Bruery 2016 RS/HS Allocations

Share This Coffee is the new stout huh?

 

I'm just hopeful/excited that ToD C&V will be on draft when I'm at the tasting room next week. Last two times I've been there it's been on; so good...

 

I'm really interested in Share This Coffee, especially since it's relatively inexpensive.

 

Since I was in the mood for spending monday for Bruery..booked the train tickets from solana beach to anaheim this morning as well. Weeeee. Exit train, take picture of me flipping off the Pond just for @JoshBeerNow , head to event then stumble back to train station afterwards...again...flipping off the Pond just because.

 

So are they still doing the daily releases this month like last year or no?

 

Thanks, @SDReaper & @elzacharino!

 

The archive sale is two weeks starting on May 9th. I believe it was mentioned in the e-mail about the anniversary tap list in the paragraph that talks about society fulfillment hours and deadlines during the anniversary party weekend.

 

Just curious, how long does it take for the walk to/from the artic? I'm actually taking the train and then leaving early cause I'm doing the KROQ Weenie Roast after.

 

Bruery FB post says that all of the new allocations will be on today for SMM, excited to hear reviews

 

Also, too soon bro, too soon. Both of us being knocked out in the first is horrible.

 

You guys can maintain the rivalry for a couple more weeks via the AHL, as the Gulls and Reign are meeting in the second round of the playoffs.

 

He's a blackhawks fan. Boooooo that man!

 

When I have somewhere to be it was like 20-25 minutes only because we had no idea which path to take. Walked by the little river which ended up being basically a straight shot. Walking back...well....yeah...we "walked" back so that took a bit.

You just need to watch out for the bikers since technically we are on the bike-path for a bit and getting in their way will spell disaster for both parties.

Looks like I will be getting into the station around 10:30 so I have some time to kill. Anybody got a good burrito recommendation within walking distance? =P

 

Food in the area is meh at best. Closet place would be frescas but even that is White Box Mexican (although good).

 

Jurassic sounds freaking amazing, someone should report back!

 

I plan on eating before i get on the train, but then 1.5hrs later and prepp'ing for a festival I figure I might as well eat breakfast #2. white box mexican will suffice in this occurrence. TY.

 

Jurassic Gose - This one is right up my alley. I love a good gose and with a respectable ABV this one had my attention. The grapes and barrel are definitely there, but not overpowering. I kept wanting to go back to this taster. Too bad it is limit 4...

Share This: Coffee - This one reminds me a lot of Pilot Batch #69. Nice imperial stout base with a lot of chocolate, but less sweet than the typical Bruery stout. And lots of coffee.

Tart of Darkness w/ Cherries & Vanilla - I'm a big fan of regular Tart of Darkness. Tons of vanilla and cherries on the nose.

Saixon - Was pleasantly surprised by this one. The Brett does this beer well. Will definitely pick up a couple.

The Wanderer - Had to get some more today because I love this beer!

Make sure you grab one of the Jurassic Gose posters if you make it over to SMM today.

 

Who else is heading down today? I'll be there around 445-5.

 

So Share This isn't too overpowering with the coffee? I'm on the fence because I like it as an adjunct, but too many coffee beers are just straight up cold coffee and nothing else. The bitterness backed with the roast is too much for me.

 

I'm not seeing anything bad in your post.

 

Thanks for the review, but I have to ask - is there anything you don't like?

Another Hoarder month for me, I may get one bottle of TOD w/C&V...

 

We can try this to an extreme. Give him some End of History or Sink the Bismark. If he is still positive about beer then he isn't human.

 

Ironically, I don't like coffee. But I love coffee flavor in beer...

 

You and me both. Can't stand coffee, but whenever it is in beer...mmmmmmmm

 

Im not very articulate when it comes to describing flavors, but I always hope for espresso/French press type coffee flavors not burnt all day drip flavor.

 

Trading forums are this way: http://www.beeradvocate.com/community/forums/iso-ft.25/, though I'm always open to discussions via BM for trading Bruery beers.

 

I think that was a joke.

