ErnieMcCracken
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We could probably work something out.
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We could probably work something out.
newdayrocks
Member
Heading to Oklahoma City next month for a whole week. Any great breweries in the area I should make sure I hit?
distantmantra
Member
I've got a tulip and a taster. They're all yours if interested. I'll just get another one when I'm down there next.
Where I bought it from they were sold out in like 15 minutes. The only way you got them were if you signed up for the owner's newsletter.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Stores here in Southern KY should get KBS tomorrow. It might be harder to get this year for me. Ever since the main beer guy at Liquor Barn quit and moved on their stocking times have gone in the shitter. Sometimes the stuff is up by mid afternoon on Wednesdays, sometimes it isn't up until Thursday. Before it was always out by 2pm at the latest, usually by 11am.
distantmantra
Member
Pipeworks?
theSlacker
Member
Wisconsin is relatively close, and any shop right across the border will have New Glarus stuff.
From you wording I know that's too far. Sorry. :c
Mitch
Banned
They were sold out pretty quick.
Spec's Downtown in Houston will have some this Friday, but I won't even bother going. The line will wrap around the building before they open at 10AM.
Local Option is a pretty good time and Revolution isnt too far. Most stuff is on the North side. Hopleaf, Bangers & Lace and SmallBar are usually solid
I gotta say food pairings really bring out the goodness of some otherwise very mediocre beers. I just grabbed some smoked pork from the local best BBQ joint to throw in some Hawaiian sweet rolls and I was scouring the fridge for beer when I noticed my friend left his Leinenkugel sampler. So I decided to pull out the Big Butt Doppelbock for amusement mostly and I took sip and thought it was horribly watery and not flavorful enough to be a decent representation of the style...However, as I started taking bites of my sandwiches and going back to the beer I realized I had achieved perfect synergy. The slight sweet smoky maltiness of the Bock combined with its incredibly light body make for a match made in heaven.
newdayrocks
Member
New beers! Had my one bottle of Sucaba last weekend and loved it, so this goes right in the cellar.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Which would be? Don't say Eli's...
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Welp, got my KBS for the year. One shop was selling it as four packs even though they only got one case. The guy said he just wants it over and done with and wants them gone as fast as possible so he doesn't have to hear about it anymore.
ramoisdead
Member
I don't think I'm gonna get KBS this year. I'm definitely not going to kill myself hunting over 1 bottle. I still have my Sunday Morning Stout.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I wish we got Weyerbacher down here. I miss them.
Revolution seems like the best option. I'll have to check it out if time allows.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Bad Apple and Half Acre aren't too far from there either. Paddy Long's is worth it as well. Bacon bomb sandwich...
PhoncipleBone
Banned
This year's KBS is both better and worse than last year's version.
The body is definitely thicker than last year, which is a good thing. It still isn't like their Imperial Stout, but definitely thicker than the last batch of Breakfast Stout. That is an improvement over last year.
But this year the bourbon flavor is barely noticeable. The coffee and chocolate is coming through a lot stronger and overshadowing the bourbon more than usual. That is a decline from last year.
I managed to get 6 bottles of it with no effort (just walk in and ask, then walk away), but don't think I will make a point of going to the store when they get the shipment to get it next year. It is worth getting, but not worth making a special trip for it.
Having said that, I will be enjoying the rest of what I bought, and have a couple bottles stashed away to see how time treats it.
The body is definitely thicker than last year, which is a good thing. It still isn't like their Imperial Stout, but definitely thicker than the last batch of Breakfast Stout. That is an improvement over last year.
But this year the bourbon flavor is barely noticeable. The coffee and chocolate is coming through a lot stronger and overshadowing the bourbon more than usual. That is a decline from last year.
I managed to get 6 bottles of it with no effort (just walk in and ask, then walk away), but don't think I will make a point of going to the store when they get the shipment to get it next year. It is worth getting, but not worth making a special trip for it.
Having said that, I will be enjoying the rest of what I bought, and have a couple bottles stashed away to see how time treats it.
Happy National Beer Day!
It's amusing to see how much fanfare it receives in this thread. A day that almost seems redundant. Anyways, I'm having some Romantic Chemistry from Dogfish Head. It's interesting to say the least... Mangoes, Apricots, and Ginger!
I wasn't impressed with the 2015 one I hunted down a while back but I also managed to pick up a 2016 the other day... I'm keeping my expectations in check this time..
It's amusing to see how much fanfare it receives in this thread. A day that almost seems redundant. Anyways, I'm having some Romantic Chemistry from Dogfish Head. It's interesting to say the least... Mangoes, Apricots, and Ginger!
