Is Goose Island Night Stalker infected?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by geneseohawk, Jan 3, 2013.

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  1. geneseohawk

    geneseohawk Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2008 Illinois

    Wow this is really bad. Tart,sour, some cherry, thin, and pretty foul to drink. Anyone else have this experience? This is not the night stalker I remember...
     
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  2. CelticAleMan

    CelticAleMan Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 California

    Yes. I had one somewhat recently and thought there was some sourness/acidity to it. Unfortunately, I have never had a fresh one, so I wasn't sure how it compared. I did not think the one I had was very enjoyable in any way.
     
  3. jsurfs82

    jsurfs82 Initiate (0) May 13, 2008 Ohio

    I just had this a week ago and did not get anything like that from it. Tasted just like a non Bourbon version of BCBS. Smooth, balanced, and just a great beer.
     
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  4. krl2112

    krl2112 Pooh-Bah (1,682) Nov 10, 2012 Illinois
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    I had two so far and they were both fine.
     
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  5. ThisWangsChung

    ThisWangsChung Pooh-Bah (2,914) Oct 15, 2011 Maryland
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    Nah, pretty sure it's just crappy.

    (and I love BCBS/BCBCS)
     
  6. GraniteSkunk

    GraniteSkunk Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2007 Illinois

    The one that I've had was excellent. A little too hoppy for me right now, but that will mellow out. I would buy another three if I could.(I only have one left)
     
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  7. phishphorce

    phishphorce Pundit (999) Aug 4, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    What are the dates on these suspect ones and the good ones?
     
  8. geneseohawk

    geneseohawk Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2008 Illinois

    This tastes like vinegar cherries with a little smoke- not even close to the original version. Hops are overwhelmed by funk...
     
  9. geneseohawk

    geneseohawk Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2008 Illinois

    11-19-12 - 1339
     
  10. KYzac

    KYzac Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2009 Kentucky

    I just finished one. It was fantastic. I think I might get a few more bottles just to help put off drinking my BCBSs as long as I can.
     
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  11. evilcatfish

    evilcatfish Initiate (0) May 11, 2012 Missouri
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    Split one with my roomie tonight. We both thought it was just fine
     
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  12. jsurfs82

    jsurfs82 Initiate (0) May 13, 2008 Ohio

    Well I take back my last post. Tried a bottle I picked up the other night bottled on 11/19/2012 - 1215 and immediately knew something was wrong with the smell. This is horridly infected thank you guys for the heads up. Now how can I get my money back?
     
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  13. El_Zilcho

    El_Zilcho Initiate (0) May 3, 2012 Virginia

    Never had it before recently but I thought it was pretty good, much more hoppy than I was expecting, it didnt taste like the OPs description at all
     
  14. geneseohawk

    geneseohawk Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2008 Illinois

    Yes- this is exactly what I'm talking about
     
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  15. jsurfs82

    jsurfs82 Initiate (0) May 13, 2008 Ohio

    Very disappointing! I cracked it only to refute you geneseohawk and to my dismay I had an infected bomber as well. I literally had this last week at a tasting and was so impressed I picked up a few bombers when I found it on shelves.
     
  16. ThisWangsChung

    ThisWangsChung Pooh-Bah (2,914) Oct 15, 2011 Maryland
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    On a SRS note, my Night Stalker bottle did have some signs of infection - thin, overcarbonated, oddly fruity, and a weird aftertaste. Pretty sure it was the 11/19 batch as well.

    Considering that, it wasn't outright BAD, just not good.
     
  17. Greenplastic615

    Greenplastic615 Savant (1,068) Nov 4, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Had one tonight (either 11.18 or 11.28 batch, I forget) and it was fine. I didn't particularly care for it, but there were no signs of infection at all.
     
  18. jtierney89

    jtierney89 Initiate (0) Aug 15, 2011 New Jersey

    it's just a very abrasive beer, i'm not a fan of it but it didnt have any off flavors in my opinion
     
  19. chinabeergeek

    chinabeergeek Pooh-Bah (1,837) Aug 10, 2007 Massachusetts
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    it's all AB-Inbev's fault! BOYCOTT! :wink:

    (seriously though, this would be sad if truly widespread. it's a tasty beer.)
     
  20. Treebs

    Treebs Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2011 Illinois

    There have been some problems with BCBCS as well. Everyone should contact GI and they should offer you a full refund, especially since they seem to be consistent batch issues. I had two buddies contact them and get full refunds. (not for Nightstalker, but other reasons)
     
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