Black Butte 25th Anniversary

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  1. Burntorange82

    Burntorange82 Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2014 Texas

    My aunt brought me back a bottle of this stuff. It is becoming increasingly hard to let it age until June like the bottle says. It stares at me every time I open my towel closet! Anybody else lucky enough to come across this?
     
    #1 Burntorange82, Jan 23, 2014
  2. mattisloco

    mattisloco Maven (1,306) Feb 13, 2007 Texas
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    It was pretty good fresh but hot. I think this will become really special down the road. If you're able maybe try trading for another bottle and drink the one you have now.
     
    #2 mattisloco, Jan 23, 2014
  3. blatherbeard

    blatherbeard Initiate (0) Sep 30, 2007 Texas

    I just drank mine, it was great but i agree with matt, let it age more.
     
    #3 blatherbeard, Jan 23, 2014
  4. Daemose

    Daemose Maven (1,407) Oct 3, 2011 Texas

    I hear you. I have one in my mini beer fridge and I just can't bring myself to drink it yet.
     
    #4 Daemose, Jan 23, 2014
  5. gfg0020

    gfg0020 Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2014 Texas

    This is a delicious beer and was the first beer I really searched for. I had one bottle fresh and it was amazing, and after a hunt I found 3 more and recently traded for another. I would gladly trade some BCBS for this beer.
     
    #5 gfg0020, Jan 23, 2014
  6. HopAG

    HopAG Savant (1,137) Sep 22, 2012 Texas

    And you haven't even had 24 or 23 yet... 23 was so damn damn good too better than 24 25.
     
    #6 HopAG, Jan 23, 2014
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  7. gfg0020

    gfg0020 Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2014 Texas

    When I finally get posting privileges in the trade forums (account is too new) I'll be searching for those for sure. I haven't tried The Abyss yet either, but I'm not sure it's on the same level as XXV.
     
    #7 gfg0020, Jan 23, 2014
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  8. HookemHops13

    HookemHops13 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2013 Texas

    I enjoyed Abyss much more than XXV. It is fairly different though so you may not agree.
     
    #8 HookemHops13, Jan 23, 2014
  9. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Pooh-Bah (2,303) Sep 4, 2010 California
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    I think I enjoy all the BB annys more than Abyss personally. I bet my opinion is in the minority on BA though.
     
    #9 Eriktheipaman, Jan 23, 2014
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  10. HopAG

    HopAG Savant (1,137) Sep 22, 2012 Texas

    I can dig it man. I haven't had an Abyss that has been better than the XXIII I had.
     
    #10 HopAG, Jan 23, 2014
  11. Burntorange82

    Burntorange82 Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2014 Texas

    I'm actively searching for another bottle. Would be open to a a trade if I can find one.
     
    #11 Burntorange82, Jan 23, 2014
  12. army01

    army01 Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2011 Texas

    Agreed on XXIII. One of the best beers I have ever had. Cracked it at just shy of a year old.
     
    #12 army01, Jan 23, 2014
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  13. starkmarvelo

    starkmarvelo Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Texas

    Deschutes hasn't steered me wrong with the best after date so far. I loved 25 fresh, but I'm betting it's just gonna get better. 24 fresh was really good, after a year and a half, it was exquisite!
     
    #13 starkmarvelo, Jan 23, 2014
  14. dfree23

    dfree23 Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2010 Texas

    I have one left.
     
    #14 dfree23, Jan 23, 2014
  15. ChanceK

    ChanceK Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2012 Texas

    You are not alone! You might not even be the minority.

    I think XXV was Aces!!!
     
    #15 ChanceK, Jan 24, 2014
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  16. Ahaley

    Ahaley Initiate (0) Dec 24, 2009 Texas

    They have this on tap now at ATX Bar Lamar.
     
    #16 Ahaley, Jan 24, 2014
  17. GoPokes

    GoPokes Zealot (508) Nov 9, 2013 Texas
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    Growler fills?
     
    #17 GoPokes, Jan 24, 2014
  18. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Pooh-Bah (2,303) Sep 4, 2010 California
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    I have dug all the BB anny's I've had. It might help that I always drink them on my birthday, which happens to be the same birthday as on the beer. Example: "25th birthday beer" on my my 25th birthday...yes I know I'm young.
     
    #18 Eriktheipaman, Jan 24, 2014
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  19. BeerSocrates12

    BeerSocrates12 Aspirant (291) Dec 6, 2012 Texas

    I enjoyed the XXIV fresh the most of the few years I've tried. Im just a ***** for vanilla in stouts and porters....and rye IPAs......I'd still prefer The Abyss with a year+ on it but the anniversary series is a close second.
     
    #19 BeerSocrates12, Jan 24, 2014
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  20. jaymesbawned

    jaymesbawned Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2011 Texas

    I have XXIII, XXIV, XXV. Waiting for a good time to do a vert tasting...
     
    #20 jaymesbawned, Jan 24, 2014
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