Brewery Vivant's Big Red Coq

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by 3morley, May 16, 2012.

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  1. 3morley

    3morley Initiate (0) May 26, 2010 Illinois

    Just tried this one from BV last weekend - an amazing hop character for any beer, let alone a red ale. A bit embarrassing to talk about it at a store - like that skit on SNL about Schvetty Balls - but the name aside, a great find. Does anyone know of other Great Lakes area beers that could compare? Man, BV keeps getting more respect in my book. Big fan of Triomphe and Zaison as well.
     
  2. travMI13

    travMI13 Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2012 Michigan

    Was this canned for distribution, or is this brewery only? I have one Zaison left, and it makes me a little sad. That is a really nice saison.
     
  3. sullenbee

    sullenbee Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2010 Michigan

    Seasonal canned. You should be able to get your coq fix right now pretty much at any grocery store/beer store. I believe it is to be released frequently, so you should be able to grab a hand full of coqs every few months.
     
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  4. Keffa

    Keffa Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2009 Ohio

    I see this as the only legitimate opportunity to be able to shout "GET YOUR HAND OFF MY COQ!" in public without having the cops involved. Well done, Vivant.
     
  5. sullenbee

    sullenbee Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2010 Michigan

    I just had to clarify to my boyfriends mother what, I (heart) (image of a rooster) meant this past weekend. We were waiting for a table, and she asked, I (heart)... chickens? No hon... not quite.
     
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  6. sullenbee

    sullenbee Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2010 Michigan

    Just to clarify, the shirt in question:

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  7. sullenbee

    sullenbee Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2010 Michigan

    Also, in case you haven't heard, this fall Vivant is scheduled to release a collaboration beer with New Belgium. Should be awesome.
     
  8. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Big Red Coq is a damn fine brew, love the Citra hop characteristics in it.
     
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