FYI - OB's Death by Coconut

Discussion in 'South Atlantic' started by tillmac62, Nov 12, 2015.

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  1. AintNoTele

    AintNoTele Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2014 South Carolina

    It around Charleston now, maybe a case left at CBX
     
    #21 AintNoTele, Nov 13, 2015
  2. TonyLema1

    TonyLema1 Pooh-Bah (2,890) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina
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    TW in Greenville has a bunch, I really liked that beer
     
    #22 TonyLema1, Nov 13, 2015
  3. KRubes

    KRubes Savant (1,183) Sep 7, 2014 North Carolina
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    Landed in Raleigh today.
     
    #23 KRubes, Nov 13, 2015
  4. CavemanRamblin

    CavemanRamblin Initiate (0) Jun 19, 2014 North Carolina

    It's really good. I hate to even compare it to Bolo because they're pretty different beers really. But it's neck & neck for me and I enjoy them both. DBC is pretty thick for a 6.5% porter, but pound for pound Bolo packs a lot of taste and aroma. Both have coconut flavor that doesn't taste fake.
     
    #24 CavemanRamblin, Nov 13, 2015
  5. bsyoung

    bsyoung Initiate (0) Oct 3, 2013 South Carolina

    Anybody find this in Columbia yet?
     
    #25 bsyoung, Nov 13, 2015
  6. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
    Mod Team BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Showed up at Bestway today as well (Greensboro, NC).
     
    #26 dbrauneis, Nov 13, 2015
  7. bsyoung

    bsyoung Initiate (0) Oct 3, 2013 South Carolina

    Never mind I just found some in Columbia
     
    #27 bsyoung, Nov 13, 2015
  8. ww54174

    ww54174 Devotee (391) Aug 16, 2007 North Carolina

    Had some today, sold out when we were there. Should be more next week.
     
    #28 ww54174, Nov 14, 2015
  9. yumbeer

    yumbeer Crusader (473) May 20, 2014 Florida

    It has hit. Picked some up in Coral Springs today.
     
    #29 yumbeer, Nov 14, 2015
  10. FSUlaw-and-brew

    FSUlaw-and-brew Initiate (0) Jul 20, 2015 Florida

    I'm in Tallahassee, it's like the red headed step child of Florida, always gets stuff last.
     
    #30 FSUlaw-and-brew, Nov 14, 2015
  11. Immortale25

    Immortale25 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,775) May 13, 2011 North Carolina
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    As is Asheville to the rest of NC. Finally landed yesterday.
     
    #31 Immortale25, Nov 14, 2015
  12. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Grabbed a 4-pack today for $16, which seems to be the highest price so far. Drank one and I'm very disappointed. Smells like suntan lotion and tastes like it too.
     
    #32 BMBCLT, Nov 15, 2015
  13. tillmac62

    tillmac62 Pooh-Bah (2,859) Oct 2, 2013 South Carolina
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    I liked it.

    4.21/5 rDev +1.7%
    look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

    COD 10/20/15. Pitch black pour. World class head volume, lacing and retention.

    World class nose of rich coconut over milk chocolate with a hint of roast.

    Light medium body with a smooth texture that hints at creamy. Slightly above normal carbonation with a bit of effervescence in the middle and a solid prickly finish.

    The flavor profile is outstanding but coconut doesn't live up to the promise of the nose. If it did, this would be world class. It begins with a blended flavor that separates into toasted coconut over bittersweet chocolate. Roast adds a slightly bitter middle. The roast is detectable, but never comes to the forefront. In Irish stout fashion, it is a bit dry and never really becomes sweet...more of a subtle hint in the background. The finish is a slow fade of slightly bitter roast under toasted coconut with a subtle chocolate.
     
    #33 tillmac62, Nov 15, 2015
  14. Blueribbon666

    Blueribbon666 Pooh-Bah (1,669) Jul 4, 2008 Ohio
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    Then maybe they can explain the expense behind Ten Fidy? Good stuff, if you're not a wallet:wink:
     
    #34 Blueribbon666, Nov 15, 2015
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  15. elektrikjester

    elektrikjester Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2008 Georgia

    The expense behind Ten FIDY is that it's an all-first runnings stout. That can't be said for all other RISs. That means they're only using about 1/3 to 1/2 the wort actually produced to make the beer in the first place. I'm not suggesting that OB doesn't have a healthy profit margin on the beer, but costs to produce it also are high.
     
    #35 elektrikjester, Nov 16, 2015
  16. jwillbowen

    jwillbowen Initiate (0) May 8, 2014 North Carolina

    Has this landed in Charlotte anywhere yet? I didn't think I had seen it posted on social media anywhere but maybe I missed it. Thanks!
     
    #36 jwillbowen, Nov 16, 2015
  17. Blueribbon666

    Blueribbon666 Pooh-Bah (1,669) Jul 4, 2008 Ohio
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    Makes sense, I can dig it. But my wallet favors Old Chub. Ten Fidy PINT can four packs would be great.
     
    #37 Blueribbon666, Nov 17, 2015
  18. Lare453

    Lare453 Pooh-Bah (2,884) Feb 1, 2012 Florida
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    I've never heard of such a thing. Why do they do,this and what other beers do?
     
    #38 Lare453, Nov 17, 2015
  19. KRubes

    KRubes Savant (1,183) Sep 7, 2014 North Carolina
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    #39 KRubes, Nov 17, 2015
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