Bell's Oracle (2013)

Time to bust out the MAC card...

 

I got 2 sixers in the Twin Cities yesterday

 

In the music industry, there used to be a Florida based importer called MSI Music (anybody who may have bought those French lounge/club music may remember their imprint on the back). I finally asked our rep there what the "MSI" stood for and he said "Music Services International." So in reality, how they even said their own name equaled "Music Services International Music."

Oh, and btw, I popped an Oracle last night. Least heat that I have ever had from a double digit abv IPA. Awesome!

 

Where at? I have a couple bottles but I want more.

 

I heard there was some in SWVA but it was 1 case and was sold as 6 packs. I missed out. Still looking tho.

 

I got two six packs from TW in alexandria

 

Gator Beverage in Gainesville just got in two cases while I was there this morning...bought one, so they are down to 4-6packs left. Pretty excited to try some tonight.

 

Anyone respond quick, I'll pick up a 6pk for you!

 

Had this the other day at the Bell's Eccentric Cafe, was blown away.

 

Ready to get home and try!

 

Total Wine in Alexandria had a one pack limit.

 

Got them out in the western burbs but they were the last ones I've seen.

 

I bagged one at South Lyndale, thanks!

 

I got some in northern Indiana yesterday.

 

Got a 6-er at north loop wine and spirits, 18.99$, last week. No idea if its still around.

 

I got a sixer at Jungle Jim's in Fairfield, Ohio 2 weeks ago for $19.98. Have not had the opportunity to partake of it's goodness, yet.

 

Really? That's interesting because I found this year's batch to be quite disappointing as compared to past years'. I got a very distinct Onion/Garlic taste in it, very similar to Devil Dancer. I just don't care for that taste in my beer.

 

Wow, it took a whole 3 pages to get the inevitable onion/garlic comment. BA is slacking today.

 

Was thinking the same damn thing, got my two bottle limit Saturday. Wasn't blown away but definetly enjoyed the brew, but it made me wonder, why not year round, it's not hopslam, I won't be missing this til next August. Is there a limited shelf life ingredient? Maybe I'm being greedy but a solid (solid not amazing) dipa like this needs to be on the shelves at all times.

 

I don't think it needs to be on the shelf at all times. I'm much happier with a constant supply of super fresh Two Hearted. I agree that they could definitely make a lot more of it for each release though. Not sure why there so little of this compared to the tons of Hopslam they make every year now.