Phase Three Brewing (2020)

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by Gambyt20, Jan 1, 2020.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
    Trader

    Had the new Pressed last night, definitely my least favorite of the Pressed series. I was worried it would be incredibly sweet based upon what people here said. It was very sweet but not completely insane. The toffee just didn't do it for me the way the other adjuncts have.

    Glad I only had one can.
     
  2. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I agree with these sentiments. It has really nice flavor but my goodness, 8 oz is more than enough with how sweet it is. I've only had this and the Reserve and enjoyed this one much more. Both were too sweet for my liking.

    Picked up their All Together IPA as well. Bright Mosaic flavor and fairly drinkable (6.5%). I enjoyed it. For a good cause as well.
     
    Jplachy likes this.
  3. mbockstruck30

    mbockstruck30 Pooh-Bah (1,800) Dec 31, 2010 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Had Toffee tonight. I have to say, I enjoyed it way more than I thought I would after the comments here. Granted, I had it after a Creme, so maybe my sweet palate was already wrecked. But I found it surprisingly balanced for what it is, even compared to past iterations. I got none of the full sludge some others have mentioned (which again I have noticed in past versions). I’ll make sure to drink something drier before my other can though, for science.
     
    GuyFawkes and Jagrmaister like this.
  4. Jagrmaister

    Jagrmaister Zealot (609) Jan 13, 2018 Illinois
    Trader

    I second this in regards to the balance. It's enjoyable. I did prefer Reserve more, but that's because I drink black coffee. The Toffee is like adding a butterscotch creamer into your morning Joe.
     
    mbockstruck30 likes this.
  5. flat_lander

    flat_lander Pooh-Bah (2,490) May 11, 2016 Illinois
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I've been lucky to have had 4 of the 6 Pressed releases. Missed Maple and Chocolate. Toffee is my least favorite by quite a bit. My wife has enjoyed all of them too. Neither of us could finish our glass. I got close. The toffee is just way over done IMO. If they balanced it out a bit more it has the potential probably be excellent. For the record, I love toffee. But apparently not in my beer.
     
  6. Nachos4two

    Nachos4two Pooh-Bah (1,944) Nov 26, 2011 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Two new drop and pixel density as the third this week
    FLASH SYNC -
    7.5% Double India Pale Ale brewed with El Dorado and Vic Secret.

    Picking Wildflowers, our newest beer that gives a nod and tip of the hat to the classic style of IPA - much of the reason we got into craft beer in the first place.
    Picking Wildflowers is a 7.5% double india pale
     
    BuffaloBill12 and GuyFawkes like this.
  7. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
    Trader

    Picking Wildflowers sounds awesome
     
    mbockstruck30 and BuffaloBill12 like this.
  8. Freshlike1980

    Freshlike1980 Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2016 Illinois
    Trader

    Come on members spill the beans. What’s the curvature combo next week
     
  9. Nbrock24

    Nbrock24 Pooh-Bah (1,770) Mar 11, 2016 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    It should be the chocolate turtle one
     
    bread_c likes this.
  10. bread_c

    bread_c Pundit (932) Feb 19, 2015 Illinois
    Trader

  11. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I mean they gotta blend Chocolate Turtle with the following release, Batch 7 Chocolate Dogg, right?
     
  12. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
    Trader

    Man these non-NE IPA Phase Three releases absolutely fly off shelves.
     
  13. Freshlike1980

    Freshlike1980 Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2016 Illinois
    Trader

    As I tell my wife, sarcasm doesn’t come across via text without emojis
     
  14. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
    Trader

    Wasn't being sarcastic. I was pretty interested in trying Picking Wildflowers and when I saw a store got it in I headed right over. I was there in 10 minutes and barely any was left.
     
  15. Nbrock24

    Nbrock24 Pooh-Bah (1,770) Mar 11, 2016 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I think stores are getting less of the west coast IPA’s. Having one now and it’s hoppy, bitter, and pretty solid
     
  16. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
    Trader

    Picking Wildflowers is one of the most interesting hop profiles I can recall. Really nice beer. Not sure if I absolutely love it or not, but it's a fun beer.
     
    Nbrock24 likes this.
  17. jmk

    jmk Savant (1,021) May 8, 2008 Illinois
    Trader

    Grabbed only the Wildflower today. Passed on the others and the HB. Not a sweet, hazy fan. Also, love the TG Scorpious.
     
  18. Nbrock24

    Nbrock24 Pooh-Bah (1,770) Mar 11, 2016 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    you think it’s because we don’t see Falconer’s Flight much these days?
     
  19. Nbrock24

    Nbrock24 Pooh-Bah (1,770) Mar 11, 2016 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Strawberry Chantilly returns on Wednesday
     
  20. ImightBdrunk

    ImightBdrunk Initiate (186) May 14, 2018 Illinois
    Trader

    Ambassador glassware is available for preorder with pickup coinciding with the first ba release 6/8-6/30
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.