The Return of Bootleg Fireworks

Discussion in 'New England' started by AshlandNacho, Nov 5, 2015.

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  1. AshlandNacho

    AshlandNacho Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2013 Massachusetts

    Looks like Baxter is re-releasing Bootleg Fireworks on Nov 16th. For some reason since the last time I had this Ive been looking for it and I'm excited for it to come back - but honestly - I don't remember it being anything that knocked my socks off. Either way looking forward to this making a comeback.
     
    #1 AshlandNacho, Nov 5, 2015
  2. Jmr85

    Jmr85 Pundit (814) Nov 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    I'm looking forward to giving this another try as well
     
    #2 Jmr85, Nov 5, 2015
  3. AshlandNacho

    AshlandNacho Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2013 Massachusetts

    ps - previous can design > new can design. Also brewery release is a week earlier for any locals.
     
    #3 AshlandNacho, Nov 5, 2015
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  4. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    I was wondering if its a new recipe. Can has hops listed on it. Did last years?
     
    #4 MVP09, Nov 5, 2015
  5. SveNss0N

    SveNss0N Savant (1,074) Feb 16, 2014 Massachusetts
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    It was a nice surprise when it dropped last year, especially since it's very different than most of the other Baxter beers. It was pretty good and not too malty. I definitely remember enjoying it and will pick it up again when it drops this year
     
    #5 SveNss0N, Nov 5, 2015
  6. meefmoff

    meefmoff Pooh-Bah (1,922) Jul 6, 2014 Massachusetts
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    Wasn't aware of this last year but just picked some up yesterday. It's pretty decent and is definitely different than Baxter's typically more balanced beers. Fairly crisp and thin (in a good way) mouthfeel for a big beer. Nose could be stronger but what's there is nice. My only complaint is that the 9% abv does come through in the taste a bit, though depending on my mood that can be a feature rather than a bug.

    I'll need to have couple more to really put my finger on the taste. It's got a bit of the trendy fruitiness to it but it's also more bitter than the new crop too. Definitely something I'd buy again anyway, especially at $12 a 4 pack.

    Oh, and I agree with the above poster that the can is a bit tacky (though perhaps that's the point). Looks kind of like a FourLoco can from a distance.
     
    #6 meefmoff, Dec 3, 2015
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