Any sightings of Sierra Nevada 2011 Bigfoot Barleywine?

[Gordzilla]

i had 2 tonight the rest are getting put away i have a bigfoot clone fermenting right now, would like to have some to compare to....its so good i might go back tomorrow and buy some more just to have it stashed away

 

[VanHolton]

I had my first Bigfoot last Sunday! I was trying to get into a Surly Brewing 5th anniversary event in Minneapolis, and they had completely sold out of everything an hour and a half after the event started. I crossed the street to a much less crowded craft beer bar and ordered a Bigfoot for the first time. Heavenly! It's so well balanced. I want more. Lots more!

 

[NorCalAngler]

I'm enjoying one right now. Pairs nicely with David sunflower seeds. Old habit from my little league days.

 

[CaptKiRkLeS]

Brooklyn Beer and Soda in Brooklyn, NY

 

[Baja_Brewer]

I'll be out hunting Bigfoot in RI again today, will report back.

 

[EvoFX]

for storing bf, should i just cellar it? and how many years can it be cellared?

 

[Gordzilla]

Not sure if this is the best way to store it but i took a black pillow case put a case minus 2 inside and then placed it it the back corner of the basement hopefully i will forget about it until next year

 

[beerbuddy]

Hickey's Wine & Spirits. Milford, MA

 

[McMalty]

oh man, i'm about to go to the 'fridge and murder one right now! BAM!

 

[Hoppin_Mad]

Anyone in TX, they had quite a bit of this at the Central Market in Dallas on Lovers Lane. Holla.

 

[McMalty]

I love sierra nevada and i love barleywines, but i'm going to be honest, Brooklyn Monster Ale Barleywine is better, it just is

 

[rycov]

I love sierra nevada and i love barleywines, but i'm going to be honest, Brooklyn Monster Ale Barleywine is better, it just is

i kinda feel like that too. but it could be partly because i got rushed through my beer while trying the big foot. (see thread "swmbo ruins everthing", lol). but i did feel like the monster ale was more enjoyable

 

[msarro]

for storing bf, should i just cellar it? and how many years can it be cellared?

I actually got to enjoy a vertical sampling abou 2 weeks ago with my home brew club. The oldest was from at least 1980. It had no hops left at all, and tasted very much like Malta Goya. Also there were lots of floating precipitates that kind of ruined it. The best of breed was from 1996.

 

[McMalty]

i kinda feel like that too. but it could be partly because i got rushed through my beer while trying the big foot. (see thread "swmbo ruins everthing", lol). but i did feel like the monster ale was more enjoyable

yeah, ur definitely right, i'm glad i'm not the only one who thinks this. I think just based on the barleywine style that bigfoot is hoppier than it needs to be. Monster ale is a perfect representation of the style. Not that I don't love them both, it's just that when i have a "barley"wine, i want to taste a lot of barley and not as much hops. also, to me, the monster ale seemed sweeter.....idk, but i liked that about it

 

[Hannable1975]

I found some in Durham NC yesterday, and grabbed a 6. I liked it pretty much - but think I am going back for a case so I can set some back like I did the 2010 celebration. ( Plan to drink one a month for 2 years to see if my opinion / it's flavor changes)

 

[EvoFX]

I actually got to enjoy a vertical sampling abou 2 weeks ago with my home brew club. The oldest was from at least 1980. It had no hops left at all, and tasted very much like Malta Goya. Also there were lots of floating precipitates that kind of ruined it. The best of breed was from 1996.

alright, sounds awesome them, ill try to find a pack here, before its too late. i already know that its sold out at our distributor near me

 

[rycov]

yeah, ur definitely right, i'm glad i'm not the only one who thinks this. I think just based on the barleywine style that bigfoot is hoppier than it needs to be. Monster ale is a perfect representation of the style. Not that I don't love them both, it's just that when i have a "barley"wine, i want to taste a lot of barley and not as much hops. also, to me, the monster ale seemed sweeter.....idk, but i liked that about it

yeah. thats how it was for me too. too hoppy. like i big iipa or something. the monster ale seems more to style (im not an expert, its just what i think when i think barley wine)

 

[Chase22]

I spotted the missing link today at central market for $12

 

[msarro]

I'll have to see if my local shop has any, I'll prolly pick up 3. One to drink, and two to toss on the shelf and age

 

[JoeBronco]

I cant go to a "beer" store and not find it in my area. There is 3 places near by (less than 3 miles) that carry it

 

[Mcbobs]

Found Mr. Bigfoot here in Manhattan KS. 6'er cost me about $10.