Funkwerks - Saison d'Brett

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  1. Prospero

    Prospero Pooh-Bah (2,680) Jul 27, 2010 Colorado
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    I think it's at the tap room already, Josh had a new bottle last weekend.
     
    #21 Prospero, Mar 12, 2013
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  2. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    Great...maybe I will stay over in Denver on Tuesday night upon my return from Spring Training so that I can hit the tap room up on Wednesday and bring some bottles back home with me. Consider me excited.
     
    #22 denver10, Mar 12, 2013
  3. FishPondManager

    FishPondManager Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 Colorado

    This sounds great. I noticed the label was a bit different than the first Saison Vieille run, but didn't know it had a variation in recipe. I would assume there will still be plenty available next Friday? I don't think I'll make a trip down between now and then.
     
    #23 FishPondManager, Mar 12, 2013
  4. joshclauss

    joshclauss Zealot (725) Oct 31, 2010 Colorado

    There will be plenty. Also, you can fully expect for Crooked Stave's beers to change a bunch upon each release. Chad says he's still tweaking pretty much everything. If you didn't like something the first time around, I suggest giving it another shot the next time.
     
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  5. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    And if we did like something the first time around we are SOL.
     
    #25 denver10, Mar 12, 2013
  6. Prospero

    Prospero Pooh-Bah (2,680) Jul 27, 2010 Colorado
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    Is it $6.99 in the tap room or other stores for a 375ml of saison? Seriously? That dry-hopping of Citra equates to $1/more per bottle? I guess if it sells I have no reason to complain, just think it's crazy, considering I much rather enjoy a lot of other traditional saisons for that price. But of course I'll buy a bottle or two.
     
    #26 Prospero, Mar 12, 2013
  7. Prospero

    Prospero Pooh-Bah (2,680) Jul 27, 2010 Colorado
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    Yea, I edited after your quote, I'll probably buy a couple bottles. But I doubt it will be my favorite CS release, and far from my favorite saison.
     
    #27 Prospero, Mar 12, 2013
  8. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    I chopped my response (which now seems unnecassary and maybe even slightly confusing :wink:.

    The CS Saison Vielle is not my favorite saison either, but I will stand by it being maybe my favorite offering from Crooked Stave. I do believe I prefer saison's to sours, in general.
     
    #28 denver10, Mar 12, 2013
  9. Prospero

    Prospero Pooh-Bah (2,680) Jul 27, 2010 Colorado
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    This goes back to the La Folie vs. traditional Oud Bruins debate. Although I don't think Crooked Stave is being as authentic as New Belgium when it comes to saisons.

    People can buy Fantome Saison online for $14.27/bottle. Considering tax on $6.99 Vieille Saison, that actually makes Fantome Saison cheaper (price/oz).
     
    #29 Prospero, Mar 12, 2013
  10. ablackshear

    ablackshear Zealot (695) Sep 17, 2010 Minnesota

    The original Surette was my favorite CS beer, the new batch is good but not quite the same
     
    #30 ablackshear, Mar 12, 2013
  11. joshclauss

    joshclauss Zealot (725) Oct 31, 2010 Colorado

    Chad is great about feedback from my experience. I doubt he'd ever overhaul a beer unless it wasn't the beer he wanted to put out or it had an overall negative reception. I was mostly referring to small changes that will be on the whole positive.
     
    #31 joshclauss, Mar 13, 2013
  12. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    I don't know this Chad character, but my impression is that he seems to be into the whole creative process of brewing these beers and making them unique. With that kind of mentality, I wouldn't expect him to release the same beer twice.

    Even if I might wish he would at times.

    I accept it though and I do respect the approach. Also, I got to admit, I am quite excited to try this latest variation of the Vieille.
     
    #32 denver10, Mar 13, 2013
  13. guyforget

    guyforget Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2009 Colorado

    so when will this citra version of vieille hit shelves?
     
    #33 guyforget, Mar 13, 2013
  14. FishPondManager

    FishPondManager Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 Colorado

    Mile High posted it up on Facebook yesterday $6.99

    Anyone seen the taproom price on this guy?
     
    #34 FishPondManager, Mar 13, 2013
  15. Prospero

    Prospero Pooh-Bah (2,680) Jul 27, 2010 Colorado
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    At Argonaut yesterday for $6.99 as well.
     
    #35 Prospero, Mar 13, 2013
  16. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    So where can I get a case of this? Seriously, with what the brett is doing in the original vielle, and knowing what I do about citra, this is going to be phenomenal. Pinapple + mango + mango + musk = AMAZING
     
    #36 SFACRKnight, Mar 13, 2013
  17. DenverBeerDrinker

    DenverBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Colorado

    $7 a bottle in the Taproom.
     
    #37 DenverBeerDrinker, Mar 13, 2013
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  18. DenverBeerDrinker

    DenverBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Colorado

    You can buy a case in the taproom.
     
    #38 DenverBeerDrinker, Mar 13, 2013
  19. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    $168 for a case? Yikes.
     
    #39 denver10, Mar 14, 2013
  20. FishPondManager

    FishPondManager Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 Colorado

    Gotta pay for all those new foeders! I'm 100% sure ill be taking a box home next week. The 15% cellar reserve discount is a nice bonus.
     
    #40 FishPondManager, Mar 14, 2013
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