Sixpoint to release Bourbon Barrel aged 3beans....

honest question: can a beer truly be great if its NOT drinkable? I'm always curious when I hear that descriptor thrown around, and the context its in.....

if you look earlier in this thread, the whole goal of this first line of canned, barrel-aged porters was to make hyper-drinkable beers.....at the end of the day, we simply don't want to "struggle" to finish our beer, or have it be "challenging" to take another swallow.....the beer should beckon you!

 

I think you hit it out of the park. This beer was solid, full flavor and was super drinkable. I think people just want some booze bomb anymore. I am about the flavor and smoothness, if I wanted more I would just have a shot lol.

 

Porters are really great at accepting other exotic flavors into the recipe, but they're not very good as a base beer to take on intense amounts. Stouts, on the other hands, can absorb a higher level of intensity and strengths of contribution.

We're really happy we started with the porters, but we'll be moving on to a really interesting style this March...more details soon.

 

Scored a 4 pack in Northern Kentucky for $6.99, tried one, definitely liked it. Agree that I wish it had a bit more barrel, but enjoyed it nonetheless.

 

Yeah, no. It’s a good beer. Little thin, tastes nothing like KBS.

 

@Sixpoint Do you know if/when this beer will make it to Iowa? Abu Nawas is the distributor.

 

WHAT

 

Never made it to my neck of the woods. Not sure why as we get most everything else sixpoint. sadface...

 

Just picked up another 4 pack. Best I can describe it is like a Sam Adams Nitro coffee stout (without the nitro) with a hint of barrel flavor. It’s super easy drinking and delicious.

 

Every once in a while a store will improperly mark up a beer in the wrong direction, favoring the customer. This is one of those instances, where they are basically selling the beer at cost (less than $2 per can). Incredible deal!

That seems odd...did you try locating it on the beer finder?

For an entry into the style and the first widely-distributed version in cans, we are very pleased with the feedback. As noted several times, its a porter and not a stout, and it never was intended to have the flavor profile or barrel character of a stout. We specifically chose the Bean series for this purpose.

In March we'll be bringing in a whole new barrel-aged formulation, with a focus on rye this time. It will include several derivatives as well, similar to Bean Day. Can't wait!

 

did this hit NJ by any chance?

 

yes, it sold out of our wholesaler in less than an hour....

 

any word if it will make it to iowa? the beer locator doesnt show anything for the whole state

 

how long ago?

Interesting because i did not see it on one shelf by me or get word from any of my local beer guys

 

That seems odd...did you try locating it on the beer finder?

Apparently only 2 stores near me got it, neither of which I frequent. All gone now. Oh well.

 

the wholesale data must not be coordinating with the app....send me a pm and we'll get you in touch as to where you can find it...

its must have evaporated pretty quick....

 

Enjoying one now. Certainly not fair to compare this to any BA coffee stout. This beer blazes its own trail. Unique and crushable for 10%.

 

Agree with this. IMO great balance of coffee, cocoa, and barrel.

 

The difference is most definitely critical. Not only in terms of body/mouthfeel, but also in terms of the roast level and acidity. A porter has that smooth, easy-drinking texture and taste to it.