FIB War Room

[gtx281]

In other news, there's 4.5 cases of overpriced Hopslam at the Foremost Liquors at Ashland & Wellington. So if anyone didn't stock up already, the world is your oyster for the low, low price of $18/pack

Same price as Binny's. Went up $2 this year.

 

[tinypyramids1]

In other news, there's 4.5 cases of overpriced Hopslam at the Foremost Liquors at Ashland & Wellington. So if anyone didn't stock up already, the world is your oyster for the low, low price of $18/pack

yeah, this is what it's always cost in recent memory. but i give no ***** about hopslam this year. too much galaxy ipa in my kegerator to care.

 

[jeblikesbeer]

Psst the ab noir seems to be hitting and it's tasty tasty stuff if you see it and don't want it please still buy and I'll take it from you

 

[YellowBird1]

Hmmm ... Jerry's Wicker Park just tapped Abrasive ... but where are all the cans?! (They also have Bourbon County Barleywine on tap.)

Cans currently in Windy City's posession, but they're waiting on word from Surly on how to handle allocations. Should start hitting shelves fairly soon, but expect small amounts that'll vanish quickly.

 

[ChicagoGuy]

As I haven't gone out looking for any this year, what are folks seeing Hopslam priced at?

I thought $16-$18 was the standard price for it in Chicagoland.

Same price as Binny's. Went up $2 this year.

yeah, this is what it's always cost in recent memory. but i give no ***** about hopslam this year. too much galaxy ipa in my kegerator to care.

True, I guess that is only $2 more than I paid at Trader Joe's. In hindsight, that's probably not the worst markup for a corner liquor store.

 

[jakeox]

expect small amounts that'll vanish quickly.

... into my mouth.

 

[stxSS07]

... into my mouth.

Will trade TB tanx for 4pk.

 

[jakeox]

Will trade TB tanx for 4pk.

IN ... hey wait

 

[ChicagoGuy]

Has anyone published "The Complete FIB's Guide to Buying a Bunch of Central Waters Beers" book yet?

Seriously, I'm heading up to Waukegan for work tomorrow, so I figured I'd pop up to Kenosha to pick up some groceries from Woodman's and, as long as I'm there, a bunch of NG and CW. However, I heard that Woodman's has a 1-pack-per limit on the BBBW, and I wouldn't mind grabbing a bomber or two of Space Ghost if I can find it...can anyone recommend another store in that area as a backup (or alternative) to Woodman's?

 

[foscorelli]

Speaking of $5 bombers, I just picked up 4 Incorrigbles for $5.50 a piece as well as a Blue Sunday for $9(which btw I think is underpriced?) The place also had Dino smores and Sucaba still on the shelf, a paradise among a #newmoney wasteland.

 

[Dunt1]

Speaking of $5 bombers, I just picked up 4 Incorrigbles for $5.50 a piece as well as a Blue Sunday for $9(which btw I think is underpriced?) The place also had Dino smores and Sucaba still on the shelf, a paradise among a #newmoney wasteland.

At where? I need dat snores for a trading partner

 

[sidetracked]

Harding Tavern is having a Penrose night tomorrow with Raspberry Dubbel and Spectral, plus you get to keep the glass.

 

[foscorelli]

At where? I need dat snores for a trading partner

Da burbs, Prestige Liquors in Countryside, 55th and Willow Springs.

 

[Treebs]

Da burbs, Prestige Liquors in Countryside, 55th and Willow Springs.

Nice little spot I've been going to for the last 6 years or so.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

I'd bitch about Treebs and foscorelli for hitting up my local spot, but I haven't stepped foot inside the place in about 6 months.

 

[ChicagoGuy]

Kenosha FIBman's has piles & piles of Enigma & Scream, and a case of Perennial Sump behind the counter, but alas, no more CW BBBW.

 

[jeblikesbeer]

Kenosha FIBman's has piles & piles of Enigma & Scream, and a case of Perennial Sump behind the counter, but alas, no more CW BBBW.

fetch me suuuuuummmmp

 

[SAISON FUCK]

Cans currently in Windy City's posession, but they're waiting on word from Surly on how to handle allocations. Should start hitting shelves fairly soon, but expect small amounts that'll vanish quickly.

2015 is a banner year for breweries and distributors getting together to offer Chicago the best of month old DIPAs. Christ almighty.

 

[Leafhouse]

If the people at Two Brothers thought I was an idiot snob for not wanting a 4 month old IPA then I can only imagine what they'd say to you guys balking at one month

 

[jeblikesbeer]

2015 is a banner year for breweries and distributors getting together to offer Chicago the best of month old DIPAs. Christ almighty.

will poke my nose down the rabbits hole and figure out how ******* soon we get canz

 

[maximthegreat]

If the people at Two Brothers thought I was an idiot snob for not wanting a 4 month old IPA then I can only imagine what they'd say to you guys balking at one month

Back story on 2 Bros?

