Bourbon County Coffee 2015 - Gusher?

I opened a bottle on 12/04 but did not record the batch number. My Untappd check-in was before I had heard about any rumors of infected bottles, so I don't think my brain was affecting my taste buds. Infected or not, it was not a good beer. I did not pick up tart cherries, but rather a very metallic aftertaste, almost like chewing on aluminum foil. I choked it down due to the cost of the beer, but I'm not excited about my other 2 bottles.

 

Unfortunately, I recently did this with a Xoco Extra Anejo that was definitely way over-carbed, sour and metallic. Haven't cracked any of my '15 BCBCS yet though

 

You do realize that AB/InBev is one of the largest corporations in the world. They could issue refunds for every single Bourbon County bottle sold and not even feel it.

 

I've had multiple BCBCS bottles thus far and all have been exceptional. I will pay attention to dates when I open the next ones and report back here accordingly.

 

It's all clear to me now- this is a long con Goose Island is pulling over AB-In-Bev. They infiltrated that big nasty corporation by letting themselves get bought out, and now they released a bunch of infected batches of stout. This forces AB In-Bev to look bad, and forces AB-In-Bev to lose a bunch of money in refunds. It's all just a big initiative by Goose Island to strengthen the craft movement and weaken the devil himself, AB-In-Bev. It's all really brilliant and I can't believe nobody but me sees it.

 

Then they'll offer to buy back the company from a frustrated AB Inbev for pennies on the dollar. Genius.

 

It's possible that stock in AB-InBev will plummet so hard after all this that Goose Island will be able to buy AB-InBev. Wouldn't that be fun?

 

They have no obligation to replace/refund spoiled product that they sold to consumers?

 

Absurd. Laughable.

I wish breweries that felt this way would say so. Would help me narrow down my buying options.

 

I don't believe any business is legally obligated to replace/refund any product just because you didn't like it. The beer is technically drinkable, whether it tastes gross to you or not. I'm not saying that's good business practice and nobody else is either. Most people would agree that good customer care would be to refund/replace, but nobody is obligated to do so. This is why the I word is somewhat misleading in dealing with beer. It's not an e coli infection. You're not going to get sick.

 

Have Had 3 BCBCS so far and all have been very good, the coffee was on the bitter side not as mellow as i would like , no over carbonation at all, no tartness really enjoyed them.. the time stamps were 2100-2200.

 

Are you saying they gushed upon opening them b4 even trying to pour?

 

An infection is spoiled. A product doesn't have to make you sick to be infected. If I crack a fresh bag of dorritos and they're stale, then it's a bad product.

 

Sacc creates and also reduces Diace with a simple rest. Cerevisiae resting is stable in temperature for a few extra days, whereas Carlsbergensis is raising the temperature roughly 18° and stabilizing for a few days to a few weeks. Cerevisiae is extremely unlikely out of the FV unless some impatient homebrewer is biting too aggressively at the bit. The only likelihood in causing Diace in an ale is Pedio or Lacto being infectious on an uncleaned part of the bottling line including the inside of the bottle or keg itself. If I remember correctly this could cause bonding Polysaccharides thusly making a sickly beer (mucous consistency) as well as a Diace or butter problem. Rampant wild Sacc strains could cause over carbonation and dryness/cloying notes. Rampant Pedio or Lacto specifically could cause over carbonation, sickly, or buttery notes. The thing is, with any yeast remaining, the buttery Diace notes would work their way out after some time and with patience you'll be rewarded. The beer has already fermented out clean. Let her age and breathe upon opening and you'll be safe. Unless your bottle explodes of course.

By the way, I'm a brewer. I don't see any other professional brewer making any of the above mistakes. Damn sure not at a prolific brewery.