Clown Shoes "Snow on the Maple Tree"

Discussion in 'New England' started by TWStandley, Dec 20, 2017.

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  1. TWStandley

    TWStandley Pooh-Bah (2,166) Jan 15, 2008 Massachusetts
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    Howdy all. Had read about this one a few weeks back and picked up a bottle today. Anyone try this yet? Sounds like it could be promising:

    "Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Maple Barrels" 12.5%, 22oz. Being distributed in New England only.

    Hoping this is on par with some of CS's other BA beers.
     
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  2. colby600

    colby600 Pooh-Bah (1,919) Mar 24, 2015 Connecticut
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    I've been waiting for this but I haven't seen it yet.
     
  3. bring

    bring Zealot (730) Aug 17, 2005 Greenland
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    Saw a tweet from CBC Newton indicating it arrived today. Assume other drops are in process.
     
  4. dental

    dental Maven (1,274) Apr 2, 2014 Massachusetts
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    A decent amount of bottles on the shelf at Luke's in Rockland. I just grabbed one for myself.
     
  5. Jcorn

    Jcorn Savant (1,220) Jun 17, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Just picked 1 up at CBC Newton for $14.50. (14.50 for a BA Maple Stout?!?) Red stone had it yesterday. It’ll be around but seems quite limited.
     
  6. Donco

    Donco Pooh-Bah (1,639) Aug 12, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Maaaannnn....want some. Live in Philly:slight_frown:
     
  7. Davl22

    Davl22 Maven (1,341) Sep 27, 2011 New Hampshire
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    One Stop in Haverhill got it yesterday.
     
  8. TheGent

    TheGent Grand Pooh-Bah (4,235) Jun 29, 2010 New Jersey
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    Is this Mass only?
     
  9. colby600

    colby600 Pooh-Bah (1,919) Mar 24, 2015 Connecticut
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    New England only on this
     
  10. TheGent

    TheGent Grand Pooh-Bah (4,235) Jun 29, 2010 New Jersey
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    Damn. Thanks.
     
  11. colby600

    colby600 Pooh-Bah (1,919) Mar 24, 2015 Connecticut
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    Anyone try this yet? Is it as good as Breakfast Exorcism?
     
  12. dental

    dental Maven (1,274) Apr 2, 2014 Massachusetts
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    I prefer both Exorcisms over this one. It's good, I just thought it was a little thin. Would consider buying another bottle but if it's still kicking around in a few weeks
     
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  13. Nestor87

    Nestor87 Devotee (345) Jun 12, 2014 New York
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    I agree with this.
     
  14. colby600

    colby600 Pooh-Bah (1,919) Mar 24, 2015 Connecticut
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    My niece found some for me for $12.94 + tax. I haven't tried it yet, but that's a great price.
     
  15. ncuba

    ncuba Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2008 Massachusetts

    Yeah I picked it up ~13 all told at the (old) Austin in Worcester. Were still a few more yesterday
     
  16. WunderLlama

    WunderLlama Grand Pooh-Bah (4,820) Dec 27, 2010 Massachusetts
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    Saw the last one on the shelf at the craft beer cellar in plymouth at $17

    Bomber poured into a chalice

    Dark brown liquid, brown pencil thin foam layer quickly settles to a layer of brown foam, scant lacings

    Aroma of bourbon, maple syrup, whiff of pipe tobacco, whiff of chocolate / roast malts

    Very Sweet, maple syrup, bourbon,

    Incredibly smooth, alcohol is deceptively well hidden, low sudsing,

    Just rated Founders CBS, I like this better

    Excellent beer, repeatable
     
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  17. colby600

    colby600 Pooh-Bah (1,919) Mar 24, 2015 Connecticut
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    Just tried my first one. Most noticeably is how smooth it is, similar to CBS. Nice barrel with a VERY minimal maple presence. This is absolutely worth the low price of admission.
     
  18. Newport_beerguy

    Newport_beerguy Pooh-Bah (1,860) Feb 24, 2011 Rhode Island
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    Just picked one up at Oak Hill Bev in Scarborough, ME for $11.99, can get 2 of these for less than one CBS...bet it will taste close enough to be a great deal.

    To tie this to another thread, for the fans they also had a buttload of Epiphany at $15.99/4-pack.
     
  19. colby600

    colby600 Pooh-Bah (1,919) Mar 24, 2015 Connecticut
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    Great price for the CS and I'm sure you'll enjoy every drop. Cheers!
     
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  20. BeerHere978

    BeerHere978 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2016 Massachusetts

    Had this on X-mas day. Was very smooth, not boozy at all. Sweetness was well balanced. Would have preferred more maple flavor, but overall pretty damn good.
     
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