Visiting Tillamook (Fall 2015 update)

I think an entire batch of Biere Peche was flat. My bottle was, and it was the same for everyone I talked to.

 

Hey @deGardebrewing, thanks for this tasty Anian. What's the fruit in it? I can't figure it out.

 

At the risk of drawing attention to it, thus reducing my chances, I just saw a DeGarde FB post, and the 3rd Anniversary beer is for sale this weekend. For serious, I would like a bottle, preferably 2, and maybe a couple bottles of whatever else is available. Anybody hook me up? Plenty Wander/Structures/Bham brews at my finger tips.

 

Unfortunately, I think half the beer world has seen it at this point. And there's a fair amount of discussion amongst party attendees voicing their disappointment, not so much in the fact that they likely won't get one but disappointed in the name choice. Most party goers were understanding and appreciative of the fact that the Anniversary beer wasn't ready and thus dG didn't feel comfortable releasing it - an admirable decision. But, I don't think it crossed anyone's mind that dG would still release an Anniversary beer. My personal assumption was that they would release it under a different name so as not to slight all the people that made the trek out for the party.

 

When it come to DeGarde, I have no doubt the entire beer world has seen it before me. But, sometimes ya throw some clamshit against the wall to what sticks. Personally, I have no issue with them still calling it the Anniversary beer, and wouldn't think anyone would feel slighted because it was released with that name. They aimed for a release at the party, but were just a bit off target. It happens; shrug. (BTW, we in the NW forum need a shrug emoji)

 

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

There's no pleasing some people.

 

Yes, slighted isn't the right word, nor is disappointed because I'm neither of those things nor do I think anyone necessarily should be - though given some of the responses on Facebook . Anyone who attended the party had an awesome time (I hope), including myself. The lack of a specific Anniversary beer and subsequent release of one doesn't detract from it for me at all. It is a "shrug and move on" kind of thing.

@deGardebrewing, the party was an incredible time as were the beers that were allotted. I don't think anyone can say they didn't get their money's worth and more.

 

I would say i'm disappointed but that just means i'm going to make an 8 hour round trip this weekend! So not really disappointed

 

The only notion I had of an Anniversary beer this time around is from past parties (which I wasn't fortunate enough to attend) and your exchange with @maltmaster420 for a planned one this year from when the list was announced.

 

I think it's a symbolic thing that some people are taking a little too hard.

 

damn... seems like you cant even share a personal opinion or constructive criticism on facebook without people jumping down your throat about it.

guess ill just sit out future discussions and continue on continuing on keeping my thoughts to myself.

 

Shrug. You are free to share your opinion. And others are free to disagree with it. That works pretty well, doesn't it?

 

yeah, youre right. fair play. still gonna keep my opinions to myself moving forward, regardless.

 

The comments on Facebook weren't outrageous. However, de Garde can do what they want with their beer, no one is entitled anything nor should they expect to be.

 

I had a trip planned to visit family near Tillamook over the weekend, so I feel fortunate that I was able to attend both the party as well as pick up Saison Melange 4 and 3rd Anniversary. Saison Melange 4 was great, but that Anniversary beer is amazing. I was truly blown away.

 

@deGardebrewing , a quick question; how's this years Cascadian Hairy Clam harvest looking? I've heard reports that the CHC run might be a little slow this year.