 

heres my two cents guys, take it as you will

TOD C&V - Vanilla is less present than the 2014 batch... (yes.. the last batch came out two years ago, not last year like some people think), but the vanilla not being as strong isnt a bad thing. the beer is more balanced. nice tartness with an underlying roastiness. this was already a no brainer for me but getting to try it on draft was rad. curious to see how the bottles differentiate from draft and also excited to do a side by side w B1. DRAFT

Saixon - Well, all day you get brett and you get german hops. Light, crisp, slightly funk and refreshing. but tbh, this one is miss for me..only because its nothing special. nothing about it makes me want to go back for more. it makes sense that this beer is on the cheaper end, cause at the end of the day, you get what you pay for. by no means is this beer bad, just nothing id write home about...unless of course youre a sucker for german style beers. DRAFT

Share this: coffee - a brand new imperial stout series, and they started it off with a bang. in true mostra fashion, the coffee is a fresh, chocolatey coffee with an underlying resonating tone of vanilla, but not overpowering or bitter. it goes really well with the imperial stout base. reallllllly easy drinker for 12% and a creamy and nice mouthfeel. worth it for the price, and it will hit national distro which will please a lot of people. plus, the beer is for a good cause! i believe the charity that this benefits will actually be pouring this beer at the anniversary. im excited to see what the next component in the series is, and also excited to see how the coffee in this may develop. it can either be really good, or really really bad. also, give me a BA version of this!!! DRAFT

Jurassic gose - lets just say, if youre not a fan of confession, or other similar grape forward beers, this one wont be up your alley. not like your traditional gose, could use a bit more saltiness to fit the style but still a pretty delicious beer. subtle tartness tbh.... the port barrel is almost too subtle but does affect the resonating taste of the beer on your palate. honestly, i just get wine and grape all day. not sure this is one id max out on, but def a beer id get for some friends who really enjoy wine and sour beers. i feel like this beer would be tons better out of the bottle though, and im def down to give it another couple shots. DRAFT

cognac sucre (bonus!!) - drinking amazing. the last sucre variant i needed to try and its realllll nice now. BOTTLE

hopefully this helps a few people on this months allocations. always remember though, these are my personal opinions and it doesnt hurt to try them yourselves and form your own opinions.

 

A few more updates for what's pouring on 14th.

Bagby Beer Company (Nerd Herd; Continental Cream; Heard of Turtles; Golden Girl)
Beachwood BBQ & Brewing (Tovarish; Lite Brite)
Bottle Logic Brewing (Ground State;Sour Prince; Darkstar November; Jam the Radar)
Casa Agria Specialty Ales (Guayaba De Oro; Agria de la Casa; Rough and Tumble)
Cascade Brewing (Framblanc 2015 Live; Key Lime Pie; Manhattan 2014; Elderberry Blonde Live )
El Segundo Brewing Company (Barrel-Aged Standard Crude; Mayberry; Passionate Dog)
Firestone Walker Brewing Company (Bretta Weisse; Velvet Merlin; Luponic Distortion)
Perennial Artisan Ales (Hopfentea; 17; Saison de Lis )
Phantom Carriage Brewery (Broadacres with Raspberries; Lugosi; Cellar Blend Vol. 6 )
Smog City Brewing Company (Hoptonic IPA; Ch'nooks and Crannies )
Societe Brewing Company (The Heiress; The Pupil )
The Good Beer Company (George; Orita; Hoppy Oro )
The Libertine Brewing Company ( Pepe Le Pluot; Saison )
The Rare Barrel (Keen Observation; Feed The Monster; Hypnotized )

 

BL bringing the heat! I'll be on that darkstar and jam for a good part of the day!

 

have they shared any of the specific (or exciting) plans yet? i'm guessing that "luponic distortion" isn't one of them.

 

I'm really excited to FINALLY have some delicious beer at the anniversary. Living in rural Oregon leaves me with very little to choose from.

I'm enjoying the 100% Barrel Fermented Autumn Maple, it's like a sour pumpkin pie. Delicious.

Also, slightly drunk.

 

Jeez... splitting tasters with my buddy to maximize what I get to check out. Otherwise, my survival rate looks low.

 

If anyone needs extra Reserve tickets let me know. I can't go and don't mind spreading the love. DM me if you need them

 

I can only bring myself to get marginally excited over the best stuff the other breweries are bringing knowing they are likely gonna pull this "timed release" BS, meaning lines will be forming ~30 minutes prior to best beers pouring. Thankfully at least the Bruery will not be partaking in that practice this year…sounds like they actually listened to my post-event comments the last couple years. Now if they just lose the ridiculous 1oz pour they've been doing the last few years, I'll be all the more stoked.

 

Is the 1oz confirmed for this years event too?

 

Yup

 

fucking garbage that they opened up anniversary tickets to preservation members. WTF am i even reserve for. cancelling this shit next year

 

For what it is worth GABF is the same format of unlimited 1 oz pours...so it is not like it is a crazy thing they are doing with the idea. Seems to work great there. Believe me, it is better than the OLD days of 10 tickets and lines so long you cant even use 10 tickets...ala good ol clusterfork days. I am quite happy for this year!

 

1oz pours? seriously? pours have always been way more than that. last years anni glass had markings for 1 2 and 3oz the pours were all at least 2. year before had markings for 2.5 and 5.