Anyone tried the 2012 Devil Dancer?

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  1. kdmcguire10

    kdmcguire10 Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2011 Michigan

    Curious if the change in hop profile has made this better than last year's version, which I considered a disaster. I just thought it was overly strong, too much unbalanced flavor and too much heat. I'm optimistic that this year's will be improved.
     
    #1 kdmcguire10, Jun 1, 2012
  2. redblacks75

    redblacks75 Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2010 Iowa

    Curious also. I never tried last years, allot of the comments scared me off from tracking it down.
     
    #2 redblacks75, Jun 1, 2012
  3. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    I haven't had it yet but I can't wait...I'm told this is my best chance for finding a bad beer Founders puts out.
     
    #3 Hanzo, Jun 1, 2012
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  4. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,123) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
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    Never tried it. Does it come to Chicago suburbs?
     
    #4 mychalg9, Jun 1, 2012
  5. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,635) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah

    Hop profile will not do much for the overly strong or heat.
     
    #5 hopfenunmaltz, Jun 1, 2012
  6. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    Yes, but the past couple years it has barely stayed on shelves. From my experiences pretty hard to come by unless you have a bottle shop guy that will hold onto some for you or if you happen to hit a store at just the right time.
     
    #6 JakeT469, Jun 1, 2012
  7. MaxSpang

    MaxSpang Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2011 Ohio
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    If it's anything like the 2011, it's going to be a garlic bomb. Blech.
     
    #7 MaxSpang, Jun 1, 2012
  8. Number45forever

    Number45forever Initiate (0) Jan 6, 2012 Vermont

    I'm scared to try this even though I know I'll be buying like 12 of them just because it's Founders. Damn them.
     
    #8 Number45forever, Jun 1, 2012
  9. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    Last year's was pretty awful, IMO.
     
    #9 MarkIntihar, Jun 1, 2012
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  10. Vav

    Vav Savant (1,049) Jul 27, 2008 Illinois

    Bottles are slated for late June/early July in Chicago, subject to change.
     
    #10 Vav, Jun 1, 2012
  11. mbockstruck30

    mbockstruck30 Pooh-Bah (1,800) Dec 31, 2010 Illinois
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    The first time I had it (shortly after its release at Founders) I thought it was definitely too alcoholic-tasting. However, I had it a couple of times later in the summer (on draft) and really enjoyed it. So maybe a slight aging improved it?
     
    #11 mbockstruck30, Jun 1, 2012
  12. genuinedisciple

    genuinedisciple Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2010 Michigan

    I had a bottle from 2 years ago, and it was a very good barleywine. I have no idea if last years will age as well, because the recipe was definitely different. We decided at a tasting that last years batch would be called "Onion-Dancer."
     
    #12 genuinedisciple, Jun 1, 2012
  13. genuinedisciple

    genuinedisciple Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2010 Michigan

    Also, if enough people keep asking, I'll jog over to Founders and try this years DDancer.
     
    #13 genuinedisciple, Jun 1, 2012
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  14. Itoclown

    Itoclown Zealot (634) Jun 19, 2008 Michigan
    Trader

    I'll head over today and let u know.
     
    #14 Itoclown, Jun 1, 2012
  15. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    Excellent, seems my search for a ***** in the armor will end shorty. Muahahahah!
     
    #15 Hanzo, Jun 1, 2012
  16. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    How many people need to ask before you jog over? I'm good at rallying people for a cause. :wink:
     
    #16 MarkIntihar, Jun 1, 2012
  17. genuinedisciple

    genuinedisciple Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2010 Michigan

    You've already wasted too many hours of my life with that TMTOBA thread...However, I actually get something out of it this time :wink:
     
    #17 genuinedisciple, Jun 1, 2012
  18. founder26

    founder26 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2009 Michigan

    did you go yet ryan? lol
     
    #18 founder26, Jun 1, 2012
  19. GRBrew

    GRBrew Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2009 Michigan

    If it wasn't raining and very cold I might be convinced to walk over. Of course I brought a growler of a homebrew quad to the office so that is calling my name right now.
     
    #19 GRBrew, Jun 1, 2012
  20. Beezee

    Beezee Initiate (0) Jan 29, 2010 Illinois

    I wasn't impressed. Wasn't very hoppy had a lot of alcohol -no garlic. I enjoyed the ESB and Oatmeal stout much more
     
    #20 Beezee, Jun 1, 2012
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