Xocoveza petition!

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by BarnesAround, Apr 9, 2015.

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  1. American_Hawk

    American_Hawk Pundit (834) Jun 14, 2013 Massachusetts
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    I don't think I've ever had a mezcal barrel aged beer so I'll have to take your word for it. Well, take your word for it for now anyway -- I am going to try the mezcal Parabola when that gets tapped in Boston next week. :grinning:

    Fantastic! I'll keep an eye for this for sure
     
    #41 American_Hawk, Apr 9, 2015
  2. Mike_Aguirre

    Mike_Aguirre Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2015 Mexico

    I really didn´t like Xocoveza at all. But I hope your petition works and you can get some Xocoveza in the future. Cheers!
     
    #42 Mike_Aguirre, Apr 9, 2015
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  3. DammitMike

    DammitMike Devotee (387) Nov 28, 2014 Virginia

    The price:quality ratio is definitely a factor in why people like this so much. In the DC area, it's 1/3 the price of Abraxas, 1/2 the price of Bomb and I've seen Huna at one store for $130 (obviously the owner acquired it through Huna day or trade). Sure, Xocoveza is thinner than Bomb and Abraxas, but I expect it to be since it's so much cheaper. I think it's still a great spiced stout that was cheap and widely available when it was released. I'd love to see it come back.
     
    #43 DammitMike, Apr 9, 2015
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  4. FFreak

    FFreak Savant (1,065) Nov 10, 2013 Vermont

    With this kind of interest, maybe someone could get Chris Banker into a business venture.
     
    #44 FFreak, Apr 9, 2015
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  5. horsehockey

    horsehockey Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2014 Illinois

    I completely agree. The thought of barrel aging makes me cringe with this beer. It's perfect the way it is.
     
    #45 horsehockey, Apr 9, 2015
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  6. LambicPentameter

    LambicPentameter Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Nebraska

    Comparing this to Abraxas/Huna/Mexican Cake isn't really fair, since all three of those are big imperial stouts that are > 10% abv. Of course they are going to have more body.

    It also takes me quite a few hours to power through one of those bottles on my own, whereas I can drink a bottle of Xoco in a couple hours.

    All that said about not comparing, etc... I'd still take a Xoco over a Bomb! 9 times out of 10.
     
    #46 LambicPentameter, Apr 9, 2015
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  7. ChrisinRI

    ChrisinRI Initiate (0) May 5, 2014 Rhode Island

    I was hoping this would be one of those White House dot gov petitions!

    :confused:
     
    #47 ChrisinRI, Apr 9, 2015
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  8. keithmurray

    keithmurray Pooh-Bah (2,967) Oct 7, 2009 Connecticut
    Pooh-Bah

    So long as they don't throw it in a barrel, I'm all for them making this one a seasonal release
     
    #48 keithmurray, Apr 9, 2015
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  9. BarnesAround

    BarnesAround Initiate (0) Jan 5, 2015 New York

    Nice to see you too, Mike. :grinning:

    Honestly, I wanted to put it out there in as many forms as I could and let the Internet do the rest. I liked it... A LOT. Guilty as charged. Anyone FCBaa affiliated would attest to my madness, haha

    If this works out and Thirsty Pug gets an alottment, you best be saving me some, buddy.
     
    #49 BarnesAround, Apr 9, 2015
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  10. BarnesAround

    BarnesAround Initiate (0) Jan 5, 2015 New York

    I once spoke to a distro rep for the NE area and insisted that he let the company know to get Banker on retainer. Dude's got skills!
     
    #50 BarnesAround, Apr 9, 2015
  11. American_Hawk

    American_Hawk Pundit (834) Jun 14, 2013 Massachusetts
    Trader

    I often agree with the idea of "if it's not broke, don't fix it" but look at Huna and Cake -- they are absolutely outstanding on their own but it's hard to argue that they didn't benefit from barrel aging.

    Note - I am not listing those two because they are also spiced/chili stouts, but rather they just immediately came to mind.
     
    #51 American_Hawk, Apr 9, 2015
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  12. jrnyc

    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Lets just invite the man himself to the party, what you say @StoneGreg?
     
    #52 jrnyc, Apr 9, 2015
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  13. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    The brewery space could be put to better use. On to this years gimmick.
     
    #53 BBThunderbolt, Apr 9, 2015
  14. cdunham

    cdunham Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2015 Delaware

    YES! Please make this available year round (or at least annually) - so wonderful!
     
    #54 cdunham, Apr 9, 2015
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  15. MaltLickyWithTheCandy

    MaltLickyWithTheCandy Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2013 Maryland

    Let me guess, you saw the huna at Barmy Wines
     
    #55 MaltLickyWithTheCandy, Apr 9, 2015
  16. InsuranceGuy

    InsuranceGuy Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2011 Delaware

    Just picked up two bottles at my local shop. They have about 8 left.
     
    #56 InsuranceGuy, Apr 9, 2015
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  17. Westyn

    Westyn Initiate (0) Feb 12, 2014 Texas

    I'm just surprised some of you think a petition will actually work.
     
    #57 Westyn, Apr 9, 2015
  18. ScottK22

    ScottK22 Pundit (803) Dec 30, 2010 New York

    Finally cracked open my one bottle last weekend, really enjoyed it.

    Let me know when the petition for yearly releases of Espresso RIS gets going.
     
    #58 ScottK22, Apr 9, 2015
  19. raulstotle12

    raulstotle12 Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2014 California

    I would want sign this petition but i don't have a twitter or facebook. oh well
     
    #59 raulstotle12, Apr 9, 2015
  20. montman

    montman Maven (1,444) Mar 10, 2009 Virginia
    Trader

    I think your petition spelled Dayman wrong.

    *edit someone beat me to it.
     
    #60 montman, Apr 9, 2015
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