FIB War Room

[yeahnatenelson]

Plz don't compare David Bowie to toxic sludge. Kthx.

 

[jakeox]

Plz don't compare David Bowie to toxic sludge. Kthx.

Is that because people are catching on that this stuff isn't made the way they claim it is?

 

[mdomask]

Is that because people are catching on that this stuff isn't made the way they claim it is?

Do they still deny that they added neutral grain spirits to make the 20% version, or do they still hold to the impossible brewing claims?

 

[middlebrow]

they never added spirits, they just lied it was 19.5%. it was always an 11% malt liquor with 8.5% of unfermented sugar & sorbates. now that they have national attention and corporate ownership, they don't want them out and out lying about the abv of the beer.

but seriously, how can anyone talk about beer on this global day of mourning?

 

[zieglemt]

Plz don't compare David Bowie to toxic sludge. Kthx.

Saw that yesterday afternoon before Bowie passed, FYI.

 

[mdomask]

they never added spirits, they just lied it was 19.5%. it was always an 11% malt liquor with 8.5% of unfermented sugar & sorbates. now that they have national attention and corporate ownership, they don't want them out and out lying about the abv of the beer.

That makes much sense. Thanks.

 

[PHBoiler]

It's now January 11, 2016...where in the hell is the Coffee Eugene?!?! (shakes fist)

 

[ClCardinal84]

It's now January 11, 2016...where in the hell is the Coffee Eugene?!?! (shakes fist)

Coffee Straight Jacket at the Taproom on Thursday though

 

[Treebs]

Coffee Straight Jacket at the Taproom on Thursday though

 

[user 306237]

Coffee Straight Jacket at the Taproom on Thursday though

On Nitro, too!

 

[Treebs]

On Nitro, too!

 

[PHBoiler]

We get a Saturday in Chicago without kids. Hoping either Rev still has some Coffee SJ or Haymarket still has some fun stuff pouring.

 

[MarcatGSB1]

I miss you guys.

Carry on.

 

[middlebrow]

We get a Saturday in Chicago without kids. Hoping either Rev still has some Coffee SJ or Haymarket still has some fun stuff pouring.

brave the crowds and hit up the new half acre kitchen?

 

[MarcatGSB1]

What do you suppose retailers are doing with GI Coffee and BW if they haven't sold their stock yet?

 

[mdomask]

What do you suppose retailers are doing with GI Coffee and BW if they haven't sold their stock yet?

Ignoring GI's statement and keeping the price at $25/bottle.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

Anyone going to be out at Haymarket this afternoon / evening?

Hoping to be there around 5pm with imperialking to enjoy some Indignant and Clare's.

 

[jakeox]

Anyone going to be out at Haymarket this afternoon / evening?

Hoping to be there around 5pm with imperialking to enjoy some Indignant and Clare's.

I am really hoping to get a fill of Clare's at lunch tomorrow but it seems pretty unlikely to last.

 

[Rizdac]

Anyone going to be out at Haymarket this afternoon / evening?

Hoping to be there around 5pm with imperialking to enjoy some Indignant and Clare's.

Planning on being there around 5 as well. Indignant and Clare's all day.

 

[Lansman]

Don't see Uber Mathias on any list for tonight's festivities.

 

[ChicagoNick]

Last one I opened was basically 2012 BCBS in a large format bottle.

My 2012 BCS Coffees were faded by the summer of 2013. Still tasted amazing, but virtually zero coffee. I have no clue how other people claim to have "coffee bombs" still.

Numerous friends have had the same exact experience with their 2012's, 2013's, 2014's, etc. After a year and a half, its basically a better-than-average regular BCS.

 

[gregkoko]

My 2012 BCS Coffees were faded by the summer of 2013. Still tasted amazing, but virtually zero coffee. I have no clue how other people claim to have "coffee bombs" still.

Numerous friends have had the same exact experience with their 2012's, 2013's, 2014's, etc. After a year and a half, its basically a better-than-average regular BCS.

I opened a 2012 in December. It tasted outstanding. Still plenty of coffee flavor

 

[SSTroller]

Planning on being there around 5 as well. Indignant and Clare's all day.

What are the details on the howler fills of Claires? Cost, limit, usual line size?
Never had the chance to make it up there for them before.

 

[Dontcounttoday]

What are the details on the howler fills of Claires? Cost, limit, usual line size?
Never had the chance to make it up there for them before.

Its apparently bring sold in crowlers. Was in over the weekend, was told a limitnof 1pp. There's never a line at Haymarket.

 

[PHBoiler]

brave the crowds and hit up the new half acre kitchen?

I'll just wait and hit it up after the next Transient party. We're staying in River North for the night, so I don't want to go that far north on Saturday.

 

[jdhende]

Its apparently bring sold in crowlers. Was in over the weekend, was told a limitnof 1pp. There's never a line at Haymarket.

This would be awesome if true. I wasn't aware Haymarket had the equipment to fill crowlers, but I haven't been over there in awhile.

 

[SSTroller]

Its apparently bring sold in crowlers. Was in over the weekend, was told a limitnof 1pp. There's never a line at Haymarket.

This is even better! I'd imagine they'd have them pre-filled then.
Thanks!

 

[IronDave]

From the page (I didn't include the info for the 3th, 4th, 5th tappings, since the questions so far are related only to Clare's Thirsty . . . tl:dr - $10 half growlers of Clare's, MY GOD!)

Beers for our Beerthday on 1/12 with tapping order:

Tapping NUMBER ONE:
Indignant flight 5pm. Pouring in both bars!

Try 5 different vintages of our bourbon barrel aged imperial stout! $15-available in flights only, while supplies last!
1-Acrimonious-Indignant before it hits the Bourbon Barrel! Big, dark, full bodied and rich Imperial Stout. 8.5%
2-Indignant aged 2.5 months in Woodford Reserve 'double oak' barrels 10%
3-Indignant aged 6.5 months in Woodford Reserve barrels 11%
4-Indignant aged 17.5 months in Woodford Reserve barrels 11%
5-Indignant aged 22 months in Belle Meade bourbon barrels 11%


Tapping NUMBER TWO:
Clare's Thirsty Ale Bourbon Barrel Aged Raspberry Imperial Stout 11% - tapping at 5:30 - available in 5 ounce and 10 ounce snifters at both bars. $3 and $6. Will be available in half growlers for a special beerthday price of $10
'Possibly our most popular brew of the year, this huge Imperial stout is aged in Woodford Reserve Bourbon barrels for 6-24 months on Raspberries. This version is a blend of multiple barrels! Yum!'

 

[JRBecks]

If anyones interested. Phrenzy* will be doing an acoustic set at Penrose on Thursday night. Ill probably be there, let me know if you are going and we can grab a beer.

*Phrenzy is a local phish cover band

 

[furley]

My 2012 BCS Coffees were faded by the summer of 2013. Still tasted amazing, but virtually zero coffee. I have no clue how other people claim to have "coffee bombs" still.

Numerous friends have had the same exact experience with their 2012's, 2013's, 2014's, etc. After a year and a half, its basically a better-than-average regular BCS.

do you drink coffee?

i don't.. all the Coffees i've had that were "old" still tasted of coffee. might be a sensitivity thing?