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Release Arcadia BBA Cereal Killer and Imperial Stout

Discussion in 'Beer News & Releases' started by mjshearer1, Sep 11, 2012.

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  1. mjshearer1

    mjshearer1 Aspirant (213) Dec 16, 2011 Michigan
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    http://www.arcadiaales.com/index.ph...eal-killer-barleywine-and-imperial-stout.html

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    Arcadia will be releasing a barrel aged (for 22 months) supply of Cereal Killer Barleywine Ale. It's the first release of barrel aged Cereal Killer since its Gold Medal win at the 2009 GABF.
    • Barrel Aged Cereal Killer (10% ABV): A 22 month aged barleywine, brewed in English-style tradition, full-bodied with robust malty flavors like caramel, toffee, molasses and dark fruit notes, subtle citrus finish from the hops. Cellar-aging evolves the flavor into a sherry-like aroma, available in 12 oz. bottles. IBUs: 60
    Arcadia is also releasing a barrel aged (for 22 mo) Imperial Stout for the first time ever.
    • Barrel Aged Imperial Stout (9.5% ABV): A 22 month aged Imperial Stout with a rich mouth feel, aroma consists of dark roasted malts and blackstrap molasses with a hint of smoke, flavor notes of coffee, bittersweet cocoa, black licorice and hints of prune. A generous addition of hops provides complexity and an astringent finish. Available in 12 oz. bottles. IBUs: 82
    Projected time frame for these releases is between November and December. Both will be in very short supply.

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    ISO. I had their BBA Shipwreck Porter and I really liked it.
     
    #1 mjshearer1, Sep 11, 2012
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  2. founder26

    founder26 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2009 Michigan

    nice! wonder if it will be brewery only release?
     
    #2 founder26, Sep 11, 2012
  3. loki993

    loki993 Initiate (180) Apr 16, 2009 Michigan

    Ive seen the imperial around and I haven pulled the trigger on the 15 dollar 4 pack yet. I was waiting for breakfast stout. I have to seek some of this out though.
     
    #3 loki993, Sep 11, 2012
  4. founder26

    founder26 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2009 Michigan

    any where abouts in grand rapids?
     
    #4 founder26, Sep 11, 2012
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  5. steebo777

    steebo777 Zealot (510) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Oh hells yeah,can't wait for BA Cereal Killer!!!
     
    #5 steebo777, Sep 11, 2012
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  6. JohnB87

    JohnB87 Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2011 Michigan

    -Bals deep, son!

    I'm excited for these!
     
    #6 JohnB87, Sep 11, 2012
  7. npaauwe

    npaauwe Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2012 Michigan

    YES! I have to get my hands on some BA Cereal Killer! Limited batches will be distributed. Really hoping I can catch a decent amount around Grand Rapids! AGHH!
     
    #7 npaauwe, Sep 11, 2012
  8. npaauwe

    npaauwe Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2012 Michigan

    Seemed like there was a ton of Shipwreck, no? Why such a small amount of these? Shipwreck is one of my top 5 fav beers ever. Stoked beyond belief for Cereal Killer is in that list as well.
     
    #8 npaauwe, Sep 11, 2012
  9. raymo55

    raymo55 Initiate (0) Oct 3, 2011 Michigan
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    That got posted fast!

    Cereal Killer is the beer that started my barleywine drinking "problem" I have today.....can not wait for the BBCK!!
     
    #9 raymo55, Sep 11, 2012
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  10. raymo55

    raymo55 Initiate (0) Oct 3, 2011 Michigan
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    Also....the labels say they are both 12% ABV.

    Hmmmm.......
     
    #10 raymo55, Sep 11, 2012
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  11. JohnB87

    JohnB87 Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2011 Michigan

    Looks like somebody photoshopped the BBA Shipwreck label and forgot that part.
     
    #11 JohnB87, Sep 11, 2012
  12. Morey

    Morey Meyvn (1,014) Dec 30, 2007 Pennsylvania
    Beer Trader

    Their BA Shipwreck Porter was fantastic....really looking forward to these.
     
    #12 Morey, Sep 11, 2012
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  13. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    Something barrel aged, that I'm interested in, that is coming to Ohio?!?!?!

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    #13 MarkIntihar, Sep 11, 2012
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  14. steebo777

    steebo777 Zealot (510) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    You have that "problem" too.
     
    #14 steebo777, Sep 11, 2012
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  15. Durb777

    Durb777 Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2011 Illinois
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    I'm surprised on how high the IBU's are on something that's been aged for 22 months.
     
    #15 Durb777, Sep 11, 2012
  16. psykosis

    psykosis Aspirant (268) May 21, 2009 Indiana
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    Absolutely must find some of the BBCK when it's released.
     
    #16 psykosis, Sep 12, 2012
  17. jaminjohnson

    jaminjohnson Initiate (189) Jul 3, 2012 Yukon (Canada)

    that is my story as well, also love how a store by me still has bombers of 08 CK still layin around for..I guess just for me! one of my favorite barleywines
     
    #17 jaminjohnson, Sep 12, 2012
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  18. Flabbyjandro

    Flabbyjandro Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2012 Illinois
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    ISO...have access to many Midwest breweries.
     
    #18 Flabbyjandro, Sep 12, 2012
  19. mjshearer1

    mjshearer1 Aspirant (213) Dec 16, 2011 Michigan
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    I'm pretty sure that the place that's a 5 minute walk from my house still has the Shipwreck. I had no problems finding it. I'm hoping it's the same here.

