FIB War Room

[Hopping Tiger]

Worst Chicago opener since Warpigs.

 

[ClCardinal84]

Pretty cool seeing Thorpe and Afterthought being featured by dontdrinkbeer

 

[vav1]

Worst Chicago opener since Warpigs.

 

[danbanana]

One Lake Brewing

The family and I did a lunch on Saturday at One Lake. Second trip review:
- Something I didn't express in my first write-up was that the space is very nice, with two floors and a rooftop deck. I was surprised how nice the deck was; They even have a bar space up there, with two medium sized TVs that had college games on. It's not the best view in the world but it's good outdoor drinking.
- Food- which I hadn't had prior- was above-average bar fare with interesting choices beyond the standard burger.
- I had a tall pour of the Kentucky Common and it was the best beer I've had from them. Every version of this style I've had has had a lacto-tartness to it; this one was clean. A little caramel-y, pretty drinkable. Good beer. I also revisited their standard pale ale and it was better than I remember but still not great. Also did the milk stout and it was about what I remember.

Overall, a better experience but still not a must-visit or anything. Proximity is it's best selling point to me.

We also did Haymarket this weekend. I hadn't been in a couple years and I forgot how good that kitchen is. The Defender was good as always.

They also still have a few to-go cans of Clare's from last December's release. I snagged two, despite the high price ($11 per). Opened one last night and found it pretty enjoyable. Heavy fruit but the roasty base beer wasn't completely covered up. As good as I remember, taking into account how rare something like this was the last time I had it.

 

[vav1]

My last day at Publican is 9.24, doing a special Oktoberfest dinner menu and a raising a whole bunch of money for the Chicago Brewseum with your help, so come by.

http://www.thepublicanrestaurant.com/oktoberfest

 

[rmalinowski4]

YES!!!

 

[vav1]

YES!!!

Finally, shotgunnable Torulaspora delbrueckii

 

[Scalzo]

Finally, shotgunnable Torulaspora delbrueckii

Is that how you say Tooth & Claw in Clingon?

 

[Hopping Tiger]

mini bottles > tall cans

 

[danbanana]

mini bottles > tall cans

I wouldn't say no to mini bottles of Tooth and Claw. I just would be a little annoyed at having to open twice as many.

 

[ClCardinal84]

Holee *** the Coffee Afterburner on Nitro at Metro is mind blowing.

 

[vav1]

Holee *** the Coffee Afterburner on Nitro at Metro is mind blowing.

oh hey i bet your were there when i was

 

[SAISON FUCK]

When you see middlebrow at the bungalow and all he says is "Didn't you move?"

 

[vav1]

When you see middlebrow at the bungalow and all he says is "Didn't you move?"

Wait, you mean he finally took his first shift?!

 

[middlebrow]

When you see middlebrow at the bungalow and all he says is "Didn't you move?"

I was very hungover with like 2 hours of sleep. I could’ve come up with something snappier like “this ain’t clybourn and it’s not 2013, what are you doing at a brewpub at 10am on a Sunday?”

Wait, you mean he finally took his first shift?!

I’m a utility player- events, building ****, cleaning ****, moving ****. Kids are outta daycare in May 2020, it’s 19 months away, not that anyone’s counting down everyday. It’s a real hoot watching from the sidelines as something u started is in bon appetit top 50 new restaurants or Pete and Bryan stop natty juice in Sonoma. It doesn’t make u regret yr choices at all.

 

[Tooch4321]

I was very hungover with like 2 hours of sleep. I could’ve come up with something snappier like “this ain’t clybourn and it’s not 2013, what are you doing at a brewpub at 10am on a Sunday?”


I’m a utility player- events, building ****, cleaning ****, moving ****. Kids are outta daycare in May 2020, it’s 19 months away, not that anyone’s counting down everyday. It’s a real hoot watching from the sidelines as something u started is in bon appetit top 50 new restaurants or Pete and Bryan stop natty juice in Sonoma. It doesn’t make u regret yr choices at all.

Sucks to have kids...oh, wait a second

 

[cneville1]

I was very hungover with like 2 hours of sleep. I could’ve come up with something snappier like “this ain’t clybourn and it’s not 2013, what are you doing at a brewpub at 10am on a Sunday?”


