Around Town: Sept/Oct 2012

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Message NobleSquirrel beers 3437 º places 209 º 08:19 Tue 10/16/2012 Originally posted by beergurujr Wirtz? Doing beer? THAT is HUGE news if true. Both giant liquor-wine distros (Wirtz and Southern Wine & Spirits) have stayed away from actual "beer" in IL. Well, there’s a chance to make money with it now. I am a bit surprised, however, that Deschutes went with them. I’m guessing it will be very limited in terms of draft availability (if at all)...
Message TheAlum beers 7164 º places 10 º 10:21 Tue 10/16/2012 Originally posted by Pawola22 Maybe Beejay can help Oh no he di-dn’t.
Message BBB63 beers 6567 º places 146 º 21:37 Wed 10/17/2012 Many of you will be happier with the Pipeworks Well Read Temptress Raspberry Berliner once it is released methinks (which could be any day now). Soured, fruity and a refreshingly light sessionable brew... or so a little birdy told me

Message NobleSquirrel beers 3437 º places 209 º 06:17 Thu 10/18/2012 Originally posted by BBB63 Many of you will be happier with the Pipeworks Well Read Temptress Raspberry Berliner once it is released methinks (which could be any day now). Soured, fruity and a refreshingly light sessionable brew... or so a little birdy told me Yes, it’s a pretty little thing, clean and tart, good fruit profile. Can’t wait to try it carbed up!
Message Vav beers 13 º 06:58 Thu 10/18/2012 Try it with a 75 beer/ 25 orange juice blend. It’s heaven.
Message TheAlum beers 7164 º places 10 º 14:45 Thu 10/18/2012 Begyle listing created. Picture should show up soon. No place entry yet (as they don’t have a tap room, etc). http://www.ratebeer.com/Ratings/Beer/ShowBrewer.asp?BrewerID=15424 Their beers are starting to hit at places. They did a collab at Allium called "Beta Beer" that was released within the last week and will be available through the fall. Tonight start’s with a kickoff party at Floyd’s featuring two beers which I tried at Oak Park Microbrew Review. Details on tonight’s event: http://www.facebook.com/events/183330345125153/
Message TheAlum beers 7164 º places 10 º 19:11 Thu 10/18/2012 Half Acre has for sale on tap Haptera.. their next Next beer. Samples and growlers. This one will not be bottled.. tap only

Message jmagnus87 beers 2903 º places 92 º 19:50 Thu 10/18/2012 Originally posted by TheAlum Word is Deschutes has signed with Wirtz Beverage. Coming to Chicagoland soon. Talked with a guy from Wirtz-Rockford today. He said Chicago should start seeing it around January
Message TheAlum beers 7164 º places 10 º 20:09 Thu 10/18/2012 Additionally, Half Acre is tapping this year’s LagerTown tomorrow. Taproom should be open at or before end of Oct
Message Dunt beers 321 º 04:32 Fri 10/19/2012 Originally posted by TheAlum Additionally, Half Acre is tapping this year’s LagerTown tomorrow. Taproom should be open at or before end of Oct Any word on when the party would be?