Central Waters Releases and Updates (2018)

Let me add my voice to those praising Bourbon Barrel Quad. In previous years the Brewers Reserve beers were WAY too boozy when fresh, but the 2016 Scotch & Quad releases lead me to believe they have turned a corner...bravo CW!

 

GABFU was much better this year in terms of crowds and how things were run. The biggest positive change was doing away with a separate line to purchase beer tickets and instead let each vendor take cash. The live music was also set up in a separate tent which worked well. All in all a big win for charity (Lettie Jensen Community Center) as the run/walk sold out which is the main reason for the event. Hopefully CW will continue to run things similar next year.

 

They look the same as last year. I am sure there is a vintage shown somewhere... didn't look that close.

 

I was wondering the same rhing. I grabbed a 15 BG when I got home and could not notice any difference between the 16 label. Maybe there us a stamp on the bottle I missed?
Great time at the party. Well done CW!

 

I didn't notice a difference either. I just put little circle stickers on top and marked the year down to avoid a mix up.

 

I'm sure I missed this somewhere in this thread, but did they sell out of black gold on the day of the release? I'll be driving by that area tomorrow and was wondering if i might get lucky and stumble upon a leftover bottle

 

Id highly doubt they didn't sell out of everything they had available for purchase on Saturday. Do they have more to randomly put out in the tap room...only they know the answer to that.

 

Anello was saying that they would run out before the end of the line of ppl getting 2 bottles. Not sure if it was true. They are setting bottles aside for random releases for the locals, supposedly, so I doubt you would be able to ask for some and get any. Worth a call or if you are going to be there anyway just ask, the CW staff is awesome.

 

Day of BG release bottles sold out as I was in line. As previously mentioned, who knows when/if additional bottles are put out.

 

Beer Temple posted that they have it. So we should start seeing it around.

 

For what it's worth, HyVee in Madison (east) had a few 4-packs at the counter still. Not sure if they were a second wind or just residual from the initial drop. Cheers!

 

Slainte is out! I love this stuff. One of the best scottish ales out there. Great fall beer.

 

Bourbon Barrel Quad 4 packs at Printers Row Wine Shop (Chicago)...couple packs left as of 6:30 tonight

 

Having had them all now, IMO:

BBSA >> Backwoods Bastard
BBQ >>>> Boulevard BBQ

Glad to be able to grab CW this year.

 

Agreed on both counts.

I thought the Boulevard BBQ was flat-out gross.

 

Wow. I haven't had this years, but last year's was fantastic.

 

Just to follow up, while I like barrel aged beers, some are just way too boozy when fresh for my palate.

This was like someone dumped a shot of bourbon in it. Some of my friends love that kind of stuff, but it's gross to me.

 

I agree. Boulevard is too hot for me right now. Revisit in 3 months (ish) and I will see how it tastes then.

 

What Jewel? Surprised they got it.

 

City or burbs?

 

Anybody know when the Bourbon Barrel Stout is out? Also, lots of 4 packs of BBQ at Brennan's on Watts Rd. in Madison.

 

Normally right around Thanksgiving.

 

This may start a bit of controversy but...

BBQ = BBSA > BBS = Cassian Susnet > BBBW

They all have a thinner mouthfeel which works great with the quad and stout but leaves me wanting more on the stouts/barleywines

 

I think we can all agree that they are all great, so no controversy, just good discussion. If they can keep the same price points, they will keep me as a fan for a long time.
There are so many BB stouts out there that I only purchased one 4pk of 2015 BBS, but I also have so much Scotch Ale (my annual favorite) that I can't drink that much either.
Looking forward to Black Gold and anything else they bring to FOBAB this week!

 

BB Stout next week.

 

Anyone know when they release Space Ghost? I love that beer. Also, I swore I heard word of Space Ghost going into barrels last year...to be bottled or draft only??

 

Space Ghost hit Madison 3 weeks ago.

 

I'm pretty sure I heard that there were barrels againg 2-3 years ago with "SG" written on them but that should've come out by now....

 

Damn. Hoping it hits here soon then.

 

Beer menus shows it in Iowa. I would think you will see it soon.

 

Supposedly there will be a lot of it, although I can't find a reference to quote or link.
There's a December TBD bomber release on the production calendar on their website. Any word yet on what that will be?

 

Cherry Stout question: is this brewed yearly?

 

Released yearly, but only available in Wisconsin.

 

My guess would be rye chocolate porter

 

Ugh sorry guys. I got the date wrong. Should hit the week after next.

 

Haven't heard, but I'll ask.