Radiolaria (Off Color & Jester King colab)

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  1. CNRowland

    CNRowland Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2015 Illinois

    This one has started hitting Chicagoland shelves. Really hoping to get a hold of it.

    http://bit.ly/1FgTKJS
     
    #1 CNRowland, May 14, 2015
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  2. cd34

    cd34 Savant (1,240) May 12, 2014 Illinois
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    Oak Brook Binny's had it a couple of hours ago
     
    #2 cd34, May 14, 2015
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  3. RobotScott

    RobotScott Initiate (0) May 21, 2013 Illinois

    In typical fashion, Binny's on Grand tweeted they had it after I walked out of the store and was already at work.
     
    #3 RobotScott, May 14, 2015
  4. ChicagoNick

    ChicagoNick Savant (1,012) Nov 16, 2012 Illinois
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    With there being only 2,500 bottles available, it seems like its being spread pretty thin.
     
    #4 ChicagoNick, May 15, 2015
  5. chicagogooner

    chicagogooner Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2014 Illinois

    Grabbed mine at 10:30 yesterday. Seems as if not all the Binnys got them in.
     
    #5 chicagogooner, May 15, 2015
  6. hopswap1

    hopswap1 Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2012 Illinois

    Just got the last one at oak brook binnys. Sounds delicious
     
    #6 hopswap1, May 15, 2015
  7. jaqo4

    jaqo4 Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2013 Illinois

    Just picked up 2 at Binnys in Bloomingdale...still 4 on the shelf
     
    #7 jaqo4, May 15, 2015
  8. Vitamin_Hop

    Vitamin_Hop Pundit (812) Mar 26, 2015 Illinois
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    Has anyone actually had this yet or is everyone just super swept up in the hype?
     
    #8 Vitamin_Hop, May 16, 2015
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  9. ChicagoNick

    ChicagoNick Savant (1,012) Nov 16, 2012 Illinois
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    I split mine with a buddy and we both loved it.
     
    #9 ChicagoNick, May 16, 2015
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  10. chicagogooner

    chicagogooner Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2014 Illinois

    Drank mine on Friday and thought it was great.
     
    #10 chicagogooner, May 18, 2015
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  11. hopswap1

    hopswap1 Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2012 Illinois

    Drank mine yesterday. Very light a little tart easy drinking. I liked it a lot. If you're expecting a big sour beer, you will be disappointed. If your looking for a well made farmhouse beer you'll love it.
     
    #11 hopswap1, May 19, 2015
  12. Sparty1224

    Sparty1224 Savant (1,122) Jun 18, 2014 Michigan
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    Lakeview Binny's just got a bunch today. Good amount in the cooler and on the shelf. No limit (but please share).
     
    #12 Sparty1224, May 22, 2015
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  13. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    Plainfield Binnys had it and sold it with in a few hours. For those that have had it would you drink it fresh or hold on to it for a bit?
     
    #13 jlsims04, May 22, 2015
  14. ChicagoNick

    ChicagoNick Savant (1,012) Nov 16, 2012 Illinois
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    I think that it tastes great right now. Not really sure what age would do to it.
     
    #14 ChicagoNick, May 22, 2015
  15. JulianC

    JulianC Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2012 Illinois

    I'm hearing the opposite, that time will do this a favor. That's a lot coming from me that believes 98% of beer is best consumed fresh.
     
    #15 JulianC, May 22, 2015
  16. gcg49

    gcg49 Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2014 Texas

    Was shocked to see this on the shelf at LP Binny's yesterday with no bottle limit (granted, only a few bottles left). Figured this would have been sought after and gone a week ago. Go figure. Might sit on the bottle for a little while but excited to try.
     
    #16 gcg49, May 23, 2015
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  17. bahns

    bahns Devotee (380) Mar 22, 2011 Illinois
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    A word to the cellar junkies: be careful with the crown on your bottle. The one on mine is not capped level. I would think that the larger diameter crowns were used for these 750s but mine has the look of a homebrew bottle that was poorly capped by hand.
     
    #17 bahns, May 28, 2015
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  18. CNRowland

    CNRowland Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2015 Illinois

    I had the same issue. Figured it was a random mishap but guess not. A bit disappointing.
     
    #18 CNRowland, May 28, 2015
  19. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    Couldnt wait and drank it. Delicious.
     
    #19 jlsims04, May 29, 2015
  20. capnmike

    capnmike Zealot (670) Dec 6, 2013 Illinois
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    I thought I was crazy - both mine pictured in the haulz thread yesterday I noticed the caps had a lean on :-)
     
    #20 capnmike, May 29, 2015
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