JK Fantome Del Rey

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by bcoyle, Feb 25, 2015.

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  1. bcoyle

    bcoyle Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2011 Massachusetts

    Hi all, is the collaboration between Fantome and Jester King, Del Rey, a sought after beer. The ratings are so low but these two breweries are highly acclaimed?
    Cheers.
     
    #1 bcoyle, Feb 25, 2015
  2. TxUltraRunner

    TxUltraRunner Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2012 Texas

    It wasn't available in Texas. Wasn't there a website that was selling it?
     
    #2 TxUltraRunner, Feb 25, 2015
  3. gtermi

    gtermi Initiate (0) Apr 21, 2010 Texas

    Etre Gourmet
     
    #3 gtermi, Feb 25, 2015
  4. bcoyle

    bcoyle Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2011 Massachusetts

    Yeah I think etre had it for awhile. Just didn't know if it was a big want for people in TX.
     
    #4 bcoyle, Feb 25, 2015
  5. greenspointexas

    greenspointexas Pooh-Bah (2,075) Jan 16, 2011 Texas
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    Lol it was terrible, but feel free to order as many as u want
     
    #5 greenspointexas, Feb 25, 2015
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  6. jesterkingbeer

    jesterkingbeer Pundit (865) Jun 28, 2010 Texas

    More for us.
     
    #6 jesterkingbeer, Feb 25, 2015
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  7. caffeineTX

    caffeineTX Crusader (427) Aug 29, 2014 Texas
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    just because they are highly acclaimed doesn't mean they are incapable of making a bad beer.

    every once in a while something is a miss when you experiment like they do.
     
    #7 caffeineTX, Feb 25, 2015
  8. mph005

    mph005 Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2013 Texas
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    Sought after, as in trade value? Maybe, really really depends on the individual. One-off Fantome's are usually a niche market. There are plenty of folks that seriously dig everything Dany makes, others might not care at all. Usually the hardcore saison geek has already ordered one from Etre, so there's that.

    Fantome isn't distributed anywhere in Texas, and there are plenty of local Jester King geeks who might like to have a bottle, assuming they have not already gotten one.
     
    #8 mph005, Feb 25, 2015
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  9. Lubrification

    Lubrification Initiate (0) Aug 27, 2013 Texas

    I absolutely loved this beer, but apparently I was in the minority. I like the majority of Fantome beers, so maybe thats why.
     
    #9 Lubrification, Feb 25, 2015
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  10. hash_tagger

    hash_tagger Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2013 Texas

    @bcoyle This beer was sought after in Texas but because of our antiquated laws we didn't get it here. This was a curious brew whose ratings shouldn't discourage you from seeking it out. If I land another bottle of this collab I'll send it to you and you can judge for yourself. Pay no attention to my avatar. Here or anywhere else.
     
    #10 hash_tagger, Feb 25, 2015
  11. bcoyle

    bcoyle Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2011 Massachusetts

    Thanks for the feedback. I actually have two of them. I wanted to see what others thought as well. I usually don't let ratings sway my decision in what beers to drink. I love Fantome and love Jester King. I will probably bring one to a share and age the other for a bit. @jesterkingbeer any idea on proper cellaring shelf life on this beer?
     
    #11 bcoyle, Feb 25, 2015
  12. tx_beer_man

    tx_beer_man Pundit (902) Jan 22, 2013 Texas
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    Bad beer? Maybe the brain's not telling the tastebuds what to look for? Secret ingredients yes, but truffles....TRUFFLES don't do it for everyone :slight_smile:
     
    #12 tx_beer_man, Feb 25, 2015
  13. tx_beer_man

    tx_beer_man Pundit (902) Jan 22, 2013 Texas
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    I too wonder how long this will cellar. I have mine at 45 degrees
     
    #13 tx_beer_man, Feb 25, 2015
  14. bcoyle

    bcoyle Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2011 Massachusetts

    I agree, I love truffels, so I am excited for this beer. Especially aged.
     
    #14 bcoyle, Feb 25, 2015
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  15. tx_beer_man

    tx_beer_man Pundit (902) Jan 22, 2013 Texas
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    I have a friend that is super open minded. He loved it. For me, it was an experience. He finished the bottle with two glasses before I finished my first.
     
    #15 tx_beer_man, Feb 25, 2015
  16. ElkSherpa

    ElkSherpa Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2008 Texas

    I had a Fantôme Saison from 1997 a few weeks that was just about perfect, so I'd say time is on your side. We had this beer about a week after it's initial release, which was about 1.5 months after we brewed it. I've been opening a bottle per month since June and it has transitioned quite a bit since. It will definitely continue to do so. It's always a gamble when you play the 'Tome game, but I personally prefer Fantômes which are 10+ years old.
     
    #16 ElkSherpa, Feb 25, 2015
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  17. mph005

    mph005 Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2013 Texas
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    Both Fantome and Jester King bottles age very very well, some of the best.
     
    #17 mph005, Feb 25, 2015
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  18. bcoyle

    bcoyle Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2011 Massachusetts

    I agree with this. I would like something to compare the aged to one though. That is why I usually get two of everything anyways! :slight_smile:
     
    #18 bcoyle, Feb 25, 2015
  19. iong516

    iong516 Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2013 Pennsylvania

    There's about a case on a shelf in FL. Maybe I'll have to buy a few, my JK supply is shrinking... tome supply growing
     
    #19 iong516, Feb 25, 2015
  20. Can_has_beer

    Can_has_beer Initiate (0) May 14, 2013 Texas

    I use this general rule when it comes to women :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #20 Can_has_beer, Feb 25, 2015
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