First time I tried it, I hated it. Second time around I found it quite good (this is why I always try a beer a couple times before passing judgement on it). Yeah, it's a big beer that will get you wrecked if you're not careful.
Didn't know it was out until I saw at the grocery store yesterday. Great beer. I'm not a fan of Terrapin rye ale, but the rye flavors worked out much better in the bigger IPA. This beer will be a regular in my fridge.
I tried the blonde barley wine yesterday and didn't care for it. This does not means it's not a good beer, I just don't like strong malty beers without a good dose of hops (or roasted malts) to bring balance. There are plenty of highly regarded Belgian beers that I simply don't like for this...
My local grocery has been selling it for $13 a 12 pack. I've been downing a bit much of it lately. This needs to be a regular brew and not a seasonal. I'm a bit surprised they made the Torpedo a regular brew and held the Celebration as seasonal.
The Red was pretty good. Malt body and hops balanced well together. Lot of good flavor things going on (sorry I don't speak BJCP). If they put this stuff out in six packs, I'd buy it regularly. If they don't, I'm going have to clone this beer.
The Vixen did not knock my socks off. I had a...
I was at the beer store today and noticed some new offerings from Sam Adams. I picked up a bomber of Tasman Red IPA, The Vixen chocolate chili bock, and Griffin's Bow blonde barley wine. There was also a double IPA but I passed on that. I didn't even know these beers were out until I saw them on...
I had a couple ales sit in primary for close to six months. They both came out great. I was expecting a grand dumping but instead has an unexpected bottling day. It's hard to mess up beer even when you mess up.