Schaumburg Area BA's

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  1. JRBecks

    JRBecks Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2012 Illinois

    Sounds great
     
    #101 JRBecks, Sep 30, 2013
  2. gpawned

    gpawned Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2012 Illinois

    I mentioned earlier that I'm having people over to my place in Arlington Heights on Oct. 5th starting around 1pm. I've got a bunch of stouts, some Jackie O's, Hill Farmstead, Russian River sours, among others. Let me know if you'd like to join in.
     
    #102 gpawned, Sep 30, 2013
  3. BeerGreg

    BeerGreg Savant (1,159) May 17, 2013 Illinois


    Would love to, but I will be out of town.
     
    #103 BeerGreg, Sep 30, 2013
  4. gpawned

    gpawned Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2012 Illinois

    next time, then.
     
    #104 gpawned, Sep 30, 2013
  5. Coirm

    Coirm Crusader (422) Dec 12, 2012 Illinois
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    Well, I know it's been a month since our meet and greet. My apologies for not shouting out sooner......babies, work, life, yadda, yadda, yadda. I had a great time meeting all of you. I am still planning on having a tasting. Went to the one Gpawned had and learned a lot about how to do it right! My tasting will be on a weekend, what I learned was not to rush things. The downside is that if we have a bunch if bottles, event can run a little long. I am thinking that starting a little earlier, like 4 or 5 and having some substantial munches is a good idea. Maybe set a limit on bottles.... Not sure, open to comments and advice. Another sit down may be required. Thanks again Greg and Duffman. Also, Greg, if you need Zombie Dust let me know.
     
    #105 Coirm, Oct 28, 2013
  6. eclosson22

    eclosson22 Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2011 Illinois

    Hey everyone, relatively new to BA and just found this thread. I live in Long Grove and would love to get involved in a regular tasting group. Do you have room for another? I don't really have a 'cellar' started at this point but am getting going on trades so I hope to get some interesting stuff coming in soon. Anyways, thanks and cheers!
     
    #106 eclosson22, Oct 28, 2013
  7. BeerGreg

    BeerGreg Savant (1,159) May 17, 2013 Illinois


    That start time is cool with me. I would prefer a Saturday, if it's weekend only. Have people bring a bottle or two, along with some munchies, or ask people to chip in a few bucks to cover food. Let's start discussing a date.
     
    #107 BeerGreg, Oct 28, 2013
  8. Rimbimhoot

    Rimbimhoot Maven (1,420) Sep 26, 2012 Illinois
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    A weekend tasting sounds like a great idea. I've been building a collection in my basement so I'm ready to share
     
    #108 Rimbimhoot, Oct 28, 2013
  9. Coirm

    Coirm Crusader (422) Dec 12, 2012 Illinois
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    Good evening, hope the past regulars see this bump. I have vainly tried to find a day to do a tasting at my home, but life keeps getting in the way. I have family staying with us, most likely till spring, so its been a bit crowded here. I will definetly have a get together once we can be outside.... That being said I would be up for either another meetup or perhaps someone else could volunteer their place for a session. With the Spring coming up (not fast enough) I would like to drink up some Coffee Stouts I have obtained. I am proposing a BCBS Coffee Throwdown. I have a 2010, 2012, and a single 2013 coffee. Post or BM me any comments, advice, threadshits, or ideas.... Sláinte.
     
    #109 Coirm, Feb 13, 2014
  10. EOTLBrewer

    EOTLBrewer Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2011 Illinois

    I happen to have 2011 coffee BCBS to fill the gap that I've been saving for something like that. Let me know when you're thinking about it
     
    #110 EOTLBrewer, Feb 13, 2014
  11. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    I happen to have a house in Schaumburg that is full of beer. I think we may be onto something here...
     
    #111 HighWine, Feb 13, 2014
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  12. cwgrock

    cwgrock Aspirant (257) Aug 29, 2008 Illinois

    My brother and I live in the city but are from Schaumburg. The P's have a condo in Palatine around the corner from Nellies. Got every BCBS variant save BCBCS '10 (Rare, Vanilla, Bramble, Cherry, Prop, Backyard, Coffee '11-13, BW, and KH) among many others. I'd be happy to bring some back to the hood.
     
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  13. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    Ok now this is just getting stupid! If we've got all of the BCBS bottles the least I could do is add some similarly flavored beers for comparison:

    Lindley Park (Raspberry)
    Vanilla Noir (Vanilla)
    Peruvian Morning '13 & '14 (Coffee)
    Olde Rabbits Foot (Pappy Barrel)
    Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversay Jack & Kens (Black Barleywine)
    FiftyFifty Eclipse Buffalo Trace '13 ("Regular" BCBS)

    I'm available March 29 and April 26 and could probably even host those days as well.
     
    #113 HighWine, Feb 13, 2014
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  14. BeerGreg

    BeerGreg Savant (1,159) May 17, 2013 Illinois

    I will be in San Diego (woo hoo!) on April 26, but could most likely swing March 26, assuming we meet at least late afternoon or evening. i will definitely be working that day.
     
    #114 BeerGreg, Feb 14, 2014
  15. sbxx

    sbxx Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2011 Illinois

    Unless something changes, April 26 is Dark Lord Day.
     
    #115 sbxx, Feb 14, 2014
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  16. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    Good catch! I anticipate being unavailable that day. That said, anybody suburbanites with DLD tix that want to meet up at FFF, I'm in. I usually head downtown and take the shuttle from Reggie's to DLD.
     
    #116 HighWine, Feb 14, 2014
  17. Funkwich

    Funkwich Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2013 Illinois
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    Hey guys, I've been looking for a regular tasting group in the Schaumburg/Palatine area! I've been to a few Durty Dukes meetings so I'm sure I've met some of you before but I haven't posted on BA much outside of trading. I'll have to keep an eye on this thread for the next meetup as I have too much beer that I need some help consuming.
     
    #117 Funkwich, Feb 18, 2014
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  18. eclosson22

    eclosson22 Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2011 Illinois

    Not sure if this is open to new members, but I should be able to flush out the Noir comparisons with regular and coffee by the time March 26th rolls around. Let me know if there is room for one more and what else I'd need to bring to earn a spot! I have all of this years BCBS variants but just got into this within the last year and half, so don't have much vintage stuff...
     
    #118 eclosson22, Feb 18, 2014
  19. gkoz

    gkoz Pundit (929) Apr 22, 2013 Arizona

    I'd like to join a tasting group if there is any room left. My current "group" usually consists of my one friend who enjoys craft and my gf who only enjoys non-ba stouts haha

    I live right off of 53 and Algonquin road in Schaumburg
     
    #119 gkoz, Feb 18, 2014
  20. bertram

    bertram Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2010 Illinois

    I'm still down to get something together. In downtown AH, and sitting on WAY too much beer to only do a tasting with friends every 2 months.
     
    #120 bertram, Feb 19, 2014
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