tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post48387182493390756..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: 5 Taprooms: Whiling Away a Saturday Afternoon on Chicago's Northwest SideWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-7622330637693205832018-09-27T15:43:14.886-05:002018-09-27T15:43:14.886-05:00You've got some good craft breweries in Tampa!...You've got some good craft breweries in Tampa! Have you ever checked them out?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-52925558912453613232018-09-27T15:42:47.125-05:002018-09-27T15:42:47.125-05:00I'm all about trying regional beers! If I ever...I'm all about trying regional beers! If I ever get out east...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18625038435267214112018-09-26T20:47:28.514-05:002018-09-26T20:47:28.514-05:00I've been to breweries before but never a day ...I've been to breweries before but never a day of touring like that! We will have to do that one weekend. My boyfriend and I love craft beer! I'm not an IPA fan, I'm more of a lager fan. I also like Porters and Stouts when they are made right. Montana Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592368759795707989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-21800452049725313032018-09-26T08:27:26.057-05:002018-09-26T08:27:26.057-05:00Our older son, a "Mr. Mom" stay at home ...Our older son, a "Mr. Mom" stay at home Dad, works part time in the tap room of a local craft brewery. Visiting a small brewery and feasting in their libations is a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon. If you're ever in Rhode Island.... (Insert hug emoticon here).Connie Ciampanelli - RIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199554842449972940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80578152380075888232018-09-26T07:43:50.149-05:002018-09-26T07:43:50.149-05:00I don't know whether or not to be proud or ner...I don't know whether or not to be proud or nervous! LOLWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85398643326683218542018-09-26T07:39:08.436-05:002018-09-26T07:39:08.436-05:00Sounds like a fun day. Probably not for me since I...Sounds like a fun day. Probably not for me since I'm not a big beer drink (and wouldn't know an IPA from a pilsner. And my husband doesn't drink, so there's that. I love that your son went a long with you (and seems to have a pretty sophisticated beer palate!).Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9227585016471180802018-09-26T07:31:53.554-05:002018-09-26T07:31:53.554-05:00I think Revolution and Half Acre are available reg...I think Revolution and Half Acre are available regionally--I don't know how far away they're sold. It was a really fun day!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-67992101009387677552018-09-26T03:39:32.584-05:002018-09-26T03:39:32.584-05:00This sounds like a lot of fun! We only have a coup...This sounds like a lot of fun! We only have a couple of tap rooms around here and they are not close to each other. I don't think I've heard of any of these beers. This sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday!Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62985085626881687502018-09-25T19:39:26.206-05:002018-09-25T19:39:26.206-05:00Isn't it tho? Am I a bad mom? :pIsn't it tho? Am I a bad mom? :p<br />Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57747336225870234542018-09-25T18:21:02.886-05:002018-09-25T18:21:02.886-05:00Event though I am not a beer drinker, this looks l...Event though I am not a beer drinker, this looks like a fun way to spend the day! It's great when the kids are old enough to go drinking with :)Deborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49016582641053662122018-09-25T17:30:18.981-05:002018-09-25T17:30:18.981-05:00We had that yummy Good People while in Birmingham!...We had that yummy Good People while in Birmingham! Being married to a homebrewer makes me seek it out.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2244083198646864352018-09-25T17:29:34.850-05:002018-09-25T17:29:34.850-05:00Yes, you must! But only if you call me so we can g...Yes, you must! But only if you call me so we can go out for a beer or 2!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-77284185578626389742018-09-25T17:29:09.294-05:002018-09-25T17:29:09.294-05:00Oh yes, I want to try 3 Floyds in Munster!Oh yes, I want to try 3 Floyds in Munster!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-3940297088579290242018-09-25T17:28:41.349-05:002018-09-25T17:28:41.349-05:00You might have to change your mind--we tried some ...You might have to change your mind--we tried some fruity brews that were pretty good!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-73825466823439620672018-09-25T17:28:05.724-05:002018-09-25T17:28:05.724-05:00We've been doing this for years, but never so ...We've been doing this for years, but never so many taprooms at once. It was really fun!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75876170392103772692018-09-25T17:27:01.091-05:002018-09-25T17:27:01.091-05:00And with that last statement, you just nailed it! ...And with that last statement, you just nailed it! This is good stuff!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2253450972226185152018-09-25T17:26:32.376-05:002018-09-25T17:26:32.376-05:00Ugh, huh. What drinks do you prefer that are so ex...Ugh, huh. What drinks do you prefer that are so expensive?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-45001314464485749142018-09-25T17:25:16.472-05:002018-09-25T17:25:16.472-05:00The game was on the south side at Sox park and he ...The game was on the south side at Sox park and he didn't want to go there. If is was at Wrigley? Maybe...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59846882834292701942018-09-25T17:24:17.139-05:002018-09-25T17:24:17.139-05:00What did you have? And right, why would anyone wan...What did you have? And right, why would anyone want grocery store beer? Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-63295206855915965832018-09-25T12:19:03.878-05:002018-09-25T12:19:03.878-05:00Happy Anniversary! Count me in for a good beer (o...Happy Anniversary! Count me in for a good beer (or two), after all...PoPo. I don't get into the specifics of what makes them taste good, other than yummy verses not yummy. ;) I think I fall into the IPA category though. We had fun visiting a taproom in Mobile recently. Not that many options here.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-67212351784142877522018-09-25T11:19:09.555-05:002018-09-25T11:19:09.555-05:00What a FUN afternoon! I need to make a trip back ...What a FUN afternoon! I need to make a trip back to Chicago... :) Alysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762340068410914578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24079505475324329752018-09-25T11:03:01.400-05:002018-09-25T11:03:01.400-05:00Sounds so fun! I'm a huge IPA fan and am a bit...Sounds so fun! I'm a huge IPA fan and am a bit partial to West Coast IPAs. My husband and I brew beer, so I usually nerd out a lot over all the hops used in IPAs. Chicago does have some really good breweries (as does Northwest Indiana!). Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68317832885795786242018-09-25T10:14:36.061-05:002018-09-25T10:14:36.061-05:00That sounds like a great way to enjoy a nice after...That sounds like a great way to enjoy a nice afternoon. I'm discovering there are a lot of breweries in Colorado, and I don't like beer! I just learned of a big cider place not too far away and would like to check it out at some point.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-52591986814286046262018-09-25T08:46:38.222-05:002018-09-25T08:46:38.222-05:00What a fun time! I honestly love wine a lot more ...What a fun time! I honestly love wine a lot more than beer BUT coming from a beer town with a beer loving husband I have done this before and really enjoyed it. I appreciate the detail that goes into making the different types. I like IPAs and lagers depending on the flavors... I also like the dark beers.julie Wunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266558547048650273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-31351443576050039602018-09-25T08:36:27.614-05:002018-09-25T08:36:27.614-05:00This sounds like such a fun way to spend an aftern...This sounds like such a fun way to spend an afternoon! I've just been learning more about beer the past couple years. I used to think I didn't like beer but turns out I just didn't like the cheap stuff college kids drink :)Chaitalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118655603196065126noreply@blogger.com