EWA - KBS??

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  1. catscadia

    catscadia Aspirant (299) Feb 25, 2016 Washington

    For anyone still on the hunt, Total Wine in Spokane has them. $5.50 a bottle, one per customer.
     
    #41 catscadia, Apr 15, 2017
  2. NWer

    NWer Pooh-Bah (2,145) Mar 10, 2009 Washington
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    Does EWA own this thread or can anyone chime in? Story: Saw on Stogies & Hops Facebook page they had KBS. Ran over. Sold out. Walked out with 2 Alesong Maestro & 2 Rhino Suit & 4 cans of Evil Twin Even More Jesus. I don't feel like I missed out. End of story. Had to tell someone.
     
    #42 NWer, Apr 24, 2017
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  3. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    According to the monthly Belmont Station email newsletter, the official KBS release date is either this Friday or Saturday. That being said, the beer has already started showing up around town here in PDX. Picked up a 12 ounce bottle at John's yesterday, and was told they've been selling bottles since the beginning of the week. I'm not sure if you get a break on a 4 pack price, but individual bottles are going for $6.29 at John's. I was also told that Costco is selling bombers this year, priced in the $16.50 range.

    Just my two cents, but I like this year's version better than last year's. The beer seems a bit richer, with a LOT more coffee character than in previous years. Especially considering the price point, I was pretty impressed with the 2018 KBS.
     
    #43 John_M, Mar 29, 2018
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  4. weaverr

    weaverr Zealot (729) Jun 10, 2008 California

    That's great news, I had pretty much sworn off KBS after last year's run. Does it show up on draft at the usual suspects?
     
    #44 weaverr, Mar 29, 2018
  5. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Yep. In fact, Belmont Station will have both the 2016 and 2017 (I'm assuming their newsletter is referring to this year's and last year's version) versions on tap this Saturday in the "new and improved" biercafe.

    Last year, both Tin Bucket and Beer O'clock had it as well. Probably other places as well, but those were the places I encountered it.
     
    #45 John_M, Mar 29, 2018
  6. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
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    Looks like kbs will be everywhere Saturday... today...
     
    #46 crusian, Mar 31, 2018
  7. maltmaster420

    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

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  8. woemad

    woemad Grand Pooh-Bah (5,601) Jun 8, 2003 Washington
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    For us eastern WA folks, looks like it's getting tapped at The Lantern on April 11, per the Founders link @maltmaster420 posted above.
     
    #48 woemad, Mar 31, 2018
  9. BuckeyeOne

    BuckeyeOne Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2008 Washington

    I picked up a 750ml bottle of KBS at Costco this morning.
     
    #49 BuckeyeOne, Mar 31, 2018
  10. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    Why it looks like there's an event less than 2 miles from my home. It would be rude of me not to drop by for a pour.

    Also: How long have you had your current profile pic, @woemad ? Top notch. I'm a fan.
     
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  11. woemad

    woemad Grand Pooh-Bah (5,601) Jun 8, 2003 Washington
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    2-3 weeks ago.
    Back in high school in the 90s I had a friend really into Genesis, so I got into Hackett from a fondness for Genesis music from their prog era, and have most of SH's albums. I was really looking forward to a Squackett tour, but Squire died before that could materialize.

    For the current NBS BIF, I left a hint that my target shared a name in common with one of my favorite guitarists. When that met with no response I put up the current avatar to draw further attention to it. This also didn't work. After nearly 20 hints on the thread dedicated to this BIF, I believe his receipt of the package out for for delivery today will be the first time he realizes I am his sender.
     
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  12. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Indeed, twould be quite churlish of you not to favor them with your patronage. I do not kin that you be of that ilk, and have little doubt but that you will partake of a glass of that joyful elixir. I hope that it suits thee well.

    (Am enjoying a glass myself at the collective on tap in Woodinville tonight)
     
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  13. kemoarps

    kemoarps Grand Pooh-Bah (3,256) Apr 30, 2008 Washington
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    I love the PNW forum.
     
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  14. JasonJYoung

    JasonJYoung Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2015 Washington
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    How ironic, I was in Collective on Tap the same evening you posted. Recently moved to the neighborhood. :slight_smile:

    Well, KBS wasn't bad. I wouldn't put too much effort into locating bottles. I saw it at Costco, but a little surprised with the price. Way better deal to grab a 4-pack and see how it develops over time. Costco is weird like that. Sometimes they price things ridiculously low (Founders CBS), and then turn around to price KBS at almost $17.

    Me personally, I'm getting burnt out on these coffee bombs from various releases. Simply enjoy a beautiful aged or non-aged option without the addition of tons of coffee. But that's just me.
     
    #54 JasonJYoung, Apr 4, 2018
  15. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    The $17 price tag is actually quite a bit below normal retail (which I think is in the $20 or more range). That being said, the pricing on 750's makes absolutely no sense to me, as the 4 pack deal is a far better bang for your buck price. Unless you have no other alternative, I can't imagine why anyone would get a 750 as opposed to a 12 ounce bottle(s) or 4 pack.

    Regarding the Woodinville COT, is there anything else in the area you would recommend? I know Fish Brewing has a tasting room up over by winery row, but their hours are pretty limited (and the selection there never seems to be all that great). Nothing wrong with the Collective, but it would be nice to have some other options to visit (my wife's mother lives up that way, so we come up for the weekend roughly every other month).
     
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  16. 66jzmstr

    66jzmstr Pundit (960) Jul 17, 2005 Washington

    I’ve never been to it, but I’ve heard good things about Sumerian Brewing, which is out that way. I had their Lucidity Pilsner in a can last week, and I enjoyed it more than Reuben’s or Fremont’s recent pils offerings.
     
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  17. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    COT's had a couple of their beer's on tap when I stopped by. Probably should have at least sampled some of them, but as I'd never heard of them (which I took to be a bad sign), I didn't pull the trigger. I'll give them a try next time.

    Thanks!
     
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  18. shnsajax

    shnsajax Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2013 Idaho

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  19. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    That's what we're seeing here in PDX as well. I understand you can get 4 packs for $20 or even a bit less close to the mother ship, but I think what you're seeing is pretty much the norm in the NW.
     
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  20. NWer

    NWer Pooh-Bah (2,145) Mar 10, 2009 Washington
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    One of my favorites in Woodinville is Triplehorn. Give them a try I'd be interested in knowing what you think.
     
    #60 NWer, Apr 5, 2018
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