Palate Wrecker 2013

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  1. proseberry

    proseberry Initiate (0) May 2, 2008 Illinois

    Hello. I see a few places in my area listing that they have Palate Wrecker, both in 4-Pks. and Bombers. Then I go to the Green Flash website and see the 2013 Palate Wrecker Release Party slated for next week. So, shouldn't the national release coincide with THAT date? Might the PW I see now last years over stock? Any opinions? Thanks.
     
    #1 proseberry, Jan 3, 2013
  2. Bay01

    Bay01 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Illinois

    I doubt any of last years is still left but Green Flash bottle dates now (in yellow below the label) so you can check for sure.
     
    #2 Bay01, Jan 3, 2013
  3. rmcnealy

    rmcnealy Zealot (745) Jan 13, 2006 Illinois


    Just seen some 4 packs a couple weeks back. I figured no way it could be from last year and picked one up. Needless to say, it's from last year. No bottling date either.
     
    #3 rmcnealy, Jan 3, 2013
  4. Bay01

    Bay01 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Illinois

    That's surprising. If there's no date, I would assume it's last years.
     
    #4 Bay01, Jan 3, 2013
  5. rmcnealy

    rmcnealy Zealot (745) Jan 13, 2006 Illinois


    Yeah, the taste confirms it! :slight_smile: Thanks for the bottling date info.
     
    #5 rmcnealy, Jan 3, 2013
  6. tjensen3618

    tjensen3618 Maven (1,391) Mar 23, 2008 California

    I picked up a four pack 1.5 weeks ago.
    Bottle dated 12/17/12, the fresh batch is in stores already.
     
    #6 tjensen3618, Jan 3, 2013
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  7. Nachos4two

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

    new 2013 hit binnys in the west burbs this week
     
    #7 Nachos4two, Jan 3, 2013
  8. ThatCracker

    ThatCracker Initiate (0) Nov 20, 2012 Virginia

    Oh my goodness....(Bart Scott voice) CAN'T WAIT!
     
    #8 ThatCracker, Jan 4, 2013
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  9. Porkhustle

    Porkhustle Initiate (0) Dec 6, 2012

    still 2012 leftovers in NY, so it's feasible
     
    #9 Porkhustle, Jan 4, 2013
  10. lucas1801

    lucas1801 Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Massachusetts

    I had it on draft in Rhode Island already it was fresh.
     
    #10 lucas1801, Jan 4, 2013
  11. ndepriest

    ndepriest Zealot (714) Feb 21, 2012 Georgia
    Trader

    I've seen a bunch in GA bottled in December. So, it's technically 2012 but still super fresh.
     
    #11 ndepriest, Jan 4, 2013
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  12. FMPLover24

    FMPLover24 Aspirant (257) Dec 1, 2011 Kansas

    Is this a year-round release? I can't find a release calendar for their line of beers.
     
    #12 FMPLover24, Jan 4, 2013
  13. jsurfs82

    jsurfs82 Initiate (0) May 13, 2008 Ohio

    Let's watch this masterpiece boost up the ranks now that it's in season! I've seen it fresh on tap so far, can't wait to get my hands on some fresh bottles. More excited for this than HopSlam.
     
    #13 jsurfs82, Jan 4, 2013
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  14. ThatCracker

    ThatCracker Initiate (0) Nov 20, 2012 Virginia

    The thing I love about this beer is that it just punches you right in the face. You open a second expecting things to calm down but it just punches you in the face again. You can't make it to round 6 - by the third you are already on the ground, spitting out teeth, wondering what the hell just happened. Right when you think it's safe - it hits you with the left hook and knocks you out. Gotta love this beer! Hopslam = hopsham - gotta get the Wrecker!
     
    #14 ThatCracker, Jan 4, 2013
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  15. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,123) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah

    Haven't tried this yet, hope I can find some soon.
     
    #15 mychalg9, Jan 4, 2013
  16. tronto

    tronto Initiate (0) Dec 22, 2010 Kentucky

    we didn't get any in Louisville last year, but we got everything else so I'm hoping we see it this year.
     
    #16 tronto, Jan 4, 2013
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  17. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Looking 4ward to this.

    I was only able to grab a single pour to try in NYC last year, before GF was finally avail. here in CT.

    Cheers All......
     
    #17 smutty33, Jan 4, 2013
  18. MonkeyDonkey

    MonkeyDonkey Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2009 Massachusetts

    Palate Wrecker is undrinkable. I'll take GF West Coast IPA, Imperial IPA and even Torpedo over PW any day.
     
    #18 MonkeyDonkey, Jan 4, 2013
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  19. shand

    shand Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 13, 2010 Florida
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    The fresh batch is around here in Tampa, Florida. It's so good.
     
    #19 shand, Jan 4, 2013
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  20. flayedandskinned

    flayedandskinned Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2011 California

    Now this is some bullshit. How is the South going to get it before the Bay Area markets?
     
    #20 flayedandskinned, Jan 4, 2013
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