Bottleworks XV release on 3/4

Discussion in 'Northwest' started by csano, Feb 6, 2014.

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  1. xraided81

    xraided81 Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2008 California
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    I had a Lost Abbey, Mystery Beer, Tequila Barrel Aged Sour Brown on tap at Stone Anniversary party last year, and Im willing to bet this beer is part of the blend. The mystery beer was not very good, hopefully having it blended with judgement day will make it better
     
  2. duketheredeemer

    duketheredeemer Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2007 Washington

    Well, that would explain why the fruit was so fresh...
     
  3. TheBronze

    TheBronze Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2009 Washington

    I was told at the store that it is a blend of Bourbon Judgement Day, Brandy Angel's Share and tequila Agave Maria. I thought it had a very smooth blended flavor profile, and it makes sense to me now that other barrels besides tequila were part of the blend. Whatever the case, I really enjoyed it.
     
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  4. parrotsnest

    parrotsnest Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2010 Washington

    This. I was told it was this as well. I'm really starting to dig Tequila barrel aged beers lately. PNC was killer, and now this.
     
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  5. TheBronze

    TheBronze Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2009 Washington

    Yeah. I give the crew at Bottleworks and Lost Abbey a lot of credit for taking a risk and making a pretty unique beer with XV.
     
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  6. Kurmaraja

    Kurmaraja Initiate (0) May 21, 2013 California
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    Sort of off topic, but anyone
    Yeah, they could have just contacted Elysian and made, I dunno, a session IPA.

    OH, wait ...

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152327959188383
     
  7. parrotsnest

    parrotsnest Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2010 Washington

    Ha! I will just say, I'm not a fan of Elysian beer. Actually, not a big fan of most Washington beer.. compared to Oregon and California we are seriously behind. :\
     
  8. NWer

    NWer Pooh-Bah (2,145) Mar 10, 2009 Washington
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    Where's a "dislike" button when we need one? Couldn't disagree more.
    I respect your right to your opinion even if you are full of it :slight_smile:
     
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  9. parrotsnest

    parrotsnest Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2010 Washington

    About Elysian or Washington beer? Name me one Washington beer that is on the level of anything Firestone Walker or Hair of the Dog puts out, and I'll give it a fair try.
     
  10. NWer

    NWer Pooh-Bah (2,145) Mar 10, 2009 Washington
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    Nope. You can think what you want. I don't care. I'm not interested in convincing you otherwise. Nor am I interested in debating the relative merits of Washington beer. You went on record stating Washington beer is inferior and I went on record disagreeing with you.
    Enjoy your California & Oregon beers. I sure do - as well as many fine Washington brews as well.
     
  11. Kurmaraja

    Kurmaraja Initiate (0) May 21, 2013 California
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    Though I agree with you that Oregon and California make more phenomenal beer, saying "name one" is a little bit absurd ... how about Old Birdbrain, Grandfather Raven, Wisdom Seeker, Trickster, Splinter, Kentucky Dark Star, Bourbon Abominable, Old Bridge Rider, Cowiche Canyon Fresh Hop (show me a CA or OR fresh hop that is clearly superior), Reuben's Bourbon Imperial Stout, Reuben's Imperial IPA and Imperial Rye IPA, Reuben's Imperial Oatmeal Stout, Reuben's Brown (show me a better basic American brown in Oregon or California?), Chuckanut Pilsner, Boundary Bay Imperial IPA, Bale Breaker Top Cutter, Bale Breaker Field 41, ANDddddd you get the picture.
     
  12. sanford_and_son

    sanford_and_son Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2012 Washington

    the amount of beer nerd snark in this thread is intoxicating.
     
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  13. m4ttj0nes

    m4ttj0nes Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2012 Oregon
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    still bottles left?
     
  14. suncrust

    suncrust Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2011 Washington

    Was in last night @ close. Crap tons left.
     
  15. parrotsnest

    parrotsnest Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2010 Washington

    I said name me one that is on the same level, you didn't. My humble opinion. :slight_smile:
     
  16. fsck

    fsck Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2013 Washington

    :astonished:
     
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  17. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    I think it's time that you leave WA.

    But seriously, no one makes fresh hop beers as well as breweries from here.
     
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  18. parrotsnest

    parrotsnest Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2010 Washington

    You leave, you're the one with poor taste. Do you own the state or something?

    Seriously though, Washington does homerism the best, and that's about it. Every brewery around here thinks they're the best, it's cute. Look, I enjoy living here and there are some really OK beers, but Washington does quantity vs. quality. Don't worry, at some point there will be a great beer from Washington.. it's hard to throw that much OK stuff at the wall and not have something stick. :wink: If you don't believe me, look at how many non-Washingtonians are posting here defending your claim, none.
     
  19. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (3,578) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    You think that Solace, Pale 31, 805, Ruth, and Little Dog are better than any beer in Washington? Or better than everything in Kurmaraja's list? In my humble opinion :slight_smile:, that's one of the craziest things I've read on BA today.
     
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  20. Prufrockstar

    Prufrockstar Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2013 Washington

    Great Washington beer
    was discussed at length before
    where did that thread go?
     
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