The Bruery (2026)

Discussion in 'Pacific' started by ernh, Jan 1, 2026.

  1. Yellowlt4

    Yellowlt4 Crusader (428) Sep 21, 2016 Texas

    That would be epic.
     
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  2. ernh

    ernh Maven (1,341) Jun 10, 2012 California

    The Private Barrel program is intriguing...

    The custom label is fun, but not a huge value for me. Likey I'd end up drinking most of them, so mostly the 50% per bottle higher price would have to be warranted by the beer itself.

    Should 18 year Elijah Craig be notably unique? Is it likely these would get up into BT Reserve quality even though a single barrel?
     
  3. Yellowlt4

    Yellowlt4 Crusader (428) Sep 21, 2016 Texas

    I'm always interested in a new Black Tuesday, but I have zero interest in a special label, I definitely don't want 6 bottles and I can't imagine it'll be worth $30+ per bottle.
     
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  4. Daxel

    Daxel Initiate (25) Apr 23, 2026 Texas

    Did anyone else get any shipping updates yet?
     
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  5. jjayjaye

    jjayjaye Pooh-Bah (1,822) Sep 26, 2004 New York
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    UPS telling me they’ll be by with my box tomorrow; 74 days…but who’s counting.
     
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  6. Yellowlt4

    Yellowlt4 Crusader (428) Sep 21, 2016 Texas

    Nothing here, still waiting. 81 days and counting.
     
  7. ernh

    ernh Maven (1,341) Jun 10, 2012 California

    Flying High is (still) excellent.

    A notch up from regular BT. This is kinda what I assume the private barrel program would be like. Great, but not ~$10 more per bottle great.
     
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  8. stealth

    stealth Pooh-Bah (2,023) Dec 16, 2011 Minnesota
    Pooh-Bah

    Anyone else get any shipping notifications yet? Fingers crossed I get my March beers for my birthday this fall.
     
  9. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Anyone try Porcelain yet? The initial Untappd reviews don't look great.
     
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  10. Yellowlt4

    Yellowlt4 Crusader (428) Sep 21, 2016 Texas

    Still nothing here. I'm still waiting on my February beer.

    After having had Muebles recently, my expectations aren't very high for Porcelain.
     
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  11. ernh

    ernh Maven (1,341) Jun 10, 2012 California

    I'm more worried about the two people saying Icing On Top is sour...
     
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  12. Yellowlt4

    Yellowlt4 Crusader (428) Sep 21, 2016 Texas

    Wow, the reviews on untappd in general don't look good for Icing.
     
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  13. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Oh no, that's not good. If it's infected, which it sounds like it might be, they are normally good at replacing them.
     
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  14. ernh

    ernh Maven (1,341) Jun 10, 2012 California

    I'm assuming they are from draft pours... so might be a line issue... and might have even gotten a wrong pour of something else by mistake. Fingers crossed.

    The bottles are showing as unfulfillable, so they might not have even bottled yet if supply chain is wonky again.
     
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  15. Daxel

    Daxel Initiate (25) Apr 23, 2026 Texas

    I'm not sure they're good at anything outside of California at the moment, lol!
     
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  16. Yellowlt4

    Yellowlt4 Crusader (428) Sep 21, 2016 Texas

    I completely agree, sad, but at this point I'm not likely going to renew my membership next year.
     
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  17. Yellowlt4

    Yellowlt4 Crusader (428) Sep 21, 2016 Texas

    Hopefully this explains it and the bottles are good. I was really looking forward to this one.
     
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  18. ernh

    ernh Maven (1,341) Jun 10, 2012 California

    2023 Hoarders Cuvee drinking great.

    I really like the extra little bit of body and sweetness that the barleywine adds to the BT.
     
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  19. Yellowlt4

    Yellowlt4 Crusader (428) Sep 21, 2016 Texas

    I'm looking forward to the 2026 Hoarder's Cuvee. It sounds like a solid blend.
     
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  20. Hoppedelic

    Hoppedelic Savant (1,065) Dec 6, 2010 California
    Trader

    Happy to see Tranquil Moonlight.available again now. One of my favorite beers!
     
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