I will be trying. Bevmo in Pasadena said they don't know if they will be getting any in. The guy at Beverage Warehouse said he didn't know, but check tomorrow. It didn't sound like he was going to hold it for Friday if they get it in. Maybe he was just being nice since I was buying all of this:
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I will be trying. Bevmo in Pasadena said they don't know if they will be getting any in. The guy at Beverage Warehouse said he didn't know, but check tomorrow. It didn't sound like he was going to hold it for Friday if they get it in. Maybe he was just being nice since I was buying all of this:
Haha, damn you got a lot. I should crack one open and taste it so I can restock while they are still available.
Adam's in Redondo will have it, which is probably where I'll go if nobody closer mentions it. Hopefully it'll hit Wholefoods too. I do get the feeling that Beverage Warehouse is running out of space (one of the guys mentioned as much a while ago) so I wouldn't be surprised if they just sold it as soon as they got it. Let me know if it looks like they are getting it.
Adam's in Redondo will have it, which is probably where I'll go if nobody closer mentions it. Hopefully it'll hit Wholefoods too. I do get the feeling that Beverage Warehouse is running out of space (one of the guys mentioned as much a while ago) so I wouldn't be surprised if they just sold it as soon as they got it. Let me know if it looks like they are getting it.
I will probably go fairly close to opening if I have a break at work. If not, at lunch time.
Yeah it's awesome
Can you get Pliny the Elder in Vancouver? You can easily setup trades with people using that for Zombie Dust.Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
I can tell you that the answer here is no. Russian River distributes CA, CO, OR and PA. They pulled out of Washington earlier in the year.Yeah it's awesome
sharkmuncher
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I really enjoy the standard Buffalo Sweat and can't wait to grab a pack of the vanilla when it hits Omaha
That makes me wonder. Are there any breweries (or just beers) from BC that Americans are interested in? What about Driftwood? They have some amazing stuff.Yeah it's awesome
All the more reason to go to Oregon next Summer. I've really gotten into craft beer over the last 6 months and Russian River has always seemed like the elusive Holy Grail for me.
This thursday at the little rocks flying saucer is cherry vanilla been buffalo sweat.
They were both purchased for fun more than anything, but Provo girl is a pils so no watering down should really be needed. I tried it with a friend a couple nights back though and it looked and tasted like Mountain Dew without any sweetness. Polygamy, however, we both felt was a really good example of what a porter should be. In a world of crazy extremists, it was nice. I'd never complain about having it.
No worries though. I went to Epic and sampled every beer they had and I brought back a bottle of Big Bad Baptist.
Also, The Abyss on nitro at Deschutes in Portland was delicious.
Its pretty good, but I probably won't buy any more after I finish the three other cans. I haven't had the regular Buffalo Sweat for comparison, but it seemed like the vanilla was quite prominent.
I don't know. I'll keep an eye on Twitter and probably go check the prices and availability, but I don't know if I'll buy any.
distantmantra
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Driftwood, Central City (Red Racer) and Parallel 49 are all great. We get Central City in WA, and randomly get some Driftwood stuff. Fat Tug and White Bark used to be regulars, but now we just get Old Cellar Dweller. Apparently Driftwood can't keep up with demand in Canada and throttle back on WA distribution. I pick up their stuff whenever I'm in BC. Fat Tug is a fantastic IPA, and their Belle Royale cherry sour was amazing.
I have not tried them all yet, but my wife had Lolita at a bar and loved it so if I could only have picked 1 I would have gotten that for her.
Yeah, Fat Tug and Red Racer IPA are great. Gypsy Tears and Salty Scot (P49) are two current favourites of mine. Blackstone Porter (Driftwood) is also really nice. Available till Feb, I think.
What are the best beers out of Washington in your mind? Anything from Elysian?
distantmantra
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Best WA beers are probably from Fremont, Bale Breaker, Reuben's Brews, Black Raven and Old Schoolhouse.
The best Elysian stuff is typically draft only.
DTLIONS1013
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Tis the season for delicious Christmas beer! Been drinking Great Lakes Christmas Ale and Thirsty Dog's 12 Dogs of Christmas like water. Also tried Gulden Draak at the bar the other night, one of the best tasting beers I've ever had, couldn't believe it was 10.5%
From my understanding Cantillon stuff sits on shelves there. People go crazy for that in the States.
distantmantra
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Cantillon is pretty easy to get in Vancouver.
Yes. But I said "breweries (and beers) from BC". Misunderstanding. I wasn't wondering what I could trade (another good q, tho), but what's made in BC that craft beer aficionados are familiar with.
I guess you guys are suggesting I could trade Cantillon for Zombie Dust (or whatever)?
Yeah, we were just giving a trade suggestion. Cantillon will trade for lost of things, more expensive stuff than Zombie Dust as well.
distantmantra
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Unless you're on a border state, the only Canadian breweries Americans know about are Dieu du ciel and Unibroue. Driftwood is amazing, but has extremely limited distribution in WA and nowhere else. Some border states get Red Racer IPA and Imperial IPA.
distantmantra
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I'm fine with them splitting them up. That way more people can get them. Friend gave me a list of stores in Seattle getting BCBS, will help on Friday.
It's been hitting all over Chicago, once word gets out that a place has it, all the variants sell out within an hour. Regular is easier to come by.
