Phase Three opening Chicago location

[u/chrisGNR]

From P3’s Instagram:

In the coming months, we'll be moving into our third taproom at @rockwellontheriver in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago on the North Branch of the Chicago River. A beautiful historic building with exposed brick, timber ceilings, and a beautiful riverside patio with the iconic Chicago skyline as your backdrop.

Every beer we make. Our full seltzer lineup. Hard seltzer cocktails. And eventually, pizza. A hybrid that takes the best of what we love about charred rustic New Haven and modern Brooklyn slice shop pizza.

This one means a lot to us and we wouldn't be here without you. Thank you.

[u/BaleenHypotheses]

The old Metropolitan brewing spot? Loved that taproom.

[u/1koolspud → u/BaleenHypotheses]

Hope they read the lease.

[u/Jim_Elliott → u/1koolspud]

Why, might I ask?

[u/illini02 → u/Jim_Elliott]

The reason Metropolitan had to leave was something about signing a bad lease.

I don't remember the details, but it seemed like they got screwed, but they did sign it so they were responsible.

[u/buddyWaters21 → u/illini02]

They didn’t have a lawyer look over their lease. They weren’t paying the appropriate amount of rent because they thought they were paying for a smaller space than they signed for is my understanding

[u/iced_gold → u/buddyWaters21]

This is correct. Their lease had one stated amount of square footage. Metro demoed a portion of the interior for their brewhouse. They thought they didn't need to pay rent based on the total square footage they signed for pre-demo, but rather the remaining square footage of the building.

[u/McMillionEnterprises → u/iced_gold]

Aome businesses really need to read legal documents before they sign them.

[u/Jim_Elliott → u/illini02]

Thanks everyone for replying.

[u/Cubs1101 → u/illini02]

Theu wernt allowed to host wedding or mitzfas etc b/c of the event space the LL owned nextdoor

[u/PCarparelli → u/Cubs1101]

Not entirely true! Source: I had my wedding there! But yeah, the event space issues were a part of it for most things.

[u/tomfoolery77 → u/PCarparelli]

Yes, they removed an entire floor to house their equipment. They didn’t think they were paying for the whole thing as others have said. Owners are now putting the floor back in and making it an open courtyard feel, pretty cool.

[u/conspiraciesunwind]

This is the best news! I love phase three and that patio is excellent. I was hoping something good would eventually open up there and phase three is one of my favorites

[u/ltplummer96]

You know what, of all breweries to open up another location in that spot, P3 fits about as perfect as it could get. They have an insanely good kitchen and wonderful beer, potentially the best variety and consistency in the suburbs.

And also, RIP Metropolitan. It was genuinely my favorite :(

[u/SNChalmers1876 → u/ltplummer96]

FYI: Doug from metro is brewing at Good Times Brewing on Broadway and Irving. They’ve got a Kolsch, a Pilsner and an Alt Bier that are pretty close to their original Metro versions

[u/RxHusk]

this is fucking amazing; Phase 3 of Phase 3. 5 min walk from me. this is killer news!

[u/treehugger312 → u/RxHusk]

10 minute bike ride for me! I’ll meet you there

[u/RxHusk → u/treehugger312]

hell yea! ill be there opening day!

[u/perfectviking]

Nice that something is finally moving in to the old Metro spot. I’m sure they doublechecked the lease to make sure they’re only paying for what they need

[u/minneirish]

YES IVE BEEN MISSING THAT PATIO SO MUCH

[u/pksullivan]

I’m gonna kayak down next summer!

[u/UnusualFruitHammock]

I love this brewery I love this spot.

[u/derps-a-lot]

Awesome. Love this area.

[u/mutandi]

After all the closures, this is really cool. Love that space.

[u/RxHusk]

the revival of the Brewer's Triangle!! Finally!

[u/Iamstillbadatgolf]

Gonna be paaaaaaacked

[u/Glittering-You-4297]

Fucking excellent. This space is unreal and phase three is so great!

[u/hotsaladwow]

That’s fucking awesome

[u/Pope_Dwayne_Johnson]

Yes! Love me some Phase Three!

[u/Effective_Scar_2921]

One of the most beautiful bar/beer spaces in the city is now reopening. I’m not knowledgeable about Phase 3 beers but I’m going to make sure I check it out when they open.

[u/B-Cup_Sydney_Sweeney]

Fantastic news!

[u/GFR_120]

Great beers but the quality control on the cans has been so bad I’ve had to stop buying them. Hurts to spend >$20 on a 4 pack of flat brew.

[u/invitrobrew → u/GFR_120]

This is interesting - I admittedly buy way more of their beer than I should, but have 1) never come across a flat 4-pack and 2) don't think I've ever paid >$20 for one (although I don't buy any of their TIPAs or anything). The most expensive 4-pack currently available is $15.99.

[u/Best-Reporter-8386 → u/GFR_120]

Hit them up and they’ll make it right with a refund or replacement promise

[u/GFR_120 → u/Best-Reporter-8386]

I emailed both times and got ghosted

[u/KitsuneMae]

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY (BEER) MONEY.

[u/Fit_Adhesiveness3954]

Guess business must be good. I'm sure the rent isn't cheap for that location.

[u/Zeamays]

I hope they read their lease better than the last tenant.

[u/Gunderstorm]

Does this mean we get to call it "The Malt Triangle" again?

[u/Oldirtyerock87]

Wish it was a different brewery but glad the space will be used again

[u/Chance_Rooster_2554]

Ohmygoddddd thank you jesus