2016 BCBS Chicago Release (Black Friday & Beyond)

That is one thick stout!

 

So how did you reverse gravity in your house?

 

It is funny because the pic shows properly on my IPAD (where the pic was taken) but upside down on my desktop.

 

Awesome, looking forward to chugging mine, and following it up with Maalox.

 

Well that solves that, then....

 

I had Prop '16 at GI Clybourne tasting and it wasn't quite for me. It was overly smokey, with loads of peppers. Was part of the decision to trade away most of my bottles. I still have 1 left so maybe I'll try it out at some point in the near future. I just wonder why the wild inconsistency in bottles vs non bottles? Or is it all palate related and what different people pick out?

 

Probably a combo of everything you just mentioned.

 

People have mentioned that the Prop on tap at different events has differed wildly in taste, so it may partially be that. I didn't get much smokiness when I had it yesterday, but I also didn't let the beer fully warm up, so it's possible I missed it.

However, palates are really strange. You sometimes can't tell how much your palate is being affected until you start drinking something you know, and realize it tastes much different than usual. I've had days where a pretty mediocre bourbon tastes like it's top shelf, and days where top shelf bourbon tastes like everything else. I revisit the same bottles other times, and the taste is completely different.

Like Bowzer mentioned, it's probably a little of everything when it comes to your experience with the beer. If you're not tasting it on a super clean palate each time, you may have an altered experience, and certainly it sounds like there's been something weird going on with the different batches.

To be safe, your best bet is to open your bottle with a friend who likes spicy beers (if possible). That way even if you hate it, you can be the guy that shared that whale with 'em (and hell, make them bring something comparable to taste, too!).

 

I would say its upside down on your iPad, but to each their own

 

Throw me in the group that really enjoyed Prop 16 when I had it on tap (Local Option on Black Friday). I didn't get any smoke or maple, basically just BCBS with a fair amount of heat (I like spice so it was fine, but I can see it being too hot for some).

I let it sit a bit too, I drank about half cold and drank something else before finishing it.

 

Had it at Jackson last night and found it to be a nice mix of all the things it claims it is. Got a nice smokey-chocolate flavor. A bit of burn and just a touch of Maple sweetness. Its definitely not one of my favorites but I enjoy it and think it is well executed.

 

Also a good summary of my experience right now with the bottle.

 

See, it

See? It's the opposite for me...my palate gravitates towards spice/heat and that is why I enjoy it.

 

FYI all, per Beermenus, LP Binny's has Vanilla Rye in their tasting room.


Go forth and conquer!

 

Oh man. I wonder how long it will last.

 

$60 a bottle, also. I'd pay it.

 

At $15 per draft, right?