Boulevard Saison - Brett carbonation

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  1. Sesmu

    Sesmu Pundit (768) Feb 28, 2007 Massachusetts

    Speaking of cork. It was VERY hard to pull. A friend of mine, who was opening it, really had to exert some force to pull it out.

    Thanks. I'll contact them; it might be worth a try. Although it does appear that this isn't really widespread.
     
    #21 Sesmu, Jun 6, 2012
  2. djsmith1174

    djsmith1174 Savant (1,015) Aug 21, 2005 Minnesota

    Boulevard always seems to require you to be aggressive with cork removal. :angry:

    I've never had a bottle that wasn't extremely well carbonated. Sorry to hear of your misfortune. I don't think it is very common for this beer.
     
    #22 djsmith1174, Jun 6, 2012
  3. colt45n

    colt45n Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2010 Missouri

    Just tried this years batch last night, very impressed, carb level is much lower than I remember even fresh on last years batch, dont get me it isnt under carbed by any means its right on imo.
     
    #23 colt45n, Jun 8, 2012
  4. Sesmu

    Sesmu Pundit (768) Feb 28, 2007 Massachusetts

    Just to give an update:
    I contacted the brewery and Steven Pauwels, the brewmaster, replied. He said that it's possible that the pressure escaped somehow, perhaps through a pinhole in the cork. He also added, which was interesting, that they had a similar incident about four years ago. And, to their credit, he offered to refund my purchase. I already received a check. Looking forward to giving it another try.
     
    #24 Sesmu, Aug 11, 2012
  5. SHODriver

    SHODriver Pooh-Bah (2,415) Aug 13, 2010 North Carolina
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    because with beers refermented and bottled with brett its a better buy pre aged than fresh since it won't take up space in your fridge or cellar while you wait to drink it:stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #25 SHODriver, Aug 11, 2012
  6. StaveHooks

    StaveHooks Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2008 Oklahoma

    I've only had 2012 on tap so far, the carbonation was spot on and it was funky delicious. Saison Brett is one of my all-time favorite beers. It's been my "birthday beer" for the last 3 years if that tells you anything. I've never had a bad bottle. I have 3 2012 bottles I haven't cracked yet. Hopefully you had a lemon.
     
    #26 StaveHooks, Aug 11, 2012
  7. poopinmybutt

    poopinmybutt Zealot (643) May 25, 2005 Nebraska

    i've had 5 bottles already (bought a case), all were perfect

    i also think this stuff is way more awesome with about a year of age, but i cant stop drinking it when i have that much around
     
    #27 poopinmybutt, Aug 11, 2012
  8. TheBishopco

    TheBishopco Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2011 Tennessee

    I had a fresh bottle a week ago or so. The carbonation seemed normal to me. Maybe just an isolated event?
     
    #28 TheBishopco, Aug 11, 2012
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