Chocolate Rain Challenge

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Dope, Jun 2, 2012.

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  1. Dope

    Dope Pooh-Bah (2,925) Oct 5, 2010 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah

    So on a whim of foolishness, I've decided to drink my CR tonight by myself. Luckily the ABV is back up to 19.5% for '12.

    Anyone else drink a ridiculous beer like this by themselves? Or do you always share?

    Over 1200 calories, this one's gonna hurt.


    Dope
     
  2. black13

    black13 Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Oregon

    Shogo put down a Double Black on his own, IIRC.
     
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  3. markmiller

    markmiller Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2010 New York

    I have this OCD that I simply cannot leave a growler with beer in it overnight, so it must be consumed before the night is finished. I've had some stronger brews in there that I've emptied myself, because either the GF doesn't seem to like anything I get, or I don't have anyone to share with.
     
  4. Dope

    Dope Pooh-Bah (2,925) Oct 5, 2010 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah

    Wow, that is honestly impressive. I'll have to buy the man a beer sometime because that is insane. Especially if drank within any reasonable amount of time.

    Dope
     
  5. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    That's like two quarter pounders with cheese and a small order of fries. Obviously I'd rather have the CR.
    So how is it? (EDIT: never mind, just found your review)
    And how are you doing so far?
    I'll probably tackle a Black Tuesday solo someday, but first I'll have to clear the following day.
     
  6. stupac2

    stupac2 Pooh-Bah (2,031) Feb 22, 2011 California
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    Kinda seems like a waste, I doubt you'll really be experiencing/enjoying it at the end.
     
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  7. ehammond1

    ehammond1 Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2008

    The next time the Chargers are in the Super Bowl, I will be drinking a bottle of 2011 Black Tuesday by myself over the course of the day/game. It already has lightning bolts on it in permanent marker along with "DO NOT OPEN UNTIL THE CHARGERS PLAY IN THE SUPER BOWL!!!!"
     
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  8. DavoleBomb

    DavoleBomb Pooh-Bah (2,277) Mar 29, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    I drank over 90% of a growler of Town Hall's BA Scotch ale (whatever it is called) in one night. It's not because I loved it though. I was going to drink it with a buddy, but he didn't like the 10% he had so he gave up. For the record, I wasn't impressed by my 90% either, but I wanted a good buzz so I kept going. By the way, did you enjoy the CR?....and if you initially enjoyed it, did you also enjoy it at the end?
     
  9. Jparkanzky

    Jparkanzky Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2011 Ohio

    I don't have the "I can't drink this much beer at this ABV myself" type of issues.... I have the "I can't drink a beer this good without sharing it" issue.

    I haven't had a lot of my "good" beers, because I'm waiting to share them.
     
  10. CerealKillerKP

    CerealKillerKP Zealot (514) May 24, 2009 Kentucky

    Quit judging him stupac2. With a name referencing Pac I'm surprised you'd be against drinking whats approx. 24 oz of ~20% beer. Thats like drinking 8 shots of 80 proof liquor which your namesake did on a nightly basis.

    "Late night coolin' with the homies, drinkin' hennessey and cold brew, after smokin' stopped in oakland, got the munchies for some soul food, so we stopped to get a bite to eat at the local barbecue, its just another boring monday and theres nothing else to do"
    -Tupac "Dopefiend Diner"
     
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  11. Dope

    Dope Pooh-Bah (2,925) Oct 5, 2010 Massachusetts
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    I can see your point somewhat. However, I am a larger man, approximately 6'4" and 235-240lbs depending on the day. This isn't going to make me blackout drunk or something. I am still enjoying it, it's just going to get me fairly drunk.

    If you guys want to read my little review, it's here: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/16866/53728/?ba=Dope

    To those that asked, I think it's excellent. I am a huge stout fan and a huge chocolate fan to boot so my reviews of beers like this tend to be inflated. I rated it slightly higher than BT for reference, which seems to be the opposite of what most people do.

    Dope
     
  12. hannydawg

    hannydawg Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2010 Illinois

    I heard someone tried after drinking 3 other bombers a couple of weeks ago. There may have even been some YouTube videos of the attempt. Getting the Chocolate Rain open is apparently the toughest part.
     
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  13. FishPondManager

    FishPondManager Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 Colorado

    I like your chances if they ever fire that joke of a head coach. Probably should 86 the GM too.
     
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  14. weatherdog

    weatherdog Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2007 Illinois

    I once heard about a fucking wombat slam a bottle of Chocolate Rain in a Tree Floyds Mugga. Just rumors though, I doubt there's video.
     
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  15. Dope

    Dope Pooh-Bah (2,925) Oct 5, 2010 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah

    That's fair enough. I would love to do the same but I literally have no friends that are big beer enthusiasts. The best I might get my buddies to enjoy is a good hefe or APA or something along those lines. My wife does not drink beer at all. So it's up to me and me alone, and I'm not gonna drink just part of the bottle once I open it. I'm in it for the long haul, one way or another.

    Dope
     
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  16. hannydawg

    hannydawg Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2010 Illinois

    Hmm, I searched YouTube for the videos, but they didn't appear. Glad I bookmarked those back on my home computer. :wink:
     
  17. stupac2

    stupac2 Pooh-Bah (2,031) Feb 22, 2011 California
    Pooh-Bah

    I was actually thinking palate fatigue more than anything. Like, one night I drank 3 pints of Younger, and by the middle of third couldn't taste anything. My tongue was dead. I wasn't really enjoying the beer any more. My guess is that the hugeness of CR would do something similar.
     
  18. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    i did more calories the day after districts in HS for wrestling. we stopped at McD, BK, and Wendys. ate a meal at each. I know I ate more McDoubles that day than total for my life. possibly a double whopper or 2.
     
  19. Dope

    Dope Pooh-Bah (2,925) Oct 5, 2010 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah

    Hmph, I would assume palate fatigue from something like PtY would be due to the huge hoppiness more than anything. I'm about 80% done and it still tastes great, though not as hot as it was when I started. I guess I'm getting desensitized to the alcohol harshness. It's really good, especially if you like intensely sweet chocolate and vanilla (which I do).

    Dope
     
  20. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Why not the Padres in the World Series? :sunglasses:
     
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