Problems with Smoked Vanilla Gorilla?

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  1. trxxpaxxs

    trxxpaxxs Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2010 New York

    I purchased a 4-pack of Red Brick's Smoked Vanilla Gorilla from a store in Tampa, and had it shipped to me recently.

    I've opened two bottles from the four pack, so far, and both have had a harsh sour bite. The bottles are dated 8/29/12, so I assume that is the "drink by" date.

    Has anyone else had any "off" flavors from this beer recently? I've had Smoked Vanilla Gorilla before and thought it was incredible, so I'm kind of bummed that these bottles have been really bad.

    I can't bring myself to believe that it's just a case of temperature fluctuations during the shipping process, so I figured I'd ask the BA community.
     
    #1 trxxpaxxs, Mar 28, 2012
  2. tewaris

    tewaris Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2009 Minnesota

    Infected as hell... drainpour was my experience.
     
    #2 tewaris, Mar 28, 2012
  3. trxxpaxxs

    trxxpaxxs Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2010 New York

    Is this a definite? Any word from the brewery? It definitely seems infected, but I don't want to throw that word around lightly.
     
    #3 trxxpaxxs, Mar 28, 2012
  4. tewaris

    tewaris Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2009 Minnesota

    I don't know about any word from the brewery. If it was slightly tart like some darker beers could be, I would have hesitated but my bottle was overwhelmingly so. I have no doubt that it was infected.
     
    #4 tewaris, Mar 28, 2012
  5. trxxpaxxs

    trxxpaxxs Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2010 New York

    I'm not saying you're wrong... My bottles have been pretty brutal.

    Glad to know I'm not going crazy.
     
    #5 trxxpaxxs, Mar 28, 2012
  6. maximum12

    maximum12 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,686) Jan 21, 2008 Minnesota
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    Aw. I just rec'd one of these & was looking forward to it. Unsmiley face.
     
    #6 maximum12, Mar 28, 2012
  7. elgiacomo

    elgiacomo Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2007 Georgia

    Yup, definitely an infection setting in on this one. :slight_frown:

    I cracked open a bottle from the cellar the other night and it was exhibiting some sour notes. Wasn't completely gone and still drinkable...I finished the glass, but not nearly as good as when it was fresh (which was pretty awesome IMO). I've you've got 'em, drink 'em now cuz it's only gonna get worse...
     
    #7 elgiacomo, Mar 28, 2012
  8. coreyfmcdonald

    coreyfmcdonald Initiate (0) Nov 13, 2008 Georgia

    Interesting, I've had probably six bottles of this and haven't had any issues at all. This is also the first I've heard of it, long after it came out. I certainly believe it to be true, but it must be a small percentage of the batch.
     
    #8 coreyfmcdonald, Mar 28, 2012
  9. Bluecane

    Bluecane Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2011 New York

    Red Brick Smoked Vanilla Gorilla. That just sounds disgusting, eh?
     
    #9 Bluecane, Mar 28, 2012
  10. FATC1TY

    FATC1TY Pooh-Bah (2,564) Feb 12, 2012 Georgia
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    Yeah I think it's time has passed.

    That beer is REALLY good. The BBQ joint that smoked their vanilla beans for them is killer good.

    It just passed it's good days. :wink:
     
    #10 FATC1TY, Mar 28, 2012
  11. eyeenjoybeer

    eyeenjoybeer Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2011 Seychelles

    I had about 8 of these last winter and had no infection notes at all. I think this is a really good beer and am sad to hear that some is infected. Be sure to try the 16th Anniversary, if you can. Very easy drinking and tasty BA brew.
     
    #11 eyeenjoybeer, Mar 28, 2012
  12. FosterJM

    FosterJM Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    Have they done more than 1 batch. I have one bottle left of one from last october. Was trying to see what a year did to it.

    Cheers!
     
    #12 FosterJM, Mar 28, 2012
  13. jbck109

    jbck109 Initiate (0) May 30, 2010 Michigan

    I just sent one out in a trade, I hope it is o.k. I opened one about a month ago and it was still good, I guess I will have to open the last bottle and find out. Thanks to the op for starting this thread.
     
    #13 jbck109, Mar 29, 2012
  14. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    I had a bottle back in November and there was no problem with it whatsoever. Good stuff.
     
    #14 UCLABrewN84, Mar 29, 2012
  15. bryanole27

    bryanole27 Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2011 North Carolina

    Recently opened a few @ a tasting. Drained poured them both. Infected as hell.
     
    #15 bryanole27, Mar 29, 2012
  16. dogdoc

    dogdoc Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2009 South Carolina

    I just opened my first one tonight and it definitely had sour flavors. Should it have any sour to it or is it infected?
     
    #16 dogdoc, Apr 4, 2012
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