Official SA Bishop's Barrel thread

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by icetrauma, Oct 19, 2012.

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  1. Azzy

    Azzy Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2012 Texas

    Well for those who haven't gotten any, and want a bottle I know someone who has a few stashed at their shop and yes, you can take them home. He only has like 6 left. Password required lol and it's near downtown Houston
     
    #661 Azzy, Dec 24, 2012
  2. Houston_E89

    Houston_E89 Initiate (0) Sep 10, 2012 Texas

    I'm hearing Late Feb / Early March for BB2, Old Ale (Christmas Ale?) w/ Cherries aged in Chardonnay Barrels?
     
    #662 Houston_E89, Dec 31, 2012
  3. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    I think it's their Christmas Ale.
     
    #663 icetrauma, Dec 31, 2012
  4. HopAG

    HopAG Savant (1,137) Sep 22, 2012 Texas

    I hope it's not their Christmas Ale... I was not digging that beer
     
    #664 HopAG, Dec 31, 2012
  5. Azzy

    Azzy Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2012 Texas

    It is their Christmas ale. I heard it with my 2 ears.
     
    #665 Azzy, Dec 31, 2012
  6. Ford

    Ford Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2012 Texas

    I love the Christmas Ale..I've gone through a six pack and had it three or four times on tap this Christmas season... will be interested to try this new one for sure.
     
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  7. awinkro

    awinkro Zealot (500) Oct 15, 2008 Texas
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    The beer has been aging for over a year. We're very excited about this batch. First beer racked into barrels for the Bishop Barrel series.
     
    #667 awinkro, Jan 1, 2013
  8. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    So, what's the expected release date and approximately how much will be released? Will it be bar release only? What's the volume compared to BB1? Finally, is it an African or European Swallow?
     
    #668 icetrauma, Jan 1, 2013
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  9. TxUltraRunner

    TxUltraRunner Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2012 Texas

    Laden or unladen?
     
    #669 TxUltraRunner, Jan 1, 2013
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  10. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    Huh? I....I don't know?
     
    #670 icetrauma, Jan 1, 2013
  11. Walt

    Walt Initiate (0) Aug 6, 2006 Texas

    Feb is what I heard.
     
    #671 Walt, Jan 2, 2013
  12. awinkro

    awinkro Zealot (500) Oct 15, 2008 Texas
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    Release date? Don't know but soonish. How much will be released? Last I counted, about 60-70 wine barrels. Wine barrels are 59 gallons. Bourbon barrels are 52.5. We're courently doing the barrel tasting for blending.

    A bit more than BB1. How are we selling? Don't know. Like I've said in the past, I'm a brewer, don't know the marketing/sales details.

    European or African swallow? Depends on the circumstances. African swallows don't migrate and Europeans are too small for coconuts.
     
    #672 awinkro, Jan 2, 2013
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  13. Lutter

    Lutter Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2010 Texas

    Wait a minute... suppose two swallows carried it together?
     
    #673 Lutter, Jan 2, 2013
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  14. starkmarvelo

    starkmarvelo Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Texas

    It's not a matter of where ey grips it, it's a matter of weight to thrust ratio. (I can do this all day)
     
    #674 starkmarvelo, Jan 2, 2013
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  15. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    One of my favorite parts in the whole damn movie.

    And the Lord spake, saying, "First shalt thou take out the Holy Pin. Then shalt thou count to three, no more, no less. Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it.
     
    #675 icetrauma, Jan 2, 2013
  16. blatherbeard

    blatherbeard Initiate (0) Sep 30, 2007 Texas

    Ahhhhmeeen!
     
    #676 blatherbeard, Jan 2, 2013
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  17. boogercrack

    boogercrack Initiate (0) May 24, 2012 Texas

    christmas ale aged with cherries in chard barrels?

    that's just goddamned confusing.
     
    #677 boogercrack, Jan 2, 2013
  18. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    I actually think it will be pretty good. SA's Christmas Ale is not as spicy as others and the subtle flavors of oak and vanilla will blend well with the spices. And then, the cherries will ad a hint of sweetness to balance it all out.
     
    #678 icetrauma, Jan 2, 2013
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  19. Lutter

    Lutter Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2010 Texas

    Christmas in Jul... err... February?
     
    #679 Lutter, Jan 2, 2013
  20. DanzBorin

    DanzBorin Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2012 Texas

    I expect it to mute the spices and impart a tart dryness. Cherries will most likely add to the tartness as well.
     
    #680 DanzBorin, Jan 2, 2013
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