Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion Series

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  1. cherche

    cherche Pooh-Bah (2,476) Mar 27, 2013 Washington
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    nice! you got any specifics?
     
    #161 cherche, Jun 7, 2016
  2. Vivified

    Vivified Initiate (0) Jul 9, 2014 California

     
    #162 Vivified, Jun 8, 2016
  3. readyski

    readyski Pooh-Bah (1,557) Jun 4, 2005 California
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    Anyone know which hop is "featured" in versions 001 and 002?
     
    #163 readyski, Jun 8, 2016
  4. stickboy1125

    stickboy1125 Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Virginia

    edit, my bad, I didn't realize there was a featured hop in each version
     
    #164 stickboy1125, Jun 8, 2016
  5. Hoppedelic

    Hoppedelic Savant (1,065) Dec 6, 2010 California
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    Picked up a sixer of No. 002. I like it better than the first one but it's nothing mind blowing or ground breaking. It's a solid west coast style IPA and super crisp and refreshing. Perfect summer beer.
     
    #165 Hoppedelic, Jun 29, 2016
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  6. pinballplayer

    pinballplayer Maven (1,487) Jul 2, 2014 California
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    Just finishing up the last can from a six pack of Luponic 003 and it's got that bubblegum Galaxy hop profile in spades. Very good and worth seeking out. If only FW would disclose the hop bills on this revolving hop series. I don't get it. Why not tell us!
     
    #166 pinballplayer, Aug 24, 2016
  7. thuey

    thuey Pooh-Bah (1,705) Nov 13, 2015 California
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    003? Wasn't that just released today? ( https://twitter.com/firestonewalker )
     
    #167 thuey, Aug 24, 2016
  8. anfield86

    anfield86 Pooh-Bah (2,606) Nov 21, 2006 New Jersey
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    Wasn't a big fan of the malt bill on the first one and if the only thing that changes is the hop varieties then I don't see myself picking this up again. Just my 2¢
     
    #168 anfield86, Aug 24, 2016
  9. pinballplayer

    pinballplayer Maven (1,487) Jul 2, 2014 California
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    #169 pinballplayer, Aug 24, 2016
  10. CJNAPS

    CJNAPS Pooh-Bah (2,492) Nov 3, 2013 California
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    Can't wait to get my hands on 003, really enjoying FS Luponic series.
     
    #170 CJNAPS, Aug 24, 2016
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  11. bubseymour

    bubseymour Grand Pooh-Bah (4,800) Oct 30, 2010 Maryland
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    I thought 002 was great when it was fresher, but I just had one the other night (9 weeks age on it dated from mid June), and the flavors faded big time. Can't wait to try 003. This series by FW is very well done.
     
    #171 bubseymour, Aug 24, 2016
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  12. thuey

    thuey Pooh-Bah (1,705) Nov 13, 2015 California
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    I thought it was just me... when I first had 002, I thought it was fantastic!

    But by the time I got to the 2nd half of the six pack, it wasn't that good... I'll nab 003 and drink it quick.
     
    #172 thuey, Aug 25, 2016
  13. FatBoyGotSwagger

    FatBoyGotSwagger Grand Pooh-Bah (3,999) Apr 4, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    This series shows that Firestone can get a beer from bottle/can to shelf in a week or two. You would of thought that was impossible if you have shopped for the regular lineup for the last few years. Looking forward to 3. Liked 1 and never saw 2.
     
    #173 FatBoyGotSwagger, Aug 25, 2016
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  14. pinballplayer

    pinballplayer Maven (1,487) Jul 2, 2014 California
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    Believe it or not this was largely true in CA up until Luponic. Great to see the new emphasis on freshness this beer has created.
     
    #174 pinballplayer, Aug 25, 2016
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  15. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I suppose you have learned a lesson here!?!:wink:

    Cheers!
     
    #175 JackHorzempa, Aug 25, 2016
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  16. akolb

    akolb Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2015 Colorado

    Loved 001. Was slightly underwhelmed by a 40 day old 002. Wasn't bad, just wasn't special. Will definitely get 003.
     
    #176 akolb, Aug 25, 2016
  17. VinHalen54

    VinHalen54 Pundit (807) Jun 4, 2014 Illinois

    003 now in the Chicago area - canned 8/10/16
     
    #177 VinHalen54, Aug 26, 2016
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  18. Cubatobaco

    Cubatobaco Pooh-Bah (2,057) Jan 27, 2013 Virginia
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    Was hoping to see 003 last night, but I guess VA will have to wait a little longer. Surprised to see 8/2 Double Jack in my area. Very rare to have anything that fresh from FW. :wink:
     
    #178 Cubatobaco, Aug 26, 2016
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  19. deanzaZZR

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

    Fresh DJ = instant buy
     
    #179 deanzaZZR, Aug 27, 2016
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  20. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Had a 30 day old #2 and it was thin and not much taste coming through. #1 I still see around....its ancient. I will try 3 if it's not old. #2 came in a mixed 12 pack. Hope to find a single of#3

    Enjoy
     
    #180 Giantspace, Aug 27, 2016
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