NG Oud Bruin

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  1. dave43

    dave43 Crusader (464) Jan 29, 2007 Minnesota

    Gone? Hoping to find some in Madison.
     
    #1 dave43, Jul 25, 2014
  2. patdunkel

    patdunkel Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2014 Wisconsin

    It's still all over in Milwaukee. Not sure about Mad Town but would suspect it'd be there too. Let me know, we can maybe work something out for some Surly if you can't find any IP. :wink:
     
    #2 patdunkel, Jul 25, 2014
  3. Kbyfield

    Kbyfield Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2009 Wisconsin

    4-5 cases on the floor @ Star as of a cpl days ago
     
    #3 Kbyfield, Jul 25, 2014
  4. dave43

    dave43 Crusader (464) Jan 29, 2007 Minnesota

    Lots at woodmans...surprised this didn't go quick like wild sour brown ale.
     
    #4 dave43, Jul 25, 2014
  5. robear

    robear Initiate (0) May 24, 2014 Wisconsin

    I think the batch was quite a bit larger.

    Also, WSA was an instant classic. Oud Bruin is good, but not quite that good.
     
    #5 robear, Jul 25, 2014
  6. nickMB

    nickMB Savant (1,130) Nov 17, 2009 Illinois
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    it should be noted its not that great, and thats coming from the new glarus FIB fanboy
     
    #6 nickMB, Jul 25, 2014
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  7. robear

    robear Initiate (0) May 24, 2014 Wisconsin

    Yeah, this one won't be a trade anchor. I am looking forward to trying it over time.
     
    #7 robear, Jul 25, 2014
  8. nickMB

    nickMB Savant (1,130) Nov 17, 2009 Illinois
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    my exact thought - one four pack, to be cracked every two years for the next 6
     
    #8 nickMB, Jul 25, 2014
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  9. patdunkel

    patdunkel Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2014 Wisconsin

    I think its a bit "thin" these days, hoping it will improve with age.
     
    #9 patdunkel, Jul 25, 2014
  10. Stevedore

    Stevedore Grand Pooh-Bah (5,096) Nov 16, 2012 Oregon
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    When I was there on Tuesday, Steve's University had a couple cases by the cash registers.
     
    #10 Stevedore, Jul 26, 2014
  11. dave43

    dave43 Crusader (464) Jan 29, 2007 Minnesota

    Is anyone scared as this is the base for future sours?
     
    #11 dave43, Jul 28, 2014
  12. Kbyfield

    Kbyfield Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2009 Wisconsin

    Given who's behind it, no. Not at all.
     
    #12 Kbyfield, Jul 28, 2014
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  13. Wisconsin

    Wisconsin Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2008 Wisconsin

    I had it for the first time this afternoon and it's decent, but nowhere near WSA. I would imagine once Dan gets more experience in the cave things will only get better.
     
    #13 Wisconsin, Jul 28, 2014
  14. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,123) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
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    I think we'll be fine.
     
    #14 mychalg9, Jul 28, 2014
  15. Dontcounttoday

    Dontcounttoday Initiate (0) Apr 23, 2010 Illinois

    You ever compared other great beers to their bases?
     
    #15 Dontcounttoday, Jul 28, 2014
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  16. homebrew311

    homebrew311 Pooh-Bah (2,144) May 19, 2008 Illinois
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    To those hoping it gets better with time, word on the street is Dan pasteurized this so that likely won't happen. I don't have a source but wouldn't be surprised if it's accurate after the exploding berliner bottles.
     
    #16 homebrew311, Jul 28, 2014
  17. Yohann

    Yohann Zealot (744) Apr 29, 2014 Wisconsin
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    My understanding is that it is pasteurized, but then a wild strain is added back in just before bottling. If that's the case, it should continue to develop if cellared.
     
    #17 Yohann, Jul 28, 2014
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  18. homebrew311

    homebrew311 Pooh-Bah (2,144) May 19, 2008 Illinois
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    Interesting, I did not hear that. Either way I have a few bottles in the cellar to give it a try again down the road. As it currently is, I am not a huge fan.
     
    #18 homebrew311, Jul 28, 2014
  19. dave43

    dave43 Crusader (464) Jan 29, 2007 Minnesota

    Just had it....echo what others said, decent but not as good as wild sour or cranbic. To put it in perspective though, NG decent is another breweries excellent. Dan has spoiled us.
     
    #19 dave43, Jul 30, 2014
  20. kodt

    kodt Pooh-Bah (2,286) Mar 6, 2013 Illinois
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    I actually prefer this to Wild Sour. Wild Sour was more sour for sure, however it had a bit too much funk. And for whatever reason that Wisconsin funk is seems a little gross compared to Belgian funk.

    This isn't quite as tasty as Madame Rose or La Folie, but it is still nice. As long as you aren't expecting in your face sour, or in your face cherry, then I think it is actually pretty good.
     
    #20 kodt, Jul 30, 2014
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