Firestone 18 - Anniversary Ale - Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

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  1. turbotype

    turbotype Savant (1,035) Nov 5, 2013 California

    Firestone Walker 18. What a strange and exciting barrel aged beer in my opinion. So, what do you BAs think of it? I think it is fantastic, and could only get better with at least a few months aging. :slight_smile:
     
    #1 turbotype, Nov 13, 2014
  2. Dirtyhands

    Dirtyhands Initiate (0) Jul 3, 2014 Maryland

    Knowing DC I better trade for this one while its flush in CA. Glad you like it man. I expect great things.
     
    #2 Dirtyhands, Nov 13, 2014
  3. charlzm

    charlzm Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2007 California

    I have two bottles. Haven't cracked it yet.
     
    #3 charlzm, Nov 13, 2014
  4. tylerstravis

    tylerstravis Pooh-Bah (2,487) Feb 14, 2014 Colorado
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    Landing in Denver this afternoon!
     
    #4 tylerstravis, Nov 13, 2014
  5. MimDIPA

    MimDIPA Initiate (0) May 16, 2014 Colorado

    Landed yesterday at Mondo Vino if you're looking for it (of course, can't say whether they still have any). Picked up two bottles at $25/each last night. Little pricey, but I didn't want to bargain hunt and miss out. XVII was one of the best, most complex beers I've had, so while I'm waiting for a good occasion to crack this year's, it's tough to hold out!
     
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  6. boudeysbigbrew

    boudeysbigbrew Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2014 California

    Costco was selling them for 17.50 last weekend. Got a couple.
     
    #6 boudeysbigbrew, Nov 13, 2014
  7. busternuggz

    busternuggz Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2008 California

    This years blend was hoppier than the last several years have been. Not overly so, but there is a noticeable hop presence. Wookie Jack, Double Jack, and Hydra Dog Cuvee were all in there.
     
    #7 busternuggz, Nov 13, 2014
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  8. busternuggz

    busternuggz Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2008 California

    That's a damn good price.
     
    #8 busternuggz, Nov 13, 2014
  9. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Yep, picked up a bottle yesterday.
     
    #9 UCLABrewN84, Nov 13, 2014
  10. RJS83

    RJS83 Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2014 New York

    Has anyone seen XVIII in San Francisco? It does not appear that my bottle shops have received them.
     
    #10 RJS83, Nov 13, 2014
  11. deford

    deford Pooh-Bah (1,559) Nov 11, 2013 California
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    Had it on tap at Barrelworks, simply fantastic and worth every penny!
     
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  12. Treyliff

    Treyliff Grand Pooh-Bah (5,025) Aug 10, 2010 West Virginia
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    A bottle will be arriving to my porch from CA on Wednesday, so pumped!
     
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  13. turbotype

    turbotype Savant (1,035) Nov 5, 2013 California

    I am typically not a fan of bourbon barrel aged beer, as I am not a bourbon fan at all. (tequila was my poison) but Firestone Walker nailed it with this one. The Parabola contribution really shines, that's for sure! I may go back for a couple more if the local shop still has it, and let em' sit for 6 months to see what happens!
     
    #13 turbotype, Nov 13, 2014
  14. Doomcifer

    Doomcifer Pooh-Bah (1,665) Nov 10, 2005 Rhode Island
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    Can't wait for this to hit my area...if it doesn't elude me. :angry:
     
    #14 Doomcifer, Nov 13, 2014
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