2018 Beer

[Bottlecap 1519]

Mosaic hops (well hops in general) are highly variable from season to season, from grower to grower, and from region to region. Its not unfounded that a beer, particularly a SMaSH beer would be pretty far ranging in flavor. A lot of brewers are going away from listing a beer's hops and just noting the characteristics overall. 

Don't buy aged beer. 

 

Edited April 8, 2018 by Bottlecap

[utee94 15744]

1 hour ago, Bottlecap said:

Celis raspberry didnt used to be pink did it? I remember it being golden. But I've done a lot of beer since then, so i could be misremembering.

Always pink

[utee94 15744]

On 4/5/2018 at 9:25 AM, elguapo said:

Whitestone has a Macallan aged Doppelbock right now and it's fucking delicious.

Word up, drank the heck out of that Friday night when I was there to hear the live music.  Really delicious.

[longhorndude 146]

Had some the other day and I agree. Perfect for the warmer days. I'm keeping an eye out for some cans.

Thirded. Enjoying one now on the front porch since the sun is finally back out and it’s not stupid cold.

[longhorndude 146]

Moved on to this one, really like it. Had never heard of the brewery before. Coconut flavor is subtle but noticeable and works well.

[PvilleStang 2844]

Yellow Rose, or any other IPA, the fresher the better.   Talking 2 weeks or less if you can.  YR doesn't really age well.  And the inconsistency I've seen has been more in the nose of the beer.  I can't tell if it's poor QC on the brewhouse's part, or if the hops are just differing throughout the year.  I can't imagine it's easy trying to procure quality hops year round with the same alphas from the same region, etc.

[Hank_Hill 18484]

On 4/6/2018 at 1:02 PM, deft said:

I just thought it was weird that central market had the $17.50 price point vs heb’s $23

Update still 18.75

[thrillhammer 683]

Went to Back Pew in Houston on Saturday.  Had a great time.  They had a helluva selection on tap that day, more than 20 I would guess.   The 4-5 I had were all pretty decent.  They had some funky ones though that were quirky and interesting but would not be able to finish a six pack of.  One with rye, one with rice, a bourbon barrel stout with coconut cream pie.  That last one was way too sweet for my tastes.

[shnsajax 3589]

I really like these guys. And getting it from Reno canned in 4 days is always impressive.

[HoustonFrog 368]

Four Corners here in Dallas. The Luna Sol or whatever is great

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[Bottlecap 1519]

Peticolas will be distributing in Austin for the first time in July. But only in July. 

[4UT 22]

[DDD Dad 14243]

Peticolas will be distributing in Austin for the first time in July. But only in July. 

Still on tap only?

[deft 6791]

On shelves at target, warm.

[Hook1997 5270]

Anyone try the new Shiner Sea Salt and Lime?  Sounds like a good hot summer day beer.

Edited April 11, 2018 by Hook1997

[Bottlecap 1519]

So they made a Gose?

TBH, i've been kinda wanting to try their summer sampler pack, but i know that everything will taste a little bit off from a good brewery. Mango kolsch sounds fucking good in theory though. Let us know when one of you inevitably buys it how average it is. TIA

[GreenspointTexas 9559]

Shiners Mango Kolsch is solid. Always dug the prickly pear. The strawberry wheat tastes too artificial

[mdleast 8256]

Good stuff

[HiggyBaby 2513]

Generally favor ambers and Vienna style lagers, but I’ve been on a porter kick lately. Some great ones as of late:

 

OHB Vanilla

512 Pecan (well, been a fav for a while now)

 

And this new discovery if you ever find yourself in the Carolinas.

 

 

 

And on the amber side, St Arnold Spring Bock is a recent fav

[utee94 15744]

You should try Hops & Grain Porter Culture if you haven't already.

 

 

[PantsTent 2002]

You should try Hops & Grain Porter Culture if you haven't already.
 
 

I rarely see it in HEB anymore when it's open. They're brewing all these new IPAs instead. But I enjoy those too.

[El Guapo 16]

Someone brought over La Frontera from BBB the other day, definitely getting another 6-er of that.  
And for you, [mention=882]nivek3[/mention], Yellow Rose is straight Mosaic and Pilsen hops.  I don't get the grapefruit much at all, just a damn good SMaSH IPA.  Unless you're saying you were getting Grapefruited while drinking the beer, then my hats off to you. 

I don't get grapefruit either, more of an orangy/pineapple, but definitely more sweet than bitter. These juicy style IPAs have officially won me over; I almost have to force myself to order anything else these days.

Agree about the YR consistency issues mentioned by others. I've had a couple of bottles that were decent but not mind blowing. I've had a couple of others that I could be convinced were the GOAT.

