Ongoing Chicago Meetup Thread for the locals

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Who's got a 2nd liver for me? Too many damn beer events going on in the next week or so... let's sort em out here.

Today at Twisted Spoke, 20 Stone taps.

The one on Ogden?

Yeah, the one on Clark closed a couple years ago.

Some good beers in here: http://twobroscbc.wordpress.com/other/
Tapping events that Windy City will be sponsoring...

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god damned. it looks like I can finally able to try the Racer X.

[urbanhack]

Missed all the Stone events this weekend...oh well. 

Looks like they just tapped the DIPA at Revolution.  Might head there or Piece to catch the game tonight. 

[Dr. Rockzo]

Missed all the Stone events this weekend...oh well. 

Looks like they just tapped the DIPA at Revolution.  Might head there or Piece to catch the game tonight. 

Yea Rev.'s DIPA definitely has me wanting to make a trip down there this week...

[masterchief]

fyi-
I'll be in Chicago early for CBC to be at the Stone/Surly event tomorrow night at Jake Melnick's 7pm

 

[urbanhack]

fyi-
I'll be in Chicago early for CBC to be at the Stone/Surly event tomorrow night at Jake Melnick's 7pm

 

[mr. furley]

fyi-
I'll be in Chicago early for CBC to be at the Stone/Surly event tomorrow night at Jake Melnick's 7pm

 

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Thursday April 8th
5:30 PM 

Flossmoor brewers past and present will grace the Map Room. Todd Ashmore currently of 50/50 Brewing, Matt van Wyk of Oakshire Brewing and Bryan Shimkos of Flossmoor, will bringing an oatmeal stout, a bourbon barrel imperial stout and a rye barleywine.
 

[urbanhack]

[decoman]

Thursday April 8th
5:30 PM  

Flossmoor brewers past and present will grace the Map Room. Todd Ashmore currently of 50/50 Brewing, Matt van Wyk of Oakshire Brewing and Bryan Shimkos of Flossmoor, will bringing an oatmeal stout, a bourbon barrel imperial stout and a rye barleywine.
 

I posted that in the beers news section under Flossmoor Station.. 

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Thursday April 8th
5:30 PM  

Flossmoor brewers past and present will grace the Map Room. Todd Ashmore currently of 50/50 Brewing, Matt van Wyk of Oakshire Brewing and Bryan Shimkos of Flossmoor, will bringing an oatmeal stout, a bourbon barrel imperial stout and a rye barleywine.
 

I posted that in the beers news section under Flossmoor Station.. 

Must have missed that, oh well let's rally the troops!

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Are they gonna have anything from 50/50 and Oakshire?

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Are they gonna have anything from 50/50 and Oakshire?

Yeah, at least one from each... from BA: Todd is bringing his Totality Imperial Stout, Matt is bringing his Expresso Stout, and Brian is bringing his Hi-Fi Rye.

"Beers will include an oatmeal stout, barrel-aged imperial stout, and a rye barleywine, plus other surprises!"

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Thursday April 8th
5:30 PM  

Flossmoor brewers past and present will grace the Map Room. Todd Ashmore currently of 50/50 Brewing, Matt van Wyk of Oakshire Brewing and Bryan Shimkos of Flossmoor, will bringing an oatmeal stout, a bourbon barrel imperial stout and a rye barleywine.
 

I posted that in the beers news section under Flossmoor Station.. 

Must have missed that, oh well let's rally the troops!

how was your trip to IN?

[LittleG]

I'm going to be on the rare Beer Tour on Friday if anyone is interested or around I can meet for a brew.

[thewimperoo]

Shit, wish I could make it to Revolution tomorrow.
Per their twitter page: Tomorrow's Release: Bad Man Old Rye Ale 8.5%. On cask: Goose Island Cittris and Half Acre Extra Hopped Daisy Cutter! Only during #cbcchi.

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Thursday April 8th
5:30 PM  

Flossmoor brewers past and present will grace the Map Room. Todd Ashmore currently of 50/50 Brewing, Matt van Wyk of Oakshire Brewing and Bryan Shimkos of Flossmoor, will bringing an oatmeal stout, a bourbon barrel imperial stout and a rye barleywine.
 

I posted that in the beers news section under Flossmoor Station.. 

Must have missed that, oh well let's rally the troops!

how was your trip to IN?

It was good, made stops in Lafayette, Indy, and Bloomington. Did some hiking and saw some wild turkeys...