I’m a utility player- events, building ****, cleaning ****, moving ****. Kids are outta daycare in May 2020, it’s 19 months away, not that anyone’s counting down everyday. It’s a real hoot watching from the sidelines as something u started is in bon appetit top 50 new restaurants or Pete and Bryan stop natty juice in Sonoma. It doesn’t make u regret yr choices at all.

to be clear, you're not doing a great job of counting if you think may 2020 is 19 months away

 

[middlebrow]

to be clear, you're not doing a great job of counting if you think may 2020 is 19 months away

my new favorite gif...no matter what timeline, the results are always the same...evil always prevails.

 

[zieglemt]

Been waiting a bit to try more of their beers before posting in here but Roaring Table in Lake Zurich is doing great things. Solid NEIPA, great oatmeal stout, schwarzbier, fruited sour, etc. Def worth checking out..
Got to try an early pull from their foeder which is aging a Saison, tasted great - nice amount of funk, not too sour, almost reminded me of a Hill saison.

Check it out if you are in the area

Finding myself way out that way this weekend and hoping to squeeze in a stop here.

Any more recent updates? It looks like this is on our direct route, but are Flesk/Onion/Emmett's/Buffalo Creek worthy of a detour at all? Also cans could help justify a stop. Going to a birthday party thingy where I am told beer pickens will be v slim.

 

[jmk1]

Finding myself way out that way this weekend and hoping to squeeze in a stop here.

Any more recent updates? It looks like this is on our direct route, but are Flesk/Onion/Emmett's/Buffalo Creek worthy of a detour at all? Also cans could help justify a stop. Going to a birthday party thingy where I am told beer pickens will be v slim.

Consume in LZ usually has a solid tap list and there is a bottle shop there too. Check beer menus.

 

[thewimperoo]

vav distro'ing all the good stuff now?

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[vav1]

vav distro'ing all the good stuff now?

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[beeraficionado]

I choo choo choose you to get me a Zenne set

 

[Scalzo]

Finding myself way out that way this weekend and hoping to squeeze in a stop here.

Any more recent updates? It looks like this is on our direct route, but are Flesk/Onion/Emmett's/Buffalo Creek worthy of a detour at all? Also cans could help justify a stop. Going to a birthday party thingy where I am told beer pickens will be v slim.

I think your best bet is Roaring Table, they just started to can/bottle - and also fill crowlers. So you could easily bring a few things to the party. Try before you buy.
Their Who Rescues Who beer is great and 2.50 of every pint/crowler goes to local dog charities.
As Flies To Wanton boys is juicy and really nails the NEIPA style.
They are bottling a BA Galaxy Dry Hopped Farmhouse/Saison that sounds awesome, hoping it delivers.

If you are looking for another place to drink, Consume usually has a nice taplist - and some great whiskey (albiet rather pricey). My only gripe is that every single ******* beer is served in a tulip - regardless of style. Makes 0 sense to me.
There is a Binnys right down the road on 12 as well. If you are looking for other packaged products.

 

[yeahnatenelson]

vav... my dude... why are you doing this to yourself?

Every 19 minutes someone in this country is harmed by an inbox explosion. Please, don't become a statistic.

 

[vav1]

vav... my dude... why are you doing this to yourself?

Every 19 minutes someone in this country is harmed by an inbox explosion. Please, don't become a statistic.

Baby my inbox is full of orders, keep'em comin'

 

[yeahnatenelson]

Baby my inbox is full of orders, keep'em comin'

Can...I...send you an order? Invoice to Loon Fest, LLC.

 

[beeraficionado]

Price check on Magnums

 

[thewimperoo]

Price check on Magnums

https://untappd.com/v/the-open-bottle/2390090?ng_menu_id=ef64e06e-ab65-46b5-ae29-1ede424bf302

$75 for Oude Geuze
$95 for Armand & Gaston

 

[beeraficionado]

https://untappd.com/v/the-open-bottle/2390090?ng_menu_id=ef64e06e-ab65-46b5-ae29-1ede424bf302

$75 for Oude Geuze
$95 for Armand & Gaston

Three comments...

1. The fact that A&G is the highest rated on Untappd is correct and gives me newfound faith in humanity
2. It's interesting how you get a deal for buying the 750ml instead of the 375ml, which is standard logic. But then you get pulverized for buying the magnum.
3. I want a magnum