Roaring Table (2022)

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  1. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    In my email this morning:

    Lane and Ryan have been busy with some new beers as well! All five (5) can releases will be released on Wednesday! Welcome to the lineup for the first time:

    Marzen (German-style Lager - 5.4% ABV)
    We brewed this German inspired ‘March Lager’ often found at the annual Munich festivities in Illinois, in July, so gesundheit to you, too! Expect a rich, bready, deeply malty beer that’s both creamy and crisp, thanks to our fully attenuative yeast strain and an ambitious mash schedule. Enjoy it in September like they do on the Wiesn!

    OK Potato (India Pale Ale - 6.3% ABV)
    This midsized hazy IPA continues our exploration of the style and features BRU-1, Citra, and Sultana hops on a lighter, easy-going malt body. Cheers!

    Green Kite (California-style Double IPA - 8.7% ABV)
    Brewed with our friends to the south, this big, bright, lip-smacking beer is
    where we hope the future of West Coast IPA is heading. A simple malt bill
    allows the mix of old- and new-school hops to shine, with a focus on rounded,
    rich bitterness that adds heft to the texture of each sip. Cheers!

    5.4 is pretty light for a Märzen (the Vienna was the same ABV :thinking_face:), but the proof will be in the tasting for me.
     
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    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    BTW -- does this scream decoction to anyone else? :slight_smile:
     
    #242 steveh, Aug 30, 2022
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  3. audis4gasm

    audis4gasm Crusader (451) Oct 19, 2017 Illinois

    So stoked! These guys are putting out a healthy amount of beer. I'm happily working through my Festbier and American Burger, but I'll welcome a Marzen and new WC IPA's from them anytime!
     
    #243 audis4gasm, Aug 31, 2022
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    dbelford Devotee (351) Nov 7, 2017 Illinois

    Be on the lookout for Quiz Night back on cask this week as well :sunglasses:
     
    #244 dbelford, Aug 31, 2022
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    dbelford Devotee (351) Nov 7, 2017 Illinois

    And by this week, I mean as of today, haha. Was just there tonight and it’s on.
     
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    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Damn. No Märzen in Gurnee yet. :confused:
     
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    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    @Jaycase -- don't "like" that dammit, I was really hoping for it for the weekend -- and I can't get back there for a week! :slight_frown::wink:
     
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    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    :laughing: I was liking your diligence in checking with your local store. Still hope your local may get it today or tomorrow!
     
    #248 Jaycase, Sep 1, 2022
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  9. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Not gonna "like" this one either because you missed my "diligence" only being a week at a time. :slight_frown:

    If only I could spend my days on Beer Hunts anymore. Oh, to be young again. :wink:
     
    #249 steveh, Sep 1, 2022
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  10. CB_Michigan

    CB_Michigan Pooh-Bah (1,552) Sep 4, 2014 Illinois
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    I’m not even that old but I still agree with this!
     
    #250 CB_Michigan, Sep 1, 2022
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    mbockstruck30 Pooh-Bah (1,800) Dec 31, 2010 Illinois
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    I’m going to like this post just because of this line. These days I just hope I have enough beer left in the back of my fridge to last me through the night because I’m too lazy to make a trip to the store.
     
    #251 mbockstruck30, Sep 1, 2022
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    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    For me it's just too much else going on. :confused:
     
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    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Anyone find & try the Märzen yet?
     
    #253 steveh, Sep 2, 2022
  14. dbelford

    dbelford Devotee (351) Nov 7, 2017 Illinois

    I believe these are out for deliveries today, my local bottleshop just posted they got it today.

    I have the Marzen at home but haven't cracked one yet, will be doing so at some point this weekend. Purchased at RT
     
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  15. Rihup

    Rihup Savant (1,028) Oct 7, 2011 Illinois
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    They got them at Algonquin Binnys early this afternoon. Picked up a 4 pack and am excited to try it.
     
    #255 Rihup, Sep 2, 2022
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    audis4gasm Crusader (451) Oct 19, 2017 Illinois

    Found it at Beer on the Wall in Arlington Heights! While I liked it, I feel like it wasn't as good as Rev's marzen, especially when looking at value. Tastes are all subjective though, so give it a try y'all!

    I also got the Green Kite and Tuba Solo, so excited.
     
    #256 audis4gasm, Sep 3, 2022
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    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Different strokes and all, but I've tried the Revolution Oktoberest a couple of times over the years and never found it great to-style.

    That said, I'll definitely stay objective with RT's -- mostly because it's my favorite style and I pull no punches with any Brewer. :wink:
     
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    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    RE: Rev's...I find it above average for a Chicago Oktoberfest, but it's not on the level of German classics (Ayinger's being my personal favorite).
     
    #258 GuyFawkes, Sep 4, 2022
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    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    "Chicago" Oktoberest? :grin:

    Even better than Dovetail?

    Truth told, I like Metropolitan's better than Revolution, and I'm not a big fan of that one either.
     
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  20. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    I like Rev's better than Dovetail and Metropolitan.

    To show you how little my opinion matters, I think Goose Island makes the best local Oktoberfest.
     
    #260 GuyFawkes, Sep 4, 2022
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