FIB War Room

[Tooch4321]

That dude in the front's hat looks just like the reservoir tip of a condom, how appropriate...

 

[JackieAnton]

Just another Monday in Chicago beer...I don't even anymore.

I bet everyone was passing the time talking about how The End of Days trade value should match up with BA Chocolate Caliente.

 

[gtx281]

Just another Monday in Chicago beer...I don't even anymore.

 

[stxSS07]

Wait, that line is for a Pipeworks BA beer?

I don't think I have the finger strength to type the amount of "haha's" needed.

 

[LSMroz]

Wait, that line is for a Pipeworks BA beer?

I don't think I have the finger strength to type the amount of "haha's" needed.

But they trade so well man!! Like imagine the number of BCBCS one could get with a BA......nevermind















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[mychalg91]

I think those guys misheard it as "This is the Pipeworks beard line"

 

[user 306237]

Saw on FB that Dave at Beer Cellar had a line before he opened this morning for the Pipeworks BA releases. Nothing surprises me anymore.

Thanks for the reminder - damn near forgot that I need to pick up my bottles!

 

[sidetracked]

I don't understand... are they waiting for the beer to arrive or does Capone's just liking making people stand around their store like doofuses?

 

[sidetracked]

http://solemnoathbrewery.com/news/introducing-the-old-order/

Since our first batch at Solemn Oath, we’ve been putting beer into wood. It’s something we are dedicated to and we’ve been working hard to develop a program to better share this passion with you SOBs. Each year we’ve brought more variety to the lineup and each year we’ve expanded the capacity of our barrel program. Now we’re ready for the next step.

In the past, SOBs have only been able to drink our wood-aged offerings on draft at either the taproom or craft-focused #oathspots around Chicagoland. We’ll be changing this and bottling our wood-aged beer in very small quantities for the first time.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[JRBecks]

http://solemnoathbrewery.com/news/introducing-the-old-order/



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[mychalg91]

"Numbered “The Old Order” key tag to verify your membership to SOB staff for pickups, discounts, and other privileges."

This might make it worthwhile...

 

[kodt]

I've known him since grade school. He and his wife are still together. Still not sure what caused the worlds smallest violin post. Also, that's not his haul. He put together several peoples hauls to take that picture to rustle the collective facebook jimmies.

Now I look like an ASS

Anyway I've met him and he seems cool.

 

[afternoondelight]

Goose Island Brewpub ‏@GooseClybourn 7m7 minutes ago

Tickets for CHERRY RUN bottles handed out @ pub 12/21 @ 5:30, tapped @ 6, bottles can be purchased 6:30-8:30pm!

Still waiting for BA Dark Crusader....

 

[mdomask]

Goose Island Brewpub ‏@GooseClybourn 7m7 minutes ago

Tickets for CHERRY RUN bottles handed out @ pub 12/21 @ 5:30, tapped @ 6, bottles can be purchased 6:30-8:30pm!

Still waiting for BA Dark Crusader....

Will tent it up for a Vainglorious bottling.

 

[PHBoiler]

http://solemnoathbrewery.com/news/introducing-the-old-order/



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[Treebs]

$40 per bottle? HARD PASS

 

[thewimperoo]

It's only $19.50, but still HARD PASS

$175 for 9 bottles.

 

[kawilliams81]

Thanks for the reminder - damn near forgot that I need to pick up my bottles!

I believe you have til Friday.

 

[user 306237]

I believe you have til Friday.

But I gotta flip them now while the market is hot!

 

[tinypyramids1]

there was some kind of BA doppelbock that GI clybourn made a few years ago that i had on draft on black friday...i can't remember the name of the damn beer but it was glorious. they should bottle that instead.

 

[ClCardinal84]

I believe you have til Friday.

I called Dave last week and he said there is no deadline, just the sooner, the better. I can't make it out until Saturday.

 

[Unbreakabolt]

there was some kind of BA doppelbock that GI clybourn made a few years ago that i had on draft on black friday...i can't remember the name of the damn beer but it was glorious. they should bottle that instead.

There was one called Elijah that I think Laffler made before his exit that was absolutely amazing.

Did a 09-15 BCS vertical last night, which isn't a great idea if you are fighting a cold. For anyone else who has ever done this I'd love to get your take. I couldn't believe how little variation I could pick up across the years and the beer was just consistently awesome save for maybe 2013 which was a little lesser.

 

[Tooch4321]

And now with MORE VANILLA!

 

[Tooch4321]

There was one called Elijah that I think Laffler made before his exit that was absolutely amazing.

Did a 09-15 BCS vertical last night, which isn't a great idea if you are fighting a cold. For anyone else who has ever done this I'd love to get your take. I couldn't believe how little variation I could pick up across the years and the beer was just consistently awesome save for maybe 2013 which was a little lesser.

John never worked at Clybourn, you're thinking of Jared...

 

[mdomask]

There was one called Elijah that I think Laffler made before his exit that was absolutely amazing.

Did a 09-15 BCS vertical last night, which isn't a great idea if you are fighting a cold. For anyone else who has ever done this I'd love to get your take. I couldn't believe how little variation I could pick up across the years and the beer was just consistently awesome save for maybe 2013 which was a little lesser.

Few years back, did a 2006-2012 (current at the time) vertical, and I've done 11/12/13 and 12/13/14 since then. There's definitely a variation, although it's gotten smaller over the years.

Some of the variation comes down to what's more forward that year... chocolate, smoke, barrel, roast, etc. More of the variation just comes down to how time affects the beer. Like, I remember 13 being "hot" when it first came out, but it had smoothed out nicely over by the time 14 came around. This year, 12 had lots of sherry going on, which may mean the cap got compromised or that the beer is in an awkward stage.

With older vintages, I definitely noticed a fall off in flavor. Not so much bad, just... faded. Those older bottles were also back in the days of the original labels... I can't remember if they still used screw-off caps then.

I'm curious as to what reference GI uses when blending. Whether it's written notes on the ideal BCS or if they blend to taste differently each year.

 

[Treebs]

It's only $19.50, but still HARD PASS

$175 for 9 bottles.

Saw the $40 all inclusive ticket on Instagram, figured it was per bottle. Not sure what the $40 gets you.

 

[tag1]

It's only $19.50, but still HARD PASS

$175 for 9 bottles.

Saw the $40 all inclusive ticket on Instagram, figured it was per bottle. Not sure what the $40 gets you.

I think thewimperoo was talking about the SOB beer club, and my guess is that GI means Cherry Run will be $40 inclusive of tax. I'll be passing on both, but might drink some Cherry Run on tap if I get a chance.

 

[furley]

Will tent it up for a Vainglorious bottling.

no idea what that beer even is but me and my boys will be there

 

[RedCoffee]

http://solemnoathbrewery.com/news/introducing-the-old-order/

CTRL+F
"vanilla"

"Phrase not found"

 

[danbanana]

I'm curious as to what reference GI uses when blending. Whether it's written notes on the ideal BCS or if they blend to taste differently each year.

Laffler and Korder did a talk at Beer Temple a few years back about blending (still the best beer "event" I've ever been to) where they described the system they used at the time. Basically they ranked barrels 1 to 3 (3 being best) and made notes for each. Then blended to taste. No idea how it works anymore, but the worry that the InBev buyout would hurt the (regular) beer has been a non-issue.