The OFFICIAL Kuhnhenn Winter Solstice thread

Actually, I think the history of this particular mead goes back to late '09 when a really small batch was made and called Bourbon Barrel Banana French Toast. Batch 2 came out in the spring of '10 in the 187ml bottles with the same name. At St Paddy's Day '12, batch 3 was released in the same bottle format and labeled Bourben Barrel Banana French Toast (spell check definitely not used there). Batch 4 was released on St Paddy's Day '13 in 375ml bottles and renamed (due to length of name as stated elsewhere in this thread) to Bourbon Barrel French Toast. This new mead is aged in rye whiskey barrels instead of bourbon, but expect the recipe, and therefore, taste to be closer to the last batch rather than previous versions. Then again, I could have made all this up too.

 

I trust you infinitely more on anything mead, this is the answer I am going to trust

 

Will this be on tap? I think we're heading for a few before her moms Xmas

 

Based on previous years do you think there will be any of these bottles left Monday night when I head to Centerline?

 

I heard they did growlers of the Bourben Barrel Banana French Toast. Is this true?

 

Yes, somethings will be gone but they will still have a lot. Years past somethings last until the next summer.

 

Excellent!! 4 Elf tapped me otherwise I would probably be there Saturday

 

If it was posted on the internet, it's gotta be true.

 

Thanks all for clearing this up. I am not a Kuhnhenniseur. I only play one on a barstool at solstice twice a year..

 

It's true. Computers run the internet. Computers lack the ability to lie.

 

Looking forward to the release. I only live 3 miles away.

Bring the umbrellas or waterproof gear if your planning to stand in line. Rain is expected and in the 40's. I'll bring extra umbrellas and try to be there soon enough to park close to the door. We can call it our "heating station" and switch out. I'll even throw something in there to warm us up.

Looking forward to meeting some of you.

They are starting to break some barrels tonight for a preview. Uh, yea. I'll be there.

Safe travels all.

 

Can confirm. The label acutally read: "berben bal french taost meed"

Classic Kuhnhenn.

 

Buzzkill alert / potentially useful info: Spoke with them last night - they do not want any campers, anyone setting up camping gear, no waiting overnight, no drinking in the parking lot or outside beers later on...

 

thats a good thing not a buzz kill.

 

Again, why would anyone be waiting overnight? The limits are so low on most things that I'd bet a majority of the stuff does not sell out.

The Solstice, while having awesome bottles for sale, is about the party/music/camaraderie, not stocking up on your limit of bottles and hittin' the road.

 

Where'd you read that?

 

Nothing on tap yet as of 6pm in the taproom but sounds like the releases for tonight will be on shortly

Forbidden IPA
Raw barley wine
2013 4d all pouring now

 

Hows the forbidden? Whats the big deal about it?

 

Ordered the 4d first which is delicious. Will report back on the forbidden shortly

 

Forbidden reminds of me hopslam without the grapefruit, super drinkable