Wondering about The Wanderer

I was able to try it at reserve society initiation. Both the old lady and I thought it was fantastic

 

One time, I was at a bar when they tapped a keg of Wanderer. I ordered it 5 times in a row, and my only regret is not ordering it a sixth time.

It's fucking delicious. I've also been told it's currently right about at its peak, so if you ever want to try it, now is the time.

 

I think when it was first sold at City Beer it was $20? The last time I saw a bottle for sale it was $50 and on-premise only.

 

Your probably seeing more since the just released 144 more bottles at the bruery. 1 bottle per person and 35 a pop. I saw a thread doing the math and I think they figured that makes it only like 1k bottle or so ever released to go.

Cheers!

 

I'm probably in the minority but, even though I was glad to have the opportunity to try it (thanks Shilt!!), I thought it was way, way over the hill. Super acidic and vinegary... you know, your typical bruery AWA nowadays.

 

How are you really supposed to know when a beer is at its peak? Unless you can taste the future its impossible to know.

 

I've had it a few times now, including just a few weeks ago, and I've never been impressed. It would have a firm "sell" rating from me, you'll get much better beer than it without much hassle.

But then again, I seem to be the curmudgeon about these things lately.

 

I just opened mine that I have been sitting on for a bit. It tasted great to me. A touch of sour, but not overwhelming. The fruit flavors were still there, but I assume a bit faded. Drink now!

 

had it twice during their anniversary celebration last year & thought it was pure fantastic. other beers that were tried at the same time were otiose, sans pangie, BT, melange 3, and a couple others. wanderer was my favorite at the time

 

I opened one a few months ago alongside 20 or so other sours and I thought it was one of the highlights of the evening. I understand where SpeedwayJim is coming from as it was a little acidic, but I still found plenty of berry fruits and the like.

 

I'm pretty sure The Wanderer is my favorite Bruery sour

 

Slightly different, but I just had it on tap at City Beer's birthday party. It was awesome. I've never had it before, so I can't really comment on if it's any different or not.

 

Good call on asking about The Wanderer.

And good to know your thoughts on it, Stupac2. I guess I will just sit on mine to use as beer currency.

 

I had it for the first time a couple weeks ago and I thought it was excellent. Nice sourness without being vinegary and a nice subtle fruit character. I've heard people say the fruit has fallen off, but I think it's drinking really nicely right now.