FIB War Room

[tinypyramids1]

there was another "block party" the following fall, but i didn't hear a thing about that one. i can only hope it was run a lot better than the 25th anni event.

 

[JulianC]

So, now that it's not punch cards and just GA, and the tap list looks decent although we've all had most of it, it's a $10 gamble to see how much of a mess it's going to be. And we don't know how much pours are going to be. Anyone know more than this?

 

[IronDave]

there was another "block party" the following fall, but i didn't hear a thing about that one. i can only hope it was run a lot better than the 25th anni event.

Yeah, I asked because I thought there were 2 "block parties" last year, with the "shitshow" one being when the weather was nicer - i.e., not in the middle of September.

Not going to stand in line an hour for a chance at Bramble, et al

 

[Rizdac]

there was another "block party" the following fall, but i didn't hear a thing about that one. i can only hope it was run a lot better than the 25th anni event.

The 25th anniversary block party was a disaster. The September 2013 block party "rare" tappings was similar to the way it was run at the Sunday Funday event. Lines were much more manageable and they came around with pitchers of beer filling people's cups up in line. I think they figured it out after the 25th anniversary one.

 

[Treebs]

Seeing some check-ins at Belgian Fest, kind of disappointed I didn't go this year. Last year was just so bad...for those there consider yourselves lucky!

 

[ApocalypseZombie]

Seeing some check-ins at Belgian Fest, kind of disappointed I didn't go this year. Last year was just so bad...for those there consider yourselves lucky!

What's been tapped?

 

[Treebs]

What's been tapped?

Nothing crazy, but it just seems like everything is solid. I didn't enjoy 75% of the beers I had last year. The fest is just well run and not crazy which is why I like it so much.

 

[Treebs]

Looks like we're losing Pride and Joy instead of Jinx Proof.

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/2014...bottling-pride-joy-start-shipping-yum-yum-ipa

 

[SSTroller]

Kind of makes sense I guess...keep the lager in the lineup.
Wonder if they'll keep the 2 case limit on Yum Yum this Thursday? I'd imagine people will be getting at it all day.

 

[SSTroller]

Hit 18th Street for the first time this weekend. I really liked the space and the food and beer was pretty damn good (especially that Candi Crushable), but who's buying all those $15 DIPA bombers!?!? Crazy!

 

[Treebs]

Hit 18th Street for the first time this weekend. I really liked the space and the food and beer was pretty damn good (especially that Candi Crushable), but who's buying all those $15 DIPA bombers!?!? Crazy!

The same people buying $15 bottles of Gose.

 

[Scalzo]

The same people buying $15 bottles of Gose.

You figure they'd reward you with low prices for traveling to Gary, guess not

 

[SSTroller]

The same people buying $15 bottles of Gose.

Yeah forgot about those too. Just crazy considering I can go to this one shop by me and grab bottles of Straight Jacket still for $15.99.

 

[ApocalypseZombie]

Looks like we're losing Pride and Joy instead of Jinx Proof.

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/2014...bottling-pride-joy-start-shipping-yum-yum-ipa

I ******* love Jinx Proof. Goodbye P&J!

 

[Treebs]

I ******* love Jinx Proof. Goodbye P&J!

I thought the note about how they originally brewed Pride and Joy to be served on the hand pump at 50 degrees was interesting. Guess it'll go back to its original form soon and you can be one of three people that still buy Jink Proof

 

[ApocalypseZombie]

I thought the note about how they originally brewed Pride and Joy to be served on the hand pump at 50 degrees was interesting. Guess it'll go back to its original form soon and you can be one of three people that still buy Jink Proof

2. Myself and cfrances33

 

[Treebs]

Annica is making it's return to HA this Friday, but unfortunately they won't be filling growlers/howlers of it. You're stick with $9.99 bombers or $6 drafts only.

http://halfacrebeer.com/blog/2014/9/9/anicca-ipa

 

[jermy]

Hate I'm out of town for this. Hopefully distribution happens again this year

 

[pmoney]

Annica is making it's return to HA this Friday, but unfortunately they won't be filling growlers/howlers of it. You're stick with $9.99 bombers or $6 drafts only.

http://halfacrebeer.com/blog/2014/9/9/anicca-ipa

Are you going to be there on Friday by chance? I'm going to be in town for Erik's wedding and was thinnking about taking the fiance to HA Friday evening.

 

[Treebs]

Are you going to be there on Friday by chance? I'm going to be in town for Erik's wedding and was thinnking about taking the fiance to HA Friday evening.

I am not, I actually have a wedding of an old college roommate (which is why I wont be at Erik's wedding).

 

[sleuthdog]

Are you going to be there on Friday by chance? I'm going to be in town for Erik's wedding and was thinnking about taking the fiance to HA Friday evening.

I am not, I actually have a wedding of an old college roommate (which is why I wont be at Erik's wedding).

Am I the only one not invited to Erik's wedding (whoever he is)? I suppose my invite is in the mail

 

[lb304854]

who's buying all those $15 DIPA bombers!?!? Crazy!

Gary locals.

 

[lb304854]

Am I the only one not invited to Erik's wedding (whoever he is)? I suppose my invite is in the mail

Also not invited. I assume the reason being I once IP traded him a Raspberry Alpha Klaus for a BA 9000...

 

[Treebs]

Also not invited. I assume the reason being I once IP traded him a Raspberry Alpha Klaus for a BA 9000...

Lol, I told him 100 times over not to make that trade, but that was the only BA FFF beer he was missing from that huge release spree they want on a few years ago.

 

[SSTroller]

Gary locals.

 

[beersis81]

Looks like I'm heading to Lansing on the 21st. Hoping to at least snag a bottle of that HPF honey saison as well as my allocation. Wonder how early they open. I sent Chris an email asking what the hours will be that day.

Did you ever hear back on the hours for Sunday? Thanks!

 

[PHBoiler]

Did you ever hear back on the hours for Sunday? Thanks!

Nope. Sent another email yesterday asking of the hours and if he'd have any beer on tap or just bottle pickup. Either way I'm still planning on getting over there sometime Sunday. It'd be nice to know if I'm flying solo or could ask somebody if they want to tag along. If I ever hear back, I'll post it here.

 

[lb304854]

Looking at my likes I was either too subtle or too offensive with that post.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[Gonzoillini1]

1800 W. Fulton
Chicago, Illinois.
Remember that address, because in a few months we will finally have an onsite tap room and will be offering public brewery tours at our production brewery. Demolition started today and our employees got to take the first swings. We'll keep you up to date on the progress as the raw space starts to look like a place you want to drink.

from Goose Island Facebook page.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

The hits keep rolling tonight.


Todd Ashman
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Going back to CA. Fill in the blanks. I know, I know. I wish the folks at Flossmoor /station all the success in the world.