FIB War Room

[gtx281]

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!

Just busting your balls, homie.

 

[stxSS07]

I still drink Ebel's Weiss all the time cuz no can have Dancing Man.

 

[Treebs]

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.

You know that's been my local spot too. Don't make me go over and punch your good knee.

 

[RedCoffee]

To me it's more that they were utterly dumbfounded by his complaint. Not "don't be a freshness whore, man. It's not fresh but it won't be BAD at this age." It was just business as usual to have 3-month old kegs of (almost) IPA sitting around at the brewery and there's no reason anyone should even question it. I mean, it's within 180 days man! Just like the can says!

That's your brand representation at the source. If you don't think freshness is a big deal at the capital of your empire, good luck to the rest of us.

 

[foscorelli]

Anyone hear anything this year about the Bourbon County tap takeover at Binny's south loop? Last year was oversold and didn't live up to expectations compared to the first year they did it. Still would like to RSVP to get a chance to try Prop and Vanilla without fighting for a pour at a tapping around the city.

 

[ClCardinal84]

Anyone hear anything this year about the Bourbon County tap takeover at Binny's south loop? Last year was oversold and didn't live up to expectations compared to the first year they did it. Still would like to RSVP to get a chance to try Prop and Vanilla without fighting for a pour at a tapping around the city.

I haven't seen anything come across their Beer Buzz in my email thus far.

 

[Leafhouse]

To me it's more that they were utterly dumbfounded by his complaint. Not "don't be a freshness whore, man. It's not fresh but it won't be BAD at this age." It was just business as usual to have 3-month old kegs of (almost) IPA sitting around at the brewery and there's no reason anyone should even question it. I mean, it's within 180 days man! Just like the can says!

That's your brand representation at the source. If you don't think freshness is a big deal at the capital of your empire, good luck to the rest of us.

Same here. I could see getting an eye roll or two at a random bar but at the brewery? When the manager told me that they serve 4 month old Sidekick at the brewery I was seriously stunned. It made me wonder how many other places do that and consider it totally normal.

 

[mychalg91]

Same here. I could see getting an eye roll or two at a random bar but at the brewery? When the manager told me that they serve 4 month old Sidekick at the brewery I was seriously stunned. It made me wonder how many other places do that and consider it totally normal.

Probably happens all the time. What's more telling, IMO, is that customers can't tell the difference.

 

[ChaQuiseman]

Probably happens all the time. What's more telling, IMO, is that customers can't tell the difference.

Devil's advocate: if they're consistently serving old IPAs at the brew pub, how is a customer to know that they're not fresh if they've never experienced a fresh one to compare it to? Unless it's skunked or has an obvious off flavor, I'd be inclined to think "maybe this just isn't a very aroma-forward beer."

 

[Treebs]

So Half Acre is releasing a new Black Ale in cans, Lead Feather. Can't say I'm excited, but I don't have too many experiences with Black Ales.

http://halfacrebeer.com/blog/2015/2/11/lead-feather

 

[stxSS07]

So Half Acre is releasing a new Black Ale in cans, Lead Feather. Can't say I'm excited, but I don't have too many experiences with Black Ales.

http://halfacrebeer.com/blog/2015/2/11/lead-feather

Will try and probably sigh deeply.

 

[gtx281]

So Half Acre is releasing a new Black Ale in cans, Lead Feather. Can't say I'm excited, but I don't have too many experiences with Black Ales.

http://halfacrebeer.com/blog/2015/2/11/lead-feather

Looking forward to trying.

 

[yeahnatenelson]

Will try and probably sigh deeply.

I'll stick to sighing deeply.

Stone just announced that it'll be discontinuing it's black IPA this year, citing poor sales figures.

Half Acre sez: let's rekindle dem 2011 feelz! Amirite?!

 

[yeahnatenelson]

Not to belabor the point, but roast malt and Half Acre's typical grassy hop profile makes this beer sound like literally drinking a mud puddle.

 

[middlebrow]

how about half acre bring back some lagers?

 

[Gonzoillini1]

Not to belabor the point, but roast malt and Half Acre's typical grassy hop profile makes this beer sound like literally drinking a mud puddle.

I do like Sticky Fat every year which is in the same realm as a Black Ale, but yea I think Lead Feather might be a train wreck.

 

[stxSS07]

how about half acre bring back some lagers?

I will support this crusade.

 

[Tooch4321]

Yeah, but Michael Carroll left a long time ago to open Band of Bohemia...

 

[Dunt1]

how about half acre bring back some lagers?

GUEST LAGER

 

[yeahnatenelson]

...that can art is still awesome.

