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Argus Bandera Brut in Austin area?

Discussion in 'US: Southwest' started by bennetj17, Sep 14, 2012.

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  1. bennetj17

    bennetj17 Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2005 Arizona

    Anyone know if this or any other Argus ciders can be found at any bottle shops in Austin? I know it was pretty limited. If not, do any of you Texas BA's have a bottle in your cellar you'd be willing to part with?
     
    #1 bennetj17, Sep 14, 2012
  2. randomtim

    randomtim Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2012

    I'm still seeing it at most specs in austin.
     
    #2 randomtim, Sep 15, 2012
  3. jumpjet2k

    jumpjet2k Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2009 Texas

    Hey, man, this is BeerAdvocate, not CiderAdvocate.

    (I'm not helping, am I?)
     
    #3 jumpjet2k, Sep 15, 2012
  4. bennetj17

    bennetj17 Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2005 Arizona

    I know, but at a recent beer tasting someone brought it. I was reluctant because I don't care for ciders normally, and I questioned why anyone would bring one, but it tasted like a delicious sour beer. I was told it was made with Brett. It impressed quite a few of us.
     
    #4 bennetj17, Sep 15, 2012
  5. miikezombie

    miikezombie Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2010 Texas

    Should be able to find it at a few places. Whip In, Specs, Whole Foods, etc. I found a few bottles at Antonelli's Cheese Shop. ( at a slightly lower price than most stores)

    Really good stuff. IMO. Much better than some of the stuff people rave about on here. Price just kills me though.($20 a bottle)
     
    #5 miikezombie, Sep 15, 2012
  6. slimchill

    slimchill Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2008 Texas

    Malus Opus is out now. We have it for sale at Black Star Co-op and we will be tapping of a custom-blended Argus cask on Wednesday September 26th.
     
    #6 slimchill, Sep 15, 2012
  7. jumpjet2k

    jumpjet2k Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2009 Texas

    Nah, I know what you mean. Argus is some excellent stuff. I regularly bring meads to beer tastings, so I guess I'm not one to talk...
     
    #7 jumpjet2k, Sep 16, 2012
  8. bennetj17

    bennetj17 Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2005 Arizona

    Well, a relative of mine picked me up some Malus Opus, looks like the other ones aren't available now. Hope it will be similar to the Bandera, it definitely sounds good.
     
    #8 bennetj17, Sep 16, 2012
  9. bennetj17

    bennetj17 Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2005 Arizona

    thanks for the info!
     
    #9 bennetj17, Sep 16, 2012
  10. MEsquandoles

    MEsquandoles Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2006 Texas

    Bandera Brut is mostly gone. The Malus Opus is not quite as sour, but still awesome stuff. Their products are super artisan quality, using fresh Texas apples and oak aging, and are more akin to a French Champagne or Belgian Gueuze than "cider" as most people perceive it.
     
    #10 MEsquandoles, Sep 17, 2012
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