distantmantra
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Either a bunch of retroactive checkins, tiny samples, a beer festival and/or they are already dead.
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Either a bunch of retroactive checkins, tiny samples, a beer festival and/or they are already dead.
Beer-GAF, I beg of you--if you can get this beer in your area, run to the nearest store and buy it up.
http://www.passionbeer.com/2013/08/28/review-prairie-bomb/
No exaggeration: this is one of the best beers I've ever had, and I'm proud that it's made in my home state of Oklahoma. Truly wonderful stuff.
http://www.passionbeer.com/2013/08/28/review-prairie-bomb/
No exaggeration: this is one of the best beers I've ever had, and I'm proud that it's made in my home state of Oklahoma. Truly wonderful stuff.
I have had the chance to try it, it is great!
Not easy to get where I am though, a very limited amount made it here and sold out right away.
They're apparently putting out a new release of it next week, I'm gonna try and buy all I can. Thankfully I live in OKC so there should be plenty of stores stocking it.
Their other beers are quite nice as well. Funky Galaxy is a particular favorite of mine.
Finally had Prairie Hop recently. It was awesome, even though I didn't (think I'd) like the style before and it wasn't all that fresh. I wonder how good it would've been like 6 months earlier, considering we head it in our store for like 4 months now and it took a detour via Mikkeller before that.
Do that so we can trade beer lol
I wasn't that impressed with Funky Galaxy, but Eliza5beth was fantastic. I would definitely buy Bomb!, but apparently the most recent release didn't come to Iowa.
After work today I stopped by the liquor store and ended up getting some more pseudoSue (7% ABV this time) as well as a bottle of Saint Botolph's Town from Pretty Things. I didn't bother checking the reviews for the latter, since I trust Pretty Things, but after a quick check just now, it sounds like a good one.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
I'd be down for a trade if you want to! N.KY gets some Prairie but I'm pretty sure this won't be coming in. I'm in Cincy so anything available in OH should be doable. Or let me know what style you like and I'm sure we can work something out.
distantmantra
Member
Why the fuck did Prairie have to sign up with Shelton? smh
We're supposed to get Prairie in Seattle at some point, but fucking Shelton Brothers are terrible distributors up here... argh...
We're supposed to get Prairie in Seattle at some point, but fucking Shelton Brothers are terrible distributors up here... argh...
So I've basically come to the conclusion that 1 year + Schneider Aventinus is the way to go with that beer. It really makes me wonder why they even bother to sell it fresher than that. It's so dramatically better at that age lol. Goes from being "really good" to "world class". Three year Aventinus is close to the best beer I've ever had, and I now have a fairly big aging project going on hah.
Shelton Bros, i always imagine are like this mafioso duo. They control so much shit.
Shelton BROooS!! [shakes fist at sky]
Just talked to my local liquor store, they put me on a list for the new release of Bomb! for next week.
Also, apparently tomorrow they'll be getting in a verrrrrry limited supply of Spectrum, which was brewed in support of autism research.
Hopefully I'll be able to snag some and report back.
Also, apparently tomorrow they'll be getting in a verrrrrry limited supply of Spectrum, which was brewed in support of autism research.
Hopefully I'll be able to snag some and report back.
distantmantra
Member
The things I've heard about their agreement with the Seattle distributor that works with them makes me think the mafia description is fairly accurate.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Got a bottle of Ola Dubh 1991 Highland Cask. Almost got their 30 year special reserve. Might go back for that.
sharkmuncher
Member
Had some from 2012 the other night. Was not impressed. Too sweet
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Harpoon Black Forest was decent. Not great, not bad. Just decent.
Trying Weyerbacher Tango now. Tastes like Cherry Coke.
Trying Weyerbacher Tango now. Tastes like Cherry Coke.
distantmantra
Member
Portland will get Younger. Might be the last time, though. I've heard rumblings that they're going to leave Oregon.
So yesterday I lined up at Tustin Brewery and got me some Pliny the Younger. It's my second time having it - and it tasted much better this time around.
Also had some Consecration on tap, it was glorious. I was also on the news!
http://ktla.com/2014/02/19/beer-lovers-line-up-in-tustin-for-taste-of-pliny-the-younger/
I'm the ginger in the video, TV time achieved!
Myself and two of my friends turned it into a little bottle share before Pliny was tapped (3 PM).
