ABW Sputnik

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  1. PatrickInAustinTx

    PatrickInAustinTx Savant (1,088) Nov 16, 2013 Texas
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    I asked them today and they are brewing it this week. Expect in 3 weeks or so.

    My favorite seasonal offering in Texas!

    Could you imagine a maple version?
     
    #1 PatrickInAustinTx, Nov 17, 2014
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  2. aschwab

    aschwab Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2009 Texas

    Can you imagine it in cans? I can. It would be a beautiful future with me being drunk by noon everyday.
     
    #2 aschwab, Nov 17, 2014
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  3. PatrickInAustinTx

    PatrickInAustinTx Savant (1,088) Nov 16, 2013 Texas
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    I see what you did there...

    And yes. I was considering having a petition signed and presenting it to them about that haha.

    Even 4 pack small batch releases like Heavy Machinery every once in a while would be satisfactory.
     
    #3 PatrickInAustinTx, Nov 17, 2014
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  4. aschwab

    aschwab Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2009 Texas

    I do not know if I would be satisfied with just that. Year round release in tallboys would be sufficient.
     
    #4 aschwab, Nov 17, 2014
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  5. PatrickInAustinTx

    PatrickInAustinTx Savant (1,088) Nov 16, 2013 Texas
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    Trying not to be too greedy here.
     
    #5 PatrickInAustinTx, Nov 17, 2014
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  6. TTUJohn

    TTUJohn Initiate (0) Nov 13, 2012 Texas

    Quart cans or GTFO
     
    #6 TTUJohn, Nov 17, 2014
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  7. AdamR46

    AdamR46 Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2011 Texas

    Can I buy a keg of this?
     
    #7 AdamR46, Nov 18, 2014
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  8. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    I begged them to do this last year. Do multiple variants, released on a regular schedule, in cans, like the HM series. Maple Sputnik; BA Sputnik; Cacao Nib Sputnik; etc. I was flatly told "No" They don't want to do it. :slight_frown:

    I'll be filling 3 64oz growlers and a 32 the day this comes out. And then again as needed.
     
    #8 kmello69, Nov 18, 2014
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  9. aschwab

    aschwab Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2009 Texas

    You could make a successful brewery solely off of this idea :angry:
     
    #9 aschwab, Nov 18, 2014
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  10. TxUltraRunner

    TxUltraRunner Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2012 Texas

    I will not hesitate to make the drive from Katy to get Sputnik.
     
    #10 TxUltraRunner, Nov 18, 2014
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  11. ehsteve

    ehsteve Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2009 Texas

    Sorry, guys, but I'm going to drink all of it this year.
     
    #11 ehsteve, Nov 18, 2014
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  12. cyde

    cyde Initiate (0) Feb 12, 2012 Texas

    @Austinbeerworks, who sources your coffee? Please consider using Wild Gift coffee out of Round Rock for one of your stouts or next Sputnik. The guys running it used to be the head roasters for Once Over and Cuvee. It's all small batch from one roasted and destroys every other bean in town and the two week old Intelligentsia beans I've ordered online. I'm drinking some Wild Gift pour over right now and in java heaven.
     
    #12 cyde, Nov 18, 2014
  13. Austinbeerworks

    Austinbeerworks Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2010 Texas

    It's not that we're against doing something like that - we just don't have the capacity.
     
    #13 Austinbeerworks, Nov 19, 2014
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  14. Austinbeerworks

    Austinbeerworks Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2010 Texas

    Since our first batch of Sputnik (this year's will be #4), we've partnered with Cuvee.

    I'm friends with Rob and Clancy at Wild Gift and would love to work with them on another beer.
     
    #14 Austinbeerworks, Nov 19, 2014
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  15. aschwab

    aschwab Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2009 Texas

    I guess expanding to/building a Sputnik brewhouse is not an option?
     
    #15 aschwab, Nov 19, 2014
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  16. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    I know. But I WANT IT!!! :wink:

    You guys are still awesome. You just need this one more thing
     
    #16 kmello69, Nov 19, 2014
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  17. GoPokes

    GoPokes Zealot (508) Nov 9, 2013 Texas
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    One more thing... Until you remember how badly they need to can Einhorn :slight_smile:
     
    #17 GoPokes, Nov 19, 2014
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  18. Austinbeerworks

    Austinbeerworks Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2010 Texas

    We're working towards something like that. It's just a long, expensive process. Canning all of our seasonals is high on our priority list.
     
    #18 Austinbeerworks, Nov 19, 2014
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  19. PatrickInAustinTx

    PatrickInAustinTx Savant (1,088) Nov 16, 2013 Texas
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    Gotta say I'm VERY happy to see this. Awesome.
     
    #19 PatrickInAustinTx, Nov 19, 2014
  20. Can_has_beer

    Can_has_beer Initiate (0) May 14, 2013 Texas

    I think you guys need a delivery Lamborghini. Get that Sputnik out extra quick so all those neckbeards in their Tired Hands hoodies can start their ticks
     
    #20 Can_has_beer, Nov 20, 2014
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