Chicago?

[stbnj]

So I am going to Chicago for a few days a for a wedding, any must try and find beers, homebrew shops to check out, etc. ? We are going to Goose Island, what are the must try beers? We also are renting a car and heading to 3 Floyds on Friday and checking out Half Acre on Saturday morning. If I could only take home a few bottles to Jersey what should I be looking for from 3 Floyds? Best bottle shop in Chicago? We are staying in the Mag Mile area for what its worth. Thanks in advance of any help.

 

[clopez0]

Since you are in for a few days you should check out the Haymarket and Revolution breweries. Honestly I think one of the best selections I have seen is at Binny's although it is a chain store. Check out the Moloko milk stout from FFF. They should have it bottled.

 

[rich32501]

Half acre does tours saturday at noon but get there an hour early if you want to get in.

 

[TheeAlexander]

This place has an interesting concept - http://www.chicagoales.com/about/
It doesn't open until next year but I believe you can still go there and check out their systems

 

[watlings]

You also might want to try Two Brothers... They're out in the 'burbs, but their beer is extra-tasty.

 

[PseudoChef]

Best store(s) are Binny's South Loop and West Lakeview Liquors. I would try the Belgian and/or barrel-aged selection at Goose Island. Their regular offerings are solid, but nothing spectactular.

 

[FoundlingOfDollar]

Not beer, but Goose Island makes the best root beer on the face of the earth. Have one and feel like a kid again.

 

[jtlawlor]

Shameless plug here : but if you are coming this weekend....

Midwest Brewers Fest - Sat.August 27th Noon - 8pm

50+ breweries - most all of them local (IL, WI, MI etc)

a Metra ride to Naperville and free shuttle bus will get you to the fest if you are staying in Chicago.

John.