    I'm not a big Barleywine fan, but I do remember accidentally picking up a CK and it being pretty decent, so I'll probably pick up a bottle of this if I can find it. I'm far more excited about the Imperial Stout being barrel aged.
     
    #19 mjshearer1, Sep 12, 2012
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  20. vivasbeer

    vivasbeer Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2012 Michigan

    As my son would say......Some? Some Dadda!!
     
    #20 vivasbeer, Sep 12, 2012
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  21. loki993

    loki993 Initiate (180) Apr 16, 2009 Michigan

    Yeah Ive seen it in quite a few places too. Not Maybe Ill pick some up if I see it. But yeah it was quite easy to find.
     
    #21 loki993, Sep 12, 2012
  22. Centennial

    Centennial Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2009 Vermont

    22 Months in Barrels!!! I can not wait to try both of these :sunglasses:
     
    #22 Centennial, Sep 12, 2012
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  23. mjshearer1

    mjshearer1 Aspirant (213) Dec 16, 2011 Michigan
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    Which is actually weird, because the IBUs are different on the labels, and not what the reports IBUs are for the beers themselves. :confused:
     
    #23 mjshearer1, Sep 12, 2012
  24. Centennial

    Centennial Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2009 Vermont

    Yes, ABV and IBU do not reflect the correct information on those labels.
     
    #24 Centennial, Sep 12, 2012
  25. Etan

    Etan Initiate (0) Jul 11, 2011 Wisconsin

    I'm down for some BBCK.
     
    #25 Etan, Sep 17, 2012
  26. npaauwe

    npaauwe Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2012 Michigan

    You should grab some Shipwreck for me! I'd gladly return the favor however I can. What is this place you speak of? I've been occasionally dropping 12$ for one at Hopcat -__-
     
    #26 npaauwe, Sep 24, 2012
  27. ChadQuest

    ChadQuest Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2009 Illinois

    huh?

    I like barleywines.
     
    #27 ChadQuest, Sep 24, 2012
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  28. whitehouse50

    whitehouse50 Aspirant (244) Dec 27, 2006 New Jersey

    Any word yet on bottle count or distribution?
     
    #28 whitehouse50, Oct 24, 2012
  29. BeerMePlze

    BeerMePlze Initiate (155) Nov 21, 2009 Illinois

    Anyone know if this will be MI only or if any will be hitting IL?
     
    #29 BeerMePlze, Oct 24, 2012
  30. ROBSTARR

    ROBSTARR Disciple (343) Aug 31, 2009 Michigan
    Beer Trader

    Surprised they didn't mention also that they used PVW barrels too for the Cereal Killer (least thats what the Arcadia guy at Hoptoberfest told me ).... can't wait to get my hands on as much of these as I can !!!
     
    #30 ROBSTARR, Oct 27, 2012
  31. founder26

    founder26 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2009 Michigan

    HOLY MOTHER OF MOSES :grimacing:
     
    #31 founder26, Oct 28, 2012
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  32. steebo777

    steebo777 Zealot (510) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    For this batch they did? I know they used them 3 years ago for the gold medal winner, but after that I thought it was HH barrels. I could very well be wrong though.
     
    #32 steebo777, Oct 29, 2012
  33. ROBSTARR

    ROBSTARR Disciple (343) Aug 31, 2009 Michigan
    Beer Trader

    Well they could have used both, maybe thats why they didn't post anything about the barrels they used. But from what I was told by the Arcadia guy at Hoptoberfest thats what they used.
     
    #33 ROBSTARR, Oct 30, 2012
  34. adamdd

    adamdd Initiate (0) May 9, 2011 Michigan

    I was told by one of the reps that they have 900 cases of Cereal Killer and are just waiting on label approval. He also mentioned the case number on the Imperial Stout, but I don't remember what that was.
     
    #34 adamdd, Oct 30, 2012
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  35. whitehouse50

    whitehouse50 Aspirant (244) Dec 27, 2006 New Jersey

    thank you sir. at 900 cases for CK i doubt any of this will make its way to the east coast
     
    #35 whitehouse50, Nov 5, 2012
  36. MarcatGSB

    MarcatGSB Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2011 Michigan

    If you have the ability Adam, grab me a four pack of each! I doubt we will see any of this up north...I'll reward you with a bottle of Bourbon County Coffee next summer! Or sooner.
     
    #36 MarcatGSB, Nov 5, 2012
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  37. bigdaddypolite

    bigdaddypolite Devotee (401) Mar 2, 2007 Minnesota
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    An sightings or news on these? Will be coming through Ann Arbor in a couple weeks, and wondering what my chances are of spotting either of them...
     
    #37 bigdaddypolite, Nov 18, 2012
  38. Flabbyjandro

    Flabbyjandro Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2012 Illinois
    Beer Trader

    Was at the brewery Friday night, they said Dec 1 release for their anniversary party. Brewery only...
     
    #38 Flabbyjandro, Nov 18, 2012
  39. founder26

    founder26 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2009 Michigan

    no distro at all??? :angry:
     
    #39 founder26, Nov 18, 2012
  40. fujindemon74

    fujindemon74 Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2012 Pennsylvania

    22 month PVW aged english barleywine :)
    Who do I have to kill?
     
    #40 fujindemon74, Nov 18, 2012
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