Cigar City Brewing Cubano Espresso

I don't really consider Jensen Beach in South FL. I'm talking Dade-Broward-Palm Beach counties. Thanks though.

 

It's around today.
TW Boca just got some in, no limit.
In the special releases section, was still in the box when I stumbled across it.

 

Yeah boynton TW got it as well... Uinta also finally made it to florida.

 

Well, maybe be more specific to what counties next time. I consider Miami Dade to be Cuba, so it's all relative.

 

I heard about Uinita being here now. Supposedly the following beers are available:

Crooked Sea Legs Porter
Dubhe Imperial Black IPA
Detour DIPA

I will be on the lookout for these...

 

Total Wine North Miami had some Cubano on the shelves as of yesterday.

 

How long is Cubano Espresso good for? Like how long before it starts to lose it's coffee flavor or taste? I know it's too low of an ABV to age but does it need to be consumed fresh like an IPA?

I ask because my wife had a taste of mine last night and decided she really liked it (first beer that she has EVER really liked) and I'm trying to figure out if I can stock up on it since it only comes out 3 times a year.

 

I think it lasts longer than an IPA but I would not hold it for more than several months because it will still taste good but the coffee notes will fade. Drink it within 3-4 months of bottling for optimal flavor is my advice.

 

Thanks. Luckily CCB's 2014 schedule says it's coming out basically every 3-4 months

 

Crazy that this is still around in some areas. I bought the last four-pack at the TW near the Falls early last week. I agree with whoever said this batch seems a bit off. A little too carbonated and light from what I remember.

 

i think the current batch is the best yet. tons and tons of coffee.

 

I purchased 3 four packs last night and drank one bottle. It didn't seem "off" to me. I thought it was delicious as usual.

 

I agree! I opened a bottle last night, and my first observation was how much more coffee-forward this batch is. Great stuff!

 

Tastes awesome as usual. Seems like CCB is 90% of what I buy these days.

 

Geez you were not kidding. What an awesome smelling beer if you love coffee. I am headed out to get more tomorrow.

 

Can you make sure that every batch that follows lives up to this high standard

 

I agree! So good this time around.

 

Hop Nosh and Baba Black Lager made it too.