BA Three Floyds - Releases and Updates

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  1. sbxx

    sbxx Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2011 Illinois

    Because people are dumb enough to pay it.

    They even have a Buyer Beware sign at the take-out counter for BA stuff. Lmao.
     
    #161 sbxx, Apr 16, 2013
  2. thetomG

    thetomG Savant (1,051) Feb 17, 2010 Illinois

    I get it, BUT, just because they put some vague warning up doesn't absolve them from the fact they they knowingly took $$$$ from people in exchange for a shit product. There's NO WAY they could've tasted that and been like "yeah - not too bad. $20/bottle sounds about right..."

    also - its not as if they're some tiny nano-pub struggling to survive and can't afford to just dump bad batches down the drain...
     
    #162 thetomG, Apr 16, 2013
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  3. theburden

    theburden Devotee (377) Dec 17, 2002 Illinois

    I think TI is incredible.
     
    #163 theburden, Apr 16, 2013
  4. thetomG

    thetomG Savant (1,051) Feb 17, 2010 Illinois

    Nice. Glad to hear it. Any particular tasting notes you could add?

    Did you enjoy Bully Guppy as well?
     
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  5. pmoney

    pmoney Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2011 Illinois

    Not that you aren't allowed to have your own opinion, but aren't you affiliated with Three Floyds?
     
    #165 pmoney, Apr 16, 2013
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  6. Lansman

    Lansman Savant (1,116) Mar 19, 2011 Missouri
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    in-cred-i-ble
    Adjective
    1. Impossible to believe: "an incredible tale of triumph".
    2. Difficult to believe; extraordinary: "the noise was incredible".
    Yeah, I think that sounds pretty much like Bully Guppy.
     
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  7. jln83

    jln83 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2012 Illinois

    I bet the reason TI is cheaper is the volume, not the quality being subpar.
     
    #167 jln83, Apr 16, 2013
  8. thetomG

    thetomG Savant (1,051) Feb 17, 2010 Illinois

    You're right - it's probably just as "good" as Bully Guppy, but larger volume allowed them to be so generous as to knock $2 off the price...
     
    #168 thetomG, Apr 16, 2013
  9. Drucifer

    Drucifer Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2012 Illinois

    I wish they would put it on tap to try first, especially with 30 barrels of it
     
    #169 Drucifer, Apr 17, 2013
  10. Hugonaut13

    Hugonaut13 Initiate (0) Nov 29, 2012 Illinois

    Don't even joke. I'd drink the shit outta that.
     
    #170 Hugonaut13, Apr 17, 2013
  11. Mjmoser

    Mjmoser Initiate (0) May 6, 2012 Illinois

    Why mess with a good thing? Can't wait for AC to be released again!
     
    #171 Mjmoser, Apr 17, 2013
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  12. yeahnatenelson

    yeahnatenelson Pooh-Bah (1,952) Feb 8, 2010 Illinois
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    Who's joking?

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    #172 yeahnatenelson, Apr 17, 2013
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  13. sbxx

    sbxx Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2011 Illinois

    Oh snap.
     
    #173 sbxx, Apr 17, 2013
  14. Hugonaut13

    Hugonaut13 Initiate (0) Nov 29, 2012 Illinois

    You just put a very large smile on my face.
     
    #174 Hugonaut13, Apr 17, 2013
  15. nben60

    nben60 Initiate (0) May 30, 2011 Indiana

    I thought TI was tasty, but everyone has different taste. I think people should try the beer before they start hating on it.
     
    #175 nben60, Apr 17, 2013
  16. stxSS07

    stxSS07 Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2010 Illinois

    Opened one an hour or so ago and really enjoyed it.

    Copied from a text I sent out:

    "Sweet apple up front (works here unlike dark lord last year), tobacco, a ton of caramel, dark fruit (dates), a touch of tartness, and some vanilla from the barrel as well. Finishes dry. Really enjoyable an completely different from what i was expecting."

    Like I said immediately afterwards though, I LOVE Mother Funker so as always your mileage may vary.
     
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  17. Hugonaut13

    Hugonaut13 Initiate (0) Nov 29, 2012 Illinois

    That actually sounds tasty to me.
     
    #177 Hugonaut13, Apr 17, 2013
  18. boilermakerryan

    boilermakerryan Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2011 Indiana

    Just cracked one open myself. First impression...Interesting...Right up front you get a waft of Green sour apple, Oak, and Belgian yeast. First sip was an experience to say the least, definitely funky and alot going on. As the other post you get apple, vanilla, carmel, and belgian yeast. Aftertaste is a dry white wine for sure which could be from the Oak barrel.
     
    #178 boilermakerryan, Apr 17, 2013
  19. NikkoE82

    NikkoE82 Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2012 Indiana

    I can confirm. Just tried it. It isn't quite as bad as Bully Guppy, but it reminded me of it right away. Whatever it is they're doing wrong, they need to stop.
     
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  20. Lansman

    Lansman Savant (1,116) Mar 19, 2011 Missouri
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    TI is on tap right now at FFF. Per the previous descriptions, this one certainly qualifies as being "interesting." It's funky with a decent mouthfeel, and has a slight acetone character that seems to be masked/offset with the Chardonnay oak barrel. The finish has hints of something akin to chocolate notes, and there is no belgian yeast character apparent in the brew. This is a bottle that will generate good discussion when opening with a group - it is very complex, especially so given the claim by FFF staff that it runs at about an 8.5% ABV.

    Bottom line - I initially bought two bottles, tried it on draft after learning they had tapped it this morning, and returned to get a third bottle. Take that for what you will.
     
    #180 Lansman, Apr 17, 2013
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