[urbanhack]

Shit, wish I could make it to Revolution tomorrow.
Per their twitter page: Tomorrow's Release: Bad Man Old Rye Ale 8.5%. On cask: Goose Island Cittris and Half Acre Extra Hopped Daisy Cutter! Only during #cbcchi.

IN.

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Thursday April 8th
5:30 PM  

Flossmoor brewers past and present will grace the Map Room. Todd Ashmore currently of 50/50 Brewing, Matt van Wyk of Oakshire Brewing and Bryan Shimkos of Flossmoor, will bringing an oatmeal stout, a bourbon barrel imperial stout and a rye barleywine.
 

I posted that in the beers news section under Flossmoor Station.. 

Must have missed that, oh well let's rally the troops!

how was your trip to IN?

It was good, made stops in Lafayette, Indy, and Bloomington. Did some hiking and saw some wild turkeys...

Bourbon on the mind?

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Thursday April 8th
5:30 PM  

Flossmoor brewers past and present will grace the Map Room. Todd Ashmore currently of 50/50 Brewing, Matt van Wyk of Oakshire Brewing and Bryan Shimkos of Flossmoor, will bringing an oatmeal stout, a bourbon barrel imperial stout and a rye barleywine.
 

I posted that in the beers news section under Flossmoor Station.. 

Must have missed that, oh well let's rally the troops!

how was your trip to IN?

It was good, made stops in Lafayette, Indy, and Bloomington. Did some hiking and saw some wild turkeys...

Bourbon on the mind?

No these were the real deal, blue heads and all 

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Fountainhead is open apparently, anyone want to meet up there later?

[Dr. Rockzo]

Fountainhead is open apparently, anyone want to meet up there later?

this is most intriguing...

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Fountainhead is open apparently, anyone want to meet up there later?

working late today. what time, mr. beerfly guide?

[Dr. Rockzo]

if a certain BF guide wants to pick a nigga up on the way and if it's early enough (like, now-ish  )  I'd be down for a couple drinks

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Fountainhead is open apparently, anyone want to meet up there later?

working late today. what time, mr. beerfly guide?

i'll be over there after 5:30, sorry Rockzo i'm biking today... ain't far to walk either

[dukedevil0]

Fountainhead is open apparently, anyone want to meet up there later?

working late today. what time, mr. beerfly guide?

i'll be over there after 5:30, sorry Rockzo i'm biking today... ain't far to walk either

did you end up going over?  how was it?  i'm sure we are all interested to hear!

[decoman]

Do tell beerfly

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Fountainhead is open apparently, anyone want to meet up there later?

working late today. what time, mr. beerfly guide?

i'll be over there after 5:30, sorry Rockzo i'm biking today... ain't far to walk either

did you end up going over?  how was it?  i'm sure we are all interested to hear!

it was nice. good tap list, surly mild and dragons milk on cask. service was good. food menu tend to be more on the trendy side.

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Fountainhead is open apparently, anyone want to meet up there later?

working late today. what time, mr. beerfly guide?

i'll be over there after 5:30, sorry Rockzo i'm biking today... ain't far to walk either

did you end up going over?  how was it?  i'm sure we are all interested to hear!

Very solid all around. Nice prices, high quality food. I had a tasty pork shoulder sammy, and double-fried frites.
Since it was opening day they weren't doing bottles, just drafts. It was getting crowded as I left. Only minor gripe I had was the teeny Cantillon Kriek... $7 for 6oz. You get double that at Map Room  Other prices were right on par though, $5-7 range.

Posted up a review at beermapping and BA...

[rudylaw]

Fountainhead is open apparently, anyone want to meet up there later?

working late today. what time, mr. beerfly guide?

i'll be over there after 5:30, sorry Rockzo i'm biking today... ain't far to walk either

did you end up going over?  how was it?  i'm sure we are all interested to hear!

Very solid all around. Nice prices, high quality food. I had a tasty pork shoulder sammy, and double-fried frites.
Since it was opening day they weren't doing bottles, just drafts. It was getting crowded as I left. Only minor gripe I had was the teeny Cantillon Kriek... $7 for 6oz. You get double that at Map Room  Other prices were right on par though, $5-7 range.

Posted up a review at beermapping and BA...

[urbanhack]

What's the story with Jake Melnicks?  Has anyone been here?   Might be doing a work/happy hour thing here tonight.  The tap list looks well above average.

[dukedevil0]

What's the story with Jake Melnicks?  Has anyone been here?   Might be doing a work/happy hour thing here tonight.  The tap list looks well above average.

