What are your thoughts on the 2013 Parabola?

Yeah they do, but just like all BBA brews, it's seasonal

 

I feel like 13 could really benefit from aging, while 12 was damn good as is.

 

Start off I love parabola, I had the past vintage, I enjoyed batch 2 and 3 right off the back. But batch 4 (2013) is a bit hot, too much heat, alcohol bitterness is just overwhelming .. I hope it will improve with aging, fingers crossed..

Anyone else come across the same thing I did regarding 2013 parabola??

 

I thought it was great, look forward to trying it in a 6 months and a year too.

 

Please send all your Parabola '13 to me for proper burial as I doubt it will improve

 

Not me. Thought it was the best year yet.

 

I thought it a little hot too. With that being said, I agree with Greywulfken, best year yet!

 

No way, freakin delicious right out of the gate. Best year yet.

 

I wouldn't necessarily say Parabola '13 is hotter than previous years, but it is definitely more bitter than I remember. Still a magnificent beer, though.

 

I haven't had 2013 yet but have always preferred Parabola with a year of age on it.

 

Same goes for NJ. What the heck is taking so long for it to get to the east coast??

 

When comparing last year to this year, shouldn't it be assumed that after a year, the '12 has mellowed out and is less bitter than compared to a fresh '13?

 

Anyone who is disappointed with that beer is just looking for something to be disappointed about. It should be considered a paragon of the style. IMHO, it's better than any other spirit barrel beer I've tasted, which would include the Abyss and a couple BCBS variants.

 

Already here in NYC. Grabbed some yesterday in Long Island (Nassau County) before they were sold out.

 

Was expecting it to be hot based on comments around here. Thought it was perfect out of the gate. Not as hot as 2012 was, just MO.

I liked both, but I thought this was much better and more balanced than the Older Visc. And half the price.

 

i saw a bottle on the shelf last week, i didnt want to spend the $20 on it that they wanted

 

I agree that's an unfortunate markup in price, but after having tried it, I would happily drop a $20 on it to have a 2nd bottle.. Especially when comparing it to what you pay for/get with something like Older Viscosity or BA Old Rasputin.

 

I feel like it gets better every year

 

The short answer: Really fucking good.

Probably the best BA beer I've ever had. Another A+ from FW

 

Agreed it's amazing. We had 1 bottle limits here but for 4 days I frequented all my bottle shops to but one so I was able to get a decent amount but need more! I have drank 2 already and it's definitely one of the best ris I've ever had maybe the best