Ninth Step Double-Octoberfest Almost-Century

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Time: September 24, 2016 from 7:30am to 7:30pm
Location: The Clock Tower
Street: 3700 N. Recreation Drive
City/Town: Chicago
Website or Map: http://drive.google.com/open?…
Event Type: drunken
Organized By: bobweiser
Latest Activity: Sep 24, 2016

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No, this isn't about making direct amends to the people we've harmed whenever doing so is possible and won't injure them or others.

It's about riding to Three Floyds and boosting our cognitive function every month this year! Now there's a consistent schedule -- the 4th Saturday of every month -- others have opportunities to lead (I can't make it every time), and you can qualify for the F-12 Award.

September is National Century Month, so this step is a century -- if you ride a little extra before or after. The ride takes the lakefront trail south from the Clock Tower. You can join up anywhere along the trail. Just let the group know where so they can look for you.

35 miles to Three Floyds + 10 miles to Flossmoor Station = 45 miles. Take the Metra Electric home or ride another 25 miles to Oaktoberfest at Imperial Oak = 70 miles. Ride another 5 miles to Brookfield = 75 miles and take the BNSF home or another 25 miles to Oktoberfest (ticket required) at Revolution, West Lakeview, and back to the clock tower = 95 miles. 15-18 mph. Bring money, government-issued ID, a lock, lights since we're staying out late, water and snacks to have en route, and panniers for beer you can't get in Chicago.

Online resources: Google map, cue sheet, Metra Electric train schedules, BNSF train schedule, Metra policy, and, to save a minute at the start, the nifty online CCC waiver.

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Comment by bobweiser on September 19, 2016 at 4:42pm: that was Oktoberfest @ revolution, this is Oaktoberfest @ imperial oak:

Das Boot (Oktoberfest)
Cranken Sei Hop (German Hop IPA)
Dunkelschizer (Dunkelweizen)
Hefe’nother (Hefeweizen)
Kaiser (Kolsch)
Dom Beerignon (Berliner Weisse)
LMFAgOse (Watermelon/Blueberry Gose)
Das Nuts (Almond/Pecan Oktoberfest)
Dom Cranberry (Cranberry Berliner Weisse)
Hefe’nother Elderberry (Elderberry Hefeweizen)
Crank It Fresh (Fresh/Wet Hop IPA)
Crank It Hop (Experimental Hop 517 IPA)
Prediction?…Pain! (Imperial IPA)
Admiral Ackbeer (Belgian Dubbel)

Tapping at 12pm

Quiet Giant Nitro (Coconut/Coco Imperial Stout)
Rum Barrel Aged Sinister Minister (Belgian Quadrupel)
Savage Oak Ruby (Flanders Style Red)
Savage Oak Golden Kriek (Wild Golden Ale with Tart Cherries)
Barrel Aged Sugar Shack (Borbon BA Maple Brown Ale)
Gin Barrel Aged Dom Sauvingnon (Gin BA Nelson Sauvin Sour)

Tapping at 1pm

Quiet Giant (Coconut/Coco Imperial Stout)

Tapping at 2pm

Barrel Aged Quiet Giant (BA Coconut/Coco Imperial Stout)

Comment by bobweiser on September 19, 2016 at 4:29pm: ok, Oaktoberfest & Oktoberfest it is. just got my ticket, for the 3rd session. only the 1st is sold out.

What beers will be poured?

Oktoberfest - our traditional Oktoberfest lager featuring German malt and hops
Fist City - crisp and clean Chicago Pale Ale
Anti-Hero - our flagship IPA brewed with a four hop varietal.
Mosaic Hero - an IPA showcasing Mosaic hops with aromas of tropical fruit, citrus and fresh pine.
Rev Pils - a clean, crisp German Pilsner.
Usethe Schwarz - a German-style black lager with earthy-roasty notes that finishes with a medium hop bitterness.
Ghost Ride - a crisp, straw-colored traditionally lagered Kolsch.

What type of food will there be?

Oktoberfest-brined smoked chickens
Schweinshaxe (smoked pork hocks)
Currywurst
Oktoberfest Bratwurst
House-made sauerkraut & beer onions
Roasted Vegetables
German Potato Salad (served warm)
Gurkensalat (cold cucumber salad)

Comment by bobweiser on September 17, 2016 at 7:28am

haven't been there, but tried their Lager recently and thought it was good

Comment by Jared on September 12, 2016 at 4:02am: Have you been to Dovetail? On Ravenswood near Irving Park.

Comment by bobweiser on September 12, 2016 at 2:50am: steve reminded me there was an issue with Revolution last year, too. it turns out it's the same issue, their Oktoberfest, this year. but this year there are still tickets.

should we buy tickets in advance and make it a double? Oaktoberfest & Oktoberfest? i'm game, anybody else?

Comment by bobweiser on September 8, 2016 at 4:14pm

nice (advance) accuforecast:

Sat

Sep 24

68°

Precipitation 9%

SSW 8 mph

Gusts: 20 mph

Max UV Index: 5 (Moderate)

Comment by bobweiser on September 8, 2016 at 3:47pm: i see now Revolution is closed for a private event 9/24. maybe half acre instead? if they're too crowded, bad apple is right across the street. or, suggestions?