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PhoncipleBone
Banned
Just wish they would bring Olde School back.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Usually comes out in the fall, so should be somewhat soon.
Spoiled Milk
Banned
Just like grandma used to brew in the bath.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
There wasn't a release last year as far as I know, and it is not on the schedule for this year either.
Mitch
Banned
I've always wanted to try it. Figured I'd get a bottle and see how I like it. Enjoyed it for the most part, but it was definitely on the overly strong side. Most likely won't buy again.
I'll probably drink the On Fleek tonight.
Anyone going to the Hoof Hearted release this Sunday? My girlfriend and I got tickets, but ended up deciding we only want three four-packs. So if anyone wasn't able to snag a ticket, just hit me up and I can give you mine.
I'll probably drink the On Fleek tonight.
Anyone going to the Hoof Hearted release this Sunday? My girlfriend and I got tickets, but ended up deciding we only want three four-packs. So if anyone wasn't able to snag a ticket, just hit me up and I can give you mine.
Damn wish I didn't have to work now
newdayrocks
Member
Back to DC next week for a business trip!
ChurchKey and Bier Baron were my two favorite venues when I was there several months ago. Any others I should make sure I hit this time around?
ChurchKey and Bier Baron were my two favorite venues when I was there several months ago. Any others I should make sure I hit this time around?
distantmantra
Member
Cant stop the fresh hop.
Last time I was there the beer scene wasn't as big. Went to DC Brau which was nice. I've heard good things about Meridian Pint.
Last time I was there the beer scene wasn't as big. Went to DC Brau which was nice. I've heard good things about Meridian Pint.
distantmantra
Member
Bottleworks got Ancient One Bbomb today. $40. I'm sure they're all gone already.
Sounds like stores really are having to choose between the two. One place got AO KDS last night. Awesome they were doing in house pours only.
Sounds like stores really are having to choose between the two. One place got AO KDS last night. Awesome they were doing in house pours only.
distantmantra
Member
It's not pointless, someone got lucky.
Same deal with Peche n Brett. Gotta know someone or be in the right place at the right tome.
Yeah I meant more to actually try hard to get it, as in pointless to stress about it; just blind luck or knowing someone who isn't stocking it publicly. It's cool of them to spread the love to 4 states.
Speaking of that; ended up with one extra ancient b-bomb due to a very friendly retailer.
Finally able to try this and it's damn good. Surprising how well it turned out considering how many breweries came together to make it.
For those that don't know, after HB2 passed here in North Carolina, ponysaurus brewery got together with breweries throughout the state to make a beer that's profits go towards NC gay rights.
distantmantra
Member
Finally able to try this and it's damn good. Surprising how well it turned out considering how many breweries came together to make it.
For those that don't know, after HB2 passed here in North Carolina, ponysaurus brewery got together with breweries throughout the state to make a beer that's profits go towards NC gay rights.
Now that's a beer I'd trade for.
Cinnamon and Vannila Kentucky Dark Star (Bourbon Barell aged Oatmeal Stout). 2014 release so the spices are probably pretty faded at this point.
distantmantra
Member
I only bought one of each 2014 variant (Coffee and Spice Wars). Adjuncts fade so I figured I should just spend more on more regular KDS.
distantmantra
Member
They still do Coffee every year.
And just to fuel your collector fire, they've done draft only Coffee and Vanilla Bbomb variants.
Ron Mexico
Member
Not quite the PNW, but sitting at Troegs having a Fresh Hop ale from their scratch series. There's a sweetness I can't quite pick out. Tasty though.
Nice. I'll have to make it out there...when is the release for kds usually?
Also coffee, first and rusty nail on the way
distantmantra
Member
Nice. I'll have to make it out there...when is the release for kds usually?
Also coffee, first and rusty nail on the way
Normally right around Halloween, although standard and variants never release at the same time. Regular BBomb is now always on Black Friday. The owner really hates ABInbev and is trying to take the day back from the Bourbon County shenanigans.
Fresh hop is fresh hop! Only bummer is the rest of the country can't grow a lot of the new hype hops (Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Azacca, Amarillo, Equinox, etc.) due to patents, so you either grow older hops locally or ship them overnight from Yakima or Willamete Valley.
