I ain't going, I don't see KRBC on the list.
OHH!! Golden Road!! I'm so there!
in Paso Robles? damn, that's quite a drive.
I ain't going, I don't see KRBC on the list.
OHH!! Golden Road!! I'm so there!
in Paso Robles? damn, that's quite a drive.
alright, that kinda clears it up. kinda.
anyway, the 6 bottle limit worked out really well the last time they released Citra in August. they ran out of those in a few hours. I wouldn't be surprised if they ran out within an hour. the draft? well, it'll last maybe 3 days, unless they have people lining up around the block waiting for a growler fill.
!!!!!!!!!!! I'm SO there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ColLAboration - Winter Wonderland Dec 3rd, 2011 @ Golden Road Brewing - Craft Beer Gardens and Events - We're kind of a big deal
ColLAboration - Winter Wonderland Dec 3rd, 2011 @ Golden Road Brewing - Craft Beer Gardens and Events - We're kind of a big deal
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Azagthoth
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It pains me to say this, but the Firestone 15 was horrible! I can't pick out what taste it was, but something made it so unpleasant. I am glad I only picked up one bottle. I'd like my 20 bucks back, but I am fortunate I don't have 5 more sitting in my bar. The taste of barrel aging was the only aspect that allowed me to put it down. I have noticed a pattern - they keep getting worse by the year and I started at the 10th which I thought was their best. 11 and 12 were stellar, but after that - not so much.
Highlight of the weekend is the Hangar 24 Columbus IPA. I've had it on tap in Encinitas and in bottle, and both live up to its greatness. It's rare to find a tap/bottled beer that have very slight differences. Also rocking the Celebration Ale this weekend. Had the new Anchor Xmas which was nice, and very complex for a brew @ only 5.5% ABV. Really dug the New Belgium Snowday. A great roasty and insanely bitter brew. Has to be the most bitter dark coloured beer I have enjoyed.
Cheers beer brothers!
Highlight of the weekend is the Hangar 24 Columbus IPA. I've had it on tap in Encinitas and in bottle, and both live up to its greatness. It's rare to find a tap/bottled beer that have very slight differences. Also rocking the Celebration Ale this weekend. Had the new Anchor Xmas which was nice, and very complex for a brew @ only 5.5% ABV. Really dug the New Belgium Snowday. A great roasty and insanely bitter brew. Has to be the most bitter dark coloured beer I have enjoyed.
Cheers beer brothers!
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Azagthoth
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Some people like to age, but I always want to consume any style of beer as fresh as possible. My problem with aging is the carbonation weakening, and the Firestone 15 had very little to begin with. Don't see how this one can age too well.
Benny Adeline
Prospect
Almost all Trappist ales benefit from a few years of aging. The big, seasonal Russian Imperial Stouts and Barleywines can hold for 5-10 years (waxed caps help). Examples are Dark Lord, Darkness and Gratitude. Aging tames booziness and allows more subtle tones to mature.
Belgian Lambics and Gueuzes can age 20+ years and often do in Belgian cellars.
IPA's should never, never age no matter how rare.
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Azagthoth
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Well put. My palate indeed prefers the booze in an Imperial Stout or Barleywine, therefore I want to drink them ASAP. If it is a hoppy barleywine I especially dont want to let it age. If I am stocked up on Imperial Stouts and Barleywines, I'll leave one or two to cellar just for ****s and giggles to re-evaluate after a few years. When I do, I am glad that I enjoyed as much of them fresh as I possibly could.
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Stormy2213
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That's odd. I had the 10-14 recently and the 13 was head and shoulders the standout of the lot. There were 5 of us tasting and it was unanimous. I haven't tasted the 15 yet and probably won't for at least a year so I can't comment on that part.
Also, found Green Flash Imperial IPA at the local Albertson's for $2.99 per bomber. That's a 9.4% 22 ounce bottle for $2.99. And it wasn't a mistake in pricing. I went back 2 consecutive weekends and it was the same. I picked up 4 this weekend. I don't see how GF can possibly be making that brew and selling it so cheap. And it's not like they are buying the shelf space since their West Coast IPA and and Hop Head Red are readily available there as well. I don't understand it. Not that I'm complaining!
And the SN Celebration Ale is, once again, supremely satisfying. I just love it.
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Stormy2213
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Lagunitas, entertainment
OK, I know this doesn't touch on tasting or anything like that. But can this company get any cooler? I'm a big Lagunitas fan and found this video pretty cool. I'm actively searching for one of these.......
OK, I know this doesn't touch on tasting or anything like that. But can this company get any cooler? I'm a big Lagunitas fan and found this video pretty cool. I'm actively searching for one of these.......
Arrived at the KRBC 30 minutes early after a nice drive from LA. 25 people already lined up waiting for the opening. Tickets were handed out for the bottles and a growler limit. By the time the place opened at 11:30, the line quadrupled. Word is that half the bottles have been held for the 2nd phase of release which would be tomorrow.
As of now, the line is still long for the growler fills, so at any rate, KRBC may run dry of Citras by early tomorrow afternoon. That said, if any of you plan on getting your hands on the DIPA tomorrow, go early!
As of now, the line is still long for the growler fills, so at any rate, KRBC may run dry of Citras by early tomorrow afternoon. That said, if any of you plan on getting your hands on the DIPA tomorrow, go early!
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Stormy2213
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Re: citra release, pliny the younger release, etc. - there is no beer on earth worth waiting in line for more than 2 minutes. And, at that, it better be because I'm behind some chick who can't decide on Blue moon or bud lite.
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UnholyGoalie
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Agreed. There are beers out there I'd like to try, and I may hunt down a few, but as for buying tickets, waiting in line, camping out, lottery drawings, etc. that isht is for the birds. Too many damn fine beers out there readily available for the picking to jump through hoops for one special release.
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x-wingcamewest
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Markus Maximus, Laurie thanks you so much for that prized bottle I came home with today, she is going to figure out a super special meal to make that that brew will compliment. Thanks Bro.
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x-wingcamewest
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nah, she's looking for a meal to have WITH the brew, not cook with it. she like hoppy beers, she wants it to be something special
Benny Adeline
Prospect
I get a case of KRBC Citra on Wednesday. Can't wait!
nice! where are you getting it? don't worry, I won't steal it from you.
