FIB War Room

[Ferowcious]

The individual responsible for the build was responsible for all the 10 Barrel pubs that are now floundering in So Cal and Denver. In so much as he succeeded in making Clybourn resemble a sterile, industrial, 10 Barrel type vibe, he wildly succeeded. The project ended up being over budget and significantly late in final delivery. The Goose employees care, yes. The Corporate masters, however, couldn't care less. No one specifically oversees pubs (dotted line only) and the inmates run the asylum.

It is a little crazy that they traded the authenticity of the original space and the priceless ambiance that entails for a flavor of the month look and layout, all so they could charge $2 more for the burger and push people towards more expensive menu items.

There's too many great options in Chicago to consider Clybourn as frequently as I previously did.

 

[DanH11]

Cherry rye and regular Straight Jacket are awesome.

I kind of feel sorry watching all the people walk by with $35 mindshaft gap and double barrel VSOD 4 packs

 

[TheJB]

I’m not gonna lie this dbvsod is pretty damn tasty, the regular is better than the single barrel variants by a bit

 

[TheBus]

Man... that vsoj Rye is fantastic... and the cherry is incredibly good. Very glad I made the trip.

 

[RedCoffee]

In a.......... line to get cans? What is this witchcraft?

****** barleywine is life nerds.

 

[ChicagoGuy]

Yeah, why is this release a pain in the ass compared to the past couple? Does Straight Jacket bring all the boys to the yard in a way Deth's Tar couldn't?

 

[capnmike]

Yeah, why is this release a pain in the ass compared to the past couple? Does Straight Jacket bring all the boys to the yard in a way Deth's Tar couldn't?

Has me concerned re: my easy Saturday leftovers tomorrow...though, my wallet wouldn’t complain.

 

[IronDave]

As I was leaving I saw an acquiantance. He blamed the long lines on "that dontdrinkbeer guy."

The haters gonna hate.

 

[Scalzo]

Yeah, why is this release a pain in the ass compared to the past couple? Does Straight Jacket bring all the boys to the yard in a way Deth's Tar couldn't?

you cam blame dont drink beer for this one

 

[danidavid]

you cam blame dont drink beer for this one

I mean he does explicitly tell us not to drink beer. They're being hypocrites by going tbh

 

[user 306237]

Yeah… wasn’t thrilled to walk in and see all of the variants tapped out. And when it confirmed that Rev prep’d half as many sixtels since other releases were less attended I remained unethused.

The rye barrel was good. Did not care for DBVSOD. I could not try anything else.

But a short cab ride and I was at Metropolitan. No lines, no barrels - only great beer. Very nice way to end the evening.

 

[disapowzment]

Yeah… wasn’t thrilled to walk in and see all of the variants tapped out. And when it confirmed that Rev prep’d half as many sixtels since other releases were less attended I remained unethused.

The rye barrel was good. Did not care for DBVSOD. I could not try anything else.

But a short cab ride and I was at Metropolitan. No lines, no barrels - only great beer. Very nice way to end the evening.

Weird. I had a blast. Partied with mishuggah had all the variants. Ticked beeraficionado. Cut my finger open enough for the guy at 7-11 to give me a free bandaid.


Cc RedCoffee

 

[Scalzo]

I also had a blast

There were way more people there than I imagined but I think they did a great job accommodating people with all things considered. I didnt stick around to wait in another line for draft pours, but oh well. 12oz cans of straight jacket is enough to make it worth it for me.

VSOJ Cherry Rye <3 <3 <3 <3

Was nice to see you beeraficionado

 

[user 306237]

... had all the variants.

Well, there you go. I would have loved to try other variants but I could only get there so early.

I’m not salty - just surprised on account of previous releases.

 

[disapowzment]

Well, there you go. I would have loved to try other variants but I could only get there so early.

I’m not salty - just surprised on account of previous releases.

Well barleywine is life apparently. I’m pretty excited I waited until after I got drunk to get in line. Cough Roger85

 

[mdomask]

VSOJ Cherry Rye is truth.

Surprised at the larger turnout. I guess VSOJ brings out all the tickers.

 

[TheJB]

VSOJ Cherry Rye is truth.

Surprised at the larger turnout. I guess VSOJ brings out all the tickers.

I mean it brought all my boys to the yard....

 

[thewimperoo]

Agreed on it being a shittier time, but also agree on it not being Rev's fault. They did everything they could to make it enjoyable.

