Southern Star Black Crack..... It's back!

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  1. PatrickInAustinTx

    PatrickInAustinTx Savant (1,088) Nov 16, 2013 Texas
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    Saw a tweet that said to look for it at the end of the month
     
    #41 PatrickInAustinTx, Jun 12, 2014
  2. GregoM

    GregoM Initiate (0) Apr 25, 2013 Texas

    Looks like a keg is hitting Petrol tomorrow

    I still have one from last year...might be time to drink that
     
    #42 GregoM, Jun 19, 2014
  3. PatrickInAustinTx

    PatrickInAustinTx Savant (1,088) Nov 16, 2013 Texas
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    Just had this at the brass tap earlier and Im loving this batch. Such a drinkable barrel aged stout. Big coffee notes and chocolate barrel flavor. Kinda pricey for a 10oz pour ($10) but at least I know to look for a few more bottles than what I was originally thinking.
     
    #43 PatrickInAustinTx, Jun 21, 2014
  4. tx_beer_man

    tx_beer_man Pundit (902) Jan 22, 2013 Texas
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    Got a growler from HEB Vintage. Dayum. This is better than I remember. I cellared a '12 and it didn't age great so my last memory of it was poor. Anybody know what barrel(s) they used?
     
    #44 tx_beer_man, Jun 21, 2014
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  5. elWhite

    elWhite Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2006 Texas

    Garrison Bros.
     
    #45 elWhite, Jun 24, 2014
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  6. Edw1nner

    Edw1nner Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2013 Texas

    Can you bring your own growler there or do you have to purchase one from them?
     
    #46 Edw1nner, Jun 24, 2014
  7. tx_beer_man

    tx_beer_man Pundit (902) Jan 22, 2013 Texas
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    I believe you have to purchase there's. Not sure though.
     
    #47 tx_beer_man, Jun 24, 2014
  8. TexasStout

    TexasStout Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2007 Texas

    Being that the base beer is Buried Hatchet stout (I believe), which is fairly easy to drink right off the bat, I don't think aging is necessary for Black Crack. The ones I had were smooth when fresh. Typically, Imperial Stouts often need aging as they are a bit harsh when fresh, but that is not the case with this brew.
     
    #48 TexasStout, Jun 24, 2014
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  9. Heretic42

    Heretic42 Savant (1,118) Aug 31, 2011 Texas

    I thought it was way too sweet fresh, but some time (6-8 months IIRC) helped to temper that edge.
     
    #49 Heretic42, Jun 24, 2014
  10. tx_beer_man

    tx_beer_man Pundit (902) Jan 22, 2013 Texas
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    SS tweeted it'll be released Friday at 10 AM at Specs smith.
     
    #50 tx_beer_man, Jun 25, 2014
  11. James_at_Specs

    James_at_Specs Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2014 Texas

    Black Crack will be available in San Antonio on Friday.
     
    #51 James_at_Specs, Jun 25, 2014
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  12. H0rnedFr0gs

    H0rnedFr0gs Initiate (0) Mar 12, 2012 Texas

    Sitting on 15.5 gallons of this already :wink:

    As I understand bottles will be shipped out this week or first order of next week in Fort Worth.
     
    #52 H0rnedFr0gs, Jun 25, 2014
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  13. East1stgrocery

    East1stgrocery Initiate (0) May 9, 2012 Texas

    YUUUUP!

    should be in tomorrow at E1G -

    Cheers,
    Sam
     
    #53 East1stgrocery, Jun 26, 2014
  14. mattchow

    mattchow Savant (1,009) Jun 24, 2012 Texas

    wee. anyone else pick it up today?
     
    #54 mattchow, Jun 27, 2014
  15. Smithrob9999

    Smithrob9999 Initiate (0) Aug 3, 2011 Texas

    If you picked some up to have to post a picture.
     
    #55 Smithrob9999, Jun 27, 2014
  16. HookemHops13

    HookemHops13 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2013 Texas

    Had some had D&T. Thought it was very good. Plan to grab a few tomorrow. Can't wait to open it next to last years. Thanks again @mattchow.
     
    #56 HookemHops13, Jun 27, 2014
  17. Texsuds

    Texsuds Zealot (737) Jan 22, 2013 Texas

    Chicago House has this on tap, tried some last night. Pretty tasty.
     
    #57 Texsuds, Jun 27, 2014
  18. E-DUBB

    E-DUBB Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2012 Texas

    smells like chocolate brownie batter. so good!
     
    #58 E-DUBB, Jun 27, 2014
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  19. Ford

    Ford Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2012 Texas

    Anyone know how much they are getting? I can't be there until noon.. and that might be late.
     
    #59 Ford, Jun 27, 2014
  20. HookemHops13

    HookemHops13 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2013 Texas

    Popular beer from a local brewery that was in barrels and specs tweeted about it 4 or 5 times. Shit will be gone by 10:30 me thinks... Probably better luck at D&Q.
     
    #60 HookemHops13, Jun 27, 2014
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