So far I found a 4-pack of regular (which should be easy in Chicago in a few more days once everyone gets it) but the variants I have struck out so far. Hoping to get some on Friday when more stores will be selling it.
So far I found a 4-pack of regular (which should be easy in Chicago in a few more days once everyone gets it) but the variants I have struck out so far. Hoping to get some on Friday when more stores will be selling it.
*curls moustache thoughtfully* Interesting...
I was just at Brewery Creek (great beer selection) earlier. Wouldn't be surprised if they had it. Whoops
distantmantra
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Buddy of mine got 2 4-packs tonight. Two bottles for me!
We're getting rye and coffee variants next week.
We're getting rye and coffee variants next week.
AndersTheSwede
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On this Faux Friday, I'm loving the local Pyramid Outburst. Great Imperial that fucks you up quick.
distantmantra
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This is the good stuff. Got two today, will go back over on Friday to have it on draft.
distantmantra
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Also, what's on the Thanksgiving agenda tomorrow? I'm supplying the beer this year for the festivities, so these all the bottles I've left down at my parents' house in their garage fridge.
Bottles:
Naked City -- Big Lebrewski Imperial Milk Stout
Deschutes -- Abyss 2013
Fremont -- Cowiche Canyon Fresh Hop IPA
Hair of the Dog -- Otto
Growlers:
Boneyard -- RPM IPA
Puyallup River Brewing -- Lochness Blackberry Saison
Bottles:
Naked City -- Big Lebrewski Imperial Milk Stout
Deschutes -- Abyss 2013
Fremont -- Cowiche Canyon Fresh Hop IPA
Hair of the Dog -- Otto
Growlers:
Boneyard -- RPM IPA
Puyallup River Brewing -- Lochness Blackberry Saison
1. It was one of the very first bourbon barrel aged beers, it has been made since 1992. As such it is considered the gold standard of bourbon barrel stouts.
2. Limited release each year yes, it comes out once and then sells out.
3. Cellars very well, they recommend up to 5 years of aging, but people have gone beyond that of course.
4. It is available in more states this year than any prior year because of the InBev buyout, but in limited amounts.
Basically it is considered to be one of the best barrel aged beers out there, especially the variants such as coffee. Previous variants have included vanilla, cherry rye, and bramble rye (blackberries & raspberries). This year there is a coconut version and a version with mulberries and boysenberries.
It usually comes in around 14% or 15% ABV, so it is a strong big beer. Definitely a sipper, and I personally prefer to share a 12oz bottle with one or two others rather than drink the whole thing myself.
shit is outta control in general, beers with hype behind them, forget it, not worth it, better off getting a belgian sour, no one knows about
PhoncipleBone
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Crime and Punishment are NOT selling at my local place. No one is biting. Southern Charred did disappear though.
Anyways, been a good beer day here. All stuff I had before, but lots of yumminess through the day.
Ommegang Adoration, Founders Breakfast Stout, Weyerbacher Quad, Sam Adams Merry Maker, and then finally Southern Tier Mokah. Good day of drinking indeed. And a bit heavy too.
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Well, they didn't have any Southern Charred or Crime left. Punishment was the one I was most interested in anyway.
EDIT - I had some Ommegang Adoration last week. It kinda knocked me on my ass.
So far my Goose hunting has netted me a 4-pack of the coffee variation. I had to pick between one of the four varieties at Hy-Vee as they weren't sold as singles and had a one pack limit... so hard. I'm not all that interested in Backyard Rye, but hopefully I can come away with a bottle each of BCBS and barleywine that might be on reserve at Cyclone Liquors.
I'm also expecting a Toppling Goliath chalice in the mail today. Pretty excited to finally have a nice stemmed glass.
I'm also expecting a Toppling Goliath chalice in the mail today. Pretty excited to finally have a nice stemmed glass.
distantmantra
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Vermont: The Alchemist, Lawson's Finest Liquids, Hill Farmstead.
Massachusetts: Jack's Abbey, Pretty Things, Cambridge Brewing.
Massachusetts: Jack's Abbey, Pretty Things, Cambridge Brewing.
snagged a 4pk of BCBS! woo
also started working on my horde list
http://www.cellarhq.com/cellar/broganoff
if you come to CT and don't go to New England Brewing Company, you're not allowed back ;P
i'll speak for my state
gandhi bot
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elm city pilsner
668 Neighbor of the Beast
imperial stout trooper
buy beer at Amity Wine & Spirits (a stone's throw from the aforementioned brewery)
also started working on my horde list
http://www.cellarhq.com/cellar/broganoff
if you come to CT and don't go to New England Brewing Company, you're not allowed back ;P
i'll speak for my state
gandhi bot
sea hag
elm city pilsner
668 Neighbor of the Beast
imperial stout trooper
buy beer at Amity Wine & Spirits (a stone's throw from the aforementioned brewery)
Thank you, sir. I love barrel-aged beer, so I think BCBS would be right up my alley. I guess I'll try and get some next year.
2 days until I get to start my advent calendar. 13/24 are American craft beers (and otherwise unavailable in BC) so I'll probably be reporting in here. So hyped.
Rye had distribution problems I think. Probably show up soon (next week maybe)
ErnieMcCracken
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Not a bad day. Got screwed out of a coffee 4-pack due to some asshat line-jumping. He got the last one and I was next... Deserved a kick in the nuts for that shit. Figured karma will take care of it.
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