Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout

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  1. mjl21

    mjl21 Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2008 California

    I was at my local Whole Foods and saw they are now selling 4 packs of Sierra Narwhal IS. So far there have been no reviews. Anyone try this yet?
     
    #1 mjl21, Oct 14, 2012
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  2. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Pooh-Bah (2,303) Sep 4, 2010 California
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    Waohhh soo pumped to try this one. Hope it hits VA soon!
     
    #2 Eriktheipaman, Oct 14, 2012
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  3. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    I am on the lookout myself. Can't wait to give it a shot.
     
    #3 UCLABrewN84, Oct 14, 2012
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  4. penniwisdom

    penniwisdom Crusader (498) Sep 10, 2010 California

    I'm pretty sure its the same Sierra Nevada Imperial Stout that won Gold at GABF this morning.
     
    #4 penniwisdom, Oct 14, 2012
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  5. pitweasel

    pitweasel Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2007 New York

    Somehow, I missed that this even existed. But as I thoroughly loved Ken & Fritz, and SN Stout is my go-to "dark beer" when I don't feel like breaking the bank, I will definitely be seeking this out.
     
    #5 pitweasel, Oct 14, 2012
  6. jbeezification

    jbeezification Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2012 Texas

    Its my understanding that this beer is very similar to Ken & Fritz. Should be amazing.
     
    #6 jbeezification, Oct 14, 2012
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  7. rayre

    rayre Initiate (0) May 13, 2010 California

    Saw it at a Safeway in SF as well
     
    #7 rayre, Oct 14, 2012
  8. elNopalero

    elNopalero Grand Pooh-Bah (5,822) Oct 14, 2009 Michigan
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    It's at the Berkeley Bowl West. (Haven't tried it yet but I'm looking forward to cracking one open on a cold foggy summer night.)
     
    #8 elNopalero, Oct 14, 2012
  9. bneumayr

    bneumayr Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2009 California

    which whole foods? Places around me say they wont get it for a month or so, but I work near a whole foods in Oakland.
     
    #9 bneumayr, Oct 14, 2012
  10. Seanvino

    Seanvino Devotee (399) Jan 5, 2009 California

    Any South Bay sightings?
     
    #10 Seanvino, Oct 14, 2012
  11. abecall98

    abecall98 Savant (1,234) Aug 11, 2007 California
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    For those who have tried it, how does it compare to the competition (Double Stout, Old Rasputin)?
     
    #11 abecall98, Oct 14, 2012
  12. glitchedmind

    glitchedmind Initiate (0) May 8, 2012 California

    I was at the Whole Foods in Valencia today and they didn't have it either. But then again, their selection is far less impressive than other WFs I have been in.
     
    #12 glitchedmind, Oct 15, 2012
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  13. hophead247

    hophead247 Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2008 California

    At Safeway's everywhere in my area.
     
    #13 hophead247, Oct 15, 2012
  14. CAbeerCAbeerCA

    CAbeerCAbeerCA Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2011 Maryland

    Just had a bottle. Very nice.
     
    #14 CAbeerCAbeerCA, Oct 16, 2012
  15. BrewerRev

    BrewerRev Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2011 California

    I picked up a 4 pack at the WF in San Rafael last night. I thought it was excellent - big, bitter chocolate with a silky smooth body.
     
    #15 BrewerRev, Oct 16, 2012
  16. schwartzoid

    schwartzoid Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2008 California

    It's on tap at Beer Revolution in Oakland if anyone wants to try it sans bottle.
     
    #16 schwartzoid, Oct 16, 2012
  17. ESPNman

    ESPNman Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2010 California

    It's days like this that I wish I lived back up in the bay, or in LA. Santa Barbara seems to be in some sort of weird beer-zone limbo. We don't get any RR, and everything else takes a couple of weeks to make it here. I'll be bugging my local BevMo now daily about Narwhal.
     
    #17 ESPNman, Oct 18, 2012
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  18. Apuzarne

    Apuzarne Initiate (0) Dec 21, 2011 Connecticut

    Is it anywhere in Sacramento? I keep looking around and have found nothing yet. It has already reached North Carolina. Really looking forward to trying it.
     
    #18 Apuzarne, Oct 19, 2012
  19. Spider889

    Spider889 Pooh-Bah (1,933) Mar 24, 2010 Ohio
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    The gold was for Estate, Narwhal got Silver, but yes, Sn did confirm that the medal-winning stout was indeed Narwhal. I'm sure there was a reason, but I am surprised they didn't enter it with the official name - I figure that GABF would have been a great venue to create some buzz about the new release.
     
    #19 Spider889, Oct 19, 2012
  20. jampics2

    jampics2 Pooh-Bah (2,414) Dec 19, 2008 Ohio
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    They are the jedi of the sea, just don't let 'em touch your balls.

     
    #20 jampics2, Oct 19, 2012
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