FIB War Room

[tinypyramids1]

12-packs of Cross of Gold - While they could do 12-packs of Anti-Hero, there is concern that could devalue the 6-pack too much. I dunno - people seem to keep buying 6-packs of Lagunitas even though they have 12-packs. But, regardless, they may do 12-packs of beers not available in 6-packs, such as Cross of Gold. Likely at a $15 price point.

please let this happen. i would buy so many 12 packs of this

 

[jeblikesbeer]

Speaking of Revolution, here are some current rumors (literally rumors - so don't quote me!) for what may be next:

Year-round specialty 6-packs - Unsessionable is just the first, but the hope is to release 4 specialty 6-packs throughout the year, probably at the midpoint between the seasonal releases. Also, it costs something like $5K to make the very first can for a new label.

Additional year-round beers - Fist City or A Little Crazy may enter the year-round lineup (apparently, things are leaning towards Fist City). If you're going to make an impact on store shelves, you need a certain 'critical mass' of beers you can put all in a row and 5-7 seems to be the ideal number.

12-packs of Cross of Gold - While they could do 12-packs of Anti-Hero, there is concern that could devalue the 6-pack too much. I dunno - people seem to keep buying 6-packs of Lagunitas even though they have 12-packs. But, regardless, they may do 12-packs of beers not available in 6-packs, such as Cross of Gold. Likely at a $15 price point.

Crazy big expansion plans - All of the space used for the Oktoberfest party will be used before too long. They're adding a new brewhouse as well as giant fermenters outside.

would/will crush 12ers of Anti...

 

[user 306237]

please let this happen. i would buy so many 12 packs of this

would/will crush 12ers of Anti...

I said don't quote me!

j/k LYMI

(did I use that right? I'm working from home today which meant beer o'clock started a while back).

 

[immobilisme]

With the great hoppy beers coming out of Rev and Half Acre, who needs to go to FFF for Zombie Dust? I know I haven't in months. Permanent Funeral, I know.

 

[immobilisme]

and if Fist City hits cans... well, Revolution will get more of my money. Absolutely love that beer fresh.

 

[stxSS07]

Haven't been to FFF since DLD and probably another 6mos before that.

2 week old Anti-Hero and Daisy Cutter a 3min drive from my house = no need.

 

[Hops McG]

Haven't been to FFF since DLD and probably another 6mos before that.

2 week old Anti-Hero and Daisy Cutter a 3min drive from my house = no need.

Yeah, same boat. I've only buy 6 packs or growlers of Zombie Dust now. All their other 6 packs don't seem worth the 14+ price tag. Too bad too, they make solid beers. Just too many better or par beers for cheaper now.

 

[gtx281]

Floyds, Rev, Half Acre... all in my regular rotation.

 

[Dunt1]

Can. Fist. City.

 

[Hopping Tiger]

The last 5 or 6 posts here have been fantastic for the world.

Yes on Half Acre and Rev,,,both making great beer that you can drink without any searching or attitude drama.

Yes on canning Fist City.

 

[jakeox]

Spotted Avery Rumpkin and PumpKYn at my local spot this morning -- didn't know we were getting these now. I suspect I'm going to hate both but I'm trying them.

Also Schlafly Pumpkin but I think I've seen someone else post about that already.

I hate pumpkin beer why am I buying this?

 

[dvelcich1]

Spotted Avery Rumpkin and PumpKYn at my local spot this morning -- didn't know we were getting these now. I suspect I'm going to hate both but I'm trying them.

Also Schlafly Pumpkin but I think I've seen someone else post about that already.

I hate pumpkin beer why am I buying this?

Where's your spot at? I've been wanting to try the new Avery PumpKYn. And also, Rumpkin is the ****. You will not be disappoint.

 

[Dunt1]

Rumpkin is pretty damn good. Where is the Schlafly at?

 

[jakeox]

Where's your spot at? I've been wanting to try the new Avery PumpKYn. And also, Rumpkin is the ****. You will not be disappoint.

Warehouse Liquors on Wabash just south of the Loop. I suspect it's going to stick around because of the price ($14-ish each). I would imagine it'll show up elsewhere around town but I can grab another anytime if that's helpful.

 

[jakeox]

Rumpkin is pretty damn good. Where is the Schlafly at?

What I heard is that they're coming to Chicago in early 2015, and sent out a bunch of Pumpkin now as a sort of hey get ready for us kind of gesture, so I would think it went out to tons of accounts. I'm excited for easy access to TIPA ...

 

[Dunt1]

What I heard is that they're coming to Chicago in early 2015, and sent out a bunch of Pumpkin now as a sort of hey get ready for us kind of gesture, so I would think it went out to tons of accounts. I'm excited for easy access to TIPA ...

Dude. Great news.

 

[ClCardinal84]

What I heard is that they're coming to Chicago in early 2015, and sent out a bunch of Pumpkin now as a sort of hey get ready for us kind of gesture, so I would think it went out to tons of accounts. I'm excited for easy access to TIPA ...

TIPA is the ****. So damn good.

 

[daniel1]

This Square Grouper love is out of control. It's good, but Jesus Christ already.

 

[Dunt1]

lolPipeworks

 

[user 306237]

I wasn't able to make it out to the big beer tasting at Binny's this week but there are some nice stuff still on draft -- including Square Grouper!

But also BBPt5, among other things: http://www.beermenus.com/places/15584-binny-s-lincoln-park-tasting-room

 

[Treebs]

I will cry if we get TIPA. Dat beer is so crushable.

 

[Dunt1]

I wasn't able to make it out to the big beer tasting at Binny's this week but there are some nice stuff still on draft -- including Square Grouper!

But also BBPt5, among other things: http://www.beermenus.com/places/15584-binny-s-lincoln-park-tasting-room

That is actually a very nice taplist

 

[Treebs]

Further insight into the GI pub at the United Center with pictures.

http://blog.lakeshorebev.com/blog/goose-island-united-center-pub

I like the sounds of this:

"When the bar is finished, it will serve five core Goose Island beers, including IPA, Green Line, 312 Urban Wheat, Matilda, and Sofie, as well as a special rotating draft. Expect offerings to include beers from the Fulton and Wood series, seasonals or even something unique for Chicago."

 

[Dunt1]

Dope. I really wish one of the cities breweries would set something up in or around the Cell.

 

[Treebs]

Dope. I really wish one of the cities breweries would set something up in or around the Cell.

The beer selection at the Cell is the best in the city for any sports venue. While it would be cool, I don't think it's necessary and therefore probably wouldn't happen.

 

[jakeox]

I will cry if we get TIPA. Dat beer is so crushable.

Yeah fingers crossed that's in their first batch of shipments in (hopefully) January. Or they can go ahead and send some over like they did with the Pumpkin. That's easily one of my top 3 IPAs.

 

[lb304854]

Dope. I really wish one of the cities breweries would set something up in or around the Cell.

Too many gangbangers and Irish people.

 

[Dunt1]

Too many gangbangers and Irish people.

Seems like a good drinking demographic if you ask me

 

[lb304854]

Seems like a good drinking demographic if you ask me

They'll drive away your clientele.

And I don't mean the gangbangers.

 

[kawilliams81]

When are Unsessionable cans hitting distro?