Black Ops arrives

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by bentwookie, Dec 12, 2012.

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  1. rainerschuhsler

    rainerschuhsler Initiate (0) May 17, 2012 Texas

    I just picked up a bottle at Whole Foods in Montrose.
     
    #41 rainerschuhsler, Dec 14, 2012
  2. kevinscott

    kevinscott Zealot (619) Oct 21, 2008 Texas

    I thought it was pretty disappointing/forgettable. We split it once at a small bottle share, but if I had been the one who had paid that much for it, I would have been pissed.
     
    #42 kevinscott, Dec 14, 2012
  3. Erik

    Erik Aspirant (239) Mar 5, 2012 Texas

    Whole Foods Kirby has them for $19.99 - 1 bottle limit. They also have some Funk Metal - 2 bottle limit.
     
    #43 Erik, Dec 14, 2012
  4. BeanBone

    BeanBone Initiate (0) Oct 12, 2006 Texas

    Sold out at Smith Street Spec's.
     
    #44 BeanBone, Dec 15, 2012
  5. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    Picked up 2 bottles @ Specs Round Rock. $21.47. They got 3 cases, and expect 2 more next week, so no limit

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    #45 kmello69, Dec 15, 2012
  6. Azzy

    Azzy Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2012 Texas

    Glad I asked for it instead of just browsing this time..
     
    #46 Azzy, Dec 15, 2012
  7. BeanBone

    BeanBone Initiate (0) Oct 12, 2006 Texas

    He still had some Vertical in the back, but sold out of the Black Ops quick.
     
    #47 BeanBone, Dec 15, 2012
  8. Daemose

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

    That happens a lot.
     
    #48 Daemose, Dec 15, 2012
  9. UT-Alex

    UT-Alex Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2012 Texas

    It's at Specs Round Rock. I'm about to go pick one up.
     
    #49 UT-Alex, Dec 15, 2012
  10. jbeezification

    jbeezification Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2012 Texas

    Picked up a bottle of Black Ops at Whole Koods Kirby today.
     
    #50 jbeezification, Dec 15, 2012
  11. H0rnedFr0gs

    H0rnedFr0gs Initiate (0) Mar 12, 2012 Texas

    Drinking this now. Disappointed but happy to try it
     
    #51 H0rnedFr0gs, Dec 16, 2012
  12. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    Fresh? I've got a 1 yr. old bottle I'm popping tomorrow.
     
    #52 icetrauma, Dec 16, 2012
  13. H0rnedFr0gs

    H0rnedFr0gs Initiate (0) Mar 12, 2012 Texas

    Yep. I agree with Matt completely. The yeast is just misplaced. The stout itself is plenty nice and good oily aftertaste but the yeast over powers the barrel and sticks through the aftertaste. Coming on the heels of Bishops Barrel and BCBS this was a forgettable in every way but the pocket.

    Again happy to try it once. If someone else stores it for a few years and pops a bottle ill try it again otherwise I'm underwhelmed and would rather buy 3 4-packs of their BCS
     
    #53 H0rnedFr0gs, Dec 16, 2012
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  14. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    That's not good to hear. I'll report back with my results later.
     
    #54 icetrauma, Dec 16, 2012
  15. Exiled

    Exiled Initiate (0) May 30, 2009 Texas
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    Yea every time I have tried Black Ops I wasnt impressed. Especially for the price tag...

    (trade-bait)
     
    #55 Exiled, Dec 16, 2012
  16. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    Bottled on 10/11. Pours very foamy. Taste is pretty much all barrel with some dark roast malt undertones. Mouthfeel is well, light and airy. Sounds funny but it is practically a nonexistant feel in the mouth. I received this bottle in a trade and I believe it is worth maybe $14-15 at the most.
     
    #56 icetrauma, Dec 16, 2012
  17. H0rnedFr0gs

    H0rnedFr0gs Initiate (0) Mar 12, 2012 Texas

    Good to hear that the yeast takes a back seat after awhile
     
    #57 H0rnedFr0gs, Dec 16, 2012
  18. mhenson42

    mhenson42 Maven (1,409) Nov 20, 2011 Texas
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    It sucks fresh. Gotta put it in the closet for a couple years. Then it'll be about half as good as fresh Parabola. I still bought 2 bottles. :astonished:
     
    #58 mhenson42, Dec 16, 2012
  19. hankbenzenberg

    hankbenzenberg Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2011 Texas

    Anyone in Dallas get this? I'm thinking it might not make it up here this year. I've called every place and no one has it.
     
    #59 hankbenzenberg, Dec 17, 2012
  20. Heretic42

    Heretic42 Savant (1,118) Aug 31, 2011 Texas

    Hall's had it last week.
     
    #60 Heretic42, Dec 17, 2012
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