FIB War Room

[jdhende]

I was...

We're you the guy who opened the Russian river beers?

 

[SSTroller]

Couple of FFF updates:
-New batch of Permanent Funeral bottles at the brewpub. Will also have it on tap soon.
-Bottles of Man-O-Awe for sale today for $8...kind of wish it was Yum Yum instead

 

[tinypyramids1]

it's happened, guys. the $10 local IPA pour. ugh. http://www.beermenus.com/places/2221-fischman-s-tavern

 

[chanokokoro]

We're you the guy who opened the Russian river beers?

No, that wasn't me.

 

[Dunt1]

WLV: shoulda been there.

COULD YOU TASTE THE CLOUDBERRIES?

 

[yeahnatenelson]

it's happened, guys. the $10 local IPA pour. ugh. http://www.beermenus.com/places/2221-fischman-s-tavern

But you have to admit it's rarer on tap. Exhibit B: if that bar had bottles they'd be charging $25/ea, so $10 for a 13oz pour is a relative bargain...

 

[SSTroller]

it's happened, guys. the $10 local IPA pour. ugh. http://www.beermenus.com/places/2221-fischman-s-tavern

Pretty sure I've seen Hopslam for around $10 before too

 

[Hops McG]

it's happened, guys. the $10 local IPA pour. ugh. http://www.beermenus.com/places/2221-fischman-s-tavern

Fischmans has pretty cheap drafts, sometimes cheaper that you can buy at the store. They had DF 120 for 10 bucks a 12 oz pour and Abrasive for 6 bucks a 13 oz pour earlier this week and the last. Monday it was 2 bucks off each. Making 120 cheaper than retail and Abrasive for 4 bucks.

It don't get better than that.

The only complaint I have on the place is that the limited stuff goes straight to the bar not the store. I complain because its a place I could hit on my lunch break, making those limited releases a easy grab if so, but hell can't have it all.

 

[user 306237]

it's happened, guys. the $10 local IPA pour. ugh. http://www.beermenus.com/places/2221-fischman-s-tavern

I'm inclined to agree but... it's Pipeworks. So, like, they get some sort of a pass for outrageous pricing.

Speaking of - for those that don't follow the news on BA, looks like they nabbed a huge piece of real estate. Projected opening January 2015 (that's McLean and Pulaski if you can't make it out on the left side):

 

[tinypyramids1]

Fischmans has pretty cheap drafts, sometimes cheaper that you can buy at the store. They had DF 120 for 10 bucks a 12 oz pour and Abrasive for 6 bucks a 13 oz pour earlier this week and the last. Monday it was 2 bucks off each. Making 120 cheaper than retail and Abrasive for 4 bucks.

It don't get better than that.

The only complaint I have on the place is that the limited stuff goes straight to the bar not the store. I complain because its a place I could hit on my lunch break, making those limited releases a easy grab if so, but hell can't have it all.

i've been to fischmans before and i agree that *usually* they have good draft prices...but a $10 pour of a pipeworks shelf beer is outrageous.

 

[tinypyramids1]

Pretty sure I've seen Hopslam for around $10 before too

i could *almost* understand hopslam (not that it's justified) because of the insane hype hopslam gets every year. pipeworks amarillo...not so much.

 

[Lognar]

Anyone know if there is any 3F Oude Geuze still sitting around in the suburbs?

 

[lb304854]

Anyone know if there is any 3F Oude Geuze still sitting around in the suburbs?

Maple Tree has bottles if you want to pay bar-kup for on premise.

 

[daniel1]

Anyone know if there is any 3F Oude Geuze still sitting around in the suburbs?

Ardmore Station out?

 

[Lognar]

Ardmore Station out?

If their Beer Menus page is accurate then yes. I'm hoping to find a bottle or two in the West/SW/South burbs to put in an outgoing box.

 

[Treebs]

For those that have done the tour at the GI Fulton brewery, how does one set that up? Is there a set schedule for these or do I have to call and reserve slots? Never actually done it before.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

For those that have done the tour at the GI Fulton brewery, how does one set that up? Is there a set schedule for these or do I have to call and reserve slots? Never actually done it before.

