Mexican Cake NYC

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  1. Eidel18

    Eidel18 Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2015 Pennsylvania

    Just cracked my first cake ever. This stuff is amAzing. Heat comes through nicely but not overwhelming. Getting even better as it warms up. Need to hunt down some more.
     
    #181 Eidel18, May 29, 2015
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  2. MisterBisco

    MisterBisco Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2009 New York

    For anyone still looking, I think Prospect Heights Beer Works still has 'em for $17 per. Probably need to ask though.
     
    #182 MisterBisco, May 29, 2015
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  3. markgugs

    markgugs Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2006 New Jersey

    bold statement Jay! last year's MC was probably my favorite chili stout ever
     
    #183 markgugs, May 29, 2015
  4. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    Despite it being practically impossible to have accurate palate recall to compare an annual release at the same age, year on year - IMO I've found MC to be very consistent. I think it tastes awesome this year, as it did last year and the year before that.

    I just remember fondly the first year when it just sat in the cooler in WF Tribeca and I went back multiple times to keep trying this amazing beer I'd never heard of before
     
    #184 rozzom, May 29, 2015
  5. markgugs

    markgugs Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2006 New Jersey

    yes and no

    the beer is essentially the same year-in, year-out, but I've found that the level of chili heat has varied from year-to-year with Mexican Cake, and last year's was my personal favorite.
     
    #185 markgugs, May 29, 2015
  6. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    Gotcha - I guess my point is that with chili heat (along with every other element), it is pretty tough to accurately detect differences when drinking them a year apart. But maybe that's just me. Crap palate. But either way I think we all agree it's a great beer!
     
    #186 rozzom, May 29, 2015
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  7. bgold86

    bgold86 Pooh-Bah (1,836) Apr 1, 2015 New York
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    Can confirm PHBW still has some left, pick some up before it's gone..
     
    #187 bgold86, May 29, 2015
  8. Jtbel1988

    Jtbel1988 Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2014 New York

    Clinton deli in Hells Kitchen has about a case in the fridge @$19.

    Is 19 about right for MC in NYC?
     
    #188 Jtbel1988, May 30, 2015
  9. paddyfrankie

    paddyfrankie Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2015 New York

    Anywhere between 17 and 22 seems to be the price.
     
    #189 paddyfrankie, May 30, 2015
  10. bgold86

    bgold86 Pooh-Bah (1,836) Apr 1, 2015 New York
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    Unless you got MC from Whole Foods (they sold out pretty quick even with a 1 bottle limit) you will have paid $18 and up, most places I've seen have been in the 18-21 range.
     
    #190 bgold86, May 30, 2015
  11. duluoz

    duluoz Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2007 California

    Anyone finding this year's not up to previous years' standard? (I know that's the running joke, haha) But I've had it twice so far, seems fuller in the mouthfeel than before, almost syrupy. I know some prefer that, I definitely don't. I'm good with the heat level, love that aspect. It just doesn't seem to pop flavor-wise as much as other batches.

    Had it alongside Bomb last night, and Bomb had less heat but the flavors and nose were just much brighter all around. In previous years I'd have flipped that assessment.
     
    #191 duluoz, May 30, 2015
  12. Kanger

    Kanger Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2013 New York

    I had a bottle of Bomb last night I will say I prefer this year's cake.
     
    #192 Kanger, May 31, 2015
  13. Tbub18

    Tbub18 Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2014 New York

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  14. ajfa531

    ajfa531 Zealot (686) Jun 2, 2007 New Jersey
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    #194 ajfa531, Jun 3, 2015
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  15. taestee

    taestee Initiate (0) Dec 12, 2012 New York

    I'd hate to see how much Hell's Kitchen Brewtique would sell Mex Cake for. They have bottles of KBS just sitting on the shelf... price: only $25.
     
    #195 taestee, Jun 3, 2015
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  16. ChairfaceChippendale

    ChairfaceChippendale Initiate (0) May 29, 2014 New York

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  17. MisterBisco

    MisterBisco Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2009 New York

    FYI, PHBW still has bottles, $17/bottle, on the shelf, seemingly no limits.
     
    #197 MisterBisco, Jun 4, 2015
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  18. CoverMePorkins

    CoverMePorkins Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2012 New Mexico

    I was in NYC over Memorial Day. I completely overpaid for a bottle at Grand Central Station, but I was fine with it. It was my first trip ever to NYC and I can't get Westbrook in Delaware. Not knowing the city and seeing Mexican Cake available without searching it out I jumped on it. $29.99:grimacing:
     
    #198 CoverMePorkins, Jun 4, 2015
  19. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    #beertablepantry
     
    #199 rozzom, Jun 4, 2015
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  20. BeerWorld

    BeerWorld Pundit (806) Feb 20, 2008 New York

    Actually, for that place it's a pretty good deal.
     
    #200 BeerWorld, Jun 4, 2015
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