Brazos Valley High Noon at BB Rovers. Not as good as Willin' or Lost Highway but still pretty good. Would have been better if it'd been a couple or three degrees cooler. This seems to be a recurring problem at Rovers.

[mdleast 8256]

http://backuppint.com/ne-ipa-name-generator/

[CooterBrown 17901]

http://backuppint.com/ne-ipa-name-generator/

I kinda like this one.

[Bottlecap 1519]

BVBs new Pilsner is pretty damn good too.

[El Guapo 16]

On 4/7/2018 at 10:26 PM, mdleast said:

Tastes just like I remember it tasting in the 90s.

 

On 4/8/2018 at 4:44 PM, Bottlecap said:

Celis raspberry didnt used to be pink did it? I remember it being golden. But I've done a lot of beer since then, so i could be misremembering.

 

On 4/8/2018 at 6:20 PM, utee94 said:

Always pink

 

I remember it having a pinkish tone but not as dark as it looks in that picture.  But I didn't drink much of the raspberry back then and when I did it was likely from the bottle.  I haven't had one of the revivals yet.

 

[utee94 15744]

It was pretty pink.  Most folks weren't drinking pints, they were drinking bottles.  And my friends and I were typically mixing it with Grand Cru to make CruBerry.

Edited April 13, 2018 by utee94

[HenryJames 65884]

11 hours ago, mdleast said:

http://backuppint.com/ne-ipa-name-generator/

The Juice Did This, imo.

[Jerry Callo 8663]

Juicy Mo Money and Epic Fish Tank were my two favorites.

[mdleast 8256]

I think it’s funny how many of those do indeed sound exactly like what some of these beers would be named.

[utee94 15744]

1 hour ago, mdleast said:

I think it’s funny how many of those do indeed sound exactly like what some of these beers would be named.

[Hank_Hill 18484]

Welp, for anyone interested, Decker Lake supermarket has 12s of Devils Backbone for 8.99 until they figure out they fucked up. Ran in on the way home from golf, had them price check it because honestly Saturday morning me didn’t want it to be true.

Edited April 14, 2018 by Hank_Hill

[utee94 15744]

Dang.  Now that's a freaking steal.  I really love that beer.

[dingleberryswitzer 2724]

Backbone is a easy way to get fucked up.  Drink with caution.  I actually like it blended with hans pils.   

[PhatAtUT 11]

Backbone is a easy way to get fucked up.  Drink with caution.  I actually like it blended with hans pils.

 

[Anton Chigurh 3318]

Well, it’s easy to find KBS in ABQ.







Also had these just chilling there, with singles also available:



Had Backwoods Bastard bombers (I guess that is year round now) too.

[HenryJames 65884]

Is that Target?

[Anton Chigurh 3318]

Is that Target?

Of course. New Mexico has the best Targets.

[utee94 15744]

There's a NEW Mexico????

[Okie State 3788]

There's a NEW Mexico????

My wife's relatives get that as a serious question when they tell people they're from there.

[Dark Horse 2263]

Phat, do you know what time teams will have crawfish ready today? Is it right when you open at 11?

 

Gotta coordinate nap time for the little ones. 

[shnsajax 3589]

Had Backwoods Bastard bombers (I guess that is year round now) too.

How much were bombers?

[Anton Chigurh 3318]

 

How much were bombers?

 

I don’t remember for sure, but I wanna say about $12-13.

[Fondren & Main 6665]

Just bought a 500mL bottle of Firewalker and a 6 pack of Spud at Brash.

[PhatAtUT 11]

Phat, do you know what time teams will have crawfish ready today? Is it right when you open at 11?
 
Gotta coordinate nap time for the little ones. 

i can’t say with any real certainty. all the teams are kind of on their own schedules. most have already been out here a couple hours though, so i would think some crawfish should be ready to go.

[HenryJames 65884]

Weathered Souls at Jester King. Who’s Got The Juice Now and Marshmallow Brownie Cavernous, imo.

[Hank_Hill 18484]

17 hours ago, Hank_Hill said:

Welp, for anyone interested, Decker Lake supermarket has 12s of Devils Backbone for 8.99 until they figure out they fucked up. Ran in on the way home from golf, had them price check it because honestly Saturday morning me didn’t want it to be true.

Mi cabeza

[shnsajax 3589]

 
I don’t remember for sure, but I wanna say about $12-13.

Afraid of that. Founders bombers pricing sucks compared to the 4 packs.

[Okie State 3788]

At the Art Car parade earlier and one of the guys behind me said 'Oh, that must be the Burger King car' when the St. Arnold's Prius drive by. What a dumbass.

[Okie State 3788]

Afraid of that. Founders bombers pricing sucks compared to the 4 packs.

That it does. ~$20 for a Bomber of KBS or a 4 pack for ~$22. Hmmmm.