Frangelic Mountain Brown

Discussion in 'Trade Talk' started by ewright, Jul 28, 2012.

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  1. ewright

    ewright Initiate (0) Oct 25, 2007 North Carolina

    Is anyone having any luck trading this beer, even $4$ for other limited beers? I got two, then read things that make me believe I will hate it (artificial sweetners?!? :grimacing:).

    Should I just find a hobo and give them to him?
     
    #1 ewright, Jul 28, 2012
  2. DavoleBomb

    DavoleBomb Pooh-Bah (2,277) Mar 29, 2008 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    I just drank one and it's tasty, though it reminds me of hazelnut coffee from Sheetz. I'd say it's probably worth more to those who haven't had it than those who have.
     
    #2 DavoleBomb, Jul 28, 2012
  3. yamar68

    yamar68 Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2011 Minnesota

    I traded mine 1:1 for Westy 8 and both parties were happy.
     
    #3 yamar68, Jul 28, 2012
  4. jrnyc

    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    drink it and enjoy! I really liked it. You wont know until you try it.
     
    #4 jrnyc, Jul 28, 2012
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  5. ediaz

    ediaz Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2011 Florida

    I gave a cucumber saison + for a FMB +. I was more than pleased. Split it with some friends, it was a great beer, the hazelnut coffee is right on. theres a concern with "artificial flavoring" but when have you ever had hazelnut creamer in your coffee made with all natural flavors? hope that helps
     
    #5 ediaz, Jul 28, 2012
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  6. apocalypsezombie

    apocalypsezombie Initiate (0) May 12, 2012

    I thought it was pretty good, and I hate coffee. Split it with a ladyfriend, she will love it.
     
    #6 apocalypsezombie, Jul 28, 2012
  7. Steimie

    Steimie Maven (1,428) Jan 7, 2012 Michigan

    I first tried trading it for FFF stuff like Zombie Dust and Alpha King. Nothing. Then I put up another post just looking for locals. Crickets. I ended up sending as an extra to a good trader.

    I did hear of one BA that had a deal in place to swap it for a bottle of Abyss. It's all in the timing, I guess.
     
    #7 Steimie, Jul 28, 2012
  8. apocalypsezombie

    apocalypsezombie Initiate (0) May 12, 2012

    Timing and distro area. Three Floyds market got plenty of FMB. We're still getting more in our bottle shops!
     
    #8 apocalypsezombie, Jul 28, 2012
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  9. ewright

    ewright Initiate (0) Oct 25, 2007 North Carolina

    For what it's worth, I'm somewhat of a coffee snob. Black or nothing for me. I also have a severe aversion to artificial sweeteners which is why I'm afraid to open a bottle myself,
     
    #9 ewright, Jul 28, 2012
  10. ediaz

    ediaz Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2011 Florida

    OP, there was a solid week or so that it seemed about 50% of the first two ISO:FT pages involved FMB (mostly for trade) to some extent. anyone who wanted it had ample opportunity to get it, so that might be why its tough to move it.. just my $0.02
     
    #10 ediaz, Jul 28, 2012
  11. ediaz

    ediaz Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2011 Florida

    And also, not stepping on Mordor's toes if he wants it, but if you have it after next week ill probably be able to work something out with you (no more cuc, sorry!) for some FL stuff
     
    #11 ediaz, Jul 28, 2012
  12. ewright

    ewright Initiate (0) Oct 25, 2007 North Carolina

    I liked all the other Backstage Series releases ... I didn't do enough research on this one :slight_frown:
     
    #12 ewright, Jul 28, 2012
  13. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    Stop buying beer just to trade it.
     
    #13 cbeer88, Jul 28, 2012
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  14. ewright

    ewright Initiate (0) Oct 25, 2007 North Carolina

    Reading comprehension 101. Try it sometime.
     
    #14 ewright, Jul 28, 2012
  15. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    Oh I read it just fine. It's pretty obvious you purchased these just because they were Founders limited releases (taste the rarity!), and now that you know what they are and you don't think you want it, you are looking to acquire something limited for them. Not even just trade them, but trade them for something limited, including creating a thread seeing what you might be able to get for them. This is precisely what is wrong with trading these days - people run out and purchase as much of every new release as they can, knowing they always have the safety net of trading for something else rare even if they don't actually like the beer.

    If you don't think you'll even like the beer, why would you not just offer them up $4$ for locals and be done with it?
     
    #15 cbeer88, Jul 28, 2012
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  16. ewright

    ewright Initiate (0) Oct 25, 2007 North Carolina

    Since you seem to know my purchasing/drinking habits, you probably don't need to be told that I bought 1 bottle of Blushing Monk, drank it and enjoyed it. I bought 1 bottle of CBS, drank it and enjoyed it. I bought 1 bottle of Better Half, drank it and enjoyed it. I bought 4 bottles of KBS, drank 2 of them (the other 2 are still in my closet) and enjoyed them.


    I bought FMB because I've enjoyed every Founders beer I've ever had. Unfortunately, this one turned out to be something I think I won't like. Rather than waste it, I was looking for constructive pointers on getting it into someone else's hands who might appreciate it and getting something comparable in return. Basically, I wanted to know what people felt was comparable.

    Instead, I've gotten mostly fucking sanctimonious bullshit like your replies instead. I'm happy that you've never bought multiple bottles of a beer based on the reputation of the brewery and found out later you didn't like it. I envy the fact that your milk never spoils, you never stub your toe and your shit doesn't stink, too.

    I don't see how asking for pointers on past trades for the is "what is wrong with trading these days". If that's what is wrong with trading these days, we might as well scrap the entire Beer Trading General/Help forum all together.

    Get off your goddamn high horse and either offer useful suggestions or shut the fuck up.

    PS - The Ashton Kutcher thing ... laaaaame.
     
    #16 ewright, Jul 28, 2012
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  17. apocalypsezombie

    apocalypsezombie Initiate (0) May 12, 2012

    *Shit just got real*

    On another note, you can send em to me and I'll send you some FFF happiness :slight_smile:
     
    #17 apocalypsezombie, Jul 28, 2012
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  18. csano

    csano Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2010 Washington
    Trader

    Nope, not from Seattle. Can't be a coffee snob. Sorry.
     
    #18 csano, Jul 28, 2012
  19. Mandark

    Mandark Zealot (587) Apr 8, 2008 Illinois

    Josh5705 will trade you a Surly Syx for them, apparently:http://beeradvocate.com/community/threads/ft-frangelic-mountain-brown-iso-parabola.30916/
     
    #19 Mandark, Jul 28, 2012
  20. CWBlues

    CWBlues Initiate (0) May 4, 2011 Indiana

    If it's any help, I drink my coffee straight black too, despise artificial sweeteners, didn't taste anything artificial in this beer (that artificial sweetener is being blown WAY out of proportion, IMO), and thoroughly enjoyed this beer. Even if you pop it, decide you hate it, and would prefer to drainpour it, I don't think anyone's feelings will be particularly hurt. Seems there's still plenty of this stuff floating around out there.

    If Founders had just sucked it up and barrel-aged this beer I'm sure you wouldn't hear any complaints...
     
    #20 CWBlues, Jul 28, 2012
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