FIB War Room

[Tyrsis]

Got tired of not finding fresh IPAs on the shelf, so I started buying pilsners, etc.
I drank 4 Rev Ghost Ride's yesterday and didn't even realize it. Just crushin'em

 

[danbanana]

Small shoutout to middlebrow in GQ's annual best new restaurant list:

https://www.gq.com/story/best-new-restaurants-list-2020

 

[beeraficionado]

I saw that Modern Times is doing a splash distribution here which I think is a first if you don't count the Indiana stuff they did around Dark Lord Day last year.

 

[lb304854]

Small shoutout to middlebrow in GQ's annual best new restaurant list:

https://www.gq.com/story/best-new-restaurants-list-2020

Just want to point out how cruel it is to publish a best restaurant list right now.

 

[middlebrow]

Just want to point out how cruel it is to publish a best restaurant list right now.

well we aint alinea but we do have take out pizza kits and other random weird hippy **** available (purple asparagus, organic compost and a vinyl copy of the new vv lightbody record).

is modern times on binnys instacart yet? otherwise im just gettin another curbside case at Rev. lookin forward to my 3'rd year beer ill be enjoying friday night

 

[RedCoffee]

I saw that Modern Times is doing a splash distribution here which I think is a first if you don't count the Indiana stuff they did around Dark Lord Day last year.

What's the ETA on Rev's splash distribution to Kansas City?

And by splash I mean permanent.

And by distribution I mean to-my-new-place shipping.

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With the clock running down, it's hitting me that I'm about to be very very far from the best beer city in the USA.

 

[SAISON FUCK]

What's the ETA on Rev's splash distribution to Kansas City?

And by splash I mean permanent.

And by distribution I mean to-my-new-place shipping.

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With the clock running down, it's hitting me that I'm about to be very very far from the best beer city in the USA.

Moving to Michigan was a shock. We do get Rev now though. I miss Half Acre, Off Color, and Dovetail dearly. And New Glarus access just an hour away.

 

[beeraficionado]

otherwise im just gettin another curbside case at Rev.

What's the ETA on Rev's splash distribution to Kansas City?

We do get Rev now though.

I'm trying to follow the vav rules and not plug my own self interests but you all are making this difficult.

If I can get a reprieve while sheltering in place since this message board is dead, I did do a deep dive with Mike Schallau on saisons that I think this particular crew might enjoy if ur bored. It's really long, but I've been told entertaining with a lot of good info (from him).


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[user 306237]

I'm trying to follow the vav rules and not plug my own self interests but you all are making this difficult.

If I can get a reprieve while sheltering in place since this message board is dead, I did do a deep dive with Mike Schallau on saisons that I think this particular crew might enjoy if ur bored. It's really long, but I've been told entertaining with a lot of good info (from him).


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vav rules are suspended! Chaos reigns now.

 

[vav1]

I'm trying to follow the vav rules and not plug my own self interests but you all are making this difficult.

If I can get a reprieve while sheltering in place since this message board is dead, I did do a deep dive with Mike Schallau on saisons that I think this particular crew might enjoy if ur bored. It's really long, but I've been told entertaining with a lot of good info (from him).


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vav rules are suspended! Chaos reigns now.

This is correct, much like the GhostOfGaspar rules, all vav rules are suspended due to pandemic. And based on how much I hate this joke, the vav FIB room “rule” for using TB to promote your own interests is officially repealed. So mote it be and hail Satan.

On a related note, I’ll be bringing in Garden Path this month so keep an eye out and then buy it, and a big load of Afterthought just hit the market as well.

 

[Thorpe]

On a related note, I’ll be bringing in Garden Path this month so keep an eye out and then buy it, and a big load of Afterthought just hit the market as well.

I will officially endorse this plug. I also approve of Doug keeping us informed of all things Rev, including hopefully eventually telling me that I can get Ghost Ride cases year round

 

[beeraficionado]

I will officially endorse this plug. I also approve of Doug keeping us informed of all things Rev, including hopefully eventually telling me that I can get Ghost Ride cases year round

What's the most can't miss bottle of the ones that just dropped? I'll pick one up tomorrow.
In that "Time Crunch" video, I asked Schallau for his favorite Chicago-made saison ever and I finished his sentence choosing your Key Lime and Yuzu one.

As far as Rev, tons of cool stuff coming but unfortunately Ghost Ride isn't likely to go year-round anytime soon. We announced two Summer Deep Wood beers coming in June and July respectively on our zoom tasting last Friday that i'm pretty jazzed about.

 

[danbanana]

We announced two Summer Deep Wood beers coming in June and July respectively on our zoom tasting last Friday that i'm pretty jazzed about.

I guess we'll never find out what they are, huh.

