The OC/LA release thread.

Back in time to try some of this. Been wanting it since its announcement. Hoping it's got a date on it. I believe Mr Kegs will have it in.

 

I see this is available in cans and bottles. At least it shows that on Totals site. I think I prefer cans.

 

Yes they got it yesterday in bottles, dated 2/20/16. How was Brussels??

 

How's Luponic Distortion tasting?

 

Brussels was like a smaller version of a dirty Paris. But I most certainly enjoyed the atmosphere there. Drank all that I could while there. Sours, Belgian ales, lambic, geueze, douche (lol), etc. Had no clue on most of them. But was thrilled to get to try them all. I was totally soured out. And ready for some hoppy beers. Cantillon blew me away. Took lots of photos and one strange video of a guy who was pressing (foam or looked similar) something with an old ancient press machine. Bottles? Yes, Lou Pepe Geueze 2013, Kriek and St Lamvinus. 2ea. Bottle share? Hoping @TTC will have another bottle share in the HB/FV area so I can bring one of these babies out. I sure the hell won't be able to drink the bottles myself. Lol. Hit up Delirium Cafe, Moeder Lambic, Au Bon Vieux Temps and Nuetnigeough. But went to ML the most. It was a 2 minute walk from my hotel. I did find bottles of Westvletren. Didn't have anymore room in my carry on size bags which I checked in. I am going to have to buy those special cooler packs for bottles. I think you can store 12 bottles. I will be going back but will hit Brugges the next time. Thank god for our hoppy beers here.

 

sounds amazing...

 

It's good. Has that fresh hop smell and taste that I love. Really smooth, never bitter.
Nothing special though.

 

How was the bottle share? Wish I could gone.

 

March 23 Haven gastropub will have Fundamental Observation on tap.

Just got in line ~8 ahead of me... Factoring in line cuts I'm hoping to get a pour /s/

Edit: correction as pointed out, provisions. Email came from Haven/Provisions together. Not sure it states whether tap or bottle. Joke killed

 

Provisions... not Haven... Bottle pours... not tap.

 

Happy?

 

I wonder if you will have to purchase a large flight again for FO...

 

They are date stamped, this batch is 2-20-16

Cheers…..

 

Long Beach.

Cheers……..

 

I see craftman has bottled Janus. Available at sunset beer co.

 

I think it gets much better as it warms a bit, but I agree its good, not earth shaking though like I was hoping based on all the hype.

Cheers….

 

What hype? The brewery saying they have a new IPA out?

I think for a year round 6 pack beer Luponic definitely goes into the buy cycle when I want a 6 pack of IPA. I wish they'd be a bit more forthcoming with what hops are in the particular batch, though.

 

Do they identify any of the hops?

 

On the package there is 0 indication of any particular hop varieties.

 

the first time i had it i thought it was good but found the finish a bit too peppery (only way i can describe it). a few cans in this week and it's tasting good. i'm just happy to finally get a fresh FW IPA in LA. hope they do this with all the other beers and i'll start buying Union Jack and Double Jack again