Tastings near Peoria/Bloomington

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  1. BobSmooth

    BobSmooth Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2009 Illinois

    Anyone in the Peoria or Bloomington area running any tastings? I've been to a few in the area but they've since dried up. I've held some private ones with just friends but they aren't into the scene as much as I am and they don't really bring much to the table. While I enjoy sharing great beer it seems as if it's almost wasted or could be of more value to those who fully appreciate it.
     
    #1 BobSmooth, Jan 22, 2013
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  2. beerepiphany

    beerepiphany Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2010 Illinois

    I am from Peoria and would love to participate if/when tastings become more common in our area. A couple of my close friends are into craft beer, but not nearly the level I am (i.e. they're not obsessed like I am). So, aside from friends I've introduced to beer I dont get to hang with other BAs from the area.
     
    #2 beerepiphany, Jan 23, 2013
  3. match1112

    match1112 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2011 Illinois

    I was wondering what happened to Phineas Gage and the tastings at Kellehers. Didn't know if Kellehers shut them down because of the amount of beer we were bringin in or what. I would also be down for some periodic tastings if someone threw something together.
     
    #3 match1112, Jan 23, 2013
  4. BobSmooth

    BobSmooth Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2009 Illinois

    Phineas moved back home to work for the family business :slight_frown:

    Good for him but bad for the beer scene heh
     
    #4 BobSmooth, Jan 23, 2013
  5. BobSmooth

    BobSmooth Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2009 Illinois

    I heard his right hand man Taylor? moved up north for school too.
     
    #5 BobSmooth, Jan 23, 2013
  6. woodchopper

    woodchopper Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2010 Illinois

    if your up for a road trip to the quad cities i do tasting every other month. Bm me for details :-)
    yes Andrew is up in Dubuque working with family
     
    #6 woodchopper, Jan 23, 2013
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  7. Beezee

    Beezee Initiate (0) Jan 29, 2010 Illinois

    I'm down but I have a busy schedule. Always looking for local trading buddies
     
    #7 Beezee, Jan 23, 2013
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  8. beerepiphany

    beerepiphany Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2010 Illinois

    I still can't understand the lack of the craft beer community in Peoria. We can't even get a darn brewery (besides Rhodell, which barely makes par IMO).
     
    #8 beerepiphany, Jan 23, 2013
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  9. alcstradamus

    alcstradamus Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2008 Iowa

    I will be moving to Peoria very soon. I don't have much to share other than lambic. Hope everyone likes lambic.
     
    #9 alcstradamus, Jan 23, 2013
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  10. ImperialSnout

    ImperialSnout Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2012 Illinois

    I live in Bloomington and would participate in local tastings. I know of at least 1 other person that lives here that would also participate.
     
    #10 ImperialSnout, Jan 23, 2013
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  11. jdrum

    jdrum Initiate (0) Oct 4, 2010 Illinois

    i would certainly be down with getting involved in some tastings. i dont have anything crazy but i like sharing
     
    #11 jdrum, Jan 24, 2013
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  12. match1112

    match1112 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2011 Illinois



    Everytime I stop in Kellehers It is packed wall to wall with suits drinkin Lite beer. More Loon Classic for me, their loss!
     
    #12 match1112, Jan 24, 2013
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  13. match1112

    match1112 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2011 Illinois


    Was he the tall skinny kid?
     
    #13 match1112, Jan 24, 2013
  14. GraniteSkunk

    GraniteSkunk Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2007 Illinois

    Whut

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    Y u no stay in QC?
     
    #14 GraniteSkunk, Jan 24, 2013
  15. GraniteSkunk

    GraniteSkunk Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2007 Illinois

    Fair warning - Woodchopper gets pretty "handsy" after a few beers.
     
    #15 GraniteSkunk, Jan 24, 2013
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  16. woodchopper

    woodchopper Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2010 Illinois

    i see the self portrait and all the dental work is paying off..... looking good there pumpkin
    :-)
     
    #16 woodchopper, Jan 24, 2013
  17. GraniteSkunk

    GraniteSkunk Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2007 Illinois

    I don't think you like me anymore, since I'm not one of the cool kids :slight_frown:
     
    #17 GraniteSkunk, Jan 24, 2013
  18. woodchopper

    woodchopper Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2010 Illinois

    I thought that picture was taken after the 2 bottles of voodoo maple bacon donut Porter from Rogue......
    you will always be 1 of the cool kids just can't believe you don't like sours... lol and yes sometimes I get a little huggy big guy.....
     
    #18 woodchopper, Jan 24, 2013
  19. alcstradamus

    alcstradamus Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2008 Iowa

    Wife took a job in Peoria. I will still be in the Quad Cities on Monday and Tuesdays for work, but I get to work from home the rest of the week :slight_smile:
     
    #19 alcstradamus, Jan 24, 2013
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  20. GraniteSkunk

    GraniteSkunk Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2007 Illinois

    Good for you, man. That kicks ass! Just don't get shot, stabbed, and violated in Peoria.
     
    #20 GraniteSkunk, Jan 24, 2013
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