Short Brew....The Wizard.

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by Cotton_27, Jun 14, 2013.

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  1. Cotton_27

    Cotton_27 Maven (1,486) Feb 22, 2013 Michigan
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    Found some of this wonderful beer today! I had never had it before and I must say that I was really impressed.
    Considering it was bottled in 2011 being a barleywine it aged wonderfully. Ive never had it fresh but the way it tasted is amazing. Love shorts! will be there for fathers day! cant wait.
     
    #1 Cotton_27, Jun 14, 2013
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  2. Brianw508

    Brianw508 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Michigan

    I'd prefer it aged. I'm not a barley wine fan though
     
    #2 Brianw508, Jun 14, 2013
  3. MSEGUIN

    MSEGUIN Initiate (0) Apr 6, 2011 Michigan

    Oh man! Absolutely love the Wizard. Even more amazing after some barrel treatment. Can't say enough.
     
    #3 MSEGUIN, Jun 14, 2013
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  4. Zaphog

    Zaphog Grand Pooh-Bah (4,676) Sep 23, 2011 Michigan
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    I love The Wizard and Bourbon Wizard! I have 1 bottle of The Wizard left. Maybe I'll pop it soon.
     
    #4 Zaphog, Jun 14, 2013
  5. sarcastro

    sarcastro Savant (1,133) Sep 20, 2006 Michigan

    I opened a bottle 3 months ago and it was pretty oxidized. Maybe it was just that bottle. This gives me hope for my other bottles.
     
    #5 sarcastro, Jun 14, 2013
  6. ypsifly

    ypsifly Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2004 Michigan

    I've found that a year or two in the cellar really helps round this one out. I wish I had more...
     
    #6 ypsifly, Jun 14, 2013
  7. kkulacki

    kkulacki Crusader (416) Jan 19, 2007 Massachusetts

    I remember having the bourbon barrel version at a Fall beerfest in Detroit and loving it. When I had it in bottles, it had way too much raisin for my taste. Maybe I'll pick up another bottle if I see it again and let it mellow out for a couple years.
     
    #7 kkulacki, Jun 14, 2013
  8. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    What store did you find it at?
     
    #8 BeyondDescription, Jun 14, 2013
  9. Cotton_27

    Cotton_27 Maven (1,486) Feb 22, 2013 Michigan
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    Vine and Brew in Okemos....Owner said he found a case in the back room behind some other boxes. Glad he did!
     
    #9 Cotton_27, Jun 14, 2013
  10. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Very cool, Vine and Brew is a great place to support in the Lansing area.
     
    #10 BeyondDescription, Jun 14, 2013
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