Wicked Weed "Angel" Sour Series

Nice

 

Any word on what happened to the Moeder Series of Belgians? The first release (Hiver Joie) was originally slated for December '14 release.

 

I just got an answer from Wicked Weed about this: "Moeder will release this winter (2015) and will now be barrel aged!"

 

I asked on the WW instagram account if this "new" Red Angel was actually Frambois Morte but with a different name and they responded with " it's much fruiter than morte" I can't freakin' wait for this beer!! IMO morte is the best sour beer these dudes make

 

ISO all 4. I'll have plenty of CCB to trade. Cheers.

 

I agree on the Morte. I have had pretty much everyone of their sours and this one stands above all of the rest.

 

Apparently its like a mix of black angel and framboos morte

 

This right here is awesome. That Framboos was the 2nd best beer they have put out. 2nd to freak only because I am a hop head at heart. Pumped for '15

 

I'm pumped for this one as well. This whole series, but particularly this first red angel one.

 

It certainly is a good day in age for hop heads

 

From Wicked Weed's FB:

If you want to ensure your purchase of Red Angel, American Sour with Raspberries, mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28th. At 12pm (EST) a link will go live to purchase a maximum of 1 case (12 bottles) or a minimum of 6 bottles of Red Angel ($18.95 per bottle) online. For those opting for the online pre-sale, this is the only opportunity to purchase a full case. Purchase includes Red Angel glassware and 8oz pour of Red Angel.

Link will be posted day of on our Facebook, Instagram, and Brewery website. For a full breakdown and parameters visitwww.wickedweedbrewing.com.

The regular bottle sale scheduled for Sunday, March 29th at 12pm will have a 6 bottle per person limit.

 

I just want one... lol

 

More Info from their Website:
Wicked Weed Brewing is set to release an extremely limited number of Red Angel bottles, the first of a once-a-year release from the Angel Series. This vibrant, 7% abv, blood red sour ale received 1.5 pounds of fresh raspberries per gallon and was then carefully aged in red wine barrels for nine months. After this barrel-ageing period, the beer was blended onto another pound of raspberries per gallon totaling one ton of raspberries and eleven months of ageing.

Pre-sale of 150 cases will occur on February 28th at 12pm (noon) with up to a 12 bottle per person limit (6 bottle purchase also available). Each purchase will include a Red Angel glass and an 8oz pour of Red Angel. Purchased bottles will be available for pickup in person via a VIP line Saturday, March 28th beginning at 12pm and Sunday, March 29th beginning at 12pm at Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium (147 Coxe Ave).

Red Angel is scheduled for a 12pm tapping on Saturday and Sunday in the Funkatorium Tasting Room with Red Angel merchandise available for purchase.

The regular bottle release and sale is scheduled for Sunday, March 28th at 12pm at $18.95 per bottle with a 6 bottle per person limit.

For all official rules regarding the pre-sale and bottle release sale, read below.

The Pre-Sale: On February 28th at 12pm, 150 cases will go on sale online (Link posted day of on Facebook, Instagram, and the brewery website). Limit one per-person.

There are two purchase options available: $228 (plus NC sales tax and service charge) purchases 1 case (12) of Red Angel or $114 (plus NC sales tax and service charge) purchases 6 bottles of Red Angel. This purchase is either/or and is still a limit of one per person.

The Pre-Sale Rules:
All ticket buyers must be 21 years or older.
The individual who purchased the ticket must be present with a valid ID and print out or mobile conformation of their ticket.
Only individuals with a valid ID and a ticket in their name can pick-up their allotment.
If an individual’s name appears on more than one ticket, one of those ticket and bottle sales will be null and void. This rule exists to ensure that no one individual has a monopoly or unfair advantage regarding the number of bottles allotted per person.

The Pre-Sale Bottle Pick Up:
There will be 2 sessions for pre-sale bottle pick up.
Saturday, March 28th @ 12pm
Sunday, March 29th @ 12pm

Regardless of when you choose to retrieve your bottles you must have a valid ID that matches the name on your ticket.
NO PROXIES. If any individual other than the ticket purchaser attempts to pick up the pre-purchased bottles, those bottles will be forfeited back to Wicked Weed. The no proxy rule is in place to ensure that as many people as possible have the chance to purchase bottles. We cannot under any circumstance ship bottles. By purchasing a ticket you acknowledge that you are obligated to pick up your bottles in person.

The Bottle Sale:
Regular Red Angel bottle sales will commence Sunday, March 29th at 12pm at The Funkatorium (147 Coxe Ave). 6 bottle maximum per person.
The line will form outside the patio roll door. All individuals waiting in line will be ID’ed and issued a numbered wristband in the order in which you arrived.
No individual may go through the line twice.
Because of the limited quantity of bottles it is highly plausible that we sell out and therefore offer our apologies in advance for anyone waiting in line who is not able to purchase Red Angel.

 

$18.95 for a 500ml bottle? Woof.

 

I really like this beer, but this is getting ridiculous.

If Crooked Stave doesn't even charge that much then WW should not.

Asheville, for whatever reason, always overcharges their beers in stores compared to other places.

We do have great prices on local pints though

 

I was at ww the past 2 days and destroyed some oblivion and amourus. $6.00 a pour is a steal for those beers. That being said, i have no problem paying $20 for a beer that they consider special. I willing to bet this series lives up to the asking price. Hell, my local bar charges $20 for a bottle of oblivion. Granted, i wouldnt pay that but its not a totally crazy price at a bar

 

Isn't the beer essentially Framboos Morte with a different name?

They did the same thing with Serenity. When it was first released it had one name and when they bottled it the name changed.

I think Framboos Morte is one of their best beers by far. I was really looking forward to this release.

 

I don't think Framboos Morte was wine barrel aged and a second pound of raspberry added. I really liked the Morte as well, probably my favorite. I hope this one got through the process tasting as good or better.

 

I totally agree... While I probably wouldn't do a case at that price without tasting, I am hopeful it is as good as the Framboos Morte, if not better!!