I went there for an hour or so of their Surly/Stone event during CBC and was pretty impressed - especially since I had no clue it was a beer destination.  I wasn't sure how their draft lineup would be other than the event, but they have lots of taps.

[urbanhack]

Looks like they've done a great job marketing the joint. 

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What's the story with Jake Melnicks?  Has anyone been here?   Might be doing a work/happy hour thing here tonight.  The tap list looks well above average.

I went there for an hour or so of their Surly/Stone event during CBC and was pretty impressed - especially since I had no clue it was a beer destination.  I wasn't sure how their draft lineup would be other than the event, but they have lots of taps.

When they hosted CBC events, they had a superior tap list. About a month before I checked it out, it was above average but nothing amazing. I recall Daisy Cutter & Metro drafts being $6.50

[borrowedladder]

What's the story with Jake Melnicks?  Has anyone been here?   Might be doing a work/happy hour thing here tonight.  The tap list looks well above average.

I went there for an hour or so of their Surly/Stone event during CBC and was pretty impressed - especially since I had no clue it was a beer destination.  I wasn't sure how their draft lineup would be other than the event, but they have lots of taps.

When they hosted CBC events, they had a superior tap list. About a month before I checked it out, it was above average but nothing amazing. I recall Daisy Cutter & Metro drafts being $6.50

Their prices are high and they charge taxes above the listed price.  The atmosphere feels like a sports bar but the clientele seems older than other beer bars.  I had some food there and it was not very good.  The service was good, I must say.

[borrowedladder]

Fountainhead is open apparently, anyone want to meet up there later?

working late today. what time, mr. beerfly guide?

i'll be over there after 5:30, sorry Rockzo i'm biking today... ain't far to walk either

did you end up going over?  how was it?  i'm sure we are all interested to hear!

Very solid all around. Nice prices, high quality food. I had a tasty pork shoulder sammy, and double-fried frites.
Since it was opening day they weren't doing bottles, just drafts. It was getting crowded as I left. Only minor gripe I had was the teeny Cantillon Kriek... $7 for 6oz. You get double that at Map Room  Other prices were right on par though, $5-7 range.

Posted up a review at beermapping and BA...

I was with Matt, Jay and Joe for the opening and I was pretty impressed.  The food is more upscale than most bars but fairly priced.  I had the pork belly sandwich which was tasty but a bit dry.  There was a lot of meat on it with a good balance of fat.

As as an aside, their whisk(e)y selection is extensive with some being quite cheap especially in comparison with other bars that have similar selections.

[urbanhack]

interesting.  thanks for the feedback. 

maybe I won't go here tonight.  although it says they have Furious, Stone 13th and Daisy Cutter all on tap.

[Tip Top]

interesting.  thanks for the feedback. 

maybe I won't go here tonight.  although it says they have Furious, Stone 13th and Daisy Cutter all on tap.

That Stone 13th has to be way past it's prime.

[joe1510]

I will never go to Jake Melnicks again unless they have something spectacular on tap. The place is like a glorified TGIFridays.

Stopped back in Fountainhead tonight and the place was wall to wall jammed. Got a seat at the bar about 10 minutes in, ran into a few friends and it opened up a bit after 11. The bourbon/Scotch selection is where it's at. The prices are dirt cheap and the pours are healthy. Phil, formerly of Sheffield's Beer School bar, was telling me that in the near future they are getting incredible, special releases of all sorts of whisky. I have a bad feeling this place will be very crowded from this moment forward. The taps have already been drank through fairly well in two nights but the bar staff is already humming at full speed. Sounds like there will be plenty of good beer flowing day and night.

Metropolitan Alt = Cash money

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I will never go to Jake Melnicks again unless they have something spectacular on tap. The place is like a glorified TGIFridays.

Stopped back in Fountainhead tonight and the place was wall to wall jammed. Got a seat at the bar about 10 minutes in, ran into a few friends and it opened up a bit after 11. The bourbon/Scotch selection is where it's at. The prices are dirt cheap and the pours are healthy. Phil, formerly of Sheffield's Beer School bar, was telling me that in the near future they are getting incredible, special releases of all sorts of whisky. I have a bad feeling this place will be very crowded from this moment forward. The taps have already been drank through fairly well in two nights but the bar staff is already humming at full speed. Sounds like there will be plenty of good beer flowing day and night.

