First time with The Abyss

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  1. Bogforce

    Bogforce Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2010 Ohio

    Going to open my 2007 vintage after the 1st of he year. Loved 11 and 12
     
    #41 Bogforce, Dec 27, 2013
  2. 1987GN

    1987GN Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2013 California

    Of course. I can swing by today and pick some up for you.

    I'll send you the receipt and you just pay me for what it cost me and shipping.

    PM me your number and I can pick this up after work today. I see no reason why they'd be out of abyss.
     
    #42 1987GN, Dec 27, 2013
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  3. RangnaR

    RangnaR Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2012 California

    Don't know what happened to my last post but came here to say this:

    I had my first Abyss -- a 2012 -- on Thanksgiving, and I would have to agree with everything you said. I thought I was the only one LOL... On the other hand, opened a F-W 17th Anniversary on Christmas, and thoroughly enjoyed it!
     
    #43 RangnaR, Dec 27, 2013
  4. printer1

    printer1 Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2005 Iowa

    I live in Des Moines. You have a much better chance of getting TG beers in Wisconsin.
     
    #44 printer1, Dec 28, 2013
  5. Chelsea1905

    Chelsea1905 Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2008 Washington

    Does this beer "fall off?"

    I have a couple 10,11,12,13 verticals. And want to make sure I'm not missing anything.

    Thanks
     
    #45 Chelsea1905, Dec 28, 2013
  6. RandyV

    RandyV Zealot (695) Aug 8, 2010 Arizona

    You've been busy in the best possible way!
     
    #46 RandyV, Dec 28, 2013
  7. hopsputin

    hopsputin Grand Pooh-Bah (4,403) Apr 1, 2012 New Jersey
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    its the best! glad you enjoyed. get more next year :wink: actually - get more and send to me :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #47 hopsputin, Dec 28, 2013
  8. Sippinonsizzurp

    Sippinonsizzurp Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2013 California

    Just finished a 2013 Abyss. Fantastic beer.
     
    #48 Sippinonsizzurp, Dec 28, 2013
  9. JMFP

    JMFP Pooh-Bah (2,004) Dec 2, 2013 Delaware
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    Ditto. If this is a standing offer, I'd love to grab some via trade or otherwise. Let me know, BA bro!
     
    #49 JMFP, Dec 28, 2013
  10. BCross

    BCross Initiate (0) Nov 20, 2011 Washington

    As you can tell by my avatar pic, I am a big fan of Abyss. It is probably the only beer I search out for. I usually end up buying a case a year. Now if I could only find a bottle of 06. That's the one year I have yet to try. Would love to do a complete vertical tasting
     
    #50 BCross, Dec 28, 2013
  11. sukwonee

    sukwonee Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2011 Washington

    yeah... so the only Abyss I enjoyed was 2010 vintage. I didn't like 2012, 2011, or 2007. 2007 probably wouldn't have been good about 3-4 years ago.
     
    #51 sukwonee, Dec 28, 2013
  12. carlitos92

    carlitos92 Zealot (599) Jul 12, 2012 Texas

    Count me among the minority of "not blown away" people. The Abyss wasn't worth the hype to me at all. It was good, but there are many other stouts I'd take first, some much more readily available. It's all subjective, and to each their own.

    On another note, I loved the 2012 Black Butte, but the 2013 wasn't as good IMHO. I think my tastes are just getting broader instead of the brewery declining or anything like that, though.
     
    #52 carlitos92, Dec 28, 2013
  13. mtskier

    mtskier Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Illinois

    I have one, waiting to open it though. It says drink after on the bottle so Ill follow the brewery's directions.
     
    #53 mtskier, Dec 29, 2013
  14. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
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    I had some a few years ago, still do not get the hype. It is no better than any other Imp stout to me. There I go not following the crowd and saying something mean again. Poor old beer, me does not love it so much as others do....
    LOL

    its just a beer. a 4 or so to me. nothing more.

    Still I get it, I could start a I love Orval thread everyday and maybe I used to do that before the BA web site crash, one will never know, lol:grimacing::rolling_eyes::grinning:

    cheers.:slight_smile:

    jokes.:grinning:
     
    #54 azorie, Dec 29, 2013
  15. chimneyjim

    chimneyjim Zealot (522) Jun 23, 2004 Oregon


    Good luck with that! I have an empty I could part with for the right offer.
     
    #55 chimneyjim, Dec 29, 2013
  16. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I think it's called having different tastes on what constitutes a good RIS. You know... the way some people love the way liver tastes, while others hate it.

    For whatever reason, the flavor profile of the Aybss doesn't appeal to you. I know plenty of people who feel the same way about Dark Lord, KBS, Kate the Great, etc. With regard to the Abyss, that doesn't mean there's something wrong with those who think it's a great beer, or anything wrong with you because you think it's a "mehhhh" beer. All it means is that your taste in RIS is different from those who think it's a great beer (it's not a referendum on your character, as your post seems to imply). No more, no less. Cheers!
     
    #56 John_M, Dec 29, 2013
  17. MrWilliams

    MrWilliams Zealot (637) Nov 24, 2013 Arizona

    Haven't had it yet as it's not available in FL, least not that I know, but will be one I look for when I move to AZ this year. I feel like a kid waiting for his birthday.
     
    #57 MrWilliams, Dec 29, 2013
  18. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
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    geez John you know me ,man its beer chat. way to support the home team though....I actually like the beer allot I gave it a 4, its just not any better than any of the other ones is all. Look its never serious its just my opinion. I was NOT attacking ANYONE, In fact I was making FUN of myself for raving about Orval at times. geez man lighten up.

    where did i rag on this beer?, other than have a little fun about beer cheer leading....

    ok back to football and my beer as this is silly.
     
    #58 azorie, Dec 29, 2013
  19. m4ttj0nes

    m4ttj0nes Zealot (611) Feb 21, 2012 Oregon
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    :rolling_eyes:
     
    #59 m4ttj0nes, Dec 29, 2013
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  20. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Sorry man. Chalk this up to my total inability to read sarcasm or humor on the internet.

    That being said, I didn't realize my post came across as so heavy handed, but I guess it must have. I'd been reading over this thread (and others like it), and there are soooooooo many posts that read "I don't think this beer is anything special,; what's all the fuss about," or "how can anyone think this beer is special? I know what special is, and this aini't it," that it was starting to get on my last nerve (which lead to my comment/response). Mea culpa... my comment did come across as kind of snarky. (walks off slowly to the fridge for another bottle of blue dot.... mumbling and grumbling.... mumbling and grumbling....)
     
    #60 John_M, Dec 30, 2013
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