The Bruery (2024)

I would call that compelling evidence! Thanks.

Yeah I had a 2022 BT Reserve last month and Moonlight was better IMO.

 

La Grappe Luxe

It doesn't work for me. But maybe some will love it.

I was surprised that it was carbonated. I'm honestly not sure if that helps or hinders it.

It's very grape forward. I had a hard time finding the BT. Whereas I liked that the first La Grappe was more BT forward for a hybrid. There's some astringency that I don't love, but also some nice fig flavor on the finish. Reserved sweetness.

 

I was actually going to crack one of these on Saturday, but I came down with a bad case of food poisoning, so yeah, that didn't happen. Fingers crossed that I will be better by next weekend, and that the bottle is drinking ok. Agree that it's one of the top (included) releases of the year thus far.

Really glad to hear this, it sounded right up my alley, but I was actually going to ask about this to see if I should buy some extras or not. I think I'll probably snag some based on generally positive feedback (here and on Untappd, even if only a few ratings there)

That BT party plaque photo is for some variant of BT called Black Sails Serenade, made with black sesame, blackstrap molasses, black cherry, Hawaiian black lava sea salt, and vanilla. I think maybe someone had a little too much BT during the party and checked into the wrong beer, heh (understandable!) I have to assume it's BT base though, given the ABV.

 

I missed that at first too, but the sign lists two beers. Tranquil on the bottom.

 

Oh duh, I didn't see it because you have to click on the picture to enlarge (the only thing visible is the Black Sails thing. Good eye!

 

If/what are folks excited about in the Cybeer sale?

I passed on Stacks Reserve before... the sale price made me give it a long look. I still passed, but seems like a good get.

I grabbed some Cire Blender's Choice. One of, if not the, best Ani's of recent years.

I was tempted to get BirneSnap. I love it, but I've got several already. Hopefully people continue to skip it and I can change my mind next year if needed.

Mostly I just got more Tranquil Moonlight (not discounted, but already good price point).

And a bunch of Bruery Blanc, which is delightful. And is on sale even though it's new.

 

I pulled the trigger on Stacks Reseve, after originally passing. The lower price combined with free shipping and bottles down to $15 after HS discount did the trick.

I didn’t love the original Shortstacks, but the consistently higher reviews rolling in on Untappd for the Reserves give me optimism that these are a step up.

 

Oh, that is a bit naughty of them since they previously sold a boxless version as well and have the product pics... I dunno dude,I think you might be getting a box?

 

https://mybeerbuzz.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-bruery-adding-cluster-luck-fonta.html?m=1

 

Some bangers in that new Cybeer drop this morning.

 

Michigander here and finally lined up my proxy again in Ohio to clear out the cellar. I placed the order on 11/11 to try to get them here for Thanksgiving, and the shipping label was created on 11/18, but none of this has shipped. It’s not looking good for a holiday delivery.

Is anyone else seeing a similar timeframe for shipments lately?

 

My Monday Cybeer purchase hasn't even generated a label yet. Assuming they've got a big backlog from the sale?

I'm CA so maybe different, but I do sometimes find I get the label generation notice a day or two before they actually hand off to the carrier.

Fingers crossed for you.

 

Similar timeline here:
Cleared out cellar on 12th hoping to drink/share during holidays
Label generated on 18th

But I just checked and it looks like UPS got it last night (11/22 @ 9:33 PM). It's slotted for delivery on December 2 (Monday after holidays, womp womp)

 

I have the exact same update. Looks like Christmas will have to be extra festive!

 

It’s about 2 weeks, on Friday the 15th emailed them to see if the cellar order could be sent out in order to receive by thanksgiving, told them I had to inconvenience a family member in Ohio to get beers since the really rushed and f’ed up their shipping, label wash created on the 18th, shipped on the 20th, due in Ohio on the 26th, fingers crossed with UPS.

 

I bought the 7 Days of Tuesday box when they released the latest BT (should have waited, d'oh), and it did arrive in the wood box.