Yeah

The place is co-owned by Ryan Hartman's parents...they did the remodel when he was with the Blackhawks, and painted the place red black and white...he got traded to Nashville 2 or 3 days before the grand opening...they spent the rest of the season trying to turn it into Nashville north...it wasn't pretty.

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yes it will.

true.....
1. Public
2. R Noggin
3. kenosha brewing co
4. ?
5. ?

I like Public a lot....R Noggin is pretty good, but both of these places are erratic in what and when they brew stuff. Pick a staple or 2 that are always available and then do your weird shit.

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It looks like they make people call them the King and the Convict.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/beer/story/2019-12-03/ballast-point-sold-for-the-second-time-in-four-years%3f_amp=true

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

Rustic Road Brewing just opened a new pub downtown Kenosha last fall. They were in another location and have been around a while. Public just bought a bigger space a block down in downtown and should be a much nicer spot than they have now. They can a couple of their most popular styles and can be purchased at most local stores. It’s not bad. Kenosha Brewing is a bit hidden and not sure if they will make it long term. It is near my work and I never think to even go over there. R Noggin is the best in my opinion but you are correct that you never know what they will have. I try to get a growler once a quarter or so. I live on the opposite end of town now so I don’t make it out that way as often. Kings and Convicts will be #5

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They do not make people call them that.

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Pine Nanas from Public was amazing....they haven't really brewed it....pisses me off.

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Probably my wife’s favorite and I’ve been looking for a few years. I probably just need to go in and ask about it. I’ve not tried it

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What are you guys drinking for New Year's Eve?

My fridge is stocked with the following:

Hill Farmstead Double Citra
Fox Farm Double Burst
River Roost Hello Hello
Foam Pavement
Trillium Melcher St
Upper Pass Cloud Drop
Old Nation M-43

It's about 9:00 AM here, time to get started.

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Old Nation M-43 is an excellent beer.

Have 3 for me...I'm stuck at work until 3.

I'm not sure what I'm drinking tonight, but I'm sure I'll drink a lot of it.

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Marz cloudy boyz
Marz yakool
Smirnoff vodka

Definitely. One of the best NEIPA's I've had.

Daisy Cutter and probably some hard stuff later on. Perhaps a glass of champagne at midnight. Maybe a cigar as well.

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Yeah, M-43 is phenomenal. Double Citra by Hill Farmstead is also a transcendent beer if you can ever get your hands on it. I believe it is the #12 ranked IPA in the world on Beer Advocate. Unless you go to the brewery in Vermont, though, you'll have to trade for it since HF does not distribute cans or bottles. For my money, the Trillium Melcher Street is also a terrific beer. It is juicy, piney, and dank all at once. Not many breweries can produce a beer at that level.

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Just cracked open a Pavement IPA by Foam (Burlington, VT).

This beer is even better than I remember, maintaining a beautiful balance between fruity and funky flavors. Really good.

Now I gotta go make some meatballs and school my kids in a game of Sorry!

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Awesome beer. My favorite from ON is Boss Tweed (DIPA). Absolutely glorious. Haven't seen it distributed in IL but picked up a 4-pack today while I'm at the in-laws in Detroit.

Was able to visit HOMES brewing in Ann Arbor this week and it was fantastic. Their sour beers were on point. They don't distribute and their take home is pricey but it was so tasty.

Old Nation Boss Tweed
Founders Imperial Stout
HOMES Raspberry Lime Sherbert
HOMES Dub Bluebz

Oddly enough, I see Boss Tweed in Vermont pretty regularly. I've been meaning to pick some up, but I just haven't gotten around to it. So many great beers, so little time.

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I'm kinda drunk already. These meatballs might not get made.

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Drinking a Hop Stoopid by Lagunitas. Wife had a nasty migraine pop up during dinner. Good times.

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4 Leines, 3 glasses of champagne mixed with an elderberry liquor my wife bought and now I'm into the gin.

Think I'm gonna go with an M-43 to ring in the new year.

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A growler from Light The Lamp in Grayslake of their Redline Amber Ale...had a Maplewood American Charlatan American Pale Ale earlier...Happy New Year!

Charlatan is a very good beer.

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Light the Lamp is a great brewery.

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I have a headache reading this.

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We are good friends with one of the primary owners. They used to live down the street from us. My wife and I were just reminiscing about the bliss of having good friends down the street, walk there for NYE, let the kids play, get hammered and walk home. Everybody safe, everybody happy.

The only thing better at Light the Lamp than the brew is the food.

Yeah. Their food is pretty good. I like that Italian beef sandwich they have.

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Had some Cloud Drop IPA by Upper Pass (VT) last night.

It's a nice NEIPA with a decent amount of juice and a slight bit of funk.

Vermonters were hyping this beer up like crazy last winter, though, and the beer just can't live up to its reputation.

If it were brewed by Trillium or Treehouse instead of a boutique brewery with very limited distribution, it would be considered somewhat disappointing when compared to their other offerings.

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River Roost's Hello Hello IPA was my beer of choice last night.

I really like the combination of nelson sauvin and citra hops, which this beer puts to good use.

River Roost continues to produce consistently very good brews across every style they're exploring.

Definitely worth trading for their stuff if you're curious about the Vermont brewing scene, which ranks among the best in the country.

Overall, my top Vermont breweries are:

1) Hill Farmstead
2) River Roost
3) Alchemist and Burlington Beer Company
5) Fiddlehead
6)Foam
7) Upper Pass and Four Quarters
9) Frost Beer Works
10) Green Empire

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With the Kings and Convicts brewery on the way I bought a 4pk of their Kings Bitch IPA. Meh... it’s just ok. I likely won’t seek it out again unless I try it on draft when they open up.

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Super Bowl Sunday:

Lunch - Half Acre Benthic on tap at Whole Foods. Twas glorious. A superb beer.

Dinner/Evening - 1) Deschutes Lil' Squeezy Juicy Ale and, 2) Maui Brewing Coconut Hiwa Porter

Have had Coconut Hiwa and enjoy it a lot. First time trying this Deschutes beer. Hoping it's a tasty 5%'er; ya boy has work on Monday.