I wasn't impressed with the 2015 one I hunted down a while back but I also managed to pick up a 2016 the other day... I'm keeping my expectations in check this time..
Anyone?
25-28 for a 4-pack, depending on the retailer.
Forearm Star
Member
Diets are stupid...I want beer
Has anyone ever ordered some from an Ale house? Curious on what the shelf life is like. I've been to a few that offer the option of bottling your unfinished brew for you or ordering some in a growler to go.
Any opinions?
Has anyone ever ordered some from an Ale house? Curious on what the shelf life is like. I've been to a few that offer the option of bottling your unfinished brew for you or ordering some in a growler to go.
Any opinions?
distantmantra
Member
I'm not exactly sure what you're talking about. More details?
newdayrocks
Member
A lot of people think SMS is as good if not better then KBS. Doesn't hurt its not as expensive or hard to find. My personal preference having tried both is KBS. The Stout fever is dangerous, people go crazy over trying to get them or trade for them.
Forearm Star
Member
Hmm at some taverns where they brew their own beersin house, they allow you to purchase large quantities (64oz) in jugs. You can order a large jug and drink it during your meal or while you're hanging out. There is an option that if you purchase one of these you can keep the jug and use it again next time with a discounted cost to fill up. This same option is available if you decide to come in fill up and then head out.
I've purchased one but only enjoyed it while there. I was curious if anyone has ever done something along the lines of coming in filling up and taking the jug home. I'd imagine this option would only make sense if you plan on having a gathering at your house right away. I'd think the beer would be flat after awhile. Just curious if anyone has ever done this.
(I realized how I wrote it earlier might not have made any sense, and really wanted to simplify what I meant)
MacGurcules
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Plenty of places (even some grocery stores) do growler fills. I've never heard of one that let you drink half a growler onsite then just take the rest with you, though. At least in most of the US, there are open container laws that make that problematic for both the retailer and the customer. Generally, the retailer is required to seal the lid somehow.
But, yeah, you gotta drink it pretty quick. Not necessarily all in one sitting, but you're right that it will lose carbonation if you recap it. Consider, though, a half-gallon growler is only four pints. That's no problem to drink over a couple of evenings. And a stubby is only two pints. Easily drinkable in one sitting.
ramoisdead
Member
Scored my first and the nearest Whole Foods' last bottle of KBS in their possession. If I can't find anymore, I'm content with that. Also picked up a Del's Shandy because why not.
Something's off then. Heard they're gonna sell it for 3.50 (~$4) per bottle over here.
Maybe my info's wrong.
theSlacker
Member
Grats. Now to hope I don't miss it again in the northern VA area.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It seems that you bought one too many. You can just send the other one to me.
ramoisdead
Member
I gotta go to my local beer warehouse to see if they have Parabola. It bought the 2014 version there and since there was no price, they thought it was $7. Best $7 I ever spent.
Store mark up.
I was gonna check a Whole Foods near my house that has a good selection but I'll pass after having my one bottle of KBS last night. Agree with Phonicplebone on the lack of bourbon in it. I believe I had 2013 or 2014 on tap and liked that year better, but could just be a change of taste for me. I was definitely more of a stout and malt bomb fan 3 years ago compared to now where I mostly drink IPA and APAs. Enjoyed it but glad I did not go hunting for it or buy a 4 pack because I would have caved.
Ron Mexico
Member
The SMS variants are absolutely incredible. There's one with espresso and one with cacao nibs and lactose. Both easily surpassed KBS for me. That said, always enjoyed Founders' stuff but I've been feeling lately like the chase becomes more important than the beer itself. I don't know.
newdayrocks
Member
Had half a bottle of this year's Parabola last night, and it was pretty stellar. Putting the other bottle down in the basement next to my 2015 bottle.
distantmantra
Member
Ok, I get it now. Any place that does growler fills around here won't let you drink them on site, so that's what confused me.
Most places also offer mini growlers which are only 32 oz.
distantmantra
Member
I finally drank mine last year. Was still pretty pretty pretty good.
Track 8 isn't even the same type of thing
I know Track 8 is a strong ale, maybe closer to an Imperial, but the barrel aged and sweetness factor seemed similar.
I am just a "novice". Was just commenting on my opinion of 2 beers that I tried that seemed alike. They are expansions from my Miller Lite college days.
bumbillbee
Member
Holy shit Live Oak Hefeweizen is incredible, been wanting to try it for years and a friend visiting from Texas brought me a six pack today. Definitely the best hefeweizen I've ever had, kinda like a perfected Sierra Nevada Kellerweis. Wish I had so many more of these.