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FFF Gumballhead Hop Change?

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by ZachDow7, Nov 24, 2015.

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  1. ZachDow7

    ZachDow7 Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2014 Michigan

    Hey, searched and couldn't find anything on this! I have a case of the limited run of bombers (22oz) they bottled on the new machinery. The label now says "red wheat and our proprietary hops". I have always associated amarillo hops with GH, is this just a one off, or is it a change-up in hops?
     
    #1 ZachDow7, Nov 24, 2015
  2. cetherid

    cetherid Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2010 Indiana

    #2 cetherid, Nov 25, 2015
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  3. Jplachy

    Jplachy Pooh-Bah (1,602) Feb 12, 2012 Illinois
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    Does it taste different?
     
    #3 Jplachy, Nov 25, 2015
  4. Brother_Love

    Brother_Love Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2015 Illinois

    Zombie Dust tastes off right now so it wouldn't surprise me if something is up with Gumballhead as well.
     
    #4 Brother_Love, Nov 25, 2015
  5. theburden

    theburden Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2002 Illinois

    No we didn't change the hops in GBH or ZD. If you think a beer tastes wrong contact us through the website and we will work to evaluate it and replace it if necessary.
     
    #5 theburden, Nov 25, 2015
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  6. ZachDow7

    ZachDow7 Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2014 Michigan

    #6 ZachDow7, Nov 25, 2015
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  7. 5thOhio

    5thOhio Initiate (0) May 13, 2007 South Carolina

    "It can't possibly be my palate! Must be the brewery changed the recipe!" says some beer geek virtually every day.
     
    #7 5thOhio, Nov 25, 2015
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  8. invertalon

    invertalon Pooh-Bah (1,963) Jan 27, 2009 Ohio
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    I have had Zombie Dust on many occasions the past few years and I never really noticed any variance, aside from age... It doesn't age well, but any fresh bottle I have had has been stunning.
     
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  9. poypoyking

    poypoyking Initiate (0) Oct 9, 2015 Minnesota

    I picked up a 6 pack to bring back to Minnesota with me and it was labeled the first week of November, can't remember the exact date. I didn't try the bombers but Gumballhead on tap last week was fantastic. It seemed better than when I stopped last spring but that might just be me.
     
    #9 poypoyking, Nov 25, 2015
  10. TonyLuvsBeer

    TonyLuvsBeer Pundit (816) Mar 28, 2015 Michigan
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    2nd this - I just drank a fresh ZD bomber yesterday - it was as delicious as usual.
     
    #10 TonyLuvsBeer, Nov 25, 2015
  11. ZachDow7

    ZachDow7 Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2014 Michigan


    So why the change of wording on the label, from Amarillo hops to proprietary hops....just curious not trying to sound like a dick
     
    #11 ZachDow7, Nov 25, 2015
  12. theburden

    theburden Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2002 Illinois

    No idea
     
    #12 theburden, Nov 25, 2015
  13. MichaelinFishers

    MichaelinFishers Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2009 Indiana

    Any way you could find be out and post? Echoing the above, inquiring beer geeks want to know. There has to be a reason for that kind of label change. Probably something stupid like the TTB not allowing "Amarillo" on the label because it wasn't from Texas. But we're still curious.
     
    #13 MichaelinFishers, Nov 28, 2015
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  14. Vav

    Vav Savant (1,013) Jul 27, 2008 Illinois

    Technically, Amarillo are proprietary hops.
     
    #14 Vav, Nov 28, 2015
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  15. theburden

    theburden Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2002 Illinois

    The bomber run was a last minute special one off. I'm sure when the labels were getting made our GD guy just threw that in from text from another beer. No conspiracy or anything.
     
    #15 theburden, Nov 30, 2015
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  16. DarkMagneto

    DarkMagneto Crusader (455) Apr 17, 2007 Illinois

    The brewery burned down when he/she didn't mention Amarillo. LOL
     
    #16 DarkMagneto, Dec 1, 2015
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  17. ZachDow7

    ZachDow7 Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2014 Michigan

    Thanks for asking, it is appreciated.
     
    #17 ZachDow7, Dec 1, 2015
  18. boilermakerbrew

    boilermakerbrew Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2010 Indiana

    Only time I have noticed any difference over the past few years is when I stumbled across a little store that had some that tasted about 8 months old!
     
    #18 boilermakerbrew, Dec 2, 2015
  19. MichPaul

    MichPaul Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Michigan

    I fully disagree with 2 things above. I have had the latest batch of bombers released and it tastes as great as ever! Also, I think it ages a whole lot better than other CPAs I've had... Of course CPAs and regular pales are not meant to age, but I think ZD holds up well if you have to hold it for a bit.
     
    #19 MichPaul, Dec 2, 2015
  20. theburden

    theburden Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2002 Illinois

    We make beer, not Certified Public Accountants.
     
    #20 theburden, Dec 2, 2015
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  21. AnchorDrops

    AnchorDrops Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 Michigan

    Responses typical of what I would expect from 3 Floyds.
     
    #21 AnchorDrops, Dec 2, 2015
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