The Half-Acre thread (2018)

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by wolfpac255, May 29, 2015.

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  1. eppie82

    eppie82 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,341) Apr 19, 2015 Illinois
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    Yeah, I'll be passing on it myself. Too many other releases out there and I have to start picking and choosing at some point. Good luck to all those that go.
     
  2. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,371) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    I may use this as a dry run of waiting in line for beer to get me prepped for next Friday. I'm considering it training for Black Friday!
     
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  3. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    Idk. Big Hugs is always on a Saturday which contributes to the shit show ness. Im hoping its like Orin (a better beer to be honest) but I doubt it.
     
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  4. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,880) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    This is my thought, as well. I'd imagine it'll be similar to Big Hugs because this is a BA stout, but the fact that it's not on a weekend means that it (hopefully) shouldn't be worse.
     
  5. YoDudeguy

    YoDudeguy Initiate (0) May 5, 2015 Illinois

    Do not for one second doubt that the level of shitlordery will be through the roof. Every release gets worse around here. Slap "Barrel Aged" on any stout in Chicagoland now, and you basically have to be in line before the sun comes up.
     
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  6. bowzer4birdie

    bowzer4birdie Grand Pooh-Bah (3,710) Aug 16, 2012 Illinois
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    Very sad and very true.
     
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  7. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,880) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    I don't really underestimate HA releases anyway; any place that can pack that sort of crowd for a decent stout (Big Hugs) can definitely sell whatever they want to whomever. I just think the Big Hugs situation is insane, and I'm hoping they've got a good gameplan for this one.
     
  8. Nbrock24

    Nbrock24 Pooh-Bah (1,736) Mar 11, 2016 Illinois
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    Just as an FYI Big Hugs was a Sunday release last year. I remember because I had to skip the tap room to get to a place with NFL on TV. I sure wish it'd be on Saturday this year
     
  9. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,880) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    It was indeed. I think it always is, but I could be wrong.
     
  10. Zoomslowik

    Zoomslowik Savant (1,016) Mar 17, 2016 Illinois
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    I'm going to try to get there around 10:30 tomorrow. I will be sure to update everyone on my fellow shitlords.
     
  11. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,371) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    I'll be doing the same. Most likely going to be there a good deal earlier than that since I really liked this beer both times I had it and I need to be out of there relatively quick. If the line looks bad when I get there, though, I may have to bail.

    The weather tomorrow definitely won't be any preparation for Black Friday! Not complaining about it, though.
     
  12. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Same here. Will give updates.
     
  13. whatruDOINdragic

    whatruDOINdragic Zealot (670) Aug 22, 2013 Illinois
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    Four quick questions: (1) tmrw's Benthic release is at the Lincoln tap room, correct?; it's not cash only, right?; does anyone know what the total bottle count is?; and does HA typically promptly post to Twitter when their on-site releases run out?

    Considering trying to make it over on my lunch "hour." Thanks for any and all info.
     
  14. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    1. Yes
    2. No
    3. Nope
    4. Usually, yes.
     
  15. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,371) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    There are about 15 people in line now at 8:15.
     
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  16. Bbear

    Bbear Zealot (709) Oct 26, 2016 Illinois
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    Let the games begin. I'll be monitoring closely to see if they'll still have it come lunch time.
     
  17. BeerGreg

    BeerGreg Initiate (0) May 17, 2013 Illinois

    But how is the bottle share going?
     
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  18. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,880) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Grrrrrreat.


    Look guys, just save me 2 bottles and I'll be around at like noon. I'm not asking for the world, here. :wink:
     
  19. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    Yea guys just leave two. Ill be up around 5pm/
     
  20. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,629) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    Food for thought: In 2016 we found GI had multiple infected beers, Revolution had multiple infected beers....might be Half Acre's turn so I wouldn't rush out to buy Benthic....:wink:
     
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