Goose Island to Release More Than Twice As Much Bourbon County Stout This Year

since my name was mentioned above in reference to another thread, i have a couple of questions. first, i thought Hall was the summa'bitch responsible for the limited edition hype or purposeful shortages... let some people tell it? the original post sounds like "Hall" was working towards increasing production.

second, if the years are put into context, the physical year, 2011 would most likely represent BCBS 2010 vintage - or no? i'm not on my calculating game right now so forgive if i'm mistaken but based on what was quoted, i get the impression that there should have been twice as much BCBS in the physical year 2012 (i.e. BCBS 2011 vintage) - so, again, as i cue up Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On"??

that's not exactly what i said. to be quite honest, while it's pretty obvious you disagree, you sound a lil sore, like maybe you've been unable to dig up anything substance based to refute what i offered.

you can start here, there's more direct information on the specific topic but pay attention to the 4th American whiskey named into the first paragraph:

http://spiritsjournal.klwines.com/klwinescom-spirits-blog/2012/6/23/shortages-price-increases.html

 

Someone I know says he helped to add cherries to the barrels. Since he works in beer retail, I have no reason to doubt him.

 

hopefully it comes back to california... they can keep pere jacques if that helps...

 

Only those bottled 10/12/12.

 

Bcbs is by far the best BA stout for the price. If it was released by Founders, Bells, FW, Bruery , etc it would be $25 a 750ml.

 

Definitely. Take Avery Uncle Jacobs too - excellent but $10.99 per 12oz.

 

I have heard the exact same thing so I would not hold my breath for the bcbs wheat this year. Bcbs cherry is for sure though this year (or early '13 depending on development obviously)

 

Too bad we don't get it

 

I'm confused and this thread seems to be progressing in a different direction. Everyone agrees that the popularity of bourbon increases the availability of barrels in which to age beer in and therefore is helping to increase supply, correct?

 

Good, the limit should be doubled for the folks in Chicagoland from 1 bottle to 2 bottles at select locations!

 

Now I can not get twice as much.

 

Firestone Walker is on line 1.

 

I love Parabola, but for my money, BCS is still the best regularly brewed bourbon barrel stout on the planet. Some things are just done right the first time.

 

It's not a judgement call as much as a statement that Parabola has a good "value" price as well. Unless you buy it from an independent joint that likes jacking the price on it to make a nice profit.

 

I agree Parabola is at a good price also at $15/bomber. Didn't need to throw them on that list really I guess. Interested what a 750ml of bcbs will go for.

 

I really liked the 4 packs. I think that the price/volume was comparable, but with a bomber the temptation to polish off the entire thing in one sitting was simply too great.

 

I will really not like it if they get rid of the 12 oz bottles all together.

 

When did they say they were going to bombers? Is that just a new rumor?

 

This is a textbook example of how rumors materialize out of nothing. Somebody I quoted was asking about potential bomber prices. I said that I preferred the bottles (which were more like 11 oz., but I digress). kawillliams misinterpreted my remark as saying the bottles were going away, and then you quoted the misinterpretation.

Pure gold.