Widmer Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by stouts4me, Apr 25, 2012.

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  1. stouts4me

    stouts4me Initiate (0) Oct 9, 2011 Illinois

    Someone with SOLID info ( back up your info please) on where this is being sold, what states, what stores, when your guy said he is getting it , etc. Any info appreciated - really want to give this a try !
     
  2. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    seen lots of in MN, seen it around for about a week.
     
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  3. maltmaster420

    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

    Strange, we don't even have in in Portland yet. As for price, it is part of the brothers reserve series, so probably $12/22oz, give or take
     
  4. yamar68

    yamar68 Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2011 Minnesota

    Have you pulled the trigger on this one?
     
  5. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    I bought 2, haven't opened one yet, probably tomorrow night I think.
     
  6. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah

    This beer sounds delicious! I hope we get it in Indiana.
     
  7. yamar68

    yamar68 Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2011 Minnesota

    Would love to hear your take on it... I've seen it hanging out on the shelf but I'm rather apprehensive about Widmer's stuff.
     
  8. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    will do, maybe I will save one for a tasting, or a small get together of BAs.
     
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  9. stupac2

    stupac2 Pooh-Bah (2,031) Feb 22, 2011 California
    Pooh-Bah

    I know it's in California. My guess is it'll be everywhere that gets Widmer.
     
  10. djbreezy

    djbreezy Maven (1,499) Dec 16, 2008 Washington

    No kidding? I could be wrong but I think I saw it at my local Fred Meyer in Vancouver.
     
  11. MJC8719

    MJC8719 Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2012 District of Columbia

    Its in DC. 12.99 a bottle.
     
  12. maximum12

    maximum12 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,686) Jan 21, 2008 Minnesota
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    Also bought one in MN, $12.99. Wouldn't have done it, except that I've really been digging Widmer lately, & I'd never given them a passing thought before. Their O'Ryelly Ale was excellent, & I hope they brew it up again.
     
  13. lokieman

    lokieman Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2011 Oklahoma

    Definitely in Texas for a couple weeks now maybe...haven't picked one up as I already have way too much beer and Widmer has left me wanting on several occasions. Think it's priced around $11-$12...
     
  14. GregorVance

    GregorVance Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2011 New York

    In my opinion, Widmer has done a solid job of reinventing themselves. The Rotater Series has been real solid, and the Pitch Black is my favorite dark IPA that I have had. They are a lot more than the hefe brand.
     
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  15. sunkistxsudafed

    sunkistxsudafed Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2010 New Mexico

    i can get it here in NM. it was pretty tasty.
     
  16. sethbradley

    sethbradley Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2012 New York

    We had Sixtel of it on at our Thrillist Event with Widmer Brothers last night. One of the reps told us it was a New York exclusive. Everyone seemed to be loving it and it disappeared quickly. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it tasted.
     
  17. djbreezy

    djbreezy Maven (1,499) Dec 16, 2008 Washington

    Yeah, I really have to give them credit as well. Just a couple years ago I'd go to the taproom and think "man, is this it?" Now, I'll actually consider buying their beer. I've always thought the hefe was a decent session brew but the others were sort of behind the times. They seem to be kicking up their efforts.
     
  18. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Bummer, I was hoping it would be in 12 oz. bottles.
     
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  19. thegodfather1076

    thegodfather1076 Initiate (0) Oct 11, 2009 Ohio

    I have yet to see this in OH but I would love to try it!!! Sounds delicious...anyone interested in doing a trade please contact me!!!
     
  20. mjshearer1

    mjshearer1 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Michigan

    Does Widmer distribute to Michigan? It's an unfamiliar brand, and I can't quite find out on their website.
     
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