Revolution Brewing (2019)

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  1. ChicagoJ

    ChicagoJ Grand Pooh-Bah (5,247) Feb 2, 2015 Illinois
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    Decisions, decisions...

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    With this weather, parking should be the biggest obstacle, not crowd size. I purchased cans at 5:30 with few people behind me, they had plenty of SJ left (BJ was available as well, but they ran out later) and also cans from the November release which possibly are still available as well.

    My favorite offering yesterday tapped out (DB VSOJ Cherry). For the offerings which may be available today, I'd rank as follows:

    1. Penitent Man (very balanced and smooth, excellent pour).
    2. Cursed Man (strong but smooth whiskey taste, somewhat creamy mouth feel).
    3. Double Barrel Boss Jacket (ABV hidden, really gets you later as beer warms, not as balanced as other offerings).
    4. Boss Ryeway Select (Mellow, smooth, nice blend).
    5. Boss Jacket was OK, but wouldn't seek another.

    A Little Crazy is my favorite offering among the regular options, Mean Gene is definitely worth checking out if moved from "on deck" to "on tap" status.

    Stay safe out there.
     
    #161 ChicagoJ, Jan 19, 2019
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  2. Vitacca

    Vitacca Pooh-Bah (2,250) Sep 15, 2010 Montana
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    If you ship to Lake Geneva I'll take you on a snowmobile ride.
     
    #162 Vitacca, Jan 19, 2019
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  3. sahd-1

    sahd-1 Savant (1,179) Jul 2, 2013 Illinois
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    Beware FIB’s! This is WI code for: “Gonna ply you with blackberry brandy ‘til you black out and then dead-horse ya.”
     
    #163 sahd-1, Jan 19, 2019
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  4. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    I know, it's like at closing time taking home the only person left at the bar...
     
    #164 HouseofWortship, Jan 19, 2019
  5. 4lokogod

    4lokogod Initiate (0) Dec 8, 2015 Illinois

    Easily the best batch of variants to date, Cuvee and Cursed Man are superb.
     
    #165 4lokogod, Jan 19, 2019
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  6. bread_c

    bread_c Pundit (932) Feb 19, 2015 Illinois
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    Double Barrel Boss Jacket and Ryeway Select are kicked
     
    #166 bread_c, Jan 19, 2019
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  7. flat_lander

    flat_lander Pooh-Bah (2,490) May 11, 2016 Illinois
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    I'm a pretty happy panda right now. Buddy hit Rev up at opening and grabbed me some variant crowlers for a birthday present (next weekend). I sense a barrel aged birthday hangover in my future. Thanks for putting these on to go @Veliksta1 as I'm pretty certain most (all) don't survive until next Saturday night. As noted above.
     
    #167 flat_lander, Jan 19, 2019
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  8. BeerCruncher

    BeerCruncher Pundit (764) Aug 4, 2013 Illinois
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    Glad it worked out for ya. Have a great birthday celebration!
     
    #168 BeerCruncher, Jan 19, 2019
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  9. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    That makes me wonder if I was sitting next to your buddy. He was getting stuff for himself and some friends.

    I normally have passed on Rev’s BA crowlers due to the $35 price tags, but these were too good to pass up. I’m not sure which of Cursed Man, DB Boss Jacket or Boss Ryeway Select are my favorite, but I intend to find out with some heavy research! They are fantastic beers.
     
    #169 croush, Jan 19, 2019
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  10. Beer_Economicus

    Beer_Economicus Pooh-Bah (2,698) Apr 8, 2017 Ohio
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    You never gave ME a present, you filthy animal. Send me one and we'll call it even...
     
    #170 Beer_Economicus, Jan 19, 2019
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  11. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    Fixed
     
    #171 HouseofWortship, Jan 20, 2019
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  12. flat_lander

    flat_lander Pooh-Bah (2,490) May 11, 2016 Illinois
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    Same guy I was with at FR share and VSOJ release.

    LMK when you hit 40. I've got some fine BCBS vintage circa 2015 I'll gift you.
     
    #172 flat_lander, Jan 20, 2019
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  13. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    Hmm, you assume I can remember anything more than a few hours ago. :grin:
     
    #173 croush, Jan 20, 2019
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  14. flat_lander

    flat_lander Pooh-Bah (2,490) May 11, 2016 Illinois
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    Sometimes, it's good to know that you're not alone in the world.
     
    #174 flat_lander, Jan 20, 2019
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  15. Lazhal

    Lazhal Pooh-Bah (1,890) Mar 13, 2011 Michigan
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    What do you guys think of this years SJ compared to prior years?
     
    #175 Lazhal, Jan 20, 2019
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  16. THANAT0PSIS

    THANAT0PSIS Pooh-Bah (2,275) Aug 3, 2010 Wisconsin
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    I would say it's as good as usual, maybe a little more traditional caramel than the butterscotch bomb that it was last year, but still excellent, complex, and balanced.
     
    #176 THANAT0PSIS, Jan 20, 2019
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  17. whatruDOINdragic

    whatruDOINdragic Zealot (694) Aug 22, 2013 Tennessee
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    Anyone seen the new SJ around, or know that it’s expected in, Chicago proper this week?
     
    #177 whatruDOINdragic, Jan 22, 2019
  18. bgrzywa2

    bgrzywa2 Zealot (738) Nov 8, 2011 Illinois
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    Just saw it at Grand Binny's so expect it's around at others
     
    #178 bgrzywa2, Jan 22, 2019
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  19. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Did it seem like there was a lot (i.e. enough that I can grab a 4-pack after work)?
     
    #179 SeanBond, Jan 22, 2019
  20. bgrzywa2

    bgrzywa2 Zealot (738) Nov 8, 2011 Illinois
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    Yeah a big ol stack. My guess would be 10+ cases
     
    #180 bgrzywa2, Jan 22, 2019
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