Boston area thread

[tehzachatak]

If you put CBS on a pedestal you are gonna be disappointed. The food really is that good though.

I thought CBS fresh was really that good... but I also think KBS absolutely obliterates BCBS (like, not even same playing field), which many would disagree on.

 

[bearsonacid1]

Is the CBS going to be old? I thought a new batch comes out every year or 2.

 

[tehzachatak]

Is the CBS going to be old? I thought a new batch comes out every year or 2.

Dunno. Has anyone ever confirmed that there are actually new batches kegged? Obviously there was only one bottle release to date, but I think people were claiming that the CBS keg at founders breakfast last year was "fresh". But Founders hasn't had it in their taproom AFAIK which makes that kind of hard to believe.

 

[Jnorton00]

Dunno. Has anyone ever confirmed that there are actually new batches kegged? Obviously there was only one bottle release to date, but I think people were claiming that the CBS keg at founders breakfast last year was "fresh". But Founders hasn't had it in their taproom AFAIK which makes that kind of hard to believe.

It was from bottles last year and will be from bottles this year. I think the last batch made was what made it in to the Back Stage Series bottles in 2011 I think it was. As far as I know there are no plans to brew it again anytime soon.

 

[tehzachatak]

It was from bottles last year and will be from bottles this year. I think the last batch made was what made it in to the Back Stage Series bottles in 2011 I think it was. As far as I know there are no plans to brew it again anytime soon.

Cool, thanks. Could have sworn someone told me it was a keg last year.

 

[Jnorton00]

Cool, thanks. Could have sworn someone told me it was a keg last year.

I'm curious how big the pours will be this year with the extra seating capacity. They weren't very big last year from what I recall. Hopefully they got a few more cases this time.

 

[JCastle1]

I thought CBS fresh was really that good... but I also think KBS absolutely obliterates BCBS (like, not even same playing field), which many would disagree on.

Also, yeah CBS wasn't doing well when I had it about a year ago. It was good, just no maple at all, just some weird sweetness. I do love aged KBS though.

 

[tehzachatak]

Also, yeah CBS wasn't doing well when I had it about a year ago. It was good, just no maple at all, just some weird sweetness. I do love aged KBS though.

Yeah I don't like old KBS... fresh to death.

 

[housepants]

I thought CBS fresh was really that good... but I also think KBS absolutely obliterates BCBS (like, not even same playing field), which many would disagree on.

When I had the first keg only batch it was amazing. So much maple. Bottled versions have never matched the original.

 

[JCastle1]

Yeah I don't like old KBS... fresh to death.

I'm one of the few... Last one I had was at least 2-3 years old and the coffee faded a bit but it had a huuuge chocolate/brownie flavor come up. Really nice stuff. I know BobZ also likes it aged.

 

[Apetaster]

but I also think KBS absolutely obliterates BCBS (like, not even same playing field), which many would disagree on.

Not going to argue that one. Like a dunderhead I keep going back to BCBS when its available and keep not being enthused about it.

 

[pjl44]

Lord Hobo has Grey Monday on tap. Put it on Sunday and it's still flowing. $8 for 8 oz.

 

[Auror]

Whaaat...wish I knew this earlier.

 

[JCastle1]

Whaaat...wish I knew this earlier.

I'll open one with you someday.

 

[tehzachatak]

Whaaat...wish I knew this earlier.

right? **** me....

 

[JCastle1]

right? **** me....

Read my post above ^

 

[tehzachatak]

Read my post above ^

Sounds like we need to plan a little post-bang tasting soon as I think I had some bottles to open for you & others too!

 

[Auror]

I'll open one with you someday.

I actually have one, but I'm addicted to rare drafts (and paying $1 an oz.)

 

[bearsonacid1]

Anyone know if it will still be on tap when they open today? I might stop in on my way to CBC.

 

[JCastle1]

Anyone know if it will still be on tap when they open today? I might stop in on my way to CBC.

According to twitter, yes

 

[bramsdell]

I actually have one, but I'm addicted to rare drafts (and paying $1 an oz.)

That's still cheaper than a bottle would be, I believe ($40/25oz).

 

[FalconA]

Anyone know if it will still be on tap when they open today? I might stop in on my way to CBC.

I'll be there as well, TalkBeerian party at 4:30?

 

[JCastle1]

That's still cheaper than a bottle would be, I believe ($40/25oz).

I think mine was $30 last year. But yeah still cheaper

 

[JCastle1]

I'll be there as well, TalkBeerian party at 4:30?

Sounds good

 

[bearsonacid1]

Should be there around 5:30. Save me 2 oz

 

[tehzachatak]

I might jet over by 5:30 at this point...

 

[Dicers]

hmm thinking about it thinking about it hard

 

[bramsdell]

******* it. I used to live 2 blocks away. So many jealous and sad feels. I'll probably be there Saturday.

 

[tehzachatak]

According to twitter, yes

Where are you finding hobo draft info on twitter? Do I follow the wrong hobo account?

 

[JCastle1]

Where are you finding hobo draft info on twitter? Do I follow the wrong hobo account?

I don't remember where I saw it but it was still pouring last night...