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Post by teekoh on May 28, 2020 13:41:19 GMT -6
Yeah, we've ordered from OIB a couple of times since quarantined. Really good food, too.
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Post by perdhapley on May 28, 2020 14:28:03 GMT -6
Interesting that you guys like Old Irving. I went there in the fall and it wasn't even busy but the service was so slow, and the server didn't apologize or give any reason why. I also thought the couple of beers I tried were just okay, maybe I'll just need to give it another shot.
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Post by borracho on May 28, 2020 14:45:37 GMT -6
my next-door neighbor is/was a homebrewer and has slowly grown to where he's opening a full-fledged brewery in our downtown in a 100-year old building they renovated. super-stoked for him and his family - they've been dreaming of this for 10+ years and now it's a reality. we're going to a family & friends soft opening this weekend (covid capacity-reduced to 20%) and i couldn't be happier for them. the beer's pretty good too - he's won a lot of state and regional awards over the years.
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Post by Tweet on May 28, 2020 18:40:25 GMT -6
Having a beer from Casa Humilde for the first time. I dunno how this didn’t catch my eye beforehand
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Post by Kamera on May 28, 2020 20:00:22 GMT -6
Tweet Vallejo from Half Acre is coming back this summer
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2020 7:13:20 GMT -6
These guys are doing very good work - black owned, too, so I picked up a few 4-packs. www.novelstrand.com/#/Also just found out that there's a very very cancelled brewery in Manteno, IL whose owner posted on social media that the Floyd murder was a fake and then doubled down about it after being called out. The crowd at that place is going to be a joy going forward. |
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Post by rango420 on Jun 7, 2020 11:47:08 GMT -6
We were gonna pick up Lake Effect on our way to pick up sushi but one of the beers available was a tribute to cops and the cans had cops saluting on it so we decided against it lol Update from a couple weeks ago, beer still available on their website and at their store, no mention of it or any mention in support of BLM on any social media platform. Officially a cop brewery that if you support you are a cop at this point. |
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Post by teekoh on Jun 7, 2020 12:10:55 GMT -6
They made a weak post on Tuesday and the founder agreed with a comment saying black lives matter and added some otherwise vapid comments. On par with other half-assed brand statements, but a statement.
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Post by rango420 on Jun 7, 2020 12:17:45 GMT -6
No mention on twitter. On instagram they did a black box photo on Tuesday with no statement or hashtags and than also posted two more pictures that day advertising products so i would say doesn't even meet the bare minimum of half-assed brand statement or even a statement.
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Post by teekoh on Jun 7, 2020 12:22:03 GMT -6
The post I saw was on FB. Shitty they didn’t do it elsewhere.
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Post by rango420 on Jun 7, 2020 12:22:50 GMT -6
facebook page is not linked from their website or publicly searchable if you dont have facebook.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2020 20:30:24 GMT -6
Drinking Heady Topper right now. I can die happy.
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Post by fiveiron83321 on Jun 21, 2020 20:47:59 GMT -6
Drinking Heady Topper right now. I can die happy. extremely jealous. my buddy used to live in VT years ago and would hook us up. Miss that connection sorely. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2020 9:06:41 GMT -6
Drinking Heady Topper right now. I can die happy. extremely jealous. my buddy used to live in VT years ago and would hook us up. Miss that connection sorely. Alchemist did a limited distribution last week and my friend grabbed me a few cans. I still have a can of Focal Banger in the fridge. It's hard to keep up with these distributions, honestly. |
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Post by Kamera on Jun 22, 2020 9:08:45 GMT -6
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Post by alady on Jun 22, 2020 9:12:07 GMT -6
We did that thing over the weekend that was like a six pack from Lake Effect, sausages from Gene's and a record from Tone Deaf. V pleased with it would do again.
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Post by Tweet on Jun 22, 2020 9:15:09 GMT -6
Hey since imma be not too far from there going forward I might pop on this to get into the spirit of things, thanks friend |
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Post by Kamera on Jun 22, 2020 9:20:30 GMT -6
Regular Vallejo coming out shortly
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Post by Tweet on Jun 22, 2020 9:46:55 GMT -6
Are there any good north side beer places that opened in the last 3 years save from the usual suspects? Half Acre/spiteful/empirical were my jams back in the day (I’ve never cared for Bergyle so not them)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2020 9:54:17 GMT -6
Hopewell and Dryhop are good.
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Post by ten15 on Jun 22, 2020 9:57:05 GMT -6
Are there any good north side beer places that opened in the last 3 years save from the usual suspects? Half Acre/spiteful/empirical were my jams back in the day (I’ve never cared for Bergyle so not them) Alarmist and Old Irving are good - a bit west (but still north). |
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Post by teekoh on Jun 22, 2020 9:57:39 GMT -6
Much farther north, but Eris and Old Irving Brewing by us are both very good. Dovetail is also good and they're right next to Begyle.
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Post by Kamera on Jun 22, 2020 9:57:50 GMT -6
Are there any good north side beer places that opened in the last 3 years save from the usual suspects? Half Acre/spiteful/empirical were my jams back in the day (I’ve never cared for Bergyle so not them) Urban Renewal Brewery (brewing where Metropolitan used to be/next door to Koval) and Smylie Brothers Brewing Company (brewing where Aquanaut used to be). Both do not have taprooms but do pickup orders. |
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Post by ten15 on Jun 22, 2020 14:56:03 GMT -6
Stopped at Lucky Dorr over the weekend and had a couple beers on the patio. Only about 15 people there (and 3 dogs!) The social distancing thing was handled well. They only have 7 or 8 beers right now, but Supersonic Fuzz Gun (peach sour, Old Irving) and Cubbie Gummy (NEIPA, Noon Whistle) were tasty.
The bartender said they have been doing good business since they opened the week before. So, hopefully, they will bring in a couple more options.
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Post by Kamera on Jun 24, 2020 12:41:36 GMT -6
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Post by claypoolfan on Jun 26, 2020 9:01:15 GMT -6
Are there any good north side beer places that opened in the last 3 years save from the usual suspects? Half Acre/spiteful/empirical were my jams back in the day (I’ve never cared for Bergyle so not them) Urban Renewal Brewery (brewing where Metropolitan used to be/next door to Koval) and Smylie Brothers Brewing Company (brewing where Aquanaut used to be). Both do not have taprooms but do pickup orders. Late on this but I will vouch for Urban Renewal. I have been going there constantly to grab four packs during the quarantine. |
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Post by ten15 on Jun 27, 2020 16:10:24 GMT -6
Stopped at Empirical this afternoon. Nice social distancing on patio and inside. Was pleasant. Wish I liked their beer more.
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Post by thebosma on Jun 27, 2020 16:13:13 GMT -6
We have a lot of leftover loosies from 4 and 6 packs over the last year. How long does beer last? I'm about to find out.
First off, a Lizard King from Pipeworks that @wretched gave me over a year ago. Tastes like pine! 10/10
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2020 16:06:25 GMT -6
How long does beer last? First off, a Lizard King from Pipeworks that @wretched gave me over a year ago. Tastes like pine! 10/10 you just answered your own question and the answer is that ales do not last over a year, because that's not what Lizard King should taste like  |
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Post by thebosma on Jun 28, 2020 16:13:15 GMT -6
How long does beer last? First off, a Lizard King from Pipeworks that @wretched gave me over a year ago. Tastes like pine! 10/10 you just answered your own question and the answer is that ales do not last over a year, because that's not what Lizard King should taste like I remember it having notes of pine, it just seemed a touch heavier on that. It actually tasted pretty much the same except not as fizzy but it's also been in the beer drawer in my fridge for the whole time |
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