Firestone Walker: Leo v. Ursus Adversus

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  1. HopHead89

    HopHead89 Pundit (752) Oct 20, 2016 California



    Just got a Can yesterday, Fortem was great lets see how this one goes
     
    #1 HopHead89, Jul 13, 2017
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  2. deanzaZZR

    deanzaZZR Maven (1,347) Jan 8, 2015 California

    Wish I could. I'm a couple hours north of the brewery and I can't find it.
     
    #2 deanzaZZR, Jul 13, 2017
  3. HopHead89

    HopHead89 Pundit (752) Oct 20, 2016 California

    it's just hit shelves down here in SoCaL LA/IE Area
     
    #3 HopHead89, Jul 13, 2017
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  4. reefer_bob

    reefer_bob Savant (1,010) May 13, 2014 California
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    Its a very drinkable double. Light, refreshing, all around solid. If you're looking for something unique, or bold, this isn't it. Tasty beverage, glad I bought a 4 pack, but won't get more. :slight_smile:
     
    #4 reefer_bob, Jul 13, 2017
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  5. HopHead89

    HopHead89 Pundit (752) Oct 20, 2016 California

    so do u think fortem was a better one?
     
    #5 HopHead89, Jul 13, 2017
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  6. QuakeAttack

    QuakeAttack Pooh-Bah (2,353) Mar 19, 2012 California
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    Agreed. I tried Adversus. Kind of disappointing to me for FW. You nailed it with the "light and refreshing, solid, but not unique". However, I expect more from FW.
     
    #6 QuakeAttack, Jul 14, 2017
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  7. HermitDan

    HermitDan Pundit (965) Apr 30, 2016 New Jersey

    From everything I've been hearing sounds like Fortem was the better of the 2. Haven't had Adversus but will definitely pick up a 4pk just because it's Firestone Walker
     
    #7 HermitDan, Jul 17, 2017
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  8. HopHead89

    HopHead89 Pundit (752) Oct 20, 2016 California

    i've just had the Adversus and IMO I thought it was a very nice WEST Coast Style IPA. Clean, Crisp & Refreshing
     
    #8 HopHead89, Jul 17, 2017
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  9. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    I just saw on Twitter that it's hitting NJ and DE this week. Get it while it's fresh!
     
    #9 TongoRad, Jul 18, 2017
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  10. Txex06

    Txex06 Maven (1,288) Dec 28, 2016 Texas
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    I've been grabbing Adversus around town each time I see it. $13 for a 4 pack around here. Like what others have said, it is very clean, crisp and easy drinking. A great DIPA for 100° days in Texas.
     
    #10 Txex06, Jul 18, 2017
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  11. woodychandler

    woodychandler Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,184) Apr 9, 2004 Pennsylvania
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    Heck, I'll pick up a couple just because it comes in CANs!
     
    #11 woodychandler, Jul 18, 2017
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  12. HorseheadsHophead

    HorseheadsHophead Grand Pooh-Bah (3,732) Sep 15, 2014 Colorado
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    I enjoyed Fortem quite a lot. I can't wait to try this one.
     
    #12 HorseheadsHophead, Jul 18, 2017
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  13. HopsDubosc

    HopsDubosc Pundit (803) Apr 24, 2015 Vermont

    Man, I thought Fortem was Disappointing with a capital D. The Luponic series has been so on point, and dare I say adventurous. The Fortem was just so "blah"... here's hoping they take of the training wheels with future releases.
     
    #13 HopsDubosc, Jul 18, 2017
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  14. HopHead89

    HopHead89 Pundit (752) Oct 20, 2016 California

    I thought fortem was pretty solid. maybe you got an OLD ONE?
     
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  15. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    I definitely thought that Fortem was the better of the two but agree with the general sentiment that for such a hyped up special series both have been pretty standard beers that don't really push the envelope at all. Fortem was juicier, softer, Adversus was crisper and sharper. Both certainly tasty I was just surprised at how usual they were.
     
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  16. HopsDubosc

    HopsDubosc Pundit (803) Apr 24, 2015 Vermont

    Perhaps. Had a can a few months ago, and then on tap a couple of weeks ago @ Salt Hill Pub in Leb NH. It's possible I just didn't like the hop profile.
     
    #16 HopsDubosc, Jul 18, 2017
  17. AZBeerDude72

    AZBeerDude72 Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2016 Arizona

    Arizona is showing to have this around Mid to end of July so any time now, will be trying a pack.
     
    #17 AZBeerDude72, Jul 18, 2017
  18. MistaRyte

    MistaRyte Pooh-Bah (2,681) Jan 14, 2008 Virginia
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    On the lookout for this in Hampton Roads, VA... was hoping it'd hit this week. Maybe in a week or two...
     
    #18 MistaRyte, Jul 18, 2017
  19. thuey

    thuey Pooh-Bah (1,705) Nov 13, 2015 California
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    Nah. Luponic is way better. If you didn't like Fortem, you wouldn't like Adversus. I don't like either, but I'd say Fortem was the better of the two.
     
    #19 thuey, Jul 20, 2017
  20. raynmoon

    raynmoon Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2011 Colorado

    This, plus stickee monkee, was supposed to hit san jose/ south bay distro in late May - June and never did... :angry:
     
    #20 raynmoon, Jul 20, 2017
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