Mission Street Anniversary Ale 2014

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  1. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
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    Mission Street Anniversary Ale is a yearly release that you can get at Trader Joe's. Saw some reviews start popping up, so I assume it has released in some parts of the country. To all BAs, I was wondering if it's out by you yet, and what your thoughts are or if you plan on picking up any this year.
     
    #1 tkdchampxi, Feb 10, 2014
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  2. HoptimusMax1mus

    HoptimusMax1mus Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2012 Arizona

    It is out by me. Have not picked it up yet. Anyone try it yet?
     
    #2 HoptimusMax1mus, Feb 10, 2014
  3. JAYAR1

    JAYAR1 Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2011 Illinois

    Had a bomber two weeks ago and it's quite tasty particularly at $3.49. It's got a little coffee, chocolate, toasty combo going. If you like brown ale, it's decent.
     
    #3 JAYAR1, Feb 10, 2014
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  4. Bshaw22

    Bshaw22 Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2013 Wisconsin
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    Is this brewed by Firestone?
     
    #4 Bshaw22, Feb 10, 2014
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  5. spicoli00

    spicoli00 Pooh-Bah (2,305) Jul 6, 2005 Indiana
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    I believe that is true.

    edit: Steinhaus Brewing Company, but that is FW.
     
    #5 spicoli00, Feb 10, 2014
  6. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    Yes, it is brewed by FW under the company mentioned above. It's out at TJ's in New Mexico and I am absolutely planning to pick a few bottles up.

    We don't get Firestone Walker in New Mexico, which pains me because I love their brews, with the exception of the TJs beers. I remember loving last year's version and really enjoyed the Stockyard Stout, which I believe they brew as well.
     
    #6 ONovoMexicano, Feb 10, 2014
  7. UnknownKoger

    UnknownKoger Pooh-Bah (1,895) Jul 9, 2010 California
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    it's pretty darn good, and at that price you really can't pass it up
     
    #7 UnknownKoger, Feb 10, 2014
  8. gshak

    gshak Savant (1,220) Feb 20, 2011 Texas

    My thought, as I'm having one right now, is that this is one fine beer at a great price. Sure it is not mind-numbingly complex or anything. It drinks like a fine, hoppy, brown ale with some hearty, malt goodness, and balancing earthy hops. I'm glad I picked this one up. A quick rating lands this at a very respectable 4/5.

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    #8 gshak, Feb 10, 2014
  9. Charliewine

    Charliewine Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2011 Illinois

    I picked it up on impulse at TJ's Saturday and drank it while making dinner last night. It was OK, no complaints but nothing special.
     
    #9 Charliewine, Feb 10, 2014
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  10. Seanvino

    Seanvino Devotee (399) Jan 5, 2009 California

    FWIW Stockyard Stout is brewed by Gordon Biersch.
     
    #10 Seanvino, Feb 10, 2014
  11. CraftFan5

    CraftFan5 Pooh-Bah (2,264) May 14, 2013 New Jersey
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    Saw it, then saw a sixer of Hopslam just around the aisle and got that instead. $17.99 for 6? And it was just sitting there! Would have been a crime to just leave it there all lonely like that.
     
    #11 CraftFan5, Feb 10, 2014
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  12. ezperkins2

    ezperkins2 Pundit (751) Jan 3, 2011 California
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    If I remember correctly Firestone Walker is phasing out there contract brewing so this may be the last year to get this beer. I picked up a few over the weekend and enjoyed one so far. As with all of the Steinhaus beers it was a good beer at a great price.
     
    #12 ezperkins2, Feb 10, 2014
  13. leprakhan

    leprakhan Pundit (767) Dec 28, 2009 California

    It's a blend of roughly 60% ESB, 20% Imperial Stout, and 20% Reserve Porter. Makes it an imperial brown. A little sweet, a little roasty. Worth the price no doubt
     
    #13 leprakhan, Feb 10, 2014
  14. SLOCruzin

    SLOCruzin Zealot (644) Sep 30, 2013 California
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    I didn't like the blend last year, but at the price, I will always pick it up to try it out.
     
    #14 SLOCruzin, Feb 10, 2014
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