Lagunitas Waldos' Special

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  1. Bisco42

    Bisco42 Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2014 Ohio

    Surprised this thread hasn't already been made, but alas, here we are...

    Found a few cases of this yesterday in Columbus, OH. Ended up enjoying two bottles of it last night. Wasn't until I opened the second one that I decided to check the Julian date. (So annoyed that I have to search google for what the 83rd day in 2018 is). To my surprise, this beer was bottled 5 days prior.

    Last year's thread talked a lot about how syrup-y and dank it is, and this year is no different. Still delicious and worth every penny. I'd recommend buying this the second you find it offered at your local shop!

    https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/220/68269/

    https://lagunitas.com/

    https://lagunitas.com/beer/waldos
     
    #1 Bisco42, Mar 30, 2018
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  2. threeviews

    threeviews Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2011 Florida

    @Bisco42
    Lucky you...I do love me some Waldo's and would love to have some as fresh as you've found. However, I thought distributors had to wait until April 20th to release it to retailers!?
     
    #2 threeviews, Mar 30, 2018
  3. Bisco42

    Bisco42 Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2014 Ohio

    That would make sense given the 'gimmick', but after doing a little more research, it seems like there are dozens of locations here in Columbus who have received their allotment. Distributors don't care, and they play by their own rules. (Especially Superior Beverage Group here in Columbus).

    Even though it seems that they made the right decision and got this beer out as soon as they got it. I'm still in shock it is this fresh.
     
    #3 Bisco42, Mar 30, 2018
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  4. dacubz

    dacubz Initiate (0) May 5, 2010 Illinois

    Waldo's is excellent. I'm not far from Lagunitas Chicago and bought a few cases there last year. Will be stocking up again! Lagunitas isn't even tapping until 4/20.
     
    #4 dacubz, Mar 30, 2018
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  5. raynmoon

    raynmoon Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2011 Colorado

    Between this, kbs, parabola, and the endless local crud that piles up sporadically, ill be having a good time the next week or two...



    Watching my wallet go on a diet.
     
    #5 raynmoon, Mar 30, 2018
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  6. BigJim5021

    BigJim5021 Savant (1,227) Sep 2, 2007 Indiana

    I'd honestly be happy to just smell someone's empty bottle. Waaaaaaaaay too sweet for me, but that nose is amazing.
     
    #6 BigJim5021, Mar 30, 2018
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  7. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
    Society Pooh-Bah

    I agree 100% here: waaaaaaaaaaay too sweet for me too.

    I suppose some folks enjoy "syrupy" but I personally will save that aspect for my waffles!

    Cheers!
     
    #7 JackHorzempa, Mar 30, 2018
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  8. reefer_bob

    reefer_bob Savant (1,010) May 13, 2014 California
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    Among popular beers, Waldo's is probably my most hated. Really disagrees with my taste buds. Yuck.
     
    #8 reefer_bob, Mar 30, 2018
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  9. raynmoon

    raynmoon Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2011 Colorado

    Big, boozy triples aren't for everyone. No worries.
     
    #9 raynmoon, Mar 30, 2018
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  10. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    I didn't note any excessive sweetness in my review of the 2016. Has it changed from then?
     
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  11. BenHoppy

    BenHoppy Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2017 Michigan

    Waldo is only Lagunitas beer I enjoy. Can't wait to get a bottle.
     
    #11 BenHoppy, Mar 31, 2018
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  12. msscott1973

    msscott1973 Pooh-Bah (1,739) Dec 28, 2013 North Carolina
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    I love this beer but a six pack per year is about all I can chew on.
     
    #12 msscott1973, Apr 1, 2018
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  13. BeastOfTheNortheast

    BeastOfTheNortheast Pooh-Bah (2,153) Dec 26, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Apparently my go to distributor has kegs of this, but not cases yet.
     
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  14. Hoppedelic

    Hoppedelic Savant (1,065) Dec 6, 2010 California
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    Great beer as always. Is it just me or is this vintage appear a lot cloudier than normal? I remember it being pretty clear but this is unfiltered and very hazy. Either way this is a killer TIPA.
     
    #14 Hoppedelic, Apr 4, 2018
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  15. BeastOfTheNortheast

    BeastOfTheNortheast Pooh-Bah (2,153) Dec 26, 2009 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    The pics on Untappd do appear cloudier than last year's. Thought last year's was syrupy, but will get at least one sixer this year.
     
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  16. HorseheadsHophead

    HorseheadsHophead Grand Pooh-Bah (3,732) Sep 15, 2014 Colorado
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    I really love this year's Hopslam and Hi-Res, so I'm really eager to try this year's Waldo's and see how it compares.
     
    #16 HorseheadsHophead, Apr 4, 2018
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  17. BeerseAnyone

    BeerseAnyone Initiate (0) Oct 5, 2017 Ohio

    I picked up a sixer last night at an average gas station in the middle of nowhere, Ohio. Unbelievable stuff IMO and for $11.99...WOW!! Will be going back today to buy whatever is left.
     
    #17 BeerseAnyone, Apr 4, 2018
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  18. beermeplz

    beermeplz Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2015 California

    the reviews here are making it sound pretty good this year....good to hear. last year's didn't do it for me but loved it the year before that.
     
    #18 beermeplz, Apr 4, 2018
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  19. BeastOfTheNortheast

    BeastOfTheNortheast Pooh-Bah (2,153) Dec 26, 2009 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    Grabbed a 6er of last year's and only had one. Hoping this year's is much better.
     
    #19 BeastOfTheNortheast, Apr 4, 2018
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  20. ESB

    ESB Initiate (0) Jun 17, 2017 California

    Interested to hear all the reservations about last year's…I liked it.

    I haven't been drinking much Lagunitas because I never see fresh beer from them anymore, but B10K was absolutely delicious so I'm hoping they can still make their special releases taste special.
     
    #20 ESB, Apr 4, 2018
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