Solemn Oath (2020)

wife and I went right when they opened on Friday. Only about 4 groups were there, but after about 45mins the place was filling up significantly.

There is an outdoor bar(pouring from inside the garage door) you order at and must wear a mask when ordering or going inside to use the restroom. They had 4 beers on draft, but a bunch of canned offerings as well as City Water cans.

I can see it being an absolute shit show during peak times.

 

I stopped in yesterday about 1230. it wasn't busy when I was there, but it started to fill up as I was leaving around 230. it was nice to have some semblance of normalcy again. But, I don't think I'll be going at night any time soon. I still prefer to drink in the afternoon

 

Nice to have an SOB thread on here again (just noticed this one, sorry I'm a little late to the party.) I really liked Grape Ape, and my case is almost all gone (I'm a slow drinker). Have to get there sometime soon the check out the new patio situation.

 

I wonder how they'll handle what was supposed to be the old order release next weekend. It would be kinda cool if they would tap them since the parking lot will be open (weather looks like no rain for the next 10 days).
As a side note, I just found out Orazio's closed. the owners sold the land recently..don't blame them as that's solid gold real estate. But it was always a nice dive bar to stop at sometimes.

 

I bought a 4 pack of this yesterday and agree that this is a really good beer. I do wonder though how many people will be put off by a $22 price tag for Solemn Oath 4 pack.

 

ok, I grabbed it. Hot take... if you like Sabro coconut / pineapple / tropical fruits, this is probably your jam. I drank a fader before it, and I wish I had opened another fader instead, but that’s a pretty high bar. Mouthfeel is very good - soft and fluffy. Some sweetness but not from lactose I think? I don’t know... I’m probably having a stroke... the aftertaste gives me a clove & banana Hefeweizen vibe.

I’ll try another on a fresh palate, but this is not what I want right now. It is interesting, though. I suspect this will be polarizing. Don’t get the high ratings. Maybe I’m just tired and cranky. Ok, disregard all of this.

 

Beer geeks and foodies unite!

Dining events: Stephanie Izard stops in at Naperville's Solemn Oath Friday

https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife...rd-stops-in-at-napervilles-solemn-oath-friday