We opened; a Vanilla Noir, Almanac Sourdough Wild Ale and Valley of the Hearts Delight, Big Bad Baptist, Pugachev's Cobra, Matt's Burning Rosids, Founders Breakfast Stout, and Melange 9 from the Bruery (Hoarders exclusive).
It was a good day.
Also had some Consecration on tap, it was glorious. I was also on the news!
http://ktla.com/2014/02/19/beer-lovers-line-up-in-tustin-for-taste-of-pliny-the-younger/
I'm the ginger in the video, TV time achieved!
Myself and two of my friends turned it into a little bottle share before Pliny was tapped (3 PM).
We opened; a Vanilla Noir, Almanac Sourdough Wild Ale and Valley of the Hearts Delight, Big Bad Baptist, Pugachev's Cobra, Matt's Burning Rosids, Founders Breakfast Stout, and Melange 9 from the Bruery (Hoarders exclusive).
It was a good day.
dabomb4944
Neo Member
Would love to trade as well only thing I have left of value is a bottle of BCBS let me know.
I'd love to try some of that. I'll let you know if I'm able to get some next week.
distantmantra
Member
PORTLAND BEER DUDES:
Wildwood in PDX is tapping PtY at 4:30pm today. 8 oz pour for $6. One per person.
Wildwood in PDX is tapping PtY at 4:30pm today. 8 oz pour for $6. One per person.
Wow you get them for $6? I paid $8 yesterday.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Four pack of 12 oz bottles is a better deal around here. Best bang for buck on Quad is Weyerbacher, but I prefer Three Philosophers.
Snytbaggen
Member
I'm drinking a Chimay from 2003. I'm in love.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
So this at a store. Has anyone tried it? I cant find anything about it online, but I am intrigued.
EDIT: Nevermind. Finally found something. http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3818/111830/
So this at a store. Has anyone tried it? I cant find anything about it online, but I am intrigued.
EDIT: Nevermind. Finally found something. http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3818/111830/
Had one last night. Liked it quite a bit.
I have had it once and thought it was great, but I only had a small pour and had several other barrel aged beers that day so it was hard to fully appreciate. If you can manage to get to the bar early and get a pour, I would say it is worth it.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Looks like Mosaic is the new Citra. Might give this a shot but I'm waiting for Great Lakes Chillwave (formerly Alchemy Hour) to come out in about 2 weeks. I think that one really got the Mosaic hype going (and it was damn good).
So this at a store. Has anyone tried it? I cant find anything about it online, but I am intrigued.
EDIT: Nevermind. Finally found something. http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3818/111830/
distantmantra
Member
Mosaic is incredibly different than Citra, so hopefully people realize that going in. Blueberries, passion fruit, kinda soapy. Excellent hop variety, but not citrus forward at all like Citra.
Had Reuben's new triple IPA Blimey That's Bitter! today. Packed full of the Holy Trinity: Amarillo, Simcoe and Citra.
Had Reuben's new triple IPA Blimey That's Bitter! today. Packed full of the Holy Trinity: Amarillo, Simcoe and Citra.
I don't think I'll ever get tired of Bell's two hearted ale. Current go to for the last few weeks.
I did get fairly lucky though and ran into a sixer of Bell's Hopslam two weeks ago. Still as delicious as ever. Also had some Surly abrasive on hand to compare which was really interesting.
Pliny the elder and younger remain on the life bucket list.
I did get fairly lucky though and ran into a sixer of Bell's Hopslam two weeks ago. Still as delicious as ever. Also had some Surly abrasive on hand to compare which was really interesting.
Pliny the elder and younger remain on the life bucket list.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Definitely. Just meant as in the new trendy hop that everyone wants. Alchemy Hour was quite a surprise when it came out.
distantmantra
Member
Pfriem has an awesome Mosaic pale, and Crux's Half Hitch Imperial IPA is my favorite mosaic beer of all time. Yum.
distantmantra
Member
Prairie comes to Seattle on March 6th. Let's see how Shelton treats us with them.
New Almanac sours next week, too. Sounds like they're going to focus exclusively on their barrel projects now. Kinda surprised that we (WA) got them before OR.
New Almanac sours next week, too. Sounds like they're going to focus exclusively on their barrel projects now. Kinda surprised that we (WA) got them before OR.
GhostWriter24
Member
Sam Adams Coldsnap is delicious, crisp and refreshing. One of the best seasonals they've offered in recent memory.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Their Rebel IPA was quite good as well.