'13 Parabola

It probably is a little hot since its just been released. Let it sit for 6 months to a year and it will mellow put nicely

 

Nice, I just picked this up yesterday and have been contemplating whether to have it now or sit on it a bit. Definitely can't wait to see what it's all about.

 

My experience with the newest batch is anything but what you describe (see thread below). I'm waiting to hear back from FW, but I'm certain this bottle was not Parabola. Glad you got a good one.

http://beeradvocate.com/community/threads/parabola-13-or-sucaba-13.85420/

 

Not to be discouraging towards future posts, but how are you going to start a thread with the notion that this year's parabola batch is "hot" compared to prior vintages...when you've never had any prior vintages...
That said, it could be the change in barrels (this year is four roses barrels) that has affected the beer's initial hotness?

 

Where in New York?!

 

In Brooklyn, Park Slope, at Bierkraft on 5th ave. They had quite a few boxes yesterday.

 

Looks like some people are mixed up here so It think it's worth pointing out that there were some four roses barrels this year, but the bulk were still from heaven hill, as with previous vintages. Also some smaller amounts of other distilleries' barrels mixed in. there were over 200 oak barrels blended to make the finished batch, so the result is the sum of all the different flavors coming together, with probably half a dozen batches blended together.

As for it being particularly hot, I don't think so at all. This is my favorite bottle release of the last three years so far.

 

This shit needs to gets to eastern Long Island NOW!

 

sure is tasting good with this cheesecake...a bit hot but in a good way.

 

The only comparison I can make is between the '13 parabola and '12 parabola that had already been aged a year (had at the Firestone Barrelworks on tap on release day) in which a hot comparison can't really be made, but i did notice more bourbon flavor in the '13, not sure if that is a flavor that will fade over time though.

 

It's sweeter and a little hotter than last year but still glorious. Parabola ages into perfection but either way it's a fucking awesome stout.

 

Can't get this out in CT... but am willing to trade for it. Anyone with Parabola for Heady Topper?

 

Still has yet to make its way to NJ

 

This year's vintage was my first time trying it too, but my opinion was the only thing holding us back from being a perfect beer was the boozyness. I bought 2 bottles so I will sit on one for about 6 months to see if the heat fades a little bit

 

I couldn't disagree more!!! This beer has been aging in barrels and is ready to drink!! I would drink one now and one in six months!!!

 

bm me with an offer.

 

2013 batch is amazing. The booze notes play into the whole beer very well given its massive flavor but I would be curious to see how some of my bottles balance out over a year. Either way this is the best batch yet and one of the best beers ive ever had.