Barrel-aged Imperial Stout gift question.

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by More_Cowbell, Jul 20, 2013.

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  1. More_Cowbell

    More_Cowbell Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2013 Washington

    Hey everybody! I've been following the BA forums for a while now but figured it was time to quit lurking and get in the game.

    One of my dad's friends was talking to him about how he bought a case of his favorite beer, Toppling Goliath Assassin. So my dad mentions how I am very into craft been and his friend gives him a bottle to give to me! This is great as it is a beer I have never had and couldn't get in WA anyway without trading or something.

    I figure since this guy is generously giving me what seems to be rated a great barrel-aged imperial stout I might as well bring him something in return (my folks live in MN and I will be heading back there in November). As this dude obviously likes barrel-aged imperial stouts my question is: what would be a good barrel-aged imperial stout to give him in return? I would like to get him something he would not have access to in MN.

    I would appreciate any suggestions!:slight_smile:
     
    #1 More_Cowbell, Jul 20, 2013
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  2. Kopfschuss

    Kopfschuss Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2009 Oregon

    Kentucky Dark Star should be coming out soon at Fremont. I would say that is a good option. Awesome of that dude to hook you up!
     
    #2 Kopfschuss, Jul 20, 2013
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  3. Dtapeski

    Dtapeski Crusader (429) Oct 26, 2012 Colorado

    Since you get Firestone Walker in WA and he does not in MN, I would suggest Parabola if you can track one down.
    You can go to seekabrew.com to see what other breweries you have access to that he does not.
     
    #3 Dtapeski, Jul 20, 2013
  4. partypak

    partypak Crusader (404) Jan 1, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    So many good IPS's are seasonal and so hard to get anyway let alone limited release?

    Just pick a bottle of your favorite, that you can find, and send it with good spirit,
    I'm sure he will like the return gesture.
     
    #4 partypak, Jul 20, 2013
  5. krl2112

    krl2112 Pooh-Bah (1,876) Nov 10, 2012 Illinois
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    Well Abyss or Parabola would be good as well. But anything that shows thought for his kindness would be good.
     
    #5 krl2112, Jul 20, 2013
  6. More_Cowbell

    More_Cowbell Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2013 Washington

    Yeah Abyss was one of the first beers I thought of. Problem is I can't remember when it comes out. release might but be until after i head back to MN. Although I do have a 2011 and 2012 in my cellar.
     
    #6 More_Cowbell, Jul 20, 2013
  7. seanchai

    seanchai Maven (1,442) May 23, 2009 Virginia

    North Coast's Old Rasputin is readily available and damn tasty.
     
    #7 seanchai, Jul 20, 2013
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  8. More_Cowbell

    More_Cowbell Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2013 Washington

    Yeah, i figure it's the thought that counts.
     
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  9. More_Cowbell

    More_Cowbell Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2013 Washington

    Yeah and i stupidly passed up on the barrel-aged. Price tag was kinda steep on the one bottle I did find.
     
    #9 More_Cowbell, Jul 20, 2013
  10. krl2112

    krl2112 Pooh-Bah (1,876) Nov 10, 2012 Illinois
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    Yeah I do t remember off hand when it comes out but I think it's on the fall. You could give him a 2012.
     
    #10 krl2112, Jul 20, 2013
  11. Scotchboy

    Scotchboy Pooh-Bah (2,990) Dec 7, 2010 Idaho
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    Just FYI - Deschutes distro's to MN. Abyss is still a kick-butt beer and he may have even missed out on picking up a bottle when it was released (I heard I sold fast in MN) but your criteria included sending a beer he didn't had access to so I thought I'd bring it up.

    Cheers!
     
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  12. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    Some great suggestions here. Parabola might be hard to find now, and Abyss probably won't come out again until December or January. Not sure when KDS is expected (would love to know though), but that would be a great choice because it doesn't get distributed very far. Midnight Sun Berserker would be a good choice, but tough to find. Same w/ Ivan the Terrible. If Reuben's starts bottling their imperial oatmeal stout by then, that might be a good choice (though not barrel aged, it's great). Or what about Driftwood Singularity? Not sure if that's still around, but there aren't a whole lot of British Columbia barrel-aged imperial stouts, so that would be a unique choice.
     
    #12 Orca, Jul 20, 2013
  13. Casey3236

    Casey3236 Pooh-Bah (1,641) Sep 14, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    It's not barrel aged but Alesmith Speedway is great and should be year-round for you. P. S. nice screen name.
     
    #13 Casey3236, Jul 20, 2013
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  14. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    Have your dad tell him that I'm really into craft beer, too!

    In what part of Washington do you live? If Seattle area go to Bottlewerks and pull up seekabrew on your phone. Check to see what BA goodies they have that aren't readily available in MN. If not then see if any of your locals have a special release coming up between now and your trip.
     
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  15. More_Cowbell

    More_Cowbell Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2013 Washington

    Thanks, one of the best Will Ferrell SNL skits. Yeah, Speedway Stout is a pretty accessible beer around here.
     
    #15 More_Cowbell, Jul 21, 2013
  16. More_Cowbell

    More_Cowbell Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2013 Washington

    I'm in the Tri-Cities (SE corner of the state). I'm going to be in Seattle in the fall so I will check out Bottlewerks. Thanks for the info!
     
    #16 More_Cowbell, Jul 21, 2013
  17. More_Cowbell

    More_Cowbell Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2013 Washington

    Yeah I've seen Deschutes' stuff when I've been back in MN visiting but it was always basic stuff like Black Butte Porter and Inversion IPA. Didn't know if they would get much of the Abyss distribution.
     
    #17 More_Cowbell, Jul 21, 2013
  18. bifrost17

    bifrost17 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Washington

    Hey man....message me. I can't seem to send you a message cause your profile has some restrictions, but yeah, shoot me a message.
     
    #18 bifrost17, Jul 21, 2013
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