Wicked Weed Dark Age

It's been a long time since I've had it and obviously this is a different, much larger batch. But it's been very good and well-balanced every time in the past. For me the big question will be is it thick enough to compare to something like BCBS. But I definitely expect it to taste good, like all their stouts have IMO.

 

I would be shocked if it were even in the same zip code as those beers you have listed above. Then again, I haven't tried Dark Age to date but it is one WW special / limited release offerings I will give a go, despite my general propensity to not get caught up in their special release / hype web.

 

Its not really the same as any of those beers. Its not nearly as thick, and obviously doesn't have adjuncts. I think the closest beer to it that's local would be a less sweet, slightly thinner version of Event Horizon. But that's comparing EH to the draft version of Dark Age.

 

Hmmmmm? Appreciate the insight. Maybe I'll avoid it after all as I prefer stouts that have a bit of substance and sweetness to them as opposed to stouts that are more porter-esque.

 

To me it will all be based on cost. If it's say around $6.99 a bottle, I'll pick it up. If not, well I will just drink these instead:

 

Same. This will save me some money.

 

But they distill Pappy, right? I've never had BT though.

 

Around $10 here in the Triangle which is a little pricey for a 12 oz bottle

 

At Tasty now, 9.99. They said Buffalo Trace and Four Roses barrels.

 

Did anybody grab some at the brewpub? Curious if it's also $10.

 

$9.50 for singles, $105 for a case

 

There has been major batch inconsistencies in the past. I had it 18 months ago at the Funk on draft and thought it was amazing. Second time was a growler six months later, didn't even think it was the same beer. Third time was decent, but again not nearly as thick as BCBS or others.

 

In Greensboro tomorrow , there's plenty to go around I'm told so it will be there all day plus I'd guess. He said he had a ton, so I'm guessing 20 cases or so. I'll buy a few, sends some out if I like it.

 

I stand corrected. Available at Appalachian Vintner for $10.50. I'm pleasantly surprised.

 

For a 12 oz bottle... Ouch! I split a pour of Dark Age with the wife at Sam's yesterday as I wanted to try it. It is very good but compared to the $20 for the 4-pack of KBS I walked away with?? Heck regular BCBS at $10 was pricey but at least you got another 4 ounces.

 

Yeah KBS did kind of seem like a steal next to this.