LTHForum Cocktail Hour: Clark St. Ale House, 9/18

Well, Since germuska is 2-for-2 on the happy hours, I guess it's time for someone else to step to the plate and take a swing.

(Past events have met at Rock Bottom Brewery and Brasserie Jo).

So, I propose:

Clark Street Ale House and their terrific beer list and often under-used backyard.

When: Tuesday, 9/18, 5:30pm
Where: 742 N. Clark St

Best,
Michael

Sounds great. We can follow up with dinner at Mr. G's Dawg & Burger... (or is that one Mr. J's?)

Well... I'm sure there are other options to consider...

Mrs. JiLS and I are in.

Bleh, I keep being out of town for work... Next time!

Did somebody say "terrific beer list?"

I ought to be able to make this. It's certainly not far from my office.

JimTheBeerGuy wrote:Did somebody say "terrific beer list?"

Read more reviews here:
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/2954/

Hope to see you there, Jim.

Add me to the list. Thanks.

I'll be there. Thanks for organizing, Michael.

Dentist appointment earlier in the day. Will definitely need drinks.

Paul SL wrote:Dentist appointment earlier in the day. Will definitely need drinks.

Nine out of ten dental patients recommend beer. Glad you can come.

Well, Since germuska is 2-for-2 on the happy hours, I guess it's time for someone else to step to the plate and take a swing.

actually, there also was a gathering at The Tasting Room, on july 9th. there were only 4 of us there, but i feel confident i speak for us all in saying we enjoyed each other's company and had a lively (foodcentric) conversation. we shared a cheese platter, a charcuterie platter, and had several glasses each of half priced wine (the lure on mondays). the food was delicious, but the price seems to get a little steeper with each visit. justjoan

justjoan wrote:

Well, Since germuska is 2-for-2 on the happy hours, I guess it's time for someone else to step to the plate and take a swing.

actually, there also was a gathering at The Tasting Room, on july 9th.

Sorry. It escaped my memory.

Best,
Michael

It looks like it's going to be a pretty nice day. I'm going to try and arrive at CSAH a little early and find space on the back patio.

For those of you on the list that I haven't met (Bill, I think you're the only one) I am wearing a green short sleeved button-down shirt and I wear glasses.

My wife Cookie, nee Petit Pois, has agreed to join us as well.

Best,
Michael

I'm still planning to attend, see you there.

I'll be there and my fiancee is joining me in a bit. I'm wearing jeans and a tucked in button up striped shirt. See y'all soon!

I am still planning on attending. I'll be the fat guy with a beard. Those are few and far between at beer bars.

It was an outstanding evening. 20+people I think, great beers and other drinks, good conversation and afterwards many of us went to Coal Fire Pizza for a spectactular meal. It doesn't get much better than what we experienced tonight. Thank you, Michael - for pulling it all together. I'll post some photos tomorrow.

It was a very pleasant evening indeed. Thank you Michael for introducing me to Clark Street Ale House. I'll definitely be back.

We both had a good time- sorry we had to leave so early, wedding planning abounds.

Here are some photos I snapped last night. Thnking once again about the headcount, I think it was more like 15 than 20. Enjoy!

Clark Street Ale House



We sat outdoors.





[the table to the rear (top) in the photo below was not part of the group]



[the table in the upper right corner of the photo below was not part of the group]



Clark Street Ale House Draft Beer Menu



I tasted three different beers, each very different and each enjoyable.

Allagash White
If you're familiar with Blue Moon you'll have an idea of what this tastes like, only it's much better. I found it lite, dry and crisp to taste.



Three Floyds Fantabulous X Anniversary Ale
This was a rich, fruity beer - excellent tasting.


Rich, fruity

Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter [not photographed]
I drank the porter before thinking about getting a photo. I like stouts and porters and this offering was rich with a roasted malt and chocolaty taste.

Coalfire - Anchovy and Sausage Pie
This was probably the favorite pie of the evening. The photo doesn't do the pie justice, however.



Another Pie

What a great event! I can't believe I've worked in River North for 8 years and have never been to the Clark St. Ale House before.

Coal Fire afterwards was quite an inspired second act! As noted, it was cool to be in a big group so as to try more varieties of pizza. Me, I love that char, although I know it's not for everyone.

Looking forward to the next edition. (JimTheBeerGuy and I were kicking around a visit to the Edgewater Lounge sometime soon...)

I can't believe I missed this, I just haven't read this event topic in awhile.

I darn near stopped in there that day too.

But I second the Edgewater Lounge for the next one, I've been wanting to get back there for awhile.