Chicagoland Beer Exploration Society
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Every member of the Society (CBES) should aspire to have a beer at every brewery or brewpub located in a day or two bicycle ride distance from Chicago (and, of course, within the city limits).
Naturally, preferable way of getting to is by bike, as for riding back . . . whatever is available, train, bus, horse and buggy, depending on amount of beverages consumed at the destination.
Routes on Ride with GPS, here.
On Facebook, here.
On Twitter, here.
Lists of breweries and brewpubs (and other beer things): on Facebook, and on Twitter.
Website: http://www.facebook.com/cbeeres
Location: Chicago and around
Members: 203
Latest Activity: Nov 3
Discussion Forum
Post your favorite local beers here! 15 Replies
Did you just try a local beer that you thought was exceptional? Post it here! Continue
Started by Rich S. Last reply by Boonji Dec 24, 2023.
Future rides 71 Replies
Please post suggestions, ideas and discuss 'em here.Continue
Tags: beer rides, brewery rides, future rides, CBES
Started by Serge Lubomudrov. Last reply by Brett Miller Apr 28, 2021.
Bikes, Bites and Brews - North Mayfair Festival 1 Reply
North Mayfair Improvement Association (NMIA) is pleased to announce “Bikes, Bites & Brews”, a neighborhood festival scheduled for Labor Day weekend, September 1 – 3, 2017. Fest-goers can look…Continue
Started by Matthew J. Robertson. Last reply by Serge Lubomudrov Jul 30, 2017.
Beer-, but non necessarily bike-related events 43 Replies
Post here a beer-related event you'd like to attend and invite others.Continue
Tags: beer events, events, beer
Started by Serge Lubomudrov. Last reply by Serge Lubomudrov Dec 11, 2014.
Comment Wall
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Comment by Rich S on June 18, 2014 at 3:34am
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Serge, for this Sunday's ride do you have anything in mind for lunch stop? If not I've heard good things about Tribe's Ale House in Tinley although it would mean deviating from your route a bit. I'd also be cool with grabbing something and just bringing it to Hailstorm but I'm not sure what's in the area.
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Comment by djm on June 17, 2014 at 1:40pm
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Me.
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I've had their beers before and agree they're good. My girlfriend and I will actually be staying across the street from there the last weekend of July so will be paying Greenbush a visit.
That being said, I'd be interested in riding there once the South Shore line allows bikes. Or for a long weekend tour.
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Comment by Kevin Mulcky on June 13, 2014 at 4:08am
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Has CBES (or any of its members) ridden to Greenbush brewery in Sawyer, MI?
I rode there earlier this year, and just went back (by car) last weekend. Excellent beers!!!
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Comment by Deet 4.5mi on June 12, 2014 at 10:32am
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I would be up for the ride, how many miles again?
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Looks like your route includes both the gravel path and single track through Palos. That's awesome! I might join you guys...
I've ridden all of the trails in Palos on a cx bike with 35mm tires, it's do-able (and fun!), but it will be challenging for anyone on a more skinny-tired bike. Especially if you're not used to single track riding.
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Comment by OLB 0.1 on June 12, 2014 at 3:20am
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Rich - thanks for the review on Koval, I'm going to try their tour in the next couple of months. I'll try the rye while I'm there.
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Serge, I would probably be in for a ride next Sunday. I need to get more training miles in before my 200K on June 28th!
I'd also be cool with trying out the Palos Hills trails. I just read some reviews here and here that mention some widetrack trails and a crushed limestone trail "suitable for advanced beginners." Worst case if it gets too rough we can turn around and double back.
As for Lagunitas ... they've been taking so darn long to open their tap room that the most I can muster is meh.
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Comment by bobweiser on June 12, 2014 at 1:51am
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hmm
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Apparently Lagunitas does not yet have an occupancy permit.
Despite a tweet to the contrary,Lagunitas Brewery won't be opening its taproom June 18, but the space will definitely be up and running before the end of this month, an official said Wednesday.
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