Blakkr Release

Agree was not a huge fan last year , wont be buying any this year

 

My first can last year tasted what I imagine an Abrasive mixed with Darkness would taste like. It had the aggressive hop profile with a sweetness to it, I got none of that this year.

 

I thought I heard somewhere that they used different hops this year. Could explain the taste differences

 

MGM in Mankato has a bunch.

 

Definitely tastes different than last. Year. I preferred last year's batch. It's pretty pricey, and I don't know if I'll grab more than a pint or two this year.

 

Last year it was Warrior, Centennial, Simcoe. This year it is Simcoe, El Dorado.

 

*sigh* Why ruin a good thing?

I agree - i liked the hop mix better last year.

 

It definitely has a different flavor this year. I didn't get any of the tropical goodness that I really enjoyed last year. I had a hard time pulling any flavors aside from black licorice. I'm glad I just had a pour at the beer hall rather than buying a four-pack.

 

Umm Your Avatar says it for this year

 

Agreed. Had it on tap at the brewery yesterday. Won't be buying any 4-packs.

 

Seems much darker this year too...

 

FTFY

 

If a beer changes its hop bill that much should it even be called the same beer if the taste is noticeably different?

 

I grabbed some this weekend and personally enjoyed it more than last years.

 

I like this years way more than last years.

 

This year's is delicious.

 

Costco in Maplewood has Blakkr for $12.99.

 

Does anyone know how long this will be on shelves/on tap? I will be in Minneapolis at the end of May and would love to try it.

 

If it is like last year, it will stick around on shelves well after May. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

 

Maybe I'm in the minority, but Blakkr is not what I want to drink on these warm sunny days we've been having. Todd the Axeman on the other hand...