Casey Brewing and Blending

Is this where we Side Project the Side Project people?

 

I believe Biere De Garde is the only one of his beers that has a higher ABV.

This was by far the most relaxed and un-crowded releases i've been to since the ticketing system began. Granted I left about 1pm so it could have gotten more crowded.

Anyways. Top notch as always.

 

LEANER!

 

No lie. That leaner was awesome. Amazing release today.

 

Release was awesome today! Glad to be a part of a good one for my first time at Casey. I will be back in March for sure!

Thanks everyone for the tips on food/lodging in the area, much appreciated.

Cheers!

 

How were the wine beers?

 

The Cab Franc CFP was the show stopper for me among all of yesterday's releases (minus Leaner which I drank last night); it was just incredible.

 

The Riesling was bomb. The CFP cab franc was like grape jam. Perfect.

 

Agree highly. The CFP Cab was the absolute standout for me. It is a treat. Leaner was awesome too.

Edit:

I was thinking about the whole 8% ABV thing. Next weekend is Vail Big Beers fest and the minimum to showcase at that event is 8%.

Wondering if this beer was pushed to that ABV because it's the one that will be showcased during the commercial tasting?

Couple be completely wrong.

 

Damn I can't wait to pick up my beers, so much drooling right now. Wish I could have been there, but too much stuff during the holidays.

 

There's a lot more than just "Big Beers" up there and plenty on the menu this year that are under 8%. http://www.bigbeersfestival.com/2016-Festival-Program.pdf

 

Wow, wish I had known about this sooner. A lot of big hitters up there!

 

You don't want to miss Vail. It's one of the best every year.

 

Currently in talks with the fiancee

 

She scolded me AND it's sold out. Not a good way to start off the day let me tell ya!

 

at least you gave it the old college try. earlier this week, there were still a handful of tickets at vail area liquor stores and it always seems there are tickets to be had the morning of.

 

Not familiar with this event at all but I am going to be in the area next week. Are there events where taps might be leftover extending into next week or anywhere I should check out while I am in town? Thanks!

 

I *think* you can still get tickets at some of the local liquor stores up there and they are listed on the website...

 

Here's a list of places that had tickets earlier this week. Each were given 20. No clue what's left at this point.

Alpine Wine & Spirits, West Vail
West Vail LiquorMart, West Vail
Avon Liquors, Avon
Beaver Liquors, Avon
Riverwalk Wine& Spirits, Edwards
Wine or Wort Home Brew Supply, Eagle

 

Honestly got confused here for a second as I thought I'd stumbled into the Vail Big Beers thread on accident.

Random note about Casey though: 4/20/15 Amarillo Dy Hop OT is drinking great right now, the oak is really coming through with a big funk note while the hops have mellowed a bit to compliment the funk with a nice spicy/citrus character.