Random Beer Thoughts

[Snarf1]

About 30-40 in line now. One has a sweet Eno setup

 

[reverseapachemaster1]

"mineral" is the new "jammy"... which minerals are you picking up on exactly? Calcium? Gypsum? Dolomite?

 

[FTowne1]

I spent $0.16 (with shipping) on four bottles. I'll post updates.

#YOLO

Received an order confirmation email the day I placed the order but nothing else since.

 

[ant880]

Received an order confirmation email the day I placed the order but nothing else since.

It takes a few days for the Croatian hackers to gather the plastic to create a new bank card in your name. You should hear from the Federal Trade Commission regarding your purchase of a yacht in Malta within 7-10 business days.

 

[BuckTuckian]

It takes a few days for the Croatian hackers to gather the plastic to create a new bank card in your name. You should hear from the Federal Trade Commission regarding your purchase of a yacht in Malta within 7-10 business days.

That Fantome ghost sure is mysterious.

 

[Lutter]

Am I the only one who does. not. give. a. fuuuck about BCBS this year?

I mean, if I see it, I'll buy a couple bottles.... but I'm certainly not going to be wasting my time on Black Friday looking around for it.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

In packaged format? I'm totally with you.

However, I'm going to an event this evening that will be tapping all of them (plus I think a 2014 Prop among other fun things) and I'll be going to the structured tasting on Friday at Goose Island Clybourn.

So I guess I kind of give a **** about BCBS this year?

 

[Sam Fu]

Am I the only one who does. not. give. a. fuuuck about BCBS this year?

I mean, if I see it, I'll buy a couple bottles.... but I'm certainly not going to be wasting my time on Black Friday looking around for it.

There are so many breweries producing BBA stouts around this time of year that I can pick one off the shelf that is similar/better and quality/price comparative to BCBS. Plus it's probably not infected this year so I don't want it

 

[RyanG1]

Am I the only one who does. not. give. a. fuuuck about BCBS this year?

I mean, if I see it, I'll buy a couple bottles.... but I'm certainly not going to be wasting my time on Black Friday looking around for it.

BCBS, no.


BBW, maybe.

 

[FTowne1]

There are so many breweries producing BBA stouts around this time of year that I can pick one off the shelf that is similar/better and quality/price comparative to BCBS. Plus it's probably not infected this year so I don't want it

But how many of them are 14%+ ABV? Serious question. I'm looking for new alternatives.

 

[Stubs]

I got two bottles. Hoping to stumble on some coffee but happy to just drink all the great local ba stouts.

 

[JulianB1]

BCBS dropped here at my local store a few weeks ago, casually grabbed some bottles and have been enjoying them. Last time I was there they'd just gotten in another shipment, I passed on getting more but if there's still some left and I feel like grabbing some extras I will. Wouldn't even consider lining up for it.

There are so many breweries producing BBA stouts around this time of year that I can pick one off the shelf that is similar/better and quality/price comparative to BCBS. Plus it's probably not infected this year so I don't want it

Ironically enough, this same line of reasoning in the other direction was basically the justification for years to not bother chasing ultra-rare/limited BA stouts: why go through the trouble when BCBS is so easy to get and so good?

 

[Sam Fu]

But how many of them are 14%+ ABV? Serious question. I'm looking for new alternatives.

Fair point. I can attest that a 22oz Olde Hickory Event Horizon will get you fairly warm though

 

[BadJustin]

Am I the only one who does. not. give. a. fuuuck about BCBS this year?

I mean, if I see it, I'll buy a couple bottles.... but I'm certainly not going to be wasting my time on Black Friday looking around for it.

Some idiot messaged the local shop and asked if there would be limits. When told yes he then said "so if I bring 10 of my friends they can each buy 2 also? Can I just buy 20 so I don't have to get all my friends up early?"

******* people.

 

[stakem1]

My carebus for BCBS derailed years ago... I really dont give a **** about it but wont refuse drinking it when offered either.

My friends drug me out of the house last year to "mule" for them at an event that turned into a lottery... Everyone got a ticket that was tossed into a hat and if picked, got returned to the hat for possible re-picking.

My number was drawn 3 times and I won a Rare, Regal and coffee. The 5 other guys I was with won nothing so we split the bottles. I guess what im saying is, sometimes it pays to give zero *****?

One random fellow wanted to fight me because I was screwing the system and must of had multiple tickets - nope. If you listened like everyone else it was the same ******* number called each time.

 

[beerindex]

Am I the only one who does. not. give. a. fuuuck about BCBS this year?

I mean, if I see it, I'll buy a couple bottles.... but I'm certainly not going to be wasting my time on Black Friday looking around for it.

I've never waited in line for any BCS, and I never will. If I have any BCS in the next calendar year, it'll come the same way I had it this year: at a Migration Week event. Hell, I got rarer access to rarer BCS variants through that (2014 Prop) than I could've if I'd waited 5+ hours to on Black Friday.

Honestly, I wasn't going to do anything for Black Friday, but a buddy wants to hit one of our semi-local places (about an hour from my home) and is willing to do the driving, so I'm going to tick some limited stouts on tap and maybe pick up a package or two.

 

[drgarage1]

The GAME JUST GOT CHANGED.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/home/whym-home-beer-making-kit-launches/

 

[Lutter]

The GAME JUST GOT CHANGED.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/home/whym-home-beer-making-kit-launches/

So they put a flavorless already fermented wort (probably a stronger version of bud light, since that's tasteless and clear. Stronger to dilute) and you add your betty crocker spin by boiling hops and specialty malts, combining, and carbonating?

That's what it is rite?

 

[drgarage1]

So they put a flavorless already fermented wort (probably a stronger version of bud light, since that's tasteless and clear. Stronger to dilute) and you add your betty crocker spin by boiling hops and specialty malts, combining, and carbonating?

That's what it is rite?

Yeah, it's basically a randall.

 

[Lutter]

Yeah, it's basically a randall.