Black Butte XXVI

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  1. CrossSideTop

    CrossSideTop Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2014 Oregon

    Have you been to the Bridgeport Whole Foods? That's the best major grocery store stock I've seen. I've wanted to check out that MofC for ages. Just haven't had the time.
     
    #21 CrossSideTop, Jul 10, 2014
  2. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Yep. While I think the Bridgport WF is a better store all around (in fact, it's the best WF I've ever been to), the beer selection at MofC is at least as good if not better. At least IMHO. Anyway, if it's not too big a hassle for you to get over there from LO, you should definitely visit it at some point. It's no more than a 10 minutes drive on 43 from downtown LO, so it shouldn't be too difficult for you to get to (even if you live up near the LO TJ's by the interstate).
     
    #22 John_M, Jul 10, 2014
  3. Maven01

    Maven01 Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2009 Washington

    What price point have you guys seen this at? I'm curious how much it will be once it hits seattle. I may stock up when I'm in pdx in a few weeks if it's still around.
     
    #23 Maven01, Jul 13, 2014
  4. jason_nwx

    jason_nwx Pooh-Bah (2,571) Sep 12, 2012 Oregon
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    $16-17 around Portland.
     
    #24 jason_nwx, Jul 14, 2014
  5. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    It was $17 at the Bond Street Pub in Bend.
     
    #25 distantmantra, Jul 14, 2014
  6. Phobicsquirrel

    Phobicsquirrel Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2013 Oregon

    Great stuff. Got a few to have in the next few years
     
    #26 Phobicsquirrel, Jul 15, 2014
  7. More_Cowbell

    More_Cowbell Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2013 Washington

    Looking forward to it hitting southeastern WA, have a bottle of XXV from last year in my cellar still.
     
    #27 More_Cowbell, Jul 18, 2014
  8. LaneMeyer

    LaneMeyer Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2011 California

    I didn't care for XXVI. The cranberry flavor was bad IMO. Couldn't finish my glass. My roommate liked it though.
     
    #28 LaneMeyer, Jul 18, 2014
  9. m4ttj0nes

    m4ttj0nes Zealot (611) Feb 21, 2012 Oregon
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    have to agree, hoping the cranberry will fade over time.
     
    #29 m4ttj0nes, Jul 18, 2014
  10. jason_nwx

    jason_nwx Pooh-Bah (2,571) Sep 12, 2012 Oregon
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    FYI for those of you in the Portland area: New Seasons has 20% off all Oregon craft 22s this week. Picked up two more bottles of XXVI for a friend for only $13.69 each. And they still had Mirror Mirror too, so bought one of those two. At that price I'm obligated, right?
     
    #30 jason_nwx, Jul 18, 2014
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  11. TapThat

    TapThat Devotee (369) Nov 8, 2012 Oregon

    I'll third that sentiment. Cranberry was a little strong, and the draft version I tried seemed a bit thin this year.
     
    #31 TapThat, Jul 18, 2014
  12. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    To those saying they're not so wild about this beer, just keep in mind we're still almost a year out from its "best after" date... I picked up three bottles today and yes, I'll probably drink one in the next few months, hold on to the others. But I've still got plenty of XXIII, XXIV, and XXV in the fridge...
     
    #32 Orca, Jul 19, 2014
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  13. IPAguy2009

    IPAguy2009 Crusader (465) Oct 22, 2010 Oregon

    This was the first of the serious beers I have had from Deschutes. I had the a glass of the XXVI, and got to also try my fill of Mirror Mirror, and the class of 88 belgian there. All of em blew me away. As for the XXVI, granted it was the first one I've ever had, it was one of the top 3 best beers I've ever have in my life! Dark chocolate baking cacao with a rich mouthfeel and then more dark chocolate dipped cranberries and pomegranate. AMAZING! I dont buy 17$ bombers, but this one I will!
     
    #33 IPAguy2009, Jul 19, 2014
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