O'So Lupulin Maximus, Different this year?

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by nickapalooza86, Dec 11, 2013.

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  1. nickapalooza86

    nickapalooza86 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2010 Wisconsin

    Ya, ya I know I am just wondering if anyone has had it this year and had the same impression I did. It has always been one of my favorites, this year however it seemed to taste like rotten fruit and dill pickle.... I know it is oak aged, but I have never tasted these flavors in any beer, let alone a DIPA...

    Just carious if anyone else has had it this year and had any similar experiences of being disappointed compared to last years versions.

    Cheers

    Nick
     
  2. Fireslayer

    Fireslayer Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2013 Wisconsin

    Drank two out of a four pack from this year and never got any of those flavors you are describing?
     
  3. Hendrick24

    Hendrick24 Pooh-Bah (1,949) Sep 6, 2013 Wisconsin
    Pooh-Bah

    I had it for the first time this year (bought and tried the week it came out), and I thought the same thing as you Nick. Had a hard time finishing the 4pk to be honest, and I am a fan of other O'so offerings. Glad it wasn't just me.
     
  4. SpunkyHopslammer

    SpunkyHopslammer Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2011 Illinois

    I love very hoppy beers and had a six of this last year, after a couple sips I drain poured it. I hate throwing away beer or pouring down the drain so I just let it sit for 2 or 3 months. I decided to pop one just to see how it was drinking and I thought it was much better and ended up drinking it all over the next couple of days. I doubt I would buy it again, but if I were to buy any Oso, I thought Hop Whoopin was better.
     
  5. PlayaPlaya

    PlayaPlaya Zealot (631) Sep 19, 2012 Illinois

    I had about 5 drinks from one bottle about a month ago...After that, I returned the other 3 to the store for a refund.

    ....Guy in the beer department had said they just came in so I gave it a chance, thought the hops in the bottle were a decent novelty. Bad decision.

    Perhaps the worst beer I've had this year, well, not sure if it's worse than the Bud Light I had the other night or not.
     
  6. Diotima

    Diotima Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2013 Wisconsin

    One of the grosser beers I've had. I have also heard O'so isn't the best with batch consistency.
     
  7. Born_A_Jee

    Born_A_Jee Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2013 Illinois

    I saw this at Whole Foods yesterday and was VERY tempted to buy a pack of it. Now I know I can pass on this. Thanks all.
     
  8. Westuh

    Westuh Initiate (0) Oct 9, 2012 Wisconsin

    6er of it? I thought they only made it in 4 packs? After hearing all these mixed reviews, that sucks, I only remember it was pretty good last year, havent tried it this year, I guess I'll pass now.
     
  9. aclara

    aclara Devotee (319) Mar 16, 2011 Illinois

    last y
    last year my first was drinkable, used the rest to make lawn fertilizer
     
  10. SpunkyHopslammer

    SpunkyHopslammer Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2011 Illinois

    My wife bought it for me last year as a Xmas gift, I thought it was a six pack but I could be wrong. Actually I do think it was a sixer and they switched to a 4 pack this year.
     
  11. FishAndBeer

    FishAndBeer Initiate (0) Mar 11, 2011 Wisconsin

    last year and this year are four packs. I haven't had it this year.. looks like I'll pass
     
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