Bay Area Thread

[matedog]

I hope she repaid you in some way because OUCh, it sounds like you missed a good one.

Yeah, I didn't have the heart to tell her. Should would have felt awful.

 

[bdogg1]

Yeah, I didn't have the heart to tell her. Should would have felt awful.

Are you sure she didn;t do it on purpose? Because if she did, time to trade her in hahaha.

 

[1987GN]

Is anyone planning on camping out at City Beer for their Black Friday GI release party?

 

[Arbitrator]

Is anyone planning on camping out at City Beer for their Black Friday GI release party?

Not camp out exactly, but I guarantee that HaveUSeenMyPeepee will be cutting in line.

 

[bugdoc]

Not camp out exactly, but I guarantee that HaveUSeenMyPeepee will be cutting in line.

Indeed - what are the holidays without traditions?

 

[drgarage1]

Is anyone planning on camping out at City Beer for their Black Friday GI release party?

Someone will. First person in line last year got there mid-afternoon on Thanksgiving.

 

[CommanderofAwesome]

I emailed Almanac after their heirloom pumpkin bw I had at perdition was ****. I had a pour at CBS the week prior and knew what it was supposed to taste like and I was worried that the 4 bottles I bought were infected as well. This was their response,

"We are acknowledging that the Heirloom Pumpkin Barleywine that was packaged on 9/2 or 9/3 may have developed off flavors in the bottle due to exposure to our bacterial culture in packaging. If you did purchase bottles from that batch, they are all likely to have the same issue.

We understand you have spent your hard-earned money on our beer and we want to do what we can to correct the issue with you directly. Please accept our sincerest apologies and send us your shipping address. We do hope you enjoy the fresh bottles coming your way.

Cheers,

-The Almanac Beer team"

Pretty cool that they're going to replace my bottles that I had purchased (sent a photo of the bottles).

 

[matedog]

I emailed Almanac after their heirloom pumpkin bw I had at perdition was ****. I had a pour at CBS the week prior and knew what it was supposed to taste like and I was worried that the 4 bottles I bought were infected as well. This was their response,

"We are acknowledging that the Heirloom Pumpkin Barleywine that was packaged on 9/2 or 9/3 may have developed off flavors in the bottle due to exposure to our bacterial culture in packaging. If you did purchase bottles from that batch, they are all likely to have the same issue.

We understand you have spent your hard-earned money on our beer and we want to do what we can to correct the issue with you directly. Please accept our sincerest apologies and send us your shipping address. We do hope you enjoy the fresh bottles coming your way.

Cheers,

-The Almanac Beer team"

Pretty cool that they're going to replace my bottles that I had purchased (sent a photo of the bottles).

I'm disappointed to hear they have a legitimate infection, but am happy to hear they are addressing it well. The barleywine is generally great, especially considering they seem to focus on insufficiently fruited sours these days.

 

[matedog]

BCBS question:
Per usual, I'll be bumming around the east coast on Black Friday this year and my family doesn't quite understand ditching them for a beer release. Last year I was able to swing by Bevmo and get regular BCBS without any hassle the monday or tuesday after.

Any reason to believe this year will be any different?

 

[grrrah]

BCBS question:
Per usual, I'll be bumming around the east coast on Black Friday this year and my family doesn't quite understand ditching them for a beer release. Last year I was able to swing by Bevmo and get regular BCBS without any hassle the monday or tuesday after.

Any reason to believe this year will be any different?

From my experience last year, many bevmos had a 4/pk limit, and those places stuck around. others had no limits and ran out before the end of friday.

 

[stupac2]

Any reason to believe this year will be any different?

Yes. Supposedly they made significantly more this year, so it should be easier to get.

 

[Arbitrator]

I emailed Almanac after their heirloom pumpkin bw I had at perdition was ****. I had a pour at CBS the week prior and knew what it was supposed to taste like and I was worried that the 4 bottles I bought were infected as well. This was their response,

"We are acknowledging that the Heirloom Pumpkin Barleywine that was packaged on 9/2 or 9/3 may have developed off flavors in the bottle due to exposure to our bacterial culture in packaging. If you did purchase bottles from that batch, they are all likely to have the same issue.

