Great Lakes Brewing Co. Releases Chillwave Double IPA

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  1. SomethingClever

    SomethingClever Grand Pooh-Bah (4,757) Feb 22, 2013 Ohio
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    Had another one out of my case I bought last night.....it is not the same beer I don't remember it being so sweet, and where is the huge citrus flavors?!? Hugely disappointed in this beer. This is by no means a bad beer but it is not case-buying-worthy either at most I'd by a 4 pack of it next year. :slight_frown: I was looking forward to this sooo much this year too. Sucks is a better beer by leaps and bounds and Dirtwolf, Hop Ranch, and Hop Juju is in another league.
     
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  2. ncstateplaya

    ncstateplaya Savant (1,233) Nov 8, 2008 North Carolina

    Wow, around here most people feel completely opposite. At least those that I have talked to. I'd chose AH/CW 10 times over before LEM. But that's why Great Lakes puts out such a strong line up appealing to most beer drinkers. Cheers
     
  3. Matthew1788

    Matthew1788 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Ohio

    I agree with everything you just said. I'm glad I didn't just go out and buy a case. I thought I would get a four pack first just to see if it was everything I thought it was going to be. Not a bad beer, not great either...
     
  4. Matthew1788

    Matthew1788 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Ohio

    and yes, Hop Juju is just ridiculously good.
     
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  5. Josbor11

    Josbor11 Initiate (0) Dec 21, 2013 Ohio

    It would be interesting to ask the brewery if the recipe has changed and if it has, how so. I have no idea where to even direct the question. Anyone have connections to the brewery?
     
  6. SomethingClever

    SomethingClever Grand Pooh-Bah (4,757) Feb 22, 2013 Ohio
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    You Sir are much smarter than I
     
  7. SomethingClever

    SomethingClever Grand Pooh-Bah (4,757) Feb 22, 2013 Ohio
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    Hop JuJu is an astonishing beer and I'm still kicking myself for only buying 2 4s my beer store only got a case and I was there when they had all of it but one bottle, and as soon as it touched my lips 5 hours later I called and said I want the rest of it she said its gone....
     
  8. BEERschlitz

    BEERschlitz Initiate (0) Oct 13, 2013 Michigan

    I'm sure all of our palates have changed.... (this beer sucks dick this year, just admit it)
     
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  9. reyna311

    reyna311 Zealot (587) Jun 19, 2012 Delaware

    Patiently waiting here in Delaware. Looks like Cherry Hill received it's shipment, what about the Philly area?
     
  10. tfaosd

    tfaosd Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2010 Massachusetts
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    picked some up last night in Allentown
     
  11. tfaosd

    tfaosd Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2010 Massachusetts
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    picked some up last night in Allentown
     
  12. Ieatlambfries

    Ieatlambfries Maven (1,310) Dec 5, 2003 New Jersey
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    I enjoyed it. But I didn't have last years version, so I'm not able to compare. I thought it had a unique flavor. In a good way.
     
  13. psnydez86

    psnydez86 Initiate (0) Jan 4, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Just had this last night. The name isn't my favorite but the beer is freaking awesome. Very candy like nose. God bless you Mosaic.
     
  14. 5thOhio

    5thOhio Initiate (0) May 13, 2007 South Carolina

    Thanks for the post! I was getting worried. A seasonal without a "does this beer taste different than last year" comment?

    You've restored my faith in BAs.
     
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  15. cjoc83

    cjoc83 Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Mind if I ask where at? Haven't seen it anywhere in the West Chester/Exton area yet...

    Disappointed that it's not living up to last years batch, but I'm definitely going to have to pick up a 4-pack and decide for myself. It was just so damn delicious last year...
     
  16. ColonelHopslam

    ColonelHopslam Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan

    I think it was just as good as previous years. People like to piggyback on hate.
     
  17. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    I would agree about the Porter, but Fat Head's Lagers are right up there with most any brewery... they get overlooked due to the IPAs they make.
     
  18. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,248) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Al's of Hampden/Pizza Boy. Might not be worth the drive to save a few bucks but their beer is worth the drive.
     
  19. jampics2

    jampics2 Pooh-Bah (2,340) Dec 19, 2008 Ohio
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    Agreed, plus Fat Heads has better QC than Great Lakes. Newbs don't remember the Diacetylmunder days of old.
     
  20. 5thOhio

    5thOhio Initiate (0) May 13, 2007 South Carolina


    From Great Lakes:

    Thanks for your inquiry. Our ChillWave Double IPA is the same liquid gold that was available last year, just under a different name!
    Cheers -
    Sarah | Customer Service Rep
    2516 Market Avenue, Cleveland OH 44113
    216.771.4404
     
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