Metropolitan Alt = Cash money

Melnick's has BBQ though, anyone had it before?
I'd say for where its located, its pretty much what you'd expect. Better than average beer selection, lots of tourists and big groups. Pretty long bar though, so you can separate yourself from the madness if need be. I'm glad to see they support the local micro scene, but 99% of the time i'll be drinking at Clark St. or Rock Bottom if in that area.

[dukedevil0]

I will never go to Jake Melnicks again unless they have something spectacular on tap. The place is like a glorified TGIFridays.

Stopped back in Fountainhead tonight and the place was wall to wall jammed. Got a seat at the bar about 10 minutes in, ran into a few friends and it opened up a bit after 11. The bourbon/Scotch selection is where it's at. The prices are dirt cheap and the pours are healthy. Phil, formerly of Sheffield's Beer School bar, was telling me that in the near future they are getting incredible, special releases of all sorts of whisky. I have a bad feeling this place will be very crowded from this moment forward. The taps have already been drank through fairly well in two nights but the bar staff is already humming at full speed. Sounds like there will be plenty of good beer flowing day and night.

Metropolitan Alt = Cash money

was the rooftop beer garden open?  any idea when that will happen?

Revolution looked like it would be crazy busy forever, but hasn't that mellowed out a little?

[urbanhack]

went to Jake's and it was just okay.

had a daisy cutter, maharajah, and a few stone 13ths which were still pretty hoppy and tasty.

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was the rooftop beer garden open?  any idea when that will happen?

I've heard that would be opening in the summer at some point.

[joe1510]

I will never go to Jake Melnicks again unless they have something spectacular on tap. The place is like a glorified TGIFridays.

Stopped back in Fountainhead tonight and the place was wall to wall jammed. Got a seat at the bar about 10 minutes in, ran into a few friends and it opened up a bit after 11. The bourbon/Scotch selection is where it's at. The prices are dirt cheap and the pours are healthy. Phil, formerly of Sheffield's Beer School bar, was telling me that in the near future they are getting incredible, special releases of all sorts of whisky. I have a bad feeling this place will be very crowded from this moment forward. The taps have already been drank through fairly well in two nights but the bar staff is already humming at full speed. Sounds like there will be plenty of good beer flowing day and night.

Metropolitan Alt = Cash money

was the rooftop beer garden open?  any idea when that will happen?

Revolution looked like it would be crazy busy forever, but hasn't that mellowed out a little?

Supposedly they're shooting for July. Doesn't look like much work has been done up there yet 

[borrowedladder]

I will never go to Jake Melnicks again unless they have something spectacular on tap. The place is like a glorified TGIFridays.

Stopped back in Fountainhead tonight and the place was wall to wall jammed. Got a seat at the bar about 10 minutes in, ran into a few friends and it opened up a bit after 11. The bourbon/Scotch selection is where it's at. The prices are dirt cheap and the pours are healthy. Phil, formerly of Sheffield's Beer School bar, was telling me that in the near future they are getting incredible, special releases of all sorts of whisky. I have a bad feeling this place will be very crowded from this moment forward. The taps have already been drank through fairly well in two nights but the bar staff is already humming at full speed. Sounds like there will be plenty of good beer flowing day and night.

Metropolitan Alt = Cash money

I think I just peed my pants!

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I will never go to Jake Melnicks again unless they have something spectacular on tap. The place is like a glorified TGIFridays.

Stopped back in Fountainhead tonight and the place was wall to wall jammed. Got a seat at the bar about 10 minutes in, ran into a few friends and it opened up a bit after 11. The bourbon/Scotch selection is where it's at. The prices are dirt cheap and the pours are healthy. Phil, formerly of Sheffield's Beer School bar, was telling me that in the near future they are getting incredible, special releases of all sorts of whisky. I have a bad feeling this place will be very crowded from this moment forward. The taps have already been drank through fairly well in two nights but the bar staff is already humming at full speed. Sounds like there will be plenty of good beer flowing day and night.

Metropolitan Alt = Cash money

I think I just peed my pants!

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Tons of stuff going on this week, some events more exciting than others...
http://chibeerweek.com/schedule/

Symposium raffle tonight & beer author nite wed. at Map Room, MI brewers @ Small Bar Logan, Rare Chi beer night @ Small Bar Fullerton wednesday, Fountainhead tapping Metro/Half Acre stuff thursday, etc.

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Tonight



Be there or be

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Tonight



Be there or be

dis or fulton?

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dis or fulton?

Yeah there's that, i'm gonna be at Smallbar, and Fizz later