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Bible Belt tastes awful now

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by TillTheMedicineTakes, Dec 13, 2014.

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  1. TillTheMedicineTakes

    TillTheMedicineTakes Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2014 Colorado

    So, I opened up a Bible Belt today and shared with co-workers.
    We opened a Bomb! that was great before hand.
    The Bible Belt was awful. I loved this beer before, even more than bomb!
    But, now it's tasting down right gross. I had to drain pour.
    It has a metallic nose and taste plus, a taste I cannot describe. Even after letting it warm up.
    When I got home, I opened up one other one to check it was not just that bottle.
    Sure enough, that one even at cellar temp was gross.
    I threw my last one in the fridge that I will open up tomorrow and check it out.
    I've actually have had this metallic problem with BOMB! before. But, seemed the recent batches have not had this problem. Maybe because they are fresher they tasted great?
    I'm guessing it's the caps like the rusty/oxidized problem before mentioned on here. I don't know.
    Input is appreciated. Thanks!
     
    #1 TillTheMedicineTakes, Dec 13, 2014
  2. RobinLee

    RobinLee Maven (1,411) Feb 15, 2012 Wisconsin

    I had it for the first time in November. I thought it was strangely chalky at first, that threw me a bit; the mid palate and finish were pretty good, though, not even close to a drain pour for me.
     
    #2 RobinLee, Dec 13, 2014
  3. theJohnChamp

    theJohnChamp Zealot (528) Feb 25, 2014 California
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    I've yet to have this issue with BB.. It has always been delicious each and every time.. perhaps infected batch but I've yet to hear of anything
     
    #3 theJohnChamp, Dec 13, 2014
  4. TillTheMedicineTakes

    TillTheMedicineTakes Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2014 Colorado

    It wasn't sour or tart really, or yet.
    But, it was not what I remembered for sure.
    I tasted metallic and I didn't say anything to one co-worker and asked him his thoughts, he said it was like I had a penny in my mouth while drinking.
    Bummed.

    The bottles are from OK that a friend brought back to me knowing I'm a beer geek and from OK as well. Plus, they were stored in my basement in proper conditions. Always a fan of these guys but, damn.
     
    #4 TillTheMedicineTakes, Dec 13, 2014
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  5. salazaro44

    salazaro44 Initiate (0) Mar 15, 2011 California

    The first bomb I had was really off. It was nothing special and had no idea what the hype behind it was. It Also had this weird thick cream like build up on the inside of the bottle. I recently had it again and my mind was completely blown. Totally worthy of the hype. I'm assuming it's quality control issues of some sort.
     
    #5 salazaro44, Dec 13, 2014
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  6. theJohnChamp

    theJohnChamp Zealot (528) Feb 25, 2014 California
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    Well Bomb was known to have some infection issues but no one has mentioned, to my knowledge, of infection issues concerning Bible belt. Both great beers in my eyes. Wish I had one in the fridge but one going in tonight for tomorrow's enjoyment :slight_smile:
     
    #6 theJohnChamp, Dec 13, 2014
  7. parrotsnest

    parrotsnest Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2010 Washington

    Mine tasted good last time I had it a few months ago. Got a few left. :slight_smile:
     
    #7 parrotsnest, Dec 13, 2014
  8. jawas

    jawas Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2013 New Jersey

    October a few friends had a bottle share. Bomb and Bible Belt were on the table. Everyone loved bomb more. Bible Belt tasted like chalk as said above.
     
    #8 jawas, Dec 13, 2014
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  9. TillTheMedicineTakes

    TillTheMedicineTakes Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2014 Colorado

    Thanks to the replies so far folks.
    I just hope the folks at Prairie can figure it out and produce consistent quality beer.
     
    #9 TillTheMedicineTakes, Dec 13, 2014
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  10. Preluderl

    Preluderl Pooh-Bah (1,772) Sep 27, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    I thought it was pretty terrible when it was fresh.
     
    #10 Preluderl, Dec 13, 2014
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  11. DelMontiac

    DelMontiac Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2010 Oklahoma

    I've been through a couple of cases purchased together upon its release without any issues yet. The three I opened last Friday at a tasting during a Christmas party were all great. Haven't noticed any off-putting flavors so far.
     
    #11 DelMontiac, Dec 13, 2014
  12. evilcatfish

    evilcatfish Pooh-Bah (2,104) May 11, 2012 Missouri
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    Its all infected broz
     
    #12 evilcatfish, Dec 13, 2014
  13. ArkansasTraveller

    ArkansasTraveller Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2014 Arkansas

    Never had a problem with bomb or bible belt. Now I'm worried about to 4 pack I bought last night.
     
    #13 ArkansasTraveller, Dec 13, 2014
  14. JdoubleA

    JdoubleA Pundit (879) Apr 27, 2011 North Carolina

    I've run into that super metallic taste before too. (Not with this beer)

    I'm with the infection camp.
     
    #14 JdoubleA, Dec 13, 2014
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  15. larryarms847

    larryarms847 Initiate (0) Dec 12, 2010 Illinois

    What's up with Prairie Artisan and what seems like constant issue with infections?
     
    #15 larryarms847, Dec 13, 2014
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  16. Fox82791

    Fox82791 Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 New York

    Always thought this was overrated but definitely not worth dumping. Really chalky and bitter IMO.
     
    #16 Fox82791, Dec 13, 2014
  17. mertzhb15

    mertzhb15 Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Great, now I'm worried to open the bottle I've been saving....
     
    #17 mertzhb15, Dec 13, 2014
  18. BubalooBrewMaster

    BubalooBrewMaster Savant (1,154) Feb 24, 2013 Kentucky
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    There seems to always be some kind of problem with prairie....
     
    #18 BubalooBrewMaster, Dec 13, 2014
  19. cultclassic89

    cultclassic89 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2013 Texas

    Had one a couple months ago, was awesome as always. Hopefully your last bottle is a good one, OP.
     
    #19 cultclassic89, Dec 13, 2014
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  20. TillTheMedicineTakes

    TillTheMedicineTakes Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2014 Colorado

    It also makes me worried about the 5 Pirates and 4 Fred's I have in the cellar.
    Those are great beers and I'd hate to drain pour those. Guess I will not sit on many, if any at all for too long.
    Going to open the last one later today. I'll report back with the outcome.
     
    #20 TillTheMedicineTakes, Dec 13, 2014
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