 

[ChicagoGuy]

fetch me suuuuuummmmp

Are you in the city? If they let me buy more than one, I can bring you one for cost.

 

[Leafhouse]

Back story on 2 Bros?

I bought a keg of Sidekick from them last weekend and when I got it home I realized it was kegged on 10/21/14. Got mad and called to bitch and had to explain to the guy 3 times that I was aware it wasn't out of date. He finally yields and says I can return it so I drive down the next day. Bring in the keg and the bar staff asks why I'm trying to return it so I explain several more times as the wait staff tells me that it is totally fine as they scoff and give each other looks like I'm crazy. Eventually they get the manager and he yields and lets me return it since I was already told I could on the phone. He explained that its just as old as the beer they serve on tap at the brewery and that it's fine but if I really want to return it then fine.

TLDR; 2 Brothers serves 4 month old IPAs at their brewery and doesn't understand why someone might not be happy about that.

 

[RedCoffee]

I bought a keg of Sidekick from them last weekend and when I got it home I realized it was kegged on 10/21/14. Got mad and called to bitch and had to explain to the guy 3 times that I was aware it wasn't out of date. He finally yields and says I can return it so I drive down the next day. Bring in the keg and the bar staff asks why I'm trying to return it so I explain several more times as the wait staff tells me that it is totally fine as they scoff and give each other looks like I'm crazy. Eventually they get the manager and he yields and lets me return it since I was already told I could on the phone. He explained that its just as old as the beer they serve on tap at the brewery and that it's fine but if I really want to return it then fine.

TLDR; 2 Brothers serves 4 month old IPAs at their brewery and doesn't understand why someone might not be happy about that.

Jesus **** man. That's embarrassing.

 

[sidetracked]

Two Brothers confounds me. Their logo use to be neat and now it's a swirl with bad typography. Their packaging use to be interesting and now it's all generic and difficult to tell one beer from another at a quick glance. What's with the brewery in Arizona? Most of their beers are pretty meh too...

 

[danbanana]

Two Brothers confounds me. Their logo use to be neat and now it's a swirl with bad typography. Their packaging use to be interesting and now it's all generic and difficult to tell one beer from another at a quick glance. What's with the brewery in Arizona? Most of their beers are pretty meh too...

I will always have a very important place in my heart for Two Brothers, which was probably the first "craft" brewery I developed a loyalty for. The first time I sipped Northwind around 2002 or so, it pretty much changed my life. And I carried a very heavy torch for Domaine Dupage for many years.

That said, outside of Sidekick, I don't think they're released something I've bought in a few years. And the only time I buy Sidekick is for Bears tailgating because it's cheap and not offensive to non-beer people.

 

[jeblikesbeer]

Are you in the city? If they let me buy more than one, I can bring you one for cost.

yes and absolutly

 

[Dunt1]

I bought a keg of Sidekick from them last weekend and when I got it home I realized it was kegged on 10/21/14. Got mad and called to bitch and had to explain to the guy 3 times that I was aware it wasn't out of date. He finally yields and says I can return it so I drive down the next day. Bring in the keg and the bar staff asks why I'm trying to return it so I explain several more times as the wait staff tells me that it is totally fine as they scoff and give each other looks like I'm crazy. Eventually they get the manager and he yields and lets me return it since I was already told I could on the phone. He explained that its just as old as the beer they serve on tap at the brewery and that it's fine but if I really want to return it then fine.

TLDR; 2 Brothers serves 4 month old IPAs at their brewery and doesn't understand why someone might not be happy about that.

Im going to play devils advocate here. Though I think 4 months is too long as well, keg quality =/= bottle quality in terms of time. If kegs are stored properly, they can last for a couple months. I bought a 3 month old keg of Omnipollo Fatamorgana for NYE and it was just as good as every bottle I've had of it. I would probably be hesitant around the 4 month mark as well (I was hesitant about the 3 month), but it wouldnt be unheard of for it to still be good.

 

[gtx281]

TLDR; 2 Brothers serves 4 month old IPAs at their brewery and doesn't understand why someone might not be happy about that.

Maybe they just didn't understand why you kept calling Sidekick an IPA.

 

[Leafhouse]

Maybe they just didn't understand why you kept calling Sidekick an IPA.

I used the term IPA in my post knowing it was not technically correct, they call it an "extra pale ale." It's 4 IBUs below BJCP guidelines for an IPA so it's good enough for me. Sorry for offending you!

Im going to play devils advocate here. Though I think 4 months is too long as well, keg quality =/= bottle quality in terms of time. If kegs are stored properly, they can last for a couple months. I bought a 3 month old keg of Omnipollo Fatamorgana for NYE and it was just as good as every bottle I've had of it. I would probably be hesitant around the 4 month mark as well (I was hesitant about the 3 month), but it wouldnt be unheard of for it to still be good.

If I hadn't driven an hour down there specifically to get a fresh keg straight from the brewery I probably wouldn't have been as upset. Perturbed maybe but not pissed.