Too much time in lines tonight. But had fun crushing beers at Beer Temple and Metro after Rev.

 

[Dunt1]

I'm going to go against the tide here. Bravo ******* Revolution. You listened to your real fans and have delivered an exceptional weekend for your patrons. How spoiled are we that people are complaining about waiting in a line at Rev for once? Ya, there were some relatively long lines tonight, but thank god there is a brewery here (of that size) that listens and cares about its customers. I will gladly battle lines to support a company like that. Doug, thank you and your team for putting on events like these, you have truly spoiled Chicago beer nerds.

::falls asleep on floor::

 

[Scalzo]

I'm going to go against the tide here.

I think you are w the tide there.... <3 Rev

 

[mdomask]

I think you are w the tide there.... <3 Rev

This. I’m not mad about waiting in line. Just surprised based on past two releases.

I’m very happy to see this love for the hometown *-Hero. Lines moved quick as they could. Planty of product to go around. VSOJ! Looking forward to next year. Fresh Cafe Deth + 2017 Deth Tar in VSOD.

 

[ChicagoGuy]

I'm going to go against the tide here. Bravo ******* Revolution. You listened to your real fans and have delivered an exceptional weekend for your patrons. How spoiled are we that people are complaining about waiting in a line at Rev for once? Ya, there were some relatively long lines tonight, but thank god there is a brewery here (of that size) that listens and cares about its customers. I will gladly battle lines to support a company like that. Doug, thank you and your team for putting on events like these, you have truly spoiled Chicago beer nerds.

::falls asleep on floor::

I'm completely confused by your post. Are you saying that people wanted lines, so Rev gave them lines? If that's not what you're saying, then your post needs some editing.

 

[ChicagoGuy]

Weird. I had a blast. Partied with mishuggah had all the variants. Ticked beeraficionado. Cut my finger open enough for the guy at 7-11 to give me a free bandaid.


Cc RedCoffee

Not really weird, we weren't too far behind you and saw you slide into the exit door from the can sales room straight into the taproom. The rest of us had to go stand in line to get in and missed out on most of the variants.

 

[Dunt1]

I'm completely confused by your post. Are you saying that people wanted lines, so Rev gave them lines? If that's not what you're saying, then your post needs some editing.

Don't be obtuse, the post is pretty straight forward

 

[Treebs]

dontdrinkbeer : can the next beer style you ruin be something less impactful like Belgian dubbels or California commons?

 

[disapowzment]

Not really weird, we weren't too far behind you and saw you slide into the exit door from the can sales room straight into the taproom. The rest of us had to go stand in line to get in and missed out on most of the variants.

This was well after I had gotten out of line, and went into the tap room at 4 like everyone should have to begin with.

 

[SecretSquirrel]

Hadn’t been to Rev in a long time finnny it was Barleywines to be this Lambic guy to go there, lol...

Good times, I don’t buy packaged beer so no lines for me but had some tasty beers and got to see some of yous.

Ending the night at Duseks/Punch House always is a plus...

 

[ApocalypseZombie]

Cherry rye and regular Straight Jacket are awesome.

I kind of feel sorry watching all the people walk by with $35 mindshaft gap and double barrel VSOD 4 packs

Popped a can of MG when I got home and I wish I had bought it all.

DB VSOD on the other hand...

 

[DanH11]

Popped a can of MG when I got home and I wish I had bought it all.

DB VSOD on the other hand...

Had 7 of the 8 special taps with a couple friends.
Top three were clear. VSOJ, VSOJ Cherry Rye, Straight Jacket.

VSOJ Rye
Mineshaft gap - to me, wasn’t a bad beer, just an average beer and wasn’t worth the cost

DB VSOD - had a pepperminty dentist office thing going on

DB VSOD whistle pig - left a nearly full glass

Didn’t try the Woodford after the other two DB VSOD

I didn’t go through the bottle line and got there at 4. Thought it was well run for the hour and a half we were there. I liked the stickers on the cups to identify the beers. Made it easy

 

[RedCoffee]

Switch the level of preparedness for the events next year and they're golden. For Deth's Tar and Ryeway releases (esp DT) they were so overprepared. I got there at the same time for each one (630-700) and it was night and day on the crowds. Not sure what can be done on their part for this, though.

Only thing I had on tap was a pour of VSOJ. At the risk of inciting an even bigger mob next year, release THAT in cans if you can. Fantastic and probably not as hypewalez as the variants would be.