Crooked Stave Nightmare on Brett

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  1. ASak10

    ASak10 Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2014 Colorado

    Anyone tried this before? Not sure if they ever had it out on tap prior to bottling. I may swing by and get a bottle or two to try at some point...anyone else?
     
    #1 ASak10, Jan 14, 2014
  2. imperialbeerdude

    imperialbeerdude Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2012 Colorado

    I've had it before, it's good stuff.
     
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  3. Steve_0

    Steve_0 Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2012 Colorado
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  4. MighHighBrewer

    MighHighBrewer Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2013 Colorado

    They have it on tap at the brewery right now. I had some a few days ago. This is a different blend than their previous NoB iterations, and I think it's their best batch of this beer. Previous iterations weren't sour enough for me. This latest batch completely nailed the maltiness::sour ratio. Be forewarned though that the whiskey barrel is quite prominent in this latest batch, so hopefully you like whiskey.
     
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  5. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    Good to know. Was a bit underwhelmed with the initial batch I tried, personally. Not bad, but I tried it on tap and definitely left the bar with no desire to buy a bottle (which at the time was on the local shelves). If given the chance, will make sure to give this one a try....and I am definitely a fan of whiskey.
     
    #5 denver10, Jan 15, 2014
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  6. ASak10

    ASak10 Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2014 Colorado

    Great info, thanks. I picked up a few bottles but unfortunately didn't have time to grab one while there...had to just run in and run out. I may go back tomorrow to try it on tap, if they still have some left. I figured I would try one bottle in the near future and cellar the other ones for a little while. And I love whiskey! I figure I can't go wrong buying whiskey aged beer.
     
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  7. MighHighBrewer

    MighHighBrewer Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2013 Colorado

    I doubt they'll run out of Nightmare on tap by tomorrow, but you never know.

    I was told that Nightmare will hit distribution going forward - as will Origins and L'Brett. If I remember correctly, they're planning on distributing one of those beers every 90 days to the Colorado market.

     
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  8. doobgoob

    doobgoob Initiate (0) Apr 24, 2010 Texas

    How did the release go? Did it sell out? I definitely want to get my hands on some but my buddy won't be able to make it up to CO for a couple of weeks. Any chance it'll still be available then? And if it still is available, remember that all CS beers have diacetyl issues so you CO ppl shouldn't even bother trying to get this one. In fact, you really might as well just send me all the CS you can. :wink:
     
    #8 doobgoob, Jan 15, 2014
  9. ASak10

    ASak10 Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2014 Colorado

    Great, just what my budget needs :grimacing:
     
    #9 ASak10, Jan 15, 2014
  10. Prospero

    Prospero Pooh-Bah (2,680) Jul 27, 2010 Colorado
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    Went at 8:40-ish tonight, nobody was there, got my bottle limit and left, 2 min. tops.

    Had cases of it left, although no idea how long it will last. L'Brett & Origins lasted awhile.
     
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  11. imperialbeerdude

    imperialbeerdude Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2012 Colorado

    tap room guy said they made a lot of it
     
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  12. hopfacebrew

    hopfacebrew Initiate (0) Jul 26, 2011 Colorado

    Was just at The Source. I picked up a few bottles, they do have a ton. They also have the holiday Vieille bottles too. The bartender didn't know how long the Nightmare would last aside from "a good while".

    It's pretty damn good too :slight_smile:
     
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  13. beatenbyjacks

    beatenbyjacks Savant (1,151) Apr 17, 2011 Colorado

    I am glad they are making a large amount of these beers! Being able to get your hands on some of these beers without waiting in lines that allow for 6 bottle limits was a great change for Crooked Stave. Look forward to swinging by and grabbing some here soon. Thanks for the insight everyone
     
    #13 beatenbyjacks, Jan 15, 2014
  14. ASak10

    ASak10 Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2014 Colorado

    I went earlier today to pick some up for a friend, they have a fair amount it seems but it's steadily going. No more limits/cash only either, so if you really want to blow some money, you could buy a case or two :grinning:
     
    #14 ASak10, Jan 16, 2014
  15. hopfacebrew

    hopfacebrew Initiate (0) Jul 26, 2011 Colorado

    Interesting. When I was there about 1 or so it was clear the max was 6 bottles. Did they sell you more? I definitely paid with a card too.
     
    #15 hopfacebrew, Jan 16, 2014
  16. ASak10

    ASak10 Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2014 Colorado

    I only picked up 2 more, but someone else came by while I was enjoying a Surette and bought 8 I think? I paid with a card as well, I think the cash only thing was for the initial line at the release on Tuesday.
     
    #16 ASak10, Jan 16, 2014
  17. MighHighBrewer

    MighHighBrewer Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2013 Colorado

    I picked mine up today. Credit card is not an issue.

    They're releasing another beer in a week: Batch #60 (I think that's the number). It's supposedly a more sour version of Hop Savant - a hoppy sour. Empty wallets unite!
     
    #17 MighHighBrewer, Jan 16, 2014
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  18. hopfacebrew

    hopfacebrew Initiate (0) Jul 26, 2011 Colorado

    That's fantastic news!
     
    #18 hopfacebrew, Jan 16, 2014
  19. imperialbeerdude

    imperialbeerdude Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2012 Colorado

    awesome this makes me feel a little better about being a member but not really, they're also doing an evil twin collab made with citra, grapefruits, and I think clementines
     
    #19 imperialbeerdude, Jan 16, 2014
  20. FishPondManager

    FishPondManager Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 Colorado

    Other than violet, when has one needed to stand in line for a CS beer? I guess zekes counts.
     
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