JK Noble King question

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by lefty12, Oct 29, 2013.

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  1. lefty12

    lefty12 Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2010 Texas

    I picked up a NK at the F&S fest this weekend and consumed it yesterday. Does anyone know if they have changed the recipe for NK? I noticed on the label they mention using wild yeast and souring bacteria. I dont recall that being the case before but its been about a year or so since I have had it. I enjoyed the beer but didnt remember anyone mentioning changes with the recipe or additions of the wild yeast and souring bacteria. Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 lefty12, Oct 29, 2013
  2. quietdomino

    quietdomino Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2013 Texas

    Are you sure you weren't drinking a Das Wunderkind!?
     
    #2 quietdomino, Oct 29, 2013
  3. lefty12

    lefty12 Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2010 Texas

    I am sure it was not Das. It was in a Noble King bottle and the the label info on the side mentioned the addition of wild yeast and bacteria. I didnt have an old bottle for comparison purposes though. Also, I checked th website and it only mentions the addition of the farmhouse yeast.
     
    #3 lefty12, Oct 29, 2013
  4. jamescain

    jamescain Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2009 Texas

    #4 jamescain, Oct 29, 2013
  5. TTUJohn

    TTUJohn Initiate (0) Nov 13, 2012 Texas

    That's weird, I haven't had a NK in a long long time but that has got to be a misplaced label or printing error
     
    #5 TTUJohn, Oct 29, 2013
  6. Daemose

    Daemose Maven (1,407) Oct 3, 2011 Texas

    Every time I go there I see barrels marked NK+DAS. Maybe that's it.
     
    #6 Daemose, Oct 29, 2013
  7. lefty12

    lefty12 Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2010 Texas

    Im at work now but let me see if I still have the bottle. I cant remeber if it made it to the trash last night. Today was trash day. If I still have it I will post it this eve.
     
    #7 lefty12, Oct 29, 2013
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  8. HookemHops13

    HookemHops13 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2013 Texas

    Dude .rar one off misprint ghost whale bottle. Ill give you a case of KBS for the label!
     
    #8 HookemHops13, Oct 29, 2013
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  9. lefty12

    lefty12 Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2010 Texas

    Wait, I thought collecting bottles wasn't cool anymore!?!
     
    #9 lefty12, Oct 29, 2013
  10. TapThat

    TapThat Devotee (369) Nov 8, 2012 Oregon

    I remember hearing something about them making a change like this to the recipes of their flagship beers. I know they've released beers like this as "Experimental Black Metal" etc. in the tap room, where it is a blend of the beer with a bit of their house bugs tossed in. I'm sure Jeff or Ron could clarify though
     
    #10 TapThat, Oct 29, 2013
  11. army01

    army01 Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2011 Texas

    he's just asking for the label, no? That's still cool, right?
     
    #11 army01, Oct 29, 2013
  12. HookemHops13

    HookemHops13 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2013 Texas

    exactly. Saving bottles? Man what a loser. Labels are where its at! (I actually do this..............)
     
    #12 HookemHops13, Oct 29, 2013
  13. Danielbt

    Danielbt Initiate (0) May 4, 2012 Texas

    I really, really hope not.
     
    #13 Danielbt, Oct 29, 2013
  14. lefty12

    lefty12 Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2010 Texas

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    Ok, I took a pic with my iPhone but am struggling with posting it. The label here states it uses farmhouse yeast, wild yeast from the Texas hill country, Brett, and souring bacteria.
     
    #14 lefty12, Oct 29, 2013
  15. ext1rpate

    ext1rpate Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2011 Texas

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    #15 ext1rpate, Oct 29, 2013
  16. lefty12

    lefty12 Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2010 Texas

    #16 lefty12, Oct 30, 2013
  17. mattisloco

    mattisloco Maven (1,306) Feb 13, 2007 Texas
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    #17 mattisloco, Oct 30, 2013
  18. cmoody91

    cmoody91 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2010 Illinois

    Definitely a change. Looks like the Final Gravity changed as well, maybe that Brett working a little extra hard.

    Hope to try a batch of this soon!
     
    #18 cmoody91, Oct 30, 2013
  19. jamescain

    jamescain Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2009 Texas

    I'll actually try that beer again. I never cared for it before but I'm willing to take a second chance.
     
    #19 jamescain, Oct 30, 2013
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  20. lefty12

    lefty12 Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2010 Texas

    It was enjoyable and I wanted to drink it fresh to take advantage of the hops. It seemed a bit brighter in color and I could taste the souring a bit. So does this initiate a run on OG Noble King? Matt Chow, can we get a ruling on this?
     
    #20 lefty12, Oct 30, 2013
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