I don't believe they do public tours unless it was privately setup or related to a larger event.

I went on one that was setup by Dave (big guy who always wears the goose hockey jerseys), but he Is a brewer.

Cheers!

 

[thewimperoo]

The only formal one I've ever been on was setup through a contest the marketing department ran on FB, but that was a few years ago. All of the other times have just been informal invites from people that work there.

 

[Treebs]

I don't believe they do public tours unless it was privately setup or related to a larger event.

I went on one that was setup by Dave (big guy who always wears the goose hockey jerseys), but he Is a brewer.

Cheers!

That's what I always assumed, but I always see so many people going on tours I didn't know if it was a new thing they started. Thanks, Tony!

 

[lb304854]

For those that have done the tour at the GI Fulton brewery, how does one set that up? Is there a set schedule for these or do I have to call and reserve slots? Never actually done it before.

Knock on the door at 6 pm. Director of Operations let me in and said to go up the stairs. And if they let me in, they must let anyone in.

 

[robbiemoy13]

For those that have done the tour at the GI Fulton brewery, how does one set that up? Is there a set schedule for these or do I have to call and reserve slots? Never actually done it before.

I set up a private tour and tasting for my best friend's bachelor party 2 summers ago. Was $25/person plus a $100 brewer's fee.

Looks like due to construction, they are only doing Sunday tours at Clybourn for $10 (12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm). Wrigleyville on Saturdays is available as well. Just call a week ahead of time to reserve spots.

 

[user 306237]

A. St. Patrick's Day in Chicago is the worst.
B. The upstairs bar in the big Whole Foods off Kingsbury is a damn oasis because it's empty.
C. The draft list is stacked and well priced (relatively speaking) - $7/8oz. of BCS and Abraxas, even $5 bottles of 2011 Central Waters barrel-aged stout (not entirely sure it's worth even $5, but eh...).
D. There are numerous other stouts and rar shelf-turds, too.
E. I might have had too many $5 2011 Central Waters barrel-aged stouts. Should cross-post.

 

[tinypyramids1]

A. St. Patrick's Day in Chicago is the worst.
B. The upstairs bar in the big Whole Foods off Kingsbury is a damn oasis because it's empty.
C. The draft list is stacked and well priced (relatively speaking) - $7/8oz. of BCS and Abraxas, even $5 bottles of 2011 Central Waters barrel-aged stout (not entirely sure it's worth even $5, but eh...).
D. There are numerous other stouts and rar shelf-turds, too.
E. I might have had too many $5 2011 Central Waters barrel-aged stouts. Should cross-post.

i was totally there early today. that upstairs bar is killer. spent way too long lounging in an armchair and nursing a rio reserva.

 

[user 306237]

i was totally there early today. that upstairs bar is killer. spent way too long lounging in an armchair and nursing a rio reserva.

Not that I'm in a position to taste things all that well anymore, but I was eyeing that myself. Might as well give it a whirl!
Also, F. I'm 99% sure two ladies nearby are eating dinner before going to work at VIP's. Because they look like strippers.

 

[Hops McG]

Anyone headed to pick up beer temple anniversary tickets?

is there a line yet?

 

[IronDave]

Yesterday, I asked Chris if he expected lines around the block. He did not. He hoped not

Wishful thinking, imo

 

[Hops McG]

Yesterday, I asked Chris if he expected lines around the block. He did not. He hoped not

Wishful thinking, imo

About to head up there is a bit. Guess an hour before opening is enough.... maybe?

 

[daniel1]

That line is going to be 100+ by opening.

 

[gtx281]

If I had to guess I'd say 50-60 at noon. 1 per person. Looked like he had less than 20 tickets per session left altogether. Some at the ass end of the line might get turned away. Not sure.

 

[tinypyramids1]

i was 5th in line and i showed up at 10:40. i think aaron said there were 45-50 in line at open. got my session 1 ticket.