Bruery RS/HS Allocations (2020)

Wine barrel aged BT is not comparable to the beer / wine hybrids they've done. One is a beer and the other is...not.

 

I’m thankful this month is light for RS, the past three I’ve spent a ton of money. I gotta grab some Train to Beersel, that’s such a wonderful beer.

 

For me, it has been. I don't buy sours or anything with wine.

 

Has been slow for me too. Need a break from the stouts. I’ve gotten a couple deliveries since COVID started but have been slamming MT lagers like water. Hint hint Bruery

Think I’m getting some ruekeller and onus this month though. Had a Spontanaheim and Reuze Reserve on Sunday and easily favorites from Terreaux for me.

Has anyone tried the new WC offshoot dropped yet?

 

Pro tip: add an $18 flex shipper and select pickup.

 

I agree, that sounds frustrating, you guys that are not down the street for pickup or loakal delivery have my sympathies.

Let us know how it tastes!!

 

It really is. I also think One Blend Terreux is massively, massively underrated (that one wasn't released with much fanfare but if it had been 1/pp and waxed people would have gone nuts for it - it's so good). Both are great now and should improve with cellaring (and while I love the variety of Terreux beers I don't really think most of them would really benefit from aging - they're big and bold (and sour!) and will probably taste about the same now or 5yrs from now.).

There was a time last year when I was grumbling a little teeny bit about RS. This year has been absolutely killer. Great new stuff, interesting Library / Archive (especially nice Anniversary 3bottle packs). And best of all no issues with allocations being (for lack of a better word) poorly thought out. All good this year since 1/1/20

Really an awesome job from Bruery HQ. I am not buying as many of their beers as I did my first two years, but I'm truly enjoying my membership more than ever.

 

Anyone have Glenwort yet? Sounds intriguing but I’m curious just how scotch-like it is.

Thanks!

 

Opened one tonight. I was expecting "interesting, but why?" but it's actually pretty darn tasty.

Tons of peaty Scotch flavor (perhaps obviously), but unlike other Scotch barrel beers I've had (looking at you Scotch Parabola) it's not overwhelmingly smokey and aggressive.

The beer itself is mellow and not hot despite being so fresh, and it's got a soft sweetness that works well.

I'm really impressed with this beer. If you don't like Scotch... why are you still reading? If you love Scotch, then like their cocktail beers you may very reasonably conclude "I'd rather just have a glass of Scotch." If you're like me where where Scotch is tasty but I'm not an expert and I rarely choose it over other options then I think you'll enjoy.

 

Had it last night. My expectations may have been too high, but I thought it was just okay and definitely too much for one person. I'll likely buy another bottle to age and share. FWIW, I enjoyed the Scotch Barrel 11 Pipers more, but I don't recall what exactly I liked about that beer other than it worked for me. I love Islay Scotch, and Glenwort definitely comes across with strong Islay character. So I'm thinking that 11 Pipers had a less aggressive Scotch barrel which worked better with that base beer. I also liked the Scotch barrel Poterie, but that was way too long ago to even try to compare with these two. Hoping someone else will weigh in on this.

 

Thanks, appreciate your insight!

 

That's kind of funny because Glen[morangie / livet / fiddich] don't use peated malt at all.

It would be nice to know if peat was involved in the Scotch or not, the last scotch barrel Bruery beer I had (can't even remember maybe 11 Pipers?) tasted didn't have any peat to it at all - which means it's basically just a reused bourbon barrel anyways. It would also be good for people who do or don't like peated whisky to look for or avoid said beers.

 

11 pipers definitely had a smoky flavor, I found that out after I ordered an extra two and before reviews weee posted on untappd, hopefully going forward “peat or smoke” is included in the description of the beers when ordering, reason why I only took the included bottle of Glenwort

 

Man, this Sticky Chunk is really good. End of report.

 

Ok buddy! It looks like this is available for purchase and consumption. Not sure if you've had it yet but if so, can you share your thoughts?