Black Butte XXIV

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  1. DmouthCaliBrewz

    DmouthCaliBrewz Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2013 New Hampshire
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    Am I the only one who seriously thinks this is an INCREDIBLE beer? I am a huge BA stout fan, and I find this "porter" to be on par with some of the best BA stouts I have had. Huge molasses, maple syrup, sticky dark fruits, and PERFECT carbonation. The aroma fills the room the second you crack the bottle open. Mouthfeel is unreal, and a pleasant boozy warmth that really mellows nicely after some time in the cellar. I have drank 5 of these since it was released, two of them right when it came out and the other three within the last two months, and each time I am astounded. Thankfully I have a few more that I am saving for another special occasion.

    This has to be one of my all time favorite beers, yet I have never really heard any major praise for it. Its got a good rating, but I feel like this beer is borderline world class. Maybe its just my sweet tooth.........

    Does anyone else think this beer is this good, or am I just crazy.
     
    #1 DmouthCaliBrewz, Apr 11, 2013
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  2. Duff27

    Duff27 Pooh-Bah (2,552) Feb 10, 2010 Illinois
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    XXIV has been my least favorite Black Butte Anniversary beer but to each his/her own. I love the series as a whole.
     
    #2 Duff27, Apr 11, 2013
  3. DmouthCaliBrewz

    DmouthCaliBrewz Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2013 New Hampshire
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    Unfortunately, its the only one I've tried.

    Fortunately, this doesn't deter me from creaming my pants upon drinking it.
     
    #3 DmouthCaliBrewz, Apr 11, 2013
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  4. alex_hart

    alex_hart Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2013 Oklahoma

    It has a 95 rating, and therefor IS considered world class. I presume this means, though I have not personally experienced it, that you are not alone in your love of said beer.
     
    #4 alex_hart, Apr 11, 2013
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  5. greenhorn

    greenhorn Crusader (431) Jan 18, 2012 Arizona

    TON still on the shelves near me. If anyone is interested in a trade let me know. Definitely worth it!
     
    #5 greenhorn, Apr 11, 2013
  6. Stevedore

    Stevedore Grand Pooh-Bah (5,096) Nov 16, 2012 Oregon
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    Man if I had the money to do shipping trades, I'd take you up on it. As it stands, my bottle of Black Butte XXIII is lonely in my fridge. Although it is accompanied by regular Black Butte, so maybe not quite too lonely. I may just drink it soon anyway.
     
    #6 Stevedore, Apr 11, 2013
  7. Cvescalante

    Cvescalante Initiate (0) Dec 24, 2012 Texas

    I wish!
     
    #7 Cvescalante, Apr 11, 2013
  8. Siggy125

    Siggy125 Maven (1,318) Nov 10, 2006 California
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    I opened a cellared XXI not too long ago. Man, was it good. You think you liked the XXIV? I have one more XXI if you're interested.
     
    #8 Siggy125, Apr 11, 2013
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  9. russpowell

    russpowell Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,292) May 24, 2005 Arkansas
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    I enjoyed the 24, but not my favorite. At least i can get, not seen hide nor hair of this years Abyss:grimacing:
     
    #9 russpowell, Apr 11, 2013
  10. DmouthCaliBrewz

    DmouthCaliBrewz Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2013 New Hampshire
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    visited my friend at college outside of portland, and they were throwin around abysses (abyssi? abyssum?) like it was nothing. Bought 5 bottles at a convenience store. It was unreal haha
     
    #10 DmouthCaliBrewz, Apr 11, 2013
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  11. hopsputin

    hopsputin Grand Pooh-Bah (4,403) Apr 1, 2012 New Jersey
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    I'm actually waiting for mine's best by date - in July
     
    #11 hopsputin, Apr 11, 2013
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  12. busternuggz

    busternuggz Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2008 California

    I liked it quite a bit too. I thought it was a wee tad bitter fresh so I laid a bottle down. Probably drinking really good about now.
     
    #12 busternuggz, Apr 11, 2013
  13. Cenosillicaphobe

    Cenosillicaphobe Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2011 Maine

    Same here...I got one as an extra in my first trade...the description is extraordinarily enticing.
     
    #13 Cenosillicaphobe, Apr 11, 2013
  14. Lutter

    Lutter Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2010 Texas

    This beer on draft fresh ranks up there with KBS for me as one of the best beers I've ever had.

    Got 3 cellaring in my beer fridge.
     
    #14 Lutter, Apr 11, 2013
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  15. rfbenavi80

    rfbenavi80 Initiate (0) Mar 15, 2010 Missouri

    I too loved it. The mouthfeel is darn near perfect. That being said, I've only had the XXIII and XXIV. Got one more XXIV sitting down stairs just waiting to be drank.
     
    #15 rfbenavi80, Apr 11, 2013
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  16. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
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    BB is some seriously thick and delicious beer. Whoever said XXI is drinking well right now gets my vote for understatement of the year.
     
    #16 cavedave, Apr 11, 2013
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  17. gator79

    gator79 Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2008 Florida

    I will agree that this is a great series. I think XXIV is on par with the rest but will only get better with a year or two. A world class beer in every way.
     
    #17 gator79, Apr 11, 2013
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  18. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    A very good beer and better than last year's in my opinion.
     
    #18 UCLABrewN84, Apr 11, 2013
  19. tofuspeedstar

    tofuspeedstar Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2012 Texas

    I didn't like 24 fresh, I have one bottle I plan to open when 25 rolls out.

    23 is superb though.
     
    #19 tofuspeedstar, Apr 11, 2013
  20. stantheposterman

    stantheposterman Initiate (0) Aug 6, 2012 California

    Don't let anyone tell you otherwise...That stuff is good!
     
    #20 stantheposterman, Apr 11, 2013
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