Episode 468 - 9 Year Blind

ABV Chicago Craft Beer Podcast

To commemorate our 9th year of this podcast, we celebrate local breweries that opened since we first started broadcasting our shabby little beer reviews. Craig and Ryan each bring three blind beers to the table for the other to guess with a focus on years and a few additional mystery themes. It’s also one of those shows where you get to hear Craig fall head-over-heels in love with a beer, which is always a treat. Also, we’re angling to take that Girl Scout cookie taster position; Ryan’s just completely flummoxed by a bomber; and Craig is Raging Against A Thin Stout.™ We want to thank everyone who has ever listened or supported the show in any way for making nine years a possibility - it feels truly surreal.

Beers Reviewed Half-Blindly

One Allegiance Brewing [opened 2020] - Double Vanilla Rambler (Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels w/ vanilla beans and cocoa nibs)

Werk Force Brewing Company [opened 2014] - Genuine Authentic (Black Pilsner)

Miskatonic Brewing Company [opened 2015] - Rye Bell Witch (Imperial Stout aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels)

Skeleton Key Brewery [opened 2016] - Indomitable (Double Rye IPA)

On Tour Brewing Company [opened 2017] - Apres (Black Lager)

Double Clutch Brewing Company [opened 2021] - Helles Rauchbier Lager