Abrasive is close!

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by mnbuffalo, Nov 1, 2013.

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  1. MNBeerGeek

    MNBeerGeek Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2013 Minnesota

    Wait, this comes right before bitching about how last year's was better right? I have to get my bitching order straight...
     
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  2. Douggo

    Douggo Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2009 Minnesota

    Um, I think you're right. Before bitching about how last year's was better, but AFTER joking that the hops have already faded.
     
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  3. hamham

    hamham Initiate (0) Oct 26, 2011 Minnesota

    what kind of hops are being used? is it always the same?
     
  4. dc55110

    dc55110 Savant (1,116) Oct 24, 2010 Minnesota

    Somewhere in there need to be the obligatory, "when it's ready."
     
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  5. Douggo

    Douggo Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2009 Minnesota

    Agreed. Before or after "the hops have faded"?
     
  6. dc55110

    dc55110 Savant (1,116) Oct 24, 2010 Minnesota

    It is usually prompted by either an "out of towner" asking if they'll be able to find it on their late August trip to the BWCA. Or someone lamenting having finished their last four pack from the previous year, rhetorically asking when the next batch is being released.
     
  7. hamham

    hamham Initiate (0) Oct 26, 2011 Minnesota

    in september i was staying in the hospital after our kid was born, and i told my mom to bring me a beer. somehow she grabbed the year-old abrasive from the back corner of the fridge. it could've been the complete lack of sleep, but it was still pretty damn drinkable. i have one more in there that will need to be a part of a side-by-side.
     
  8. leonardwl

    leonardwl Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2011 Minnesota

    My understanding is that it's always Warrior and Citra. I think Citra would be essential for that citrus/grapefruit kick it has.
     
  9. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

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  10. Stevedore

    Stevedore Grand Pooh-Bah (5,072) Nov 16, 2012 Oregon
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    I can't wait for when I head over to Minneapolis to do Thanksgiving with my wife's family.
     
  11. MNPikey

    MNPikey Pooh-Bah (1,681) Feb 27, 2011 Minnesota
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    Don't think I've ever has fresh Abrasive on tap. Can't wait for the taproom to put it out.
     
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  12. hoeg0015

    hoeg0015 Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2008 Minnesota

    Sweeney's in St. Paul just tweeted that it will host the release on Tuesday. No specific details yet.
     
  13. archi348

    archi348 Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2012 Minnesota

    Todd also just tweeted that it is releasing next week. Best news i have heard all day!
     
  14. KV12482

    KV12482 Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2010 Minnesota

    As per Todd on twitter, "Liquor stores starting today, draft starting later this week."
     
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  15. djschnabel

    djschnabel Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2010 Minnesota

    Has anybody seen this yet? I'm surprised that I haven't heard any news of this dropping on FB; Twitter; or here.

    I stopped in a N. Metro Craft Beer Liquor store near showplace theatres in Coon RAPIDS and it sounds like they might have it tomorrow, along w/ more Harvest Ale.
     
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  16. EJJ1848

    EJJ1848 Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2013 Minnesota

    Unlike Darkness, Abrasive is being distributed on the regular weekly deliveries
     
  17. sacrelicio

    sacrelicio Pooh-Bah (1,826) Feb 15, 2005 Minnesota
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    I doubt a whole lot of stores get Monday deliveries, so I bet we'll start seeing it tomorrow.
     
  18. mrcraft

    mrcraft Grand Pooh-Bah (3,322) Dec 15, 2012 California
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    Abrasive was one of my favorite new beer (for me) of 2013. Crazy good. I can't wait to get some again.
     
  19. printer1

    printer1 Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2005 Iowa

    My daughter will be staying in Downtown Minneapolis tomorrow night, Edina the next night. Anyone willing to tell me her best chances to find Abrasive near either of these locations? Fresn Abrasive is still the best damn beer I've ever had.
     
  20. lonewolfcry

    lonewolfcry Pooh-Bah (1,982) Dec 7, 2007 Minnesota
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    Downtown - Zips - daytime hours would be best, in this neighborhood.
    Edina - France 44 is always a good bet

    As always - I would suggest she call ahead....unless she's afraid to pick up a phone (seems like a growing trend around these parts):rolling_eyes:.

    Good Luck!
     
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