Black Butte XXVI

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  1. jason_nwx

    jason_nwx Pooh-Bah (2,571) Sep 12, 2012 Oregon
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    Just got back from picking up a few bottles at the Portland pub - $17. They were handing out tasters as well and this year's is excellent. Lots of chocolate up front. In the past few years the alcohol has been very present on release day, but this version the ABV is well hidden. Highly recommend buying if this has been your thing in the past.

    Also handed out tasters of the Foray Belgian IPA. Smooth and mild IPA - good for people who don't necessarily want an IPA with a lot of bitterness.
     
    #1 jason_nwx, Jun 27, 2014
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  2. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    My precious
     
    #2 Orca, Jun 27, 2014
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  3. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    mmmmmmmm.

    treat
     
    #3 derftron, Jun 27, 2014
  4. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    Drinking this in Bend right now. The cranberries are a great addition.
     
    #4 distantmantra, Jun 27, 2014
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  5. Phobicsquirrel

    Phobicsquirrel Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2013 Oregon

    Will be jumping on this
     
    #5 Phobicsquirrel, Jun 28, 2014
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  6. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
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    picked up a few today, will try it next.
     
    #6 crusian, Jun 28, 2014
  7. HoppySeb

    HoppySeb Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2014 Washington

    Anyone know when it'll hit Seattle? I'm assuming next week but haven't really asked at my regular shops.
     
    #7 HoppySeb, Jun 28, 2014
  8. pattermj

    pattermj Initiate (0) May 31, 2008 Virginia

    Same question as Hoppy, anyone with inside knowledge?
     
    #8 pattermj, Jun 29, 2014
  9. switzer

    switzer Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2012 Oregon

    I think this years release is damn good. This is one of my favorite annual releases and always buy several. The 26 is smooth right now. It's not quite as boozy as the past few years. Normally it's pretty easy to stick em away for later. This tastes good now. Will be interesting to see how it changes. I think both the 24 and 25 are tasty now. Might have to bring these to the next parents drink while their kids do anything they want in the culdesaq night.
     
    #9 switzer, Jun 29, 2014
  10. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    Love this beer. Probably more than the Abyss. And im not even a huge Porter fan.

    XXIV and XXV were drinking amazing at the brewpub. They are so smooth and delicious right now. XXVI will be a welcome addition to my fridge.
     
    #10 derftron, Jun 30, 2014
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  11. glkaiser

    glkaiser Initiate (0) May 19, 2006 Washington

    Ran into a Deschutes rep at Tippe & Drague this evening. Bottles should be delivered to Seattle on Friday and be included in deliveries to retailers next week. Draft soon after.
     
    #11 glkaiser, Jul 1, 2014
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  12. HoppySeb

    HoppySeb Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2014 Washington

    Awesome, thank you!
     
    #12 HoppySeb, Jul 1, 2014
  13. Phobicsquirrel

    Phobicsquirrel Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2013 Oregon

    Sweet! Sounds like a winner this year
     
    #13 Phobicsquirrel, Jul 2, 2014
  14. sukwonee

    sukwonee Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2011 Washington

    I tasted some peppers. Is my palatte messed up? It was tasty. I also had it on tap at the brewpub in Portland.
     
    #14 sukwonee, Jul 4, 2014
  15. pattermj

    pattermj Initiate (0) May 31, 2008 Virginia

    I called around today to stores north of Seattle. They said nothing yet and not sure when, probably later this month. Anyone else heard anything?
     
    #15 pattermj, Jul 9, 2014
  16. DucksFan16

    DucksFan16 Pooh-Bah (1,930) Feb 17, 2009 Tennessee
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    Each year, I eagerly await the next new release of this series. Never disappoints.
     
    #16 DucksFan16, Jul 9, 2014
  17. CrossSideTop

    CrossSideTop Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2014 Oregon

    Anybody know of anywhere in the SW suburbs that has this yet? Live in Lake Oswego.
     
    #17 CrossSideTop, Jul 10, 2014
  18. dphi

    dphi Zealot (534) Apr 14, 2013 Oregon

    John's Market has it, may be the closest to you. Maybe New Seasons in Sellwood, they usually get it.
     
    #18 dphi, Jul 10, 2014
  19. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    The West Linn MofC is usually well supplied as well (they have a better selection than the Sellwood NS, in my experience). I would call in advance to make sure they have it, but if John's has received their allotment, then almost certainly MofC will have received their's as well.
     
    #19 John_M, Jul 10, 2014
  20. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    They've used peppers in past versions, so maybe?
     
    #20 BBThunderbolt, Jul 10, 2014
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