Buffalo Bayou Figaro Release

Great time had last night. Thanks to Rassul for hosting us and breaking open his own cellar - despite our attempt to have a tour of The Bruery. lol...

The figaro was very enjoyable, especially as it warmed. At room temp the taste of the figs (especially with a sample of the figs next to the beer to taste) in the beer was just awesome. For anyone that has doubts, you should pick up a bottle and try in yourself. Make sure to let it warm while enjoying as it adds lots of great dimension to the beer. The "secret beer" was also great. Can't wait to sample some more when it officially comes out.

The GBS-trade event is an awesome idea. I want to be on that invite list!

After I finish this post (now that I know where the brewery is) I'm going to drop them a line about volunteering down there this weekend I had that much fun.

Enjoy sir! And thank you for the ride home!

 

Replying to my post, but Specs on Hulen in Fort Worth has Figaro.

 

FYI, East 1st Grocery just posted a picture of several cases of this, if any Austin peeps are interested.

 

Yes, I am. Buy me a couple bottles when you splurge on your favoritest style ever, will ya?

 

As of 7am... it's on the floor at East 1st Grocery. I know, because I made Sam get it out of his car for me so i could buy a bottle, lol. Poor guy got in from Houston very late last night. Also, more Meer Koebel.

 

Thanks Sam. I'll be trying it soon.

 

I love how Rassul didn't go all Ranger Creek on us. Seriously nice job taking the high road. And for the record, I've always enjoyed 1836, gingerbread stout, and some of the smaller one-offs y'all have done.

 

When can we expect the triumphant return of Pistachio Cream Ale?!

 

Wish I could have made it.. but I'll make the next one.. fingers crossed...

Buffalo Bayou has always been the tour/tasting brewery I've enjoyed the most in Houston. I'm just a big fan of 1836 as it is.... love going into a place like Franks downtown and seeing it on tap there... at least it was last time I was there, though it has been a couple of months or so...

Glad everyone had a good time... looking forward to this BA announce thingy once it happens!

 

THIS!!!!!

 

I tried both the Meer Koabel ( more cowbell?) and Figaro today and thought they were both quite good. I think a trip to E1G is in my very near future,

 

IIRC... Meer Koebel is 'More Cowbell' with a substitution of Belgian yeast.

 

i hope i get to have their chai porter and devil's food again.

 

Heaven help me - I like this beer.
Would it still be good or even better with 6 months or a year aging?

 

I'm sure Rassul will gladly answer this for you!

I can't see a little age being a hindrance on the flavor, only thing that worries me is the fig notes.

 

CHAI PORTER?!?!?!?!

DO WANT!!!!!!!!

 

yep. had it at the 2013 spring festival...SOO GOOD.

 

If anyone in SA is looking for Figaro, Spec's De Zavala has plenty.

 

I found some Figaro/GBS at Specs Arbor yesterday for those in North Austin

 

Chai Porter was well done, but I couldn't even finish a half pint because I'm not a fan of Chai.

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