull, Jan 14, 2017
  20. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Street parking is ample.
     
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