Mid-Western Beer Review – 5 Grass Hoppy Ale from 5 Rabbits

Here is the second review of a Mid-Western beer brought back from Chicago,  5 Grass from 5 Rabbits

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Was expecting a little more hop to this one, considering the name and all.  Pours a nice clear amber color.  Spices really take the forefront here.  The sage is coming through and I am getting some savory ginger type notes as well.  Some pepper too.  A little metallic note as well.  Tasty, just mis-named for me.  I much prefer the 5 Vulture which was a take on the mole, in beer form.  I am intrigued to try more of the line-up from this brewery though.

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Chicago in Two Days and many beers – Part 1

Tomorrow, I will talk more about my recent beer filled trip to Chicago.  But to whet the whistle, as it were, here are some selected photos from the weekend….

First stop pizza at Wrigleyville joint with a list (minus the macros) that I wish I could have returned to…

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Oh and the former Marshall Field’s (now Macy’s) sold beer and had a bar!

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If that wasn’t enough, the local grocery chain had 5 Rabbits at great six-pack prices…

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and there were stops at Two Brother’s, Half Acre and HopLeaf too!

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