Cigar City El Catador Club Thread

[JulianB1]

I think I'm out on El Cat after this (was splitting a membership with a friend that's in his name). I'm fine with the beers but the pace of releases and renewals is just too fast for my tastes. I don't drink these bottles remotely quickly enough to be dropping $150 every couple of months.

 

[jivex5k1]

Yeah, looking at $450 for 15 bottles next year is getting tough to justify. The only thing that sucks is not getting a spot reserved, but maybe it will get to the point where a reserved spot isn't needed when they start the new edition.

 

[disapowzment]

I think I'm out on El Cat after this (was splitting a membership with a friend that's in his name). I'm fine with the beers but the pace of releases and renewals is just too fast for my tastes. I don't drink these bottles remotely quickly enough to be dropping $150 every couple of months.

This.

 

[HeadytheElder]

Welp, Hard Sauce is not the Huna variant I was hoping for to round off this edition. Sounds like beetus.

 

[gregkoko]

CCB was making Oatmeal Cookie before FB was a thing.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Brown is still one of my favorite CCB beers

 

[johnyb]

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Brown is still one of my favorite CCB beers

Just an FYI if you haven't heard. The latest 110K version just released, and it's an Imperial version of Oatmeal Raisin cookie. Can't wait to try it.


https://cigarcitybrewing.com/bottles-cans-to-go/

 

[gregkoko]

Just an FYI if you haven't heard. The latest 110K version just released, and it's an Imperial version of Oatmeal Raisin cookie. Can't wait to try it.


https://cigarcitybrewing.com/bottles-cans-to-go/

ISO

 

[jvanaus]

I think I'm out on El Cat after this (was splitting a membership with a friend that's in his name). I'm fine with the beers but the pace of releases and renewals is just too fast for my tastes. I don't drink these bottles remotely quickly enough to be dropping $150 every couple of months.

I'm going to drop to one bottle membership after this round, then probably out altogether after picking up the bottles on Huna day weekend. I was chatting with some other members and I just don't drink the beers fast enough, especially with how much great stuff there is locally.

The only bottles from the last few rounds I was wanting another crack at were outskirts and Deco and even then, I wouldn't be upset if I missed out.

 

[brack]

Anyone out there have room to trustee for another person? I'll send a 6 shipper with Chicago locals and a return label. Cheers!

Edit
Thanks TBers! Think I found a trustee to help out.

 

[CharlieMurphy1]

Anyone out there have room to trustee for another person? I'll send a 6 shipper with Chicago locals and a return label. Cheers!

Edit
Thanks TBers! Think I found a trustee to help out.

+1 Last minute ******** ISO a trustee. Had 1 fall through, asked another guy I've traded with before and he went cold. I'll obviously send a thank you box, label, shipper monies and make it as easy and painless as possible for you.

 

[johnyb]

+1 Last minute ******** ISO a trustee. Had 1 fall through, asked another guy I've traded with before and he went cold. I'll obviously send a thank you box, label, shipper monies and make it as easy and painless as possible for you.

If you need help still I'm going Tuesday to pick up my stuff and for a few guys itrustee for. Send me a message if you still need help

 

[Corbot_3000]

I'm going to drop to one bottle membership after this round, then probably out altogether after picking up the bottles on Huna day weekend. I was chatting with some other members and I just don't drink the beers fast enough, especially with how much great stuff there is locally.

The only bottles from the last few rounds I was wanting another crack at were outskirts and Deco and even then, I wouldn't be upset if I missed out.

Yeah, if Angry Chair/Cycle/CCB were all vying for my wallet on a monthly basis, I'd probably wouldn't be spending much on CCB bottles.

 

[jivex5k1]

That pecan beer was alright, if you have a sweet tooth you'll love it.

 

[jivex5k1]

So I opened Gates of Hell and Good Gourd, they both kind of suck. Disappointed in 5th edition beers so far.

 

[drbenzo1]

So I opened Gates of Hell and Good Gourd, they both kind of suck. Disappointed in 5th edition beers so far.

Anyone else? Need more data...

 

[jvanaus]

Anyone else? Need more data...

I opened Good Gourd HM about 2 weeks ago and it was alright - wasn't disappointed but I'm also not huge on pumpkin beers.

 

[SerenityNow]

Anyone else? Need more data...

Untappd probably has the most data, though the ratings are not coming from master cicerones. Seems like complaints on Gates of Hell are that its boozy & needs more time. Reviews on Good Gourd HM have been mostly pretty good (maybe a tad boozy as well).

 

[Coldsnack]

Anyone else? Need more data...

I had Gates after Parabola and Parabola kicked the everlovingshit out of it.

 

[SerenityNow]

I had Gates after Parabola and Parabola kicked the everlovingshit out of it.

Seems like apples & oranges to me. Bourbon vs Rum. How can they be compared?

 

[Coldsnack]

Seems like apples & oranges to me. Bourbon vs Rum. How can they be compared?

I was just judging based on how they taste, as weird as that may sound.

 

[jivex5k1]

I had Gates after Parabola and Parabola kicked the everlovingshit out of it.

Yeah it was a real let down which sucks, I was really looking forward to that one because I enjoyed it so much the first time.

 

[SerenityNow]

I was just judging based on how they taste, as weird as that may sound.

Fair enough, though I'm much more of a Rum lover and happily admit to a bias

 

[Carolinabeerguy1]

Floridablanca was solid, but not amazing. Very little licorice, which is a plus. Not a lot of rum either. A little hot right now.

 

[Ray1]

Yeah it was a real let down which sucks, I was really looking forward to that one because I enjoyed it so much the first time.

First time bourbon.
Second time rum.

Why did you expect the same result?

 

[jivex5k1]

First time bourbon.
Second time rum.

Why did you expect the same result?

 

[Ray1]

 

[Ray1]

Does anyone know why BA Zhukov was so much better this time than last time? I was a little nervous drinking it because last time it was terrible, but I really enjoyed the new one.

 

[jvanaus]

Does anyone know why BA Zhukov was so much better this time than last time? I was a little nervous drinking it because last time it was terrible, but I really enjoyed the new one.

Barrel type, maybe? I'm not a fan of sherry, so I did not enjoy the last one very much.

Or...

 

[Mudvayne1988]

Bourbon MZ = BCBS

 

[IndianaJones]

Anyone that did not get into ECC 6 want to buy an allotment? My buddy is selling half of his 2 bottle allotment for $250. Basically $50 a bottle. It would be a pay first type of thing so you get the bottles not matter what they are.
Hopefully there will be an AB Huna this go round. PM me and I will get you in touch with him. I am vouching for him and take full responsibility for the transaction.

Trying to turn a profit before the club even starts? Come on