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: Mar 25
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.
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Comment by Rich S on September 15, 2013 at 4:15pm
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We can always get fancy and order a glass of wine!
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I just took a peek at Village Vintner's website and their beer list is quite interesting. I think a stop there will be in order!
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Duke's might be fun to grab a beer before the 30 miles down to Geneva. I saw Penrose and if they're open they might be worth a stop as well.
Stockholm's is at 306 W State and Geneva Ale House is at 319 W State so definitely not going out of our way!
When I get the chance I'll create an event for Nov 9 since that'll be the day after my birthday. We'll figure out the stops and other details as the date approaches.
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Comment by Duppie on September 15, 2013 at 12:27pm
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Been to Stockholm's. What a depressing place. Wouldn't get out of my way to try, but if it is on your way you might stop there, just so you can say you've been there. After all, this is CBES:
"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)."
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I'm thinking Metra to Crystal Lake then ride about 30 miles down to Geneva. We could eat at Geneva Ale House (they have Tighthead and Local Option on tap) and then pop over for a quick beer at Stockholm's. Then another 10 miles to the Roundhouse.
Nov 9 or 16 will be the most likely dates.
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Have any of you been to Stockholm's or Geneva Ale House? The former is a brewery but the latter has better online reviews and an awesome looking beer list including some local Chicago brews on tap.
I'd like to plan a ride in November along the Fox River and Prairie Trials and these look like good pit stops en route to the Roundhouse.
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Comment by bobweiser on September 11, 2013 at 9:38pm
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How amazing does this (finalized) draft list look?
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I tried the Emmett's in Palatine on Alex's ride this past Saturday and thought it was really good. I'd be happy to pay them another visit.
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I vote no on Solemn Oath. Simply because they refused to fill your growlers when you went. I also don't like businesses that don't take cash as I prefer to not use my debit card.
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Comment by Adam Herstein on September 11, 2013 at 4:41pm
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I agree with Serge. Who cares if there are some "hipsters" in a brewpub?
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