Deschutes Class of '88

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  1. Streaky

    Streaky Zealot (701) Mar 26, 2013 New Jersey

    #1 Streaky, Apr 7, 2013
  2. hoparoundnw2337

    hoparoundnw2337 Initiate (0) Aug 6, 2011 Washington

    Does not taste like a traditional barleywine. Thread on Northwest section. Tastes like a barley-pilsner. Light in color. Nothing like I have ever had. Not a fan...
     
    #2 hoparoundnw2337, Apr 7, 2013
  3. hoparoundnw2337

    hoparoundnw2337 Initiate (0) Aug 6, 2011 Washington

    Mine came from North Coast...
     
    #3 hoparoundnw2337, Apr 7, 2013
  4. Streaky

    Streaky Zealot (701) Mar 26, 2013 New Jersey

    I'm in Portland, so I'm gonna try it on tap at the brewhouse. I can kinda imagine what it's going to taste like now, but I might as well give it a shot.
     
    #4 Streaky, Apr 7, 2013
  5. SanFranJake

    SanFranJake Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2012 California

    For those in San Fran, they'll have all three releases on the 16th at Rogue in North Beach
     
    #5 SanFranJake, Apr 7, 2013
  6. mendvicdog

    mendvicdog Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2006 Maryland

    #6 mendvicdog, Apr 8, 2013
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  7. Streaky

    Streaky Zealot (701) Mar 26, 2013 New Jersey

    Just had a bottle last night! Maybe it was the low expectations, but I was impressed. Yes it's not a big sticky candy sugarbomb like what many people would expect: it's mellow and classy, which is clearly the Deschutes evidence. More maple/honey than straight up candy. I don't know if I'd stockpile these but I am definitely happy I got to try it.
     
    #7 Streaky, Apr 8, 2013
  8. TheSixthRing

    TheSixthRing Grand Pooh-Bah (3,269) Sep 24, 2008 California
    Pooh-Bah

    Bought a bottle last night. Will be trying it before the end of the weekend.
     
    #8 TheSixthRing, Apr 12, 2013
  9. Rinkor16

    Rinkor16 Zealot (523) Dec 12, 2011 California

    I picked up a bottle last night. At $6.99 for a 22 oz, I figured it was worth a taste.

    I'll probably drink it tonight.
     
    #9 Rinkor16, Apr 12, 2013
  10. barleywinefiend

    barleywinefiend Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2007 Washington

    I was pretty underwhelmed by the North Coast draft version at Brouwers Hard Liver a few weeks ago. I'm very curious to see ow the Deschutes version goes. I see bottles on shelves in Tacoma, WA area. Looking forward to trying it!
     
    #10 barleywinefiend, Apr 12, 2013
  11. Jeremy6566

    Jeremy6566 Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2013 Arizona

    One case of the Deschutes version made it's way to my regular bottle shop so I picked one up last night, can't wait to see how it is!
     
    #11 Jeremy6566, Apr 12, 2013
  12. Kerfluffel

    Kerfluffel Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2013 Washington

    I have to say it's amazing. Smooth and easy with great flavor. A lot paler than I had expected.
     
    #12 Kerfluffel, Apr 12, 2013
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  13. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    As someone who isn't into barleywines, I was going to pass on this. But reading the descriptions makes me think I might want to give this one a shot, especially if its only $7 a bomber.
     
    #13 denver10, Apr 12, 2013
  14. MusicaleMike

    MusicaleMike Maven (1,306) Mar 17, 2008 Pennsylvania

    #14 MusicaleMike, Apr 12, 2013
  15. SanFranJake

    SanFranJake Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2012 California

    Where did you find these?
     
    #15 SanFranJake, Apr 12, 2013
  16. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    $8.50 here. I bought 3.
     
    #16 Bitterbill, Apr 12, 2013
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  17. StonedTrippin

    StonedTrippin Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,880) May 28, 2011 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah

    shades of bolt cutter in this one. if you liked that, try this!
     
    #17 StonedTrippin, Apr 12, 2013
  18. TheSixthRing

    TheSixthRing Grand Pooh-Bah (3,269) Sep 24, 2008 California
    Pooh-Bah

    Final Gravity in Roseville. A barleywine collab between Rogue, Deschutes and North Coast? Yes, please!
     
    #18 TheSixthRing, Apr 12, 2013
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  19. RangnaR

    RangnaR Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2012 California

    Based on the comments about Class of 88 so far, your not being into barleywines would be a perfect reason to try this one, since it differs so far from the norm...
     
    #19 RangnaR, Apr 12, 2013
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  20. mnphish

    mnphish Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2012 Minnesota

    picked up a couple in MN. Best by date of 3/14, weird.
     
    #20 mnphish, Apr 12, 2013
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