Surly Pentagram to be bottled (again, sort of)?

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  1. zeledonia

    zeledonia Pooh-Bah (1,899) Nov 23, 2008 Washington
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    Maybe this is old news, but I think it's the first I've heard of it. Todd posted a link to this article (http://blogs.denverpost.com/beer/2012/03/14/strong-ale-fest-surly-five/2993/) on his twitter feed. One of the tidbits:

    "“We are set to release a similar beer this summer that hopefully will become an annual summer bottle release for us,” Haug said. The tentatively named “Pentagram” will also be 100 percent Brett fermented and aged in red wine barrels."

    I say again, sort of, because I believe Pentagram was the name they gave to the single-barrel precursor that became Five (which was bottled, duh). Pretty excited about this. I've been cellaring a bottle or two, might have to break one out.
     
    #1 zeledonia, Mar 15, 2012
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  2. TenHornsProud

    TenHornsProud Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2010 Colorado

    Ugh, need this!
     
    #2 TenHornsProud, Mar 15, 2012
  3. hamham

    hamham Initiate (0) Oct 26, 2011 Minnesota

    awesome! five is still my favorite sour, so this would be quite rad.
     
    #3 hamham, Mar 15, 2012
  4. UMNbeerhunter

    UMNbeerhunter Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2010 Minnesota

    People at the brewery say it is already in the barrels. I bet they are keeping it on the wraps because Todd doesn't want more of the "when is it going to be done" questions that he had to field for months last time. I wouldn't be surprised if it became an every other year deal. That way they're not rushing to please the beer geeks and they can take their time aging and blending it to perfection. I know many like Five and I did as well though it was qualitatively a lesser beer then most of the brews they produce. I have a feeling that the 2nd batch will hit the sweet spot though because they'll have more time, and less pressure to put it to market. Just my 2.
     
    #4 UMNbeerhunter, Mar 15, 2012
  5. RKPStogie

    RKPStogie Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2011 Minnesota

    Awesome. I've been hoarding my last 2 bottles of Five. Glad something similar is in the works!
     
    #5 RKPStogie, Mar 15, 2012
  6. Ejayz

    Ejayz Initiate (0) May 15, 2011 Iowa

    When I was there a few weeks ago there were a bunch of barrels stacked up in the back storage area. I was having such a good time drinking beer I forgot to ask the tour guides about them.
     
    #6 Ejayz, Mar 15, 2012
  7. MNPikey

    MNPikey Pooh-Bah (1,693) Feb 27, 2011 Minnesota
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    Wish they would bottle Three aka Jesus Juice.
     
    #7 MNPikey, Mar 15, 2012
  8. tewaris

    tewaris Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2009 Minnesota

    Are we there yet? ARE WE THERE YET?!
     
    #8 tewaris, Mar 15, 2012
  9. UMNbeerhunter

    UMNbeerhunter Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2010 Minnesota

    NO ITS DONE WHEN ITS DONE!!!! DAMN IT!
     
    #9 UMNbeerhunter, Mar 15, 2012
  10. mnbearsfan

    mnbearsfan Initiate (0) Dec 25, 2009 Minnesota
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    Shit storm commencing in 3, 2, 1......
     
    #10 mnbearsfan, Mar 15, 2012
  11. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

     
    #11 biglobo8971, Mar 15, 2012
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  12. JohnBierman

    JohnBierman Initiate (0) Sep 27, 2006 Minnesota

    Mr Lobo...You're fired.
     
    #12 JohnBierman, Mar 15, 2012
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  13. mnbearsfan

    mnbearsfan Initiate (0) Dec 25, 2009 Minnesota
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    Where did you find THIS! This disappoints me...
     
    #13 mnbearsfan, Mar 15, 2012
  14. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    right of of Youtube
     
    #14 biglobo8971, Mar 15, 2012
  15. elshaggy

    elshaggy Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2009 Minnesota

    This is great news, I have a few friends who adore 5 and are waiting with bated breath for me to crack one. I love it too, girlfriend loves it. Can't get enough sours/Brett!
     
    #15 elshaggy, Mar 15, 2012
  16. yamar68

    yamar68 Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2011 Minnesota

    I wouldn't recommend asking... I've found that it starts a shitstorm here on BeerAdvocate...
     
    #16 yamar68, Mar 15, 2012
  17. FlssmrBrewAlum

    FlssmrBrewAlum Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2009 Illinois

    Three and Jesus Juice were different.

    Jesus Juice was the red wine barrel aged version of Three.
     
    #17 FlssmrBrewAlum, Mar 15, 2012
  18. deadbody

    deadbody Initiate (0) May 10, 2010 Minnesota
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    *Kicks back of seat

    Is it done yet?
     
    #18 deadbody, Mar 15, 2012
  19. mothman

    mothman Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,016) Jun 21, 2007 Minnesota
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    Exactly. Jesus Juice was f-ing awesome
     
    #19 mothman, Mar 15, 2012
  20. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    I hate to admit it, but I agree with Ben
     
    #20 biglobo8971, Mar 16, 2012
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