Roaring Table (2022)

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  1. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    :grin:

    Got to just be your expectations, I guess. Being an Oktoberfest purist, I don't like some of the Americanization that goes on with so many.
     
    #261 steveh, Sep 4, 2022
  2. Jagrmaister

    Jagrmaister Zealot (609) Jan 13, 2018 Illinois
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    Apparently, from the buddy and the hive, P3 BA Okto is worthy of getting if you're a Barleywine fan. Going to try to get up there but no guarantees. Not overly concerned either way, but worth grabbing if you're nearby according to early reviews.
     
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    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    :laughing: -- sorry, you probably didn't intend that to be funny. :wink:
     
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  4. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    RT Märzen in house. Hope to try it this afternoon. :slight_smile:
     
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  5. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Wait -- Heller Rauch with Riverlands listed on tap at the website?

    Anyone? Anyone?
     
    #265 steveh, Sep 8, 2022
  6. darktronica

    darktronica Grand Pooh-Bah (3,272) Aug 29, 2014 Indiana
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    That is the only smoked beer my wife has ever liked, and she has proclaimed this to me every time she's had a can of it. Really excellent stuff.
     
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  7. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    I thought if anyone on this forum wouldn't need a reminder it would be @steveh but even he isn't perfect...this is a minimal review, but for crying out loud, I reached out!
     
    #267 GuyFawkes, Sep 9, 2022
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  8. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Wait, what? :wink:
    Well that was back in July, right? I was at RT in August and there was no Rauch -- therein lies my incredulous post -- it's back? Now? My timing gets worse as I get older. :confused:
     
    #268 steveh, Sep 9, 2022
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  9. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Oh yeah, and no more Lukr. :confused:
     
    #269 steveh, Sep 9, 2022
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  10. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Does anyone remember Monk's Fest?
    https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/6063/45519/

    I think it was only imported to the U.S. for a couple years.

    If you do, this is what RT's Märzen is remaining me of. Today's can is a little less chilled and is giving off some crackery notes along with a touch of bready melanoidin. But it's still somewhat nutty -- a character I don't taste in many German Märzens -- though the Monk's Fest had it.

    Bottom line, I think it's growing on me.
     
    #270 steveh, Sep 9, 2022
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  11. GrumpyGas

    GrumpyGas Grand Pooh-Bah (4,579) Apr 7, 2009 Illinois
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    They have a slow pour faucet, but, yes, it is not the Lukr side pour. It looks like the traditional pull but has an additional gear and mesh to draw out CO2 like Lukr. I didn't ask why they changed, but have heard anecdotes from area brewers that the Like is 'touchy'. I have no idea.
     
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  12. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Yeah, got that info from Tim, the Wednesday bar tender, and he also told me it was easier to use and yielded the same results.

    That said, I didn't get a beer off of it that night, so I can't report on a comparison. And I wonder if you can get the same 3 types of pours from it?
     
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  13. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    :rolling_eyes:
     
    #273 steveh, Sep 11, 2022
  14. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Even more so, I'll add. I poured my last can, lightly chilled, into a half-liter Maß this afternoon and sort of wish I had another can.

    It's really much better than some of the other Ami Märzens I've been trying that I think I need to focus on it a little closer.
     
    #274 steveh, Sep 25, 2022
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  15. audis4gasm

    audis4gasm Crusader (451) Oct 19, 2017 Illinois

    I still have one more to try, been too busy drinking through all the RT Festbier I got :slight_smile:

    I also had a chance to try the Green Kite and it was fantastic. These guys really nail the modern WC IPA's, I highly recommend trying this one and American Burger if you're a fan of the style. Bummed I only got one can of the Kite.
     
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  16. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Been working through that "chore" too. :wink:
     
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  17. dbelford

    dbelford Devotee (351) Nov 7, 2017 Illinois

    5th Anniversary party this Saturday 10/1 -- should be a great time (as it always is :grin:). I believe there will be 12(?) total new offerings; details coming on those this week.
     
    #277 dbelford, Sep 26, 2022
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  18. dbelford

    dbelford Devotee (351) Nov 7, 2017 Illinois

    Looks like it'll be 9 releases:

    On Draft and in 4pks:
    - "Thatch Whistler" (pub ale 5.25%)
    - "Sequential Series" (Light Ale 5%-- first release of the series; a crisp, refreshing blonde ale)
    - "The Far Out Cool Pool" (Cali-Style Pilsner 5.4% -- Collab w/ Hop Butcher)
    - "Tuba!Tuba!" (Hazy DIPA 8.8%) -- bigger, juicier version of fan favorite and nationally recognized Tuba Solo

    Bottle releases:
    - "Horse in the Egg" (Wild Ale 6.8%) - blend of house saison and foederbeer
    - "Just! Add! Baguette!" (bottle conditioned grisette - 4.6%)
    - "Just! Add! Baguette! w/ Brett C" - 4.6%
    - "Enologica 2022" (wild ale brewed w/ wine grapes - 7.6%)
    - "Observer and Observed" (BBA Imperial Stout - 13.5% -- blend of two stouts, one aged for two years in Elijah Craig 12-year bourbon barrels, and the other for one year in Willet bourbon barrels.)
     
    #278 dbelford, Sep 28, 2022
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  19. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    No sweets?!

    HYUSS!!!!
     
    #279 GuyFawkes, Sep 28, 2022
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  20. dbelford

    dbelford Devotee (351) Nov 7, 2017 Illinois

    straight barrel(s) :sunglasses:
     
    #280 dbelford, Sep 28, 2022
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