Puckerfest

Discussion in 'Pacific' started by maltmaster420, Jul 11, 2014.

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Which night are you most excited for?

  1. Fri 7/11: Cascade Barrel House

    2 vote(s)
    6.3%

  2. Sat. 7/12: Block 15 & De Garde

    24 vote(s)
    75.0%

  3. Sun. 7/13: Rev. Nat's & Russian River vintage flights

    2 vote(s)
    6.3%

  4. Mon. 7/14: The Commons & Breakside

    3 vote(s)
    9.4%

  5. Tue. 7/15: Double Mountain, Logsdon, & Solera

    4 vote(s)
    12.5%

  6. Wed. 7/16: Oakshire & Lompoc

    1 vote(s)
    3.1%

  7. Thur. 7/17: Upright & Trinity

    6 vote(s)
    18.8%
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  1. maltmaster420

    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

    There really haven't been too many leftovers, but we will be cycling the partial kegs back on as space allows. We have been blowing through a ridiculous number of kegs, including pretty much everything from Cascade, Block 15 (except the 1/2bbl of 15th Ann.) and De Garde. Amazingly, the Temptation and Supplication kegs made it through yesterday and will make a brief reappearance at some point.

    Unfortunately, neither of the Crush variants survived the hordes. The Cucumber kicked Friday night, and the 50 liter keg of Apricot that went on Saturday was dead by the time I got off work at 5 yesterday :slight_frown:

    As for growlers, it's unlikely given that most of the kegs have been 1/6bbls. That said, the goal after the fest is to burn through stuff as fast as possible and return the taplist to some semblance of normalcy, so I'll definitely suggest it.
     
    #21 maltmaster420, Jul 14, 2014
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  2. jason_nwx

    jason_nwx Pooh-Bah (2,571) Sep 12, 2012 Oregon
    Society Pooh-Bah

    Anyone else try the Rev Nat's Sacrilege Cherry/The Passion cask? Wasn't sure what to expect, but it seemed like the cherry completely overwhelmed the passionfruit flavors. Really enjoyed the Apricot Crush.
     
    #22 jason_nwx, Jul 14, 2014
  3. maltmaster420

    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

    FYI, there are no lines and plenty of space right now, and both of the flights are fantastic.
     
    #23 maltmaster420, Jul 15, 2014
  4. TaborTime

    TaborTime Pundit (928) Dec 10, 2013 Oregon
    Trader

    Agreed. Get a flight of both and you will be a more than happy camper.
     
    #24 TaborTime, Jul 15, 2014
  5. TreeBear

    TreeBear Initiate (0) May 29, 2014 Oregon

    The sour barleywine was interesting. Did I enjoy my 4 oz pour for what it was yes. Could I drink a bomber of it definitely not but I do appreciate the creativity of it.

    In case anyone is curious I just got back from Belmont station and they still had the Block 15 anniversary beer on if you need another reason to make the trip.
     
    #25 TreeBear, Jul 15, 2014
  6. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah

    I got a lot of rum from the barley wine. as I finished it I wasn't sure if I liked it or not. I love a beer that makes me think like that. So truly unique it makes you question your palate. It was definitely a fun adventure.
     
    #26 crusian, Jul 15, 2014
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  7. Kurmaraja

    Kurmaraja Initiate (0) May 21, 2013 California
    Trader

    A joke I was making while drinking the Oude English was about the Chinese curse "may you live in interesting times." I had an elaborate (drunken) sociological soliloquy - something about in times of privation, "interesting" was generally a bad thing ... but in decadent times like our own, "interesting" was the most prized experience ... we become less risk averse and more reward oriented. Made brilliant sense at the time but I think it basically boils down to the fact that I'd take an "interesting" experience with the potential for transcendence over a predictably good experience any day. We all have to chose where to put our dollars and I'll put my dollars into adventure over risk aversion.

    So from now on when I order a De Garde or a Block 15 beer, by toast is going to be a "curse": "may you drink interesting beer."
     
    #27 Kurmaraja, Jul 15, 2014
  8. Phobicsquirrel

    Phobicsquirrel Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2013 Oregon

    Crazy event. Didn't get all I wanted cuz I was late but great event
     
    #28 Phobicsquirrel, Jul 15, 2014
  9. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah

    How's the solera stuff? Still be there tomorrow?
     
    #29 crusian, Jul 16, 2014
  10. switzer

    switzer Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2012 Oregon

    The last day of puckerfest was a good one. Upright all over the menu with solid offerings. Trinity pouring their swing line series.....no charge mind you. The original swing line is a top beer in my book. As usual, the staff was excellent. Solid event, glad I was able to partake a couple days.
     
    #30 switzer, Jul 18, 2014
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  11. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah

    Yeah good stuff.
    Thanks Lisa for the swing line series Pours.
    we all appreciate you starting up at 5. Hope he showed up later to receive you. :wink:
     
    #31 crusian, Jul 18, 2014
  12. maltmaster420

    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

    The Solera Peche kicked the night of the event, but the (very partial) keg of Kriek just went back on. I'm not sure how long it'll last, but if you're in the neighborhood you might as well swing by and hope for the best. :slight_smile:
     
    #32 maltmaster420, Jul 19, 2014
  13. box_social

    box_social Zealot (539) Mar 6, 2013 Oregon

    Upright Small World saison was incredible, blew Jeux D'eau away in my opinion. Lactovasilios w/plums on the other hand... woof.
     
    #33 box_social, Jul 19, 2014
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  14. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah

    Not true. Had the Peche the next day. It was pretty good!
     
    #34 crusian, Jul 19, 2014
  15. Phobicsquirrel

    Phobicsquirrel Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2013 Oregon

    Man wish I tried that!
     
    #35 Phobicsquirrel, Jul 19, 2014
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