We understand you have spent your hard-earned money on our beer and we want to do what we can to correct the issue with you directly. Please accept our sincerest apologies and send us your shipping address. We do hope you enjoy the fresh bottles coming your way.

Cheers,

-The Almanac Beer team"

Pretty cool that they're going to replace my bottles that I had purchased (sent a photo of the bottles).

Oh ****, that explains the weird tartness I had in the three bottles I consumed. I might have to send them a message, but the 3 are all recycled.

EDIT: I went ahead and shot them a message anyway. Let's see.

 

[abecall98]

Oh ****, that explains the weird tartness I had in the three bottles I consumed. I might have to send them a message, but the 3 are all recycled. Then again, I don't want more beer and this is a good excuse to stop buying that one going forward.

****, I got 4 bottles of this just sitting there I picked up a month ago. May have to open one this weekend and see what's up before it gets worse if infected. Dammit, I was really looking forward to tearing these up over the winter, one of my favorites.

 

[bdogg1]

****, I got 4 bottles of this just sitting there I picked up a month ago. May have to open one this weekend and see what's up before it gets worse if infected. Dammit, I was really looking forward to tearing these up over the winter, one of my favorites.

Crap. I am right there with you. I even sent out a couple as extras. Hopefully they are okay.

 

[tosh1]

****, I got 4 bottles of this just sitting there I picked up a month ago. May have to open one this weekend and see what's up before it gets worse if infected. Dammit, I was really looking forward to tearing these up over the winter, one of my favorites.

Just moved my last bottle from last year and a fresh bottle into the kitchen to drink tonight.

 

[abecall98]

Just moved my last bottle from last year and a fresh bottle into the kitchen to drink tonight.

Ah, you'll be able to tell for sure if there is an issue. Good call.

 

[RyanG1]

 

[drgarage1]

goandpickitupformebro

 

[falc0n26001]

Does that say limit TWO?!

 

[abecall98]

From my experience last year, many bevmos had a 4/pk limit, and those places stuck around. others had no limits and ran out before the end of friday.

Probably the guys who bought a few cases at a time doing that. Over in Sac last year, I was able to buy it all around town for a couple weeks, with a 1 or 2 four pack limit. I was satisfied.

 

[bdogg1]

Does that say limit TWO?!

Its hard to read.

 

[schwartzoid]

If anyone has a West Ashley they want to trade IP locally, just drop me a message. I'll make it worth your while.

Thanks,
-Steve

 

[Hookemhops13]

Its hard to read.

What is happening. if this is something a Texan can take advantage of in about 16 hrs from now please bm me.

 

[johnnyramirez]

If anyone has a West Ashley they want to trade IP locally, just drop me a message. I'll make it worth your while.

Thanks,
-Steve

Damn, beat me to it Steve. Only after Steve's taken care of, I too am ISO since I'm currently heading to Denver so I'm completely missing this release.

 

[bdogg1]

What is happening. if this is something a Texan can take advantage of in about 16 hrs from now please bm me.

My advice to you is be here when they open

 

[grrrah]

Probably the guys who bought a few cases at a time doing that. Over in Sac last year, I was able to buy it all around town for a couple weeks, with a 1 or 2 four pack limit. I was satisfied.

Hey, who you pointing fingers at? Oh..

 

[tosh1]

Ah, you'll be able to tell for sure if there is an issue. Good call.

No way I ill get to the '13 tonight, however the '14 is tasting tremendous ( this bottle anyway). No issues at all, as good as I recall, got a few more to test, but so far so good...I forgot this was tasted so good.

 

[abecall98]

Hey, who you pointing fingers at? Oh..

Lol, not against people getting cases of it. But limits make it a peice of cake to score at least some 4 packs.

 

[tosh1]

Damn, beat me to it Steve. Only after Steve's taken care of, I too am ISO since I'm currently heading to Denver so I'm completely missing this release.

Okay third in line.....i have little to offer in exchange I an sure, but throwing my hat in the ring for chance!

 

[Hookemhops13]

My advice to you is be here when they open

Ya...... I still don't know what's happening. Be where? What board?