Any Chicagoans want to get together to taste/critique?

[jwic]

I have three batches bottled and while friends/family say they're pretty tasty for my very first few home brews, they taste more than a little off - at least to my palate.

Any Chicagoans want to get together and sample each other's home brews and offer each other some constructive criticism on a sub-par batch and/or congratulations on a batch well done?

Maybe Memorial Day weekend is a good time? My flat is rather conducive to 15-20 people; I also have a yard and if the weather's nice we can move the party out there.

Cheers,
Jim

 

[coryforsenate]

*toasts fallen Goose Island*

May Her new master be kind.


I go to Chicago periodically on business to Argonne Labs. I'm a big fan of all the brewpub restaurants. The two I've been actually have really good food in addition to the beer.

 

[jwic]

Goose Island has always been mediocre in my opinion (both food and beer). My new favorite is Revolution in Logan Square; next up is Piece Pizza in Wicker Park.

 

[mattjmac]

If you're a hop addict try out Haymarket on Randolph. Opened in late December. I haven't tried the food, but I had a great server and most of their beers were very good. They lean toward IPA's and, IMO, do them the best of the beers they brew.

 

[FromZwolle]

have you considered joining a club? i know there are a few around the city. i'd love to join you, but making it into the city and back is a bit of a pain.

 

[jwic]

I didn't even know there were clubs. How do I get information?

 

[FromZwolle]

this is just from hbt. i think there are a few more out there.

http://clubs.homebrewtalk.com/State/Illinois/