Nice. I'll have to make it out there...when is the release for kds usually?
Also coffee, first and rusty nail on the way
Nice dude, sounds like you are collecting those Seattle beers.
theSlacker
Member
Thanks for the heads up.
Speaking of Bourbon County, anyone else deal with the last recall? Think the deadline was a couple days ago to get shit sent in. Both of the bottles I was holding onto to drink next to next years had bad dates so I was bummed.
newdayrocks
Member
At World of Beers in Arlington tonight, and I never want to leave.
I had several of the infected barleywines, and they were still drinkable, just had a crazy sour cherry taste. The doofuses who dumped them are insane.
I had several of the infected barleywines, and they were still drinkable, just had a crazy sour cherry taste. The doofuses who dumped them are insane.
sharkmuncher
Member
I haven't had an infected barleywine, but have tried to drink a couple of the 2015 infected BCBS and they were all undrinkable. I really wanted to believe they wouldn't be that bad, but they were all just really off and not at all pleasant to drink.
theSlacker
Member
I had 1 of those that was drinkable, then tried another that was foul as fuck so it varied. I am going to try the infected normal BCBS after I get my refund just to see before dumping it but I don't have high hopes.
The Total Wine near me finally ran out of Apple Brandy Noir, think I picked up 4 or 5 bottles of it as I was grabbing a bottle every weekend I stopped in after the bank lol.
We got Rumpkyn and Pumpkyn here last week. Tried Rumpkyn last year and it was good but not 13.99 good for a 12 ounce bottle IMO.
We got Rumpkyn and Pumpkyn here last week. Tried Rumpkyn last year and it was good but not 13.99 good for a 12 ounce bottle IMO.
distantmantra
Member
My infected BCBW was horrible. Absolutely vile.
It's been canned for at least two years now. Never been a fan of it, but people really love that beer.
It's been canned for at least two years now. Never been a fan of it, but people really love that beer.
I only grabbed it because nothing else was new or exciting and I've only ever had it before at Safeco.
I'd kill for more variety
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Having an Avery Pumpkyn tonight. Damn, that is good. Nice taste of pumpkin spices without being very sweet, with the flavor of bourbon mixed in. Hides the 18.8% ABV very well, and digging the flavors as it warms up over the last hour and a half.
Really good. Dunno if $14 for 12oz good, but I am actually tempted to go get another to sit on for a year.
Really good. Dunno if $14 for 12oz good, but I am actually tempted to go get another to sit on for a year.
If you're close to Anchorage you have so much to choose fromI only grabbed it because nothing else was new or exciting and I've only ever had it before at Safeco.
I'd kill for more variety
Mitch
Banned
Hoof's I'll Have What She's Having is a pretty killer DIPA. My girlfriend is trading most of her allotment for some good beers. I'll post 'em once they come in.
May try to grab some Weyerbacher Sunday Mole Stout tomorrow or Friday. Local bottle shops are getting it in today. Not sure if it's limited or how fast it will fly off the shelves.
May try to grab some Weyerbacher Sunday Mole Stout tomorrow or Friday. Local bottle shops are getting it in today. Not sure if it's limited or how fast it will fly off the shelves.
I'm in Anchorage. It does look like there is a decent variety of stuff I've never had on growler tap but a growler is just too much beer for me in one sitting now.
distantmantra
Member
Get a 32 or 16 oz growler.
I've never seen 16 oz offered here but ya, I've been meaning to pick up a 32 oz growler at some point.
distantmantra
Member
I got a 16 oz mini one at a blueberry farm. Never had a problem with getting a fill anywhere. Perfect when it's just me and high ABV.
I'm a pretty big guy (6'3" 265 lbs) and have a pretty high tolerance but have never polished off a growler in one sitting. I really couldn't see doing that with something like an Imperial IPA or Belgian strong. They usually keep for 2-3 days as long as you put the cap back on tight.
distantmantra
Member
I've got a Hydroflask growler that holds carb for about 24 hours once opened. Standard screw tops don't seem that efficient.
One sitting no, but on a Saturday I'd have no problem a few years ago.
I've slowed down since then, not waking up with a hangover is nice.
Spoiled Milk
Banned
A growler is like 5 beers. Seems ok. But I'd get bored if the same beer!