Bell's Le Bretteur release

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  1. MacJenkins

    MacJenkins Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2012 Michigan

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    Picked this up on my lunch break today. Hopefully this doesn't kill my chances of getting in to the Secret Barrel Aged Black Note Society.
     
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  2. TheGoof

    TheGoof Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 Michigan

    Any good?
     
    #2 TheGoof, Jan 2, 2014
  3. MacJenkins

    MacJenkins Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2012 Michigan

    Who knows? Bell's 750's are meant to be hoarded/traded, not consumed.
     
    #3 MacJenkins, Jan 2, 2014
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  4. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    I'm pretty sure that this is one of the beers that I had on tap the last time I was at the cafe. It was delicious.
     
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  5. nickMB

    nickMB Savant (1,130) Nov 17, 2009 Illinois
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    ohhh man, you're in trouble. I thought it was beautifully balanced, and above average (probably well above) but not amazing. If you dig mild brett funk with a subtle oak/chardonnay character this dogs for you, but its kinda thin. Hipster pitchfork rating of 7.8/10.
     
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  6. sliks96

    sliks96 Pundit (830) Oct 15, 2010 Illinois
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    How much does a bottle run?
     
    #6 sliks96, Jan 2, 2014
  7. Flabbyjandro

    Flabbyjandro Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2012 Illinois

    Priceless, supposedly pulled from the shelves...
     
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  8. MacJenkins

    MacJenkins Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2012 Michigan

    It was $18, limit of 2 bottles.
     
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  9. Orlando

    Orlando Crusader (445) Aug 7, 2012 Illinois

    I believe this won Best in Show at this year's FOBAB.
     
    #9 Orlando, Jan 2, 2014
  10. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    Was not on the shelves at 3:30 this afternoon, for what its worth. Plenty of Hopslam however.
     
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  11. sarcastro

    sarcastro Savant (1,133) Sep 20, 2006 Michigan

    Had it at Eccentric day. It was very good, and easy drinking. Having had it, I don't think I would spend $18 on a 750 of it. I probably would have if I had not had it.
     
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  12. MichiBrew

    MichiBrew Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2010 Michigan

    You are correct sir...
     
    #12 MichiBrew, Jan 2, 2014
  13. mattvandyk

    mattvandyk Initiate (0) Apr 25, 2013 Michigan

    It had been pulled from the shelf by the time I got there at 1:45. Strange.
     
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  14. jtg5678

    jtg5678 Zealot (596) Nov 27, 2012 Illinois
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    When I first got to FOBAB (2nd session), I wandered aimlessly for a bit, and incidentally had this as my first beer. I didn't know at the time that it won best-in-show from the 1st session, and really thought it was solid, but not close to some of the other gems I had. It is definitely wonderfully crafted, just not my favorite at the festival.

    That said, do not pass it up.
     
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  15. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Confirmed it was pulled from the shelves. I showed up 10min after they pulled it. Was told there could be an issue with it and VP of Ops called the General Store and said pull it immiadtely and don't sell. No Hopslam snifters in yet either :slight_frown:
     
    #15 steebo777, Jan 3, 2014
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  16. Bryan

    Bryan Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Michigan

    It just became a whale.
     
    #16 Bryan, Jan 3, 2014
  17. awdturboiv

    awdturboiv Initiate (0) May 24, 2008 Indiana

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    #17 awdturboiv, Jan 3, 2014
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  18. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Damnit! Did you get them at the store?
     
    #18 steebo777, Jan 3, 2014
  19. PaulyB83

    PaulyB83 Maven (1,399) Sep 1, 2013 Michigan

    Had this at the cafe a few times, last time was just a few weeks ago after Eccentric day. Was tasting great so I can't see why they pulled it unless there was some sort of infection when bottling.
     
    #19 PaulyB83, Jan 3, 2014
  20. awdturboiv

    awdturboiv Initiate (0) May 24, 2008 Indiana

    Nah, I ordered them the other day when they went on sale...arrived this morning. Kinda bummed I have nothing to break it in with :slight_frown:
     
    #20 awdturboiv, Jan 3, 2014
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