PseudoSue. The question is not if, but when...

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by Ri0, Aug 14, 2013.

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  1. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Sue is now .07 points from tying ZD with only 665 ratings. #7 Sue could help it move more quickly, because damn is it good.
     
    #41 Ri0, Feb 23, 2014
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  2. Hendrick24

    Hendrick24 Pooh-Bah (1,949) Sep 6, 2013 Wisconsin
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    I've drank a bunch of both these beers recently (all less than two weeks old), and to me PseudoSue is well above ZD. Sue is absolutely packed with that juicy citra hop flavor and aroma and isn't as bitter as ZD. Love them both though, having a 4 day old ZD as I type this :slight_smile:
     
    #42 Hendrick24, Feb 23, 2014
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  3. shadetree67

    shadetree67 Savant (1,072) Sep 11, 2013 Minnesota
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    I had fresh zombie dust yesterday and was underwhelmed. Sue wins by a large margin imo
     
    #43 shadetree67, Feb 23, 2014
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  4. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    got a few bottles of the #7 this week this brew is phenomenal a gem
     
    #44 gatornation, Feb 23, 2014
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  5. dkrep

    dkrep Initiate (0) Oct 4, 2013 Wisconsin

    This weekend I did a blind taste test of Zombie Dust versus Pseudo Sue. My fiancée poured 8oz of each into identical glasses. I was hoping they would be more similar and a closer contest, but in every category the Sue was the winner. Better color (rich golden amber vs light yellow gold), better aroma (the Sue jumped out of the glass at you, the ZD was there but not nearly as pronounced), better mouthfeel (Sue has the malts and hops perfect) and better taste. Simply put I enjoyed the Sue much better than the Zombie Dust. Not to slight the Zombie Dust, still a solid beer, but certainly not one I'll ever chase around town for again.

    It should be noted that the Zombie Dust was 10 days old and the Sue was 15 days old. Also, the Sue was of the 7% batch, but to be honest I barely noticed a difference from previous Sues.
     
    #45 dkrep, Mar 4, 2014
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  6. ToadiesForCody

    ToadiesForCody Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2013 Minnesota


    ^ I have to agree with all of this.
     
    #46 ToadiesForCody, Mar 4, 2014
  7. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    I agree, but I would buy a sixer of ZD over a 22oz of Sue when available.
     
    #47 Ri0, Mar 4, 2014
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  8. mkhartnett

    mkhartnett Savant (1,160) Oct 27, 2010 Minnesota
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    I have some in my fridge at home. THink I'll try it for t he first time tonight. ZD I do not have. Need to get me some of that.
     
    #48 mkhartnett, Mar 4, 2014
  9. SipIt

    SipIt Pundit (752) Jul 18, 2013 Minnesota
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    I love Sue, but would love it more in 6 packs vs the bomber. Though I have no complaints purchasing growlers on top of growlers of it from Nova.
     
    #49 SipIt, Mar 4, 2014
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  10. lonewolfcry

    lonewolfcry Pooh-Bah (1,994) Dec 7, 2007 Minnesota
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    What is the current Sue?
    Is it still the 7%?
     
    #50 lonewolfcry, Mar 5, 2014
  11. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Nope, back to normal.

    Per Twitter on Feb 28: @riod_m @Nick_Meurer @TGBrews Nope, not 7% this time. Maybe once in a while there'll be a 7%er, but that's gonna need addtional dry hops!
     
    #51 Ri0, Mar 5, 2014
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  12. lonewolfcry

    lonewolfcry Pooh-Bah (1,994) Dec 7, 2007 Minnesota
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    Awesome! Thanks.
    I actually was hoping it was back to normal.
    Why mess with perfection?
     
    #52 lonewolfcry, Mar 5, 2014
  13. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    It wasn't intentional and I prefer it over the "normal" Sue.
     
    #53 Ri0, Mar 5, 2014
  14. lonewolfcry

    lonewolfcry Pooh-Bah (1,994) Dec 7, 2007 Minnesota
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    What wasn't intentional? The 7%?
     
    #54 lonewolfcry, Mar 5, 2014
  15. MNPikey

    MNPikey Pooh-Bah (1,693) Feb 27, 2011 Minnesota
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    First batch on their new brewhouse
     
    #55 MNPikey, Mar 5, 2014
  16. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Yes. The higher ABV in 7% Sue was a result of unaccounted for efficiencies in brewing on their new equipment.
     
    #56 BottleCaps80, Mar 5, 2014
  17. lonewolfcry

    lonewolfcry Pooh-Bah (1,994) Dec 7, 2007 Minnesota
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    Can you tell the difference in the bottles?
    I thought I read somewhere that they put 7% on the label.
    Is that correct?
     
    #57 lonewolfcry, Mar 5, 2014
  18. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Regular Sue says 6% ABV on the label (it's hidden in the graphic). There is no ABV listed at all on the 7% Sue bottles. Only way to tell a difference as far as I'm aware.
     
    #58 BottleCaps80, Mar 5, 2014
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  19. MNPikey

    MNPikey Pooh-Bah (1,693) Feb 27, 2011 Minnesota
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    Casanovas got 50 cases Monday.
     
    #59 MNPikey, Mar 6, 2014
  20. Ish1

    Ish1 Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2010 Minnesota

    yeah, I saw that pic on twitter. Amazing!
    I just hope they stocked up Iowa City and Des Moines as well or we're gonna have a bunch of pissed off Iowaigians on our hands....
     
    #60 Ish1, Mar 6, 2014
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