 

[thewimperoo]

What's the most can't miss bottle of the ones that just dropped? I'll pick one up tomorrow.
In that "Time Crunch" video, I asked Schallau for his favorite Chicago-made saison ever and I finished his sentence choosing your Key Lime and Yuzu one.

Biere de Pieces #23 is the correct answer.

Rafters: Black Raspberry if you really like fruit more than the blends.

 

[thewimperoo]

I guess we'll never find out what they are, huh.

Supermassive Cafe Deth & a mixed berry Ryeway is what I saw posted about on BA

 

[Thorpe]

What's the most can't miss bottle of the ones that just dropped? I'll pick one up tomorrow.
In that "Time Crunch" video, I asked Schallau for his favorite Chicago-made saison ever and I finished his sentence choosing your Key Lime and Yuzu one.

As far as Rev, tons of cool stuff coming but unfortunately Ghost Ride isn't likely to go year-round anytime soon. We announced two Summer Deep Wood beers coming in June and July respectively on our zoom tasting last Friday that i'm pretty jazzed about.

Thank you, sir! I’m not sure which stores ordered it, but Biere de Pieces #23 is a new favorite of mine. It’s a blend of Saison Meer: Buckwheat and Rafters, the latter of which is an oak-fermented saison brewed with ages hops. For those who like mead, Secondary Extraction is the second beer we aged in a Pips raspberry mead barrel.

 

[danbanana]

Anyone know what the **** is up with Local Option's takeout pricing?

https://www.toasttab.com/local-option-bier-1102-west-webster-1st-floor/v3
Because a lot of that **** is like 50% of shelf cost.

 

[SAISON FUCK]

Anyone know what the **** is up with Local Option's takeout pricing?

https://www.toasttab.com/local-option-bier-1102-west-webster-1st-floor/v3
Because a lot of that **** is like 50% of shelf cost.

Eclipse bottles for $10 each? Almost tempted if I was still in Chicago!

 

[beeraficionado]

Thank you, sir! I’m not sure which stores ordered it, but Biere de Pieces #23 is a new favorite of mine. It’s a blend of Saison Meer: Buckwheat and Rafters, the latter of which is an oak-fermented saison brewed with ages hops. For those who like mead, Secondary Extraction is the second beer we aged in a Pips raspberry mead barrel.

Capone's inexplicably still had the Key Lime Yuzu Wine Barrel fobab winner on the shelf, so I grabbed that and the cherry Rafters before seeing your recommendations. Looks like I have some more shopping left to do.

 

[vav1]

Anyone know what the **** is up with Local Option's takeout pricing?

https://www.toasttab.com/local-option-bier-1102-west-webster-1st-floor/v3
Because a lot of that **** is like 50% of shelf cost.

Tony has always run his bottles low

 

[danbanana]

Tony has always run his bottles low

This is true. But this is crazy. I'm just mostly curious if this is a bad sign for a damn good bar. $10 Eclipse bottles...

 

[ClCardinal84]

This is true. But this is crazy. I'm just mostly curious if this is a bad sign for a damn good bar. $10 Eclipse bottles...

I sure hope not. Local Option was the bar that got me into beer about 10 years ago...still try to visit 1-2x’s a year. Their creole wings are so damn good.

 

[Hopping Tiger]

Man these new Metro cans are all you need. Sweet sweet clean lager beer.

 

[BobCobb1]

Anyone know if this beer is available anywhere around city/burbs?

https://www.bieresgourmet.be/en/oude-gueuze/74-boon-mikkeller-oude-geuze-vermouth.html

 

[user 306237]

Can anyone tell me my a can of beer feels normal at room temperature but then gets squishy when it’s cold? Is it safe to drink?

Edit - it’s a can of NvU, so I posted here.

 

[BakeBisBife]

Anyone know if this beer is available anywhere around city/burbs?

https://www.bieresgourmet.be/en/oude-gueuze/74-boon-mikkeller-oude-geuze-vermouth.html

Thought I saw some at Beer Temple in the past 6mo. Maybe give them a shout? Fresh Market on Western had the Calvados bottling late-last year, too.

 

[SAISON FUCK]

Thoughts or rumors on the demise of 3 Floyds brewpub? Didn't even burn down. SMDH.

 

[lb304854]

Thoughts or rumors on the demise of 3 Floyds brewpub? Didn't even burn down. SMDH.

Saw they let a bunch of brewpub and distillery employees go and they announced I large sale of vintage and barrel aged Dark Lord's. Are the Floyd's finally selling? Are these the end times?

 

[SAISON FUCK]

Saw they let a bunch of brewpub and distillery employees go and they announced I large sale of vintage and barrel aged Dark Lord's. Are the Floyd's finally selling? Are these the end times?

My favorite part of 3 Floyds was always the brewpub. Honestly a true destination experience. Hopefully this is not permanent. I am not worried about the future of the brewery in general.

 

[Hopping Tiger]

i'll miss it but i wont miss it