Jester King Thread

[HopAG]

Dat new Fen Tao. Oh my wow.

I thought you were ded

 

[Lutter]

The more impressive thing is this is your first post since July 21st. Welcome back, lurker!

Alex doesn't actually drink beer.

 

[wolfman1201]

Haha I can't go this weekend either but it's been 7 weeks since they bottled. It has to be close....

When you leave for your west coast trip?

 

[Hookemhops13]

When you leave for your west coast trip?

October. Still working to clear some space in the cellar...

 

[DanzBorin]

Trust me. Hold onto it for 4-6 months minimum. I think it'll improve like Fen Tao

So you mean it won't improve at all...

 

[3rdCoastofwtf]

 

[Lutter]

Looks like all the Houston mules are gonna have to make a field trip after SMABRD.

 

[DanzBorin]

Looks like all the Houston mules are gonna have to make a field trip after SMABRD.

So will the Austin ones...

 

[Lutter]

So will the Austin ones...

We'll just be going home.

 

[codasnap52]

How long do the fruited sours tend to last? I'll be in town Labor Day weekend and will visit the brewery that Friday, is it likely Fen Tao will still be available?

Also of note, if anyone else is around that weekend and is looking to trade I've got some freshy NE IPA's (Gandhi Bot, Trillium, Tree House etc) i'll be bringing down.

 

[BusinessSloth]

I might go next weekend if I can swing it. If someone wants to carpool, hit a sloth up.

 

[AnnArborJoe]

Vulgar Affectation was lemony and more interesting than Natural Union. I bet if will develop nicely. Super hot day but it was a bonus to get a little pour of MvB from the cask they tapped for the Alamo Drafthouse event last night.

I'm planning on posting an ISO for this beer but have zero clue on what to offer. was this release an immediate sellout? is a 3000 bottle release from JK a standard release?

Edit: I should say that I'm interested in this beer for the horehound. srs.

 

[ckowalski]

I'm planning on posting an ISO for this beer but have zero clue on what to offer. was this release an immediate sellout? is a 3000 bottle release from JK a standard release?

3000 bottles, $12 each, limit 3. Can send you one for a label + cash if it's still there this weekend.

 

[ckowalski]

Also thought it was very good but it didn't seem like it was super popular. I think people may have just been saving money for the fen Tao release and you may see more bottles move this weekend. I also really liked Vernal Dichotomous and that's been at the brewery for a while now under similar circumstances so what do I know?

 

[AnnArborJoe]

3000 bottles, $12 each, limit 3. Can send you one for a label + cash if it's still there this weekend.

 

[Lutter]

At 5000 bottles, I say there's ZERO chance of Fen Tao selling out in 1 weekend.

ZERO. POINT. ZERO.

 

[thejukes]

I would put the over/under next Saturday at 4:00.

Anyone want action on that?

 

[ata1k]

At 5k bottles, I would have guessed is it would have lasted to a third weekend... Just because some people wont be as rushed, knowing it will last at least 2 weekends. But, I guess the 2 bottle limit will put a dent in it.

But Ill be there tomorrow night. Being able to get 4 bottles between me and the GF is really nice. Makes the round trip(9 hours) worth it. A couple more La Vie is a bonus.

 

[wolfman1201]

A little off topic, but does anyone know the origin of calling the beer Fen Tao. I was curious about the Chinese lettering so I googled it. Google translate converts 分桃 to "dividing peaches" (which seems to make a lot of sense) but the much more common online translation is "homosexual". I see the rainbow shirts being sold this weekend so I assume there is some meaning behind it. Just wondering.

 

[DanzBorin]

A little off topic, but does anyone know the origin of calling the beer Fen Tao. I was curious about the Chinese lettering so I googled it. Google translate converts 分桃 to "dividing peaches" (which seems to make a lot of sense) but the much more common online translation is "homosexual". I see the rainbow shirts being sold this weekend so I assume there is some meaning behind it. Just wondering.

Can open...

Worms everywhere...

 

[ata1k]

There was an explanation up on the JK facebook page, with the translation and explaination. I dont see it now. Not sure if deleted, or I just cant find it.

 

[wolfman1201]

There was an explanation up on the JK facebook page, with the translation and explaination. I dont see it now. Not sure if deleted, or I just cant find it.

Thanks. Really just an honest question.

 

[thewimperoo]

http://jesterkingbrewery.com/introducing-jester-king

 

[wolfman1201]

http://jesterkingbrewery.com/introducing-jester-king

Thank you. History, fokelore, and beer. Interesting read - good stuff.

 

[Lutter]

A little off topic, but does anyone know the origin of calling the beer Fen Tao. I was curious about the Chinese lettering so I googled it. Google translate converts 分桃 to "dividing peaches" (which seems to make a lot of sense) but the much more common online translation is "homosexual". I see the rainbow shirts being sold this weekend so I assume there is some meaning behind it. Just wondering.

mattchow told me his grandmother or mom asked him something to the tune of "Why are you drinking Homosexuals?" when she saw the Fen Tao bottle.

My wife is so gonna buy that rainbow shirt.

 

[Hookemhops13]

Pretty sure it is because peaches look like pink and orange buts....

 

[jakeox]

I like butts.

Who's sending me some Fen Tao? (and Syrah please)

 

[ExPimp]

I love when I happen to get a Friday off and it's also a JK fruit release day!

 

[ChukHell]

Gay peach pride!

I'll be out there fo sho today. Say hi.

 

[mattchow]

wanted a shirt, they ran out of all men's sizes by 3pm Saturday when I got there.