AC Golden Ctayt

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  1. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    All discussion on craft/crafty aside, anyone try this? It's not the cheapest thing in the world, but it's full-on wonderful. Cracked one last night and it's on par with the best examples of the style. Troy brought some Leopolds variants to the Crooked Stave bottle share, but I'd say the normal retail one (using Stranahan's) is the best of the bunch. Hadn't seen any postings about this, but it's well worth grabbing if you see it.
     
    #1 Domingo, Jan 1, 2013
  2. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    As much as I wanted to, I couldn't get myself to fork over $25 for it.
     
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  3. ArrogantB

    ArrogantB Grand Pooh-Bah (3,248) Jun 9, 2006 Colorado
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    Is this the same as the one they were pouring at Star Bar last year? That was tasty.
     
    #3 ArrogantB, Jan 1, 2013
  4. imperialbeerdude

    imperialbeerdude Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2012 Colorado

    It was okay, not very complex, high amount of that soy sauce character. It's hard for me to judge barrel aged stouts anymore after being able to get Parabola for way less.
     
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  5. Jasonrm72

    Jasonrm72 Maven (1,386) Apr 29, 2012 Colorado
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    This was a great tasting beer. There's others I would rank higher, but that doesnt stop me from enjoying this one.
    The $23-ish price tag will keep me to the one purchase for myself (but I did grab one for a friend).
    I hate giving the big boys credit, but taste is what talks, and they did good on this one.
     
    #5 Jasonrm72, Jan 1, 2013
  6. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
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    Got one over Christmas. Decent, but nothing to warrant the price tag. Thought it was a little thin for my taste, and a bit one dimentional.
     
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  7. poonamibaxter

    poonamibaxter Pundit (836) Jun 26, 2007 Colorado
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    I must have had the same one as Domingo because I thought it was fantastic. One of the best barrel aged Impy stouts I have ever had. It was thick with a creamy mouthfeel. Much like FW BA beers the barrel added to te beer without over powering it. It just may be my favorite BA stout evah.

    Anyone know if this is collecting dust on a shelf? I'd love to get a couple more.
     
    #7 poonamibaxter, Jan 1, 2013
  8. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    Wilbur's in Fort Collins had it on the shelves yesterday, FWIW. I'd imagine that's more of a trek than you plan on making though.
     
    #8 denver10, Jan 1, 2013
  9. poonamibaxter

    poonamibaxter Pundit (836) Jun 26, 2007 Colorado
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    Yea was hoping for greater Denver area
     
    #9 poonamibaxter, Jan 1, 2013
  10. Jasonrm72

    Jasonrm72 Maven (1,386) Apr 29, 2012 Colorado
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    Wallabys and Lukas had them on the shelf as of late last week, Wallabys was a $1 or 2 cheaper
     
    #10 Jasonrm72, Jan 1, 2013
  11. joshclauss

    joshclauss Zealot (725) Oct 31, 2010 Colorado

    I got to try some and thought it was great. Very competitive with top craft beers in the same style. No flaws, great body and barrel character. At that point, it comes down to personal preference.
     
    #11 joshclauss, Jan 1, 2013
  12. DenverBeerDrinker

    DenverBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Colorado

    It was sitting on the shelf at Grape Vine wine and spirits. I think for $23
     
    #12 DenverBeerDrinker, Jan 1, 2013
  13. Mebuzzard

    Mebuzzard Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) May 19, 2005 Colorado
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    Almost bought some at Mile High, but couldn't drop 25 bones on it
     
    #13 Mebuzzard, Jan 1, 2013
  14. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    I'd say it might be worth it. I've had a couple versions: the Leopold's one Troy had at Crooked Stave, and another that was on tap at the Rackhouse last summer. Both were good, but not as good as the bottle from last night.
    This one reminded me a lot of Liquid Brain and Parabola, which are my two faves of the style. My wife ended up buying this bottle even though I scoffed at the price. After drinking it, I was glad she did and will probably end up hunting down more.
     
    #14 Domingo, Jan 1, 2013
  15. nolimitnsb

    nolimitnsb Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2012 Illinois

    I think I might not be alone in saying that I dismissed this one when I saw the brewery. Perhaps I should try to find a bottle. Thanks for the recommendation.
     
    #15 nolimitnsb, Jan 2, 2013
  16. imperialbeerdude

    imperialbeerdude Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2012 Colorado

    Ctayt was nowhere near as complex as Parabola.
     
    #16 imperialbeerdude, Jan 2, 2013
  17. FarmerTed

    FarmerTed Pundit (928) May 31, 2011 Colorado

    Well then, I'll wait 4 months and buy 10 of those.
     
    #17 FarmerTed, Jan 2, 2013
  18. imperialbeerdude

    imperialbeerdude Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2012 Colorado

    Stores around me still have them mwuhahahahaha
     
    #18 imperialbeerdude, Jan 2, 2013
  19. southdenverhoo

    southdenverhoo Pooh-Bah (1,567) Aug 13, 2004 Colorado
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    I haven't opened mine but I believe it was $21.99 at Grapevine; if not, it was $22.99 as somebody above said, but definitely no more. So in line with the $23-ish estimates and maybe a buck less, and definitely not in the $25 range.

    Grapevine is a good place to go for things like this btw.
     
    #19 southdenverhoo, Jan 2, 2013
  20. b0rderman

    b0rderman Initiate (0) May 18, 2010 Colorado

    people h9 on AC Golden?
     
    #20 b0rderman, Jan 2, 2013
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