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Yes, it has been released, most places are likely sold out. Last week was an expensive weekend for me, many KBS and Dark Lord tickets. My buddy's bar was able to obtain a case of KBs and a sixtel of KBS, which they tapped last Friday, I ended up have 3 Friday evening as well.I was just able to obtain some Flower Power that you pine about. I made a trade with someone from Massachusetts, a 6 pack of Flower Power for a 6 pack of Gumballhead.
Wonder how fresh the FP is - it's sensational when fresh.I still have like...1 or 2 of the 2010 KBS. Missed the 2010 "trade deadline" so to speak, apparently. I've been in a major beer purchase lull...probably spent like $150 total so far this year...that's it.
Depends on your beer scene. Last couple times Younger has been around here I heard it was pretty mellow (I was out of town). The hype train is on fumes. That said, it is a hell of a beer and definitely worth a 15 min wait. When it first came out people were lining up for over an hr.
If you can't track it down elsewhere let me know in a week or so. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to spare 1 or 2.
I have never been able to get into this one.
Really? I thought it was good enough for the price. I can name 5 or 6 better Double IPAs from Michigan alone, but that price difference is significant.Also, what do you recommend from Southern Tier?
To be honest....not much. They're local, so I can get them pretty much wherever I want, and I rarely drink it. Their beers have gotten progressively sweeter over the last few years....almost seems like a case of "too big too fast" to me. Their IPA used to be my go-to, and I can't remember if I've even bought one in the last year....I'm just a little biased here
Unearthly is a good IPA, and I do occasionally get some Oat or Choklat. Do you get the 22 oz bottles or just the 12 oz?
My local store just had the 12 ozs. There is a mega beer store a little further away that likely has the 22 oz. However, it sounds like you aren't really saying it is worth the trip. Half the time I go, I get overwhelmed by all the choices and just end up getting my go-to local beers anyway.To be honest....not much. They're local, so I can get them pretty much wherever I want, and I rarely drink it. Their beers have gotten progressively sweeter over the last few years....almost seems like a case of "too big too fast" to me. Their IPA used to be my go-to, and I can't remember if I've even bought one in the last year....I'm just a little biased here
Trust me, I'm a big fan of the "local" beers and prefer to drink local, but Southern Tier is just very underwhelming for me. That's not to say that they don't have some good beers...I can't remember the last time I bought a 6-pack of their 12 oz series though. They have some 22 oz's that are worth it...the price is kinda high on em though.My local store just had the 12 ozs. There is a mega beer store a little further away that likely has the 22 oz. However, it sounds like you aren't really saying it is worth the trip. Half the time I go, I get overwhelmed by all the choices and just end up getting my go-to local beers anyway.To be honest....not much. They're local, so I can get them pretty much wherever I want, and I rarely drink it. Their beers have gotten progressively sweeter over the last few years....almost seems like a case of "too big too fast" to me. Their IPA used to be my go-to, and I can't remember if I've even bought one in the last year....I'm just a little biased here
I don't dislike the Creme Brulee, but I can't stomach a full 22 oz of it.
Unfortuantely for Wisconsin a few months ago Stone pulled its distribution then to top it off two weeks ago Dogfish Head pulled distribution as well. Hopefully we can someone new (Deschuetes, Great Divide, etc.) to replace them.
I've been liking the Southern Tier range. Im sort of new to it though. The 2x IPA, the Imperial IPA, the lager with the red, white and blue label (Matt and Phil's? or something like that).Last night: Palm. A nice, very drinkable amber Belgian. Perfect with a higher-end burger. And one of the rare Belgians that I prefer cold. All but Palm go into the beer fridge for a 55 degree extended stay.To be honest....not much. They're (Southern Tier) local, so I can get them pretty much wherever I want, and I rarely drink it. Their beers have gotten progressively sweeter over the last few years....almost seems like a case of "too big too fast" to me. Their IPA used to be my go-to, and I can't remember if I've even bought one in the last year....I'm just a little biased here
Unearthly is a good IPA, and I do occasionally get some Oat or Choklat. Do you get the 22 oz bottles or just the 12 oz?
Phin and Matt's. I don't hate Southern Tier, I just don't think they're as good as they used to be. I'm sure that part of it is because it's "local" and I have tried everything they offer and can get it at most bottle shops.I've been liking the Southern Tier range. Im sort of new to it though. The 2x IPA, the Imperial IPA, the lager with the red, white and blue label (Matt and Phil's? or something like that).Last night: Palm. A nice, very drinkable amber Belgian. Perfect with a higher-end burger. And one of the rare Belgians that I prefer cold. All but Palm go into the beer fridge for a 55 degree extended stay.To be honest....not much. They're (Southern Tier) local, so I can get them pretty much wherever I want, and I rarely drink it. Their beers have gotten progressively sweeter over the last few years....almost seems like a case of "too big too fast" to me. Their IPA used to be my go-to, and I can't remember if I've even bought one in the last year....I'm just a little biased here
Unearthly is a good IPA, and I do occasionally get some Oat or Choklat. Do you get the 22 oz bottles or just the 12 oz?
It's not nearly as good as Soakitin but it's passable I suppose
I'm a fan of the bolded. If you love hops you'll like the Avery, GF IIPA, and the Hophead. I'd probably drink them in reverse of that order...Any new arrivals I should be excited about? I'm headed there in an hour. Definitely going to try the Franconia to support the local brewery. Toured that place two weeks ago.
New Draft Arrivals on the Wall
Avery Maharaja
Sierra Nevada Southern Hemisphere Harvest
Franconia Maibock
New Belgium Mighty Arrow
Rahr Bucking Bock
Lagunitas WTF!
Green Flash: Imperial IPA, Tripel, and Hop Head Red
New Arrivals Bottles in the Cooler
Sir Perry Pear Cider
Avery Mephistopheles
Piraat
And...
Tap Night Thursdays @ 5pm!!
Thursday April 14th
Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence
I kinda doubt I'd like that one if it tastes like it sounds.
I'm a fan of Green Flash now. Had the Hop Head Red and the Tripel. Really good stuff. Thanks for the recommendation. 
I love you.
mehJust cracked a Brooklyn Summer Ale.
Underrated beer....I do like this one.
Oh good, grabbed sixer today. Also, sipped some Big Sky Moose Drool and Lagunitas Little Sumpin Ale. I had never had either brand before, but the local pub is now carrying them. Good stuff.
Lagunitas has a very wide distribution, they're widely available here. Some folks think they're a little "too big", but I've never had a bad beer from them. Plenty of quality offerings...big fan of Brown Shugga myself.
