Similar to Consecration?

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  1. WestCoastBrewer

    WestCoastBrewer Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2013 California

    One of my favorite beers is Russian Rivers Consecration, but it is rarely available. Does anyone have a similar beer that they could recommend that would have greater availability?

    Thanks,
    Joe
     
    #1 WestCoastBrewer, Oct 17, 2013
  2. e34john

    e34john Devotee (399) Jul 22, 2013 California

    The store near me always seems to have some too.
     
    #2 e34john, Oct 17, 2013
  3. od_sf

    od_sf Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2010 California

    If Prairie is any easier to find, give Prairie Puncheon a try. Not quite like Consecration but similar flavor profile.
     
    #3 od_sf, Oct 17, 2013
  4. FunkyMacGroovin

    FunkyMacGroovin Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2009 California

    A new batch of Consecration was released about a month ago; it's definitely still on a bunch of store shelves.
     
    #4 FunkyMacGroovin, Oct 17, 2013
  5. grilledsquid

    grilledsquid Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2009 California
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    Puncheon is nothing like Consecration. Worst advice evar.
     
    #5 grilledsquid, Oct 17, 2013
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  6. Sublime

    Sublime Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2007 California

    Oude Tart, once a year but should have wider distro right now. Any domestic sour is going to be pretty irregular as far as availability. You gotta stock up.
     
    #6 Sublime, Oct 17, 2013
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  7. sirtomtom

    sirtomtom Zealot (555) Dec 10, 2010 California

    As Sublime said, Oude Tart.

    I'd also put a vote in for Duchesse De Bourgogne. Quite a few beers in the Flanders Red Ale category will fit the bill: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style/53
     
    #7 sirtomtom, Oct 17, 2013
  8. CyberMonk

    CyberMonk Crusader (421) May 18, 2010 California

    I haven't tried it yet, but a friend of mine mentioned Love Child No. 3 as being similar.
     
    #8 CyberMonk, Oct 17, 2013
  9. carnevoodoo

    carnevoodoo Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2007 California

    Duchesse is kind of a back-sweetened mess. Concecration is really head and shoulders above it.
     
    #9 carnevoodoo, Oct 17, 2013
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  10. sirtomtom

    sirtomtom Zealot (555) Dec 10, 2010 California

    It's sweet? It was dry, sour, and oaky to me, but well, I do like beers like Berserker, so I probably didn't notice.
     
    #10 sirtomtom, Oct 17, 2013
  11. Lostmango

    Lostmango Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2013 California

    Red poppy from lost abbey. Bigger distribution but only released once a year. As previously stated. You just need to stock up if you want a regular supply
     
    #11 Lostmango, Oct 17, 2013
  12. matedog

    matedog Crusader (457) Jan 25, 2010 California

    It's been awhile, but I remember La Roja by Jolly Pumpkin being not unlike Consecration. It's not at that level, but it had similar flavors.
     
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  13. StoutSnob40

    StoutSnob40 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,611) Jan 4, 2013 California
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    Nothing is like Consecration. On tap, I don't know if I've had a beer I enjoyed smelling/drinking more. I've had it out of a bottle with about 8 months on it.. Couldn't compare.
     
    #13 StoutSnob40, Oct 17, 2013
  14. WestCoastBrewer

    WestCoastBrewer Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2013 California

    Thanks guys, I appreciate the advice. I will start stockpiling. I have even resorted to brewing it at home but it takes over 6 months to complete and I doubt it will taste quite as good.

    Thanks again,
    Joe
     
    #14 WestCoastBrewer, Oct 17, 2013
  15. thedirtyname

    thedirtyname Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2012 California


    Try Eagle Rock Brewing's Yearling if you can find it. Was re-released a month or two ago and reminds me of kinda an unfruited consecration. Only issue is, it's released less frequently than consecration... Still may be able to find some if you're in the LA area.
     
    #15 thedirtyname, Oct 17, 2013
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  16. GolfingGq

    GolfingGq Zealot (676) Apr 6, 2013 California
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    Just stock up on Consecration!
     
    #16 GolfingGq, Oct 18, 2013
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  17. goodbetterbestbested

    goodbetterbestbested Initiate (0) May 10, 2012 California

    no flanders red tastes like consecration lol
     
    #17 goodbetterbestbested, Oct 20, 2013
  18. OneBeertoRTA

    OneBeertoRTA Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2010 California

    Order Sang Noir online. I expect a check in the mail
     
    #18 OneBeertoRTA, Oct 20, 2013
  19. luwak

    luwak Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2010 Arizona

    #19 luwak, Oct 20, 2013
  20. Xul

    Xul Pooh-Bah (2,139) May 18, 2008 California
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    OP asked for Consecration substitutes with greater availability and you suggest two beers that were only released once, in even more limited quantities than Consecration?
     
    #20 Xul, Oct 20, 2013
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