ShocksMyBrain 9,366 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 This is at a nearby competitor’s store. We didn’t even get offered any Black Note(from what I know). The games and favorites these distributors play drives me crazy. I bought another 4pk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,366 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 I was hyped for this, but I’m a bit disappointed. It feels prematurely aged or something. The oak/coconut/bourbon is there. But it’s missing in complexity, viscosity, and body. It comes off as a hastily done BBA stout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,366 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 2016 wootstout. Viscosity is more what I was looking for in Black Note. Initial flavor is bitter chocolate, mocha, and oak. Love the chocolate milk/dark roast head(pic doesn’t depic). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,366 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 “Quit opening bottles, because I’m falling asleep”-wife. As I’m about to pop the 2017 wøøtstout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Had Gate City's Terminus yesterday. At 7.8%, not necessarily a standard fridge beer, but if you're looking for a straightforward stout with big roast and dark chocolate without too much sweetness, it should do. I feel like it's easier to find an RIS or BA booze bomb these days than a well made, "normal" stout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnacle 9,064 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 19 hours ago, ShocksMyBrain said: This is at a nearby competitor’s store. We didn’t even get offered any Black Note(from what I know). The games and favorites these distributors play drives me crazy. I bought another 4pk. Want us to spread lies about them on the internet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 6,664 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Holy moly this is a good beer. Nice roasted coffee on the front with a dark/bakers cocoa on the back end. Very nice viscosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,366 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 CBS. Delicious. I was a bit worried about this one because I’ve been reading a lot of buyer’s remorse type posts on FB. Bitter coffee/chocolate, easy bourbon presence, maple syrup is ever so subtle but definitely there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUld fAUx@ 2,584 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Pretty sure no one here will need it, but I share my annual refresher course for the holidays: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,366 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 “Company” Christmas party tonight. Gonna drink so much good wine. Opening tomorrow is going to be rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,366 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Not bad. Out of the SN Winter mix pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 6,664 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 2 hours ago, ShocksMyBrain said: Not bad. Out of the SN Winter mix pack. Damn that looks tasty.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,366 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 4 minutes ago, Tiger Refuge said: Damn that looks tasty.... If you go in drinking it like a GITM or even Envie...you’ll be disappointed. That said, it’s a fine beer. If it was year round in 6ers, I’d buy multiple. I would also pick up a 6er of Devil’s Harvest instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnSoldier 117 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Got my hands on a sixer of Brown Shugga tonight. I can’t wait to try it. Any recommendations on temperature for this one? I don’t want to make the same mistake I made with the Xocoveza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDub 11,148 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 8 minutes ago, AuburnSoldier said: Got my hands on a sixer of Brown Shugga tonight. I can’t wait to try it. Any recommendations on temperature for this one? I don’t want to make the same mistake I made with the Xocoveza. Strong ale temp. 55°±5 Let it sit after taking it out of your fridge for about 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 6,664 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 20 minutes ago, AuburnSoldier said: Got my hands on a sixer of Brown Shugga tonight. I can’t wait to try it. Any recommendations on temperature for this one? I don’t want to make the same mistake I made with the Xocoveza. That’s a damn good beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDub 11,148 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Tiger Refuge said: That’s a damn good beer. It is. Haven't had it yet this year. Really should rectify that. No problem with availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 6,664 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Just now, Bigbens42 said: It is. Haven't had it yet this year. Really should rectify that. No problem with availability. Thought about you this weekend. I picked up a 4 pack of Nova Vert. They had to rename due to a cease and desist order from a winery somewhere...glad they didn’t cease and desist on the deliciousness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDub 11,148 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 12 minutes ago, Tiger Refuge said: Thought about you this weekend. I picked up a 4 pack of Nova Vert. They had to rename due to a cease and desist order from a winery somewhere...glad they didn’t cease and desist on the deliciousness. Ah, good stuff. Shame about the rename. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,366 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Dreary day. But the Ballast Point High West barrel aged VAS is tasting nice. No clean snifters opted for a nonic pint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumps 3,704 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 On 12/17/2017 at 9:30 PM, AuburnSoldier said: Got my hands on a sixer of Brown Shugga tonight. I can’t wait to try it. Any recommendations on temperature for this one? I don’t want to make the same mistake I made with the Xocoveza. Brown Shugga is one of my favorites and is frequently available at my favorite grocery store in Montgomery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumps 3,704 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Question for you experts: Would you rather have a 72 oz growler of a good beer or a 6-pack of the same beer, assuming the price is the same? I ask because I saw Good People Snake Handler available in growlers at my favorite grocery store so I paid 15.99 for 64 oz. Then I got to wondering why that was better than getting a 6-pack of a good beer for 11.99. Is beer significantly better out of a keg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumps 3,704 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 On 12/17/2017 at 5:00 PM, ShocksMyBrain said: If you go in drinking it like a GITM or even Envie...you’ll be disappointed. That said, it’s a fine beer. If it was year round in 6ers, I’d buy multiple. I would also pick up a 6er of Devil’s Harvest instead. I need to try Devil's Harvest again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShocksMyBrain 9,366 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 55 minutes ago, Grumps said: Question for you experts: Would you rather have a 72 oz growler of a good beer or a 6-pack of the same beer, assuming the price is the same? I ask because I saw Good People Snake Handler available in growlers at my favorite grocery store so I paid 15.99 for 64 oz. Then I got to wondering why that was better than getting a 6-pack of a good beer for 11.99. Is beer significantly better out of a keg? I prefer 6 packs personally. Especially if it’s a high abv beer. I just don’t like committing to a full growler, and the subsequent hangover the following day. I typically only get growlers to share with others or if it’s something really special. People say draft is better, but honestly I think it all pretty much tastes the same for the most part. If the growler shop or bar is doing things the right way, the beer should most certainly be fresher which is always a top priority when it comes to IPAs or stouts with adjuncts in it(coffee, chocolate, etc.). In the case of Snake Handler though, you did get a better deal because that comes in 4pks(unless they changed it). So you’re getting 4 pints as opposed to 4 12oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Growlers better if the price per ounce is equal or better- better for the environment, too- and if you plan to finish it fast. Once you open it, you have to drink it. And even still sealed, it will eventually lose carbonation. Otherwise, cans/bottles are your safer bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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