Lakewood Troll Toll

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by zizouandyuki, Jun 22, 2016.

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  1. zizouandyuki

    zizouandyuki Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2015 Texas

    Something honestly seems wrong with this beer. I'm convinced that there is diacetyl and/or acetaldehyde present. It's incredibly sweet with hints of tartness and has no balance whatsoever.

    There is no hop aroma. Just a strange waft of sweetness and stale beer.

    I very well may be a lone wolf here, but wanted to see if others have tried this and what their take is. Thanks!
     
    #1 zizouandyuki, Jun 22, 2016
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  2. Trelvis

    Trelvis Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2015 Texas

    I haven't had it but I had a couple people describe it to me as a malt bomb. Thats why I have been hesitant to buy one.
     
    #2 Trelvis, Jun 22, 2016
  3. jamescain

    jamescain Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2009 Texas

    What style is it?
     
    #3 jamescain, Jun 22, 2016
  4. chaser85

    chaser85 Aspirant (274) Jan 20, 2009 Texas

    Well, you gotta pay the Troll Toll, if you wanna get...I forget the rest, but I bet that's your problem.
     
    #4 chaser85, Jun 22, 2016
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  5. zizouandyuki

    zizouandyuki Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2015 Texas

    It's a DIPA. Certainly expect some extra malt/sweetness with this style, but not like this. It genuinely has a bizarre taste and aroma.
     
    #5 zizouandyuki, Jun 22, 2016
  6. zizouandyuki

    zizouandyuki Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2015 Texas

    [​IMG]
     
    #6 zizouandyuki, Jun 22, 2016
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  7. Grendle

    Grendle Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2012 Texas

    So it tastes like the boys hole? Very disturbing.
     
    #7 Grendle, Jun 22, 2016
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  8. TX-Badger

    TX-Badger Grand Pooh-Bah (3,234) Jun 14, 2012 Texas
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    This took a disturbing turn quickly........
     
    #8 TX-Badger, Jun 22, 2016
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  9. Persdawg

    Persdawg Zealot (710) Mar 12, 2015 Texas
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    I swear I saw it was $12.99 as well right? I'm way out at that level.

    99% of the DIPAs in this great state are malt bombs.
     
    #9 Persdawg, Jun 23, 2016
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  10. zizouandyuki

    zizouandyuki Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2015 Texas

    Found it for 20% off @ Central Market, so roughly $10 out the door after taxes. I've got another bottle of it that I'll try to return tomorrow.
     
    #10 zizouandyuki, Jun 23, 2016
  11. TTUJohn

    TTUJohn Initiate (0) Nov 13, 2012 Texas

    You can return beer?
     
    #11 TTUJohn, Jun 23, 2016
  12. zizouandyuki

    zizouandyuki Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2015 Texas

    I've never tried to return beer before, so I'm honestly not sure. It's an unopened bottle. Hopefully it won't be an issue.
     
    #12 zizouandyuki, Jun 23, 2016
  13. GreatStoutman

    GreatStoutman Maven (1,486) Jan 5, 2016 Texas
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    I was once able to return an opened toothbrush to CM (it was left-handed... strange, I know), so if anyone will return it, it would be CM.
     
    #13 GreatStoutman, Jun 23, 2016
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  14. ACGypsy

    ACGypsy Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2014 Texas

    Just scanned through the reviews on another site and everyone talks about strong hop bitterness and mild malt. Ratings are high but that seems normal as people seem to rate beers higher at launch parties IMO. Maybe they had some quality problems in the bottles you have. But thanks for the warning, I will definitely refrain from bottle purchase until after I have tried a taster.
     
    #14 ACGypsy, Jun 23, 2016
  15. zizouandyuki

    zizouandyuki Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2015 Texas

    The hop bitterness is definitely accurate on the finish -- quite bitter and lingers on the palate. There's just a complete lack of hop flavor and aroma up front.

    I opened up a can of Resin while I was drinking it to compare the two. I ended up using a some of the Troll Toll for a marinade and poured the rest :slight_frown:
     
    #15 zizouandyuki, Jun 23, 2016
  16. Admerr

    Admerr Initiate (0) Dec 24, 2014 Texas

    I almost never drain pour but this was an exception. All I got was malt. Hops were almost nonexistent. Absolutely pissed I paid $14 and change for this one.
     
    #16 Admerr, Jun 25, 2016
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  17. stephens101

    stephens101 Pooh-Bah (2,778) May 5, 2006 Oklahoma
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    Finishing off a 32 oz. growler I purchased today at Lone Star Taps. It is malt forward no doubt. The hops are in the finish and there's some spiciness involved that you generally don't get with most American DIPAs. It reminds me of the Marshall This Machine IPA, which is a Belgian IPA, but with more alcohol. I didn't notice anything necessarily wrong or off about it, just not the typical DIPA we are accustomed to maybe.

    I would also add that it is not a beer worth a premium price imo.
     
    #17 stephens101, Jun 25, 2016
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  18. ACGypsy

    ACGypsy Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2014 Texas

    Sounds too much like Hop Trapp which I do not care for.
     
    #18 ACGypsy, Jun 27, 2016
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  19. Chadzero

    Chadzero Devotee (399) Dec 20, 2008 Texas

    Looks familiar.[​IMG]
     
    #19 Chadzero, Jun 28, 2016
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  20. donspublic

    donspublic Grand Pooh-Bah (3,552) Aug 4, 2014 Texas
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    Yeah following this thread I bet @zizouandyuki wishes his Troll Toll came in a 12 oz
     
    #20 donspublic, Jun 29, 2016
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