Poor Jubel

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  1. jason_nwx

    jason_nwx Pooh-Bah (2,571) Sep 12, 2012 Oregon
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    I picked up a Jubel 2010 bottle on a whim at New Seasons five years ago. I knew nothing about it, just knew that I liked Jubelale and I liked Deschutes' other big bottles, so figured what the hell. For some reason or another I didn't open it for four years, but when I did I was blown away at the smooth, silky mouthfeel and the complexity of flavors. I was said I would have to wait another six years for Jubel to make it's return.

    Then Deschutes announced they couldn't wait and were going to do a 2015 version, so I got excited. Today was release day, so I went down to the pub in Portland to pick up a couple bottles. Having gone to previous day of releases there before - for Abyss, Dissident and Black Butte XXn - I figured I'd be standing in line (and in the case of Abyss, a really long line).

    No line. None. Oh well, more for me. Was in and out in two minutes.
     
    #1 jason_nwx, Feb 6, 2015
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  2. jpbebeau

    jpbebeau Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2011 Washington

    How does it taste?
     
    #2 jpbebeau, Feb 6, 2015
  3. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    It doesn't even matter now. No lines, man.

    I had a Jubel 2010 in 2012. It wasn't amazing, but pretty good.
     
    #3 distantmantra, Feb 6, 2015
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  4. Reidrover

    Reidrover Grand Pooh-Bah (4,886) Jan 14, 2003 Oregon
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    Seen plenty of the Deschutes "big bottle stuff" in Salem even.
    I think us Oregonians do not do lines.
    Too hipsterish
     
    #4 Reidrover, Feb 6, 2015
  5. SeaAle

    SeaAle Maven (1,381) Jun 24, 2012 Oregon

    Probably because it's always more expensive at the pub than at bottle shops. People have figured that one out.
     
    #5 SeaAle, Feb 6, 2015
  6. jason_nwx

    jason_nwx Pooh-Bah (2,571) Sep 12, 2012 Oregon
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    Portlanders do lines every Sunday for brunch. And Abyss releases.
     
    #6 jason_nwx, Feb 6, 2015
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  7. Reidrover

    Reidrover Grand Pooh-Bah (4,886) Jan 14, 2003 Oregon
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    I hate lines especially for beer i can just wait for
     
    #7 Reidrover, Feb 6, 2015
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  8. sanford_and_son

    sanford_and_son Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2012 Washington

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  9. jason_nwx

    jason_nwx Pooh-Bah (2,571) Sep 12, 2012 Oregon
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    Geesh. I just bought bottles, not a glass. I'll tell you 1/24/16.
     
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  10. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
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    They had free tasters when I stopped in. its good. Lots more leather than I remember. $17 seems steep though.
     
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  11. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    Hey, since we're talking about Deschutes, and since the NW forum loves a good tangent, has anyone opened a bottle of The Specialist yet?
     
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  12. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
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    i tried it while i was there, bought one bottle. it was ok... different. i wanted more sour. worth a taste for sure.
     
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  13. maltmaster420

    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

    Haven't cracked a bottle, but I had a couple glasses at the Bend pub on the night it was released. To be honest, they were the last stop on a day full of drinking and I can't recall much about the beer, but I know it was good enough that I bought 3 bottles.
     
    #13 maltmaster420, Feb 7, 2015
  14. maltmaster420

    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

    Was is supposed to be sour? The blurb on the menu mentioned it being an imperialized version of Bachelor Bitter, so I just chalked up the slight tartness to the wine barrel component.
     
    #14 maltmaster420, Feb 7, 2015
  15. jason_nwx

    jason_nwx Pooh-Bah (2,571) Sep 12, 2012 Oregon
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    Bought a Specialist bottle as well. It's not a sour.
     
    #15 jason_nwx, Feb 7, 2015
  16. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
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    Yeah, I guess I thought it was sour... I guess I was wrong. It was an impulse buy. I didn't know much about it
     
    #16 crusian, Feb 7, 2015
  17. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    Based on the few descriptions I've seen, I wasn't expecting a sour, but I also wasn't sure if I should expect something closer to Firestone's Double DBA.

    Anyway, I did buy a bottle, and curiosity is getting the better of me, so into the fridge it goes.
     
    #17 vurt, Feb 7, 2015
  18. Sanderson

    Sanderson Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2014 Washington

    Anyone have the scoop on The Specialist? Distribution? $? Bottle Counts?
    I'm certain I will see Jubel 2015 in WA but curious about Specialist....
     
    #18 Sanderson, Feb 7, 2015
  19. SeaAle

    SeaAle Maven (1,381) Jun 24, 2012 Oregon

    Says on their facebook it's only available at their pubs. Jubel will be shipped out next week.
     
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  20. Sanderson

    Sanderson Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2014 Washington

    Well, maybe some will be left over next weekend.
     
    #20 Sanderson, Feb 7, 2015
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