Alesmith - Bottle Releases

Discussion in 'Pacific' started by SDReaper, Oct 14, 2015.

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  1. Black_Rider

    Black_Rider Pooh-Bah (2,019) Mar 26, 2013 California
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    seeing this thread bumped made me excited, and now i'm sad.

    but to answer your question, they have a mailing list you can sign up for on their site. also Facebook, instagram etc... we probably are due for once soon. i don't think they release at the same time every year but i would bet something is getting released soon

    hey you could always ask them too!
     
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  2. SDReaper

    SDReaper Pooh-Bah (2,174) Aug 15, 2013 California
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    There is a bottle in the works, at least that is the rumor floating around. My time at the tasting room has been almost non-existent lately so my info is coming second hand and not direct from Alesmith like usual.

    Info will go out in their newsletter as well as FB and instagram as black_rider mentioned. Their pickup windows have seemed to start 1 week after initial BPT sale and last for about 2 - 2.5months.

    If you are arriving in April, outlook is good you would see something from Alesmith, maybe even from Mikkeller as well since their tasting room is now stated to be opening in March.
     
  3. MGarret

    MGarret Devotee (345) Aug 13, 2015 Oregon

    Sorry for the disappointment, thanks to you and @SDReaper for the info. If it eases the pain I'm coming West with some of the Hardywood stouts for trading...
     
  4. reidjoshua

    reidjoshua Zealot (709) May 3, 2013 Florida

    I'm always down to trade for some Hardywood/VA/DC beer I don't have available to me anymore. PM me.
     
  5. HeavySpeedway

    HeavySpeedway Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2013 California

    Get back on it, Reaper.

    I'm not sure giving up the rumor will make it any more difficult for anybody trying to get it: the rumor involves a coffee explosion version of a well known Alesmith beer.
     
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  6. smithj2154

    smithj2154 Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 California

    Is there a chance that Double Hammerhead finally makes it to bottle?
     
  7. HeavySpeedway

    HeavySpeedway Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2013 California

    Both rumors I've heard have its older and more laid back sibling appearing, with one of the rumors saying that the two younger siblings will show up as well. I put more credence in the single only rumor.
     
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  8. smithj2154

    smithj2154 Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 California

    Well put. Not sure why I'm so worried about it. I'll buy at least a couple of whatever they release:grinning:
     
  9. reidjoshua

    reidjoshua Zealot (709) May 3, 2013 Florida

    Good timing.

    On February 29, two new and rather amazing beers will go on-sale online - Hammerhead Speedway Stout and Port Barrel-Aged Wee Heavy. Wipe the saliva from your suddenly slack jaw and save the date. This is the first time we've ever bottled our extremely popular Hammerhead Speedway, which gets its name from the café staple in which baristas add a shot of espresso to an already caffeine-rich cup of coffee. Similarly, we add espresso to Speedway Stout. Then there's our award-winning Scotch ale, Wee Heavy, which has been sitting in Port wine barrels, picking up great grape must and sherry notes along the way. Rich and caramely, it, like the Hammerhead, is worth setting a calendar alert for.
     
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  10. jrob21

    jrob21 Savant (1,006) May 4, 2006 North Carolina
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    Are you guys like clairvoyant or something? The speculation was perfectly timed here.
     
  11. SDReaper

    SDReaper Pooh-Bah (2,174) Aug 15, 2013 California
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    Well I guess now I can say that the rumor was true. I didn't want to spread any false information so apologies for keeping it under wraps but yeah, Hammerhead Speedway. Max. That. Shit. also Port Wee Heavy, that should be tasty as well.
     
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  12. grze

    grze Maven (1,460) Apr 17, 2012 Virginia
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    I want BAHSS! :angry:
     
  13. SDReaper

    SDReaper Pooh-Bah (2,174) Aug 15, 2013 California
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    We made some of this during the HSS release and really either our various ratios were just off or it just wouldn't be all that good. I think the blending we did with regular bass and hss just muted the flavors of hss so much that it just didn't come out like we had hoped.
     
  14. grze

    grze Maven (1,460) Apr 17, 2012 Virginia
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    I just love even the regular one. Top5 beer at ratebeerfest :wink: And a blend with 1/3 velvet + 2/3 hss is just heaven.
     
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  15. SDReaper

    SDReaper Pooh-Bah (2,174) Aug 15, 2013 California
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    I'll have to give that a shot.
     
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  16. Original_Fake

    Original_Fake Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2013 North Carolina

    I didn't like Hawaiian Speedway very much. It was good but probably my least favorite Speedway variant.
     
  17. Xul

    Xul Pooh-Bah (2,139) May 18, 2008 California
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    Draft or bottle?
     
  18. grze

    grze Maven (1,460) Apr 17, 2012 Virginia
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    Give em all to me!!! :slight_smile:

    I think most people just drink it too cold, even when you know you should wait, this beer starts to open up like crazy at 65-70F, draft or bottles. Or it's just my personal preference maybe...
     
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  19. Original_Fake

    Original_Fake Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2013 North Carolina

    Bottle. And we let it warm up for a good long while after the initial taste.
     
  20. iamthecarlos

    iamthecarlos Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2015 California

    People don't waste a second to post it hahaha. damn!
     
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