 

[PHBoiler]

Not to belabor the point, but roast malt and Half Acre's typical grassy hop profile makes this beer sound like literally drinking a mud puddle.

Doesn't everyone love muddy puddles?

 

[stxSS07]

...that can art is still awesome.

Wow Floyd Acres new brewery.

 

[jakeox]

So Half Acre is releasing a new Black Ale in cans, Lead Feather. Can't say I'm excited, but I don't have too many experiences with Black Ales.

http://halfacrebeer.com/blog/2015/2/11/lead-feather

This was on tap last night at the taproom. Despite the bartender telling me it was not like a black IPA or a really hoppy porter, I thought it was basically a black IPA. Maybe a little more tilted toward malt than a typical black IPA. I thought it was serviceable. Not one of my favorite styles, but I enjoyed it.

I'm bad at tasting notes so I won't attempt any. I enjoyed it fine though.

 

[PHBoiler]

Anybody know if either Rev spot does howlers or is it growler only? Either way I can't make the same mistake I did last week when I was in the city. Must get coffee eugene. I'm assuming they do growlers at both locations?

Maybe the first time ever I'm excited for taking clients to lunch in the Loop. Randolph Tavern looks pretty solid. Hopefully it is a beer lunch so I can try Fist City, otherwise...TO THE BREWERY! (shaking fist...pun intended)

 

[Tooch4321]

Anybody know if either Rev spot does howlers or is it growler only? Either way I can't make the same mistake I did last week when I was in the city. Must get coffee eugene. I'm assuming they do growlers at both locations?

Maybe the first time ever I'm excited for taking clients to lunch in the Loop. Randolph Tavern looks pretty solid. Hopefully it is a beer lunch so I can try Fist City, otherwise...TO THE BREWERY! (shaking fist...pun intended)

As far as I know it's growlers only, but I haven't been to the any of Rev's location since my wedding at the brewpub last September. And they had Coffee Eugene on cask that day and it was a glorious day besides the whole getting married and stuff too. Random note to anyone who ever might entertain the idea of staying at Longman & Eagle, do not stay in room #55 if you enjoy sleeping because you will not...

 

[tinypyramids1]

Anybody know if either Rev spot does howlers or is it growler only? Either way I can't make the same mistake I did last week when I was in the city. Must get coffee eugene. I'm assuming they do growlers at both locations?

Maybe the first time ever I'm excited for taking clients to lunch in the Loop. Randolph Tavern looks pretty solid. Hopefully it is a beer lunch so I can try Fist City, otherwise...TO THE BREWERY! (shaking fist...pun intended)

they do growlers at both, but i've never inquired about growlers not of the 64oz persuasion. the taproom will fill other brewery growlers but you should definitely call and ask if you have something other than a rev growler.

 

[PHBoiler]

I don't have a Rev growler so I'll just buy their glass. I like having a shelf of growlers at the house. Growler will do just fine. I'll find someone to split it with tonight...or will I?

 

[jeblikesbeer]

FINISH IT!

 

[user 306237]

Anybody know if either Rev spot does howlers or is it growler only? Either way I can't make the same mistake I did last week when I was in the city. Must get coffee eugene. I'm assuming they do growlers at both locations?

Maybe the first time ever I'm excited for taking clients to lunch in the Loop. Randolph Tavern looks pretty solid. Hopefully it is a beer lunch so I can try Fist City, otherwise...TO THE BREWERY! (shaking fist...pun intended)

Big negative on 32oz. howlers -- they may fill >64oz. bottles but I've never seen someone walk out with a howler. I would also recommend calling first if you're looking specifically for Coffee Eugene. They didn't have any last Sunday at the tap room, but they may have taken it off to make room for their barrel-aged stuff. I wouldn't count on their online beer list being accurate.

 

[capnmike]

One of them is aged in some old Manhattan barrels. I'm pretty sure this is the beer that was at FOBAB and was quite if my drunken mind processed the taste correctly.

Edit: Here are the details:

Since last March, the big brew (10.9% alc/vol) has been aging in High West Distillery white oak barrels that previously held either High West’s 36th Vote Barreled Manhattan or its Barreled Boulevardier cocktails. The result is a new take on barrel-aged Imperial Stouts. (The Boulevardier Might Meets Right was awarded a bronze medal in the Experimental category at the Festival of Barrel Aged Beer in November 2014.)

An extremely small number of Boulevardier bottles ($25 each) will be released and they are limited to one per person. Up to three Manhattan bottles ($20 each) will be allowed per customer. (Prices include 9% IL sales and 6% Evanston alcohol tax.)

FYI, if anyone missed this event (I did) Evanston 1st has some of the Manhattan bottles behind the counter - $18.99 pre, making them $21.89 out the door. They said they got 1 case.