Bruery Reserve Society 2014 Allocations/Discussion Thread

[jtmartino1]

 

[matedog]

Probably not exactly the right forum for this, but does anyone know how the older anniversary beers are drinking these days? I have a Cuir that I'm thinking of bringing to a friend's bachelor party this weekend.

 

[walterfredo]

Probably not exactly the right forum for this, but does anyone know how the older anniversary beers are drinking these days? I have a Cuir that I'm thinking of bringing to a friend's bachelor party this weekend.

Haven't had a Cuir recently but did have a Coton in May and it was not that good at all. I never had it fresh, so I can't speak to how it has changed, or if that's just what it was like.

 

[Xul1]

Last I recall, BA Coton and BA Cuir were both holding up better than their 25/75 counterparts, although Cuir was definitely better than Coton. It's been six or seven months though so not sure where they are right now.

 

[matedog]

Last I recall, BA Coton and BA Cuir were both holding up better than their 25/75 counterparts, although Cuir was definitely better than Coton. It's been six or seven months though so not sure where they are right now.

Yeah, only going with the regular version, unfortunately. I haven't been huge into the anniversary beers, but it'll be interesting to try one with three years on it.

 

[Xul1]

Yeah, only going with the regular version, unfortunately. I haven't been huge into the anniversary beers, but it'll be interesting to try one with three years on it.

At the very least, it will be solidly drinkable (as long as you haven't stored it at 85* or something). I wouldn't go in expecting a transcendent experience but it probably won't be a dud.

 

[benbikes4beer]

I should just drink Nelson anyways.

ftfy

 

[axeman91821]

Has anybody tried Atomic Kangarue? Hoping to see some feedback one way or another before I order my bottles.

 

[walterfredo]

Has anybody tried Atomic Kangarue? Hoping to see some feedback one way or another before I order my bottles.

I had it at the members monday event last week, just a 2-oz pour but I was definitely impressed. Thought it was great.

 

[ASUBeer]

Probably not exactly the right forum for this, but does anyone know how the older anniversary beers are drinking these days? I have a Cuir that I'm thinking of bringing to a friend's bachelor party this weekend.

I had BA Cuir at some point this summer and I thought it was very, very good. I think a lot of the recent BA ratings are in like with that opinion too.

I always liked the regular cuir, so I'm thinking it's probably pretty tasty right now too.

 

[mhenson421]

Has anybody tried Atomic Kangarue? Hoping to see some feedback one way or another before I order my bottles.

I had it on Sunday at the tasting room. I liked it. Nothing overly spectacular but good. I bought all 4 of the allocation

 

[wyatt1]

So the bruery is doing a collaboration with stone?

 

[Heatwaves1]

I had it on Sunday at the tasting room. I liked it. Nothing overly spectacular but good. I bought all 4 of the allocation

Totally agree. Good, but not particularly memorable. Befuddlement, on the other hand, is outstanding. I was really blown away by it. The anniversary ale really helps add body and a "stickyness" for the jammy boysenberries to coat your palate. Dry and super drinkable.

 

[FBIinformant]

So the bruery is doing a collaboration with stone?

Only 2017 RS/HS need to worry about that not showing up in their allocations.

 

[franch]

Totally agree. Good, but not particularly memorable. Befuddlement, on the other hand, is outstanding. I was really blown away by it. The anniversary ale really helps add body and a "stickyness" for the jammy boysenberries to coat your palate. Dry and super drinkable.

how sour would you say befuddlement is

 

[3rdto1st1]

how sour would you say befuddlement is

Barely. At least as I judge it. From someone who has just gotten in to sours in the last few months, its a hint of sitr, a ton more boysenberry, and that sticky jammy feeling Heatwaves is talking about.

 

[Heatwaves1]

how sour would you say befuddlement is

Barely. At least as I judge it. From someone who has just gotten in to sours in the last few months, its a hint of sitr, a ton more boysenberry, and that sticky jammy feeling Heatwaves is talking about.

I had the same thoughts. Some Bruery beers, like Oude Tart w/ Cherries, are complete sour bombs. Others have a lot of acetic qualities. I thought this was lightly tart and I didn't get any vinegar notes. Reminded me of a richer, more full-bodied Bottleworks XII.

 

[stakem1]

I had the same thoughts. Some Bruery beers, like Oude Tart w/ Cherries, are complete sour bombs. Others have a lot of acetic qualities. I thought this was lightly tart and I didn't get any vinegar notes. Reminded me of a richer, more full-bodied Bottleworks XII.

You are an *******. And by an *******, I mean thanks for making me salivate with your description. I just went from "meh, ill try 1 just for *****" to "max allocation immediately!"

 

[Scalzo]

Anyone know what "mystery beer 1" is going to be?

 

[buzzword]

had a sip of befuddlement at sante on Sunday thanks to bird22 -- honestly much better than I expected. I am not likely to re-up my RS subscription unless I get a hoarders invite, in which case I hope to get ALL the befuddlement.

 

[CommanderofAwesome]

Any word on any more cellar sales?

 

[stupac2]

Any word on any more cellar sales?

This is the Bruery, everyone knows everything at exactly the same time. If they announce one, it'll get posted here within minutes.

 

[CommanderofAwesome]

This is the Bruery, everyone knows everything at exactly the same time. If they announce one, it'll get posted here within minutes.

First year in the society, wasn't sure if there was a cadence set for cellar sales. Judging from your response, I would say not.

 

[stupac2]

First year in the society, wasn't sure if there was a cadence set for cellar sales. Judging from your response, I would say not.

There isn't. I don't think my first year had any cellar sales at all. They're just to test the website.

 

[axeman91821]

I would guess if they're going to do another one, it'll be in the next month, month and a half to test the website for the public Black Tuesday sale.

 

[Usofar]

I think they showed last year they make more than enough. Website crashed with the initial rush but it took 10 hours to sell out.

 

[wyatt1]

New allocations today?

 

[CommanderofAwesome]

Not sure, but they took the months down on the society page indicating when to expect each beer.

 

[stupac2]

Not sure, but they took the months down on the society page indicating when to expect each beer.

Hilarious. I'm starting to wonder if they're doing this on purpose just to see how much ******** people will put up with.

 

[FBIinformant]

Happy September Society Members! Due to today being a holiday, this month's allocation email will be arriving to your inbox one week from today. We hope everybody out there is enjoying a favorite craft beer today.

Wait.. what? I mean, I could understand "It'll be in your inbox first thing tomorrow morning!", but this screams of something being wrong with some beer(s) and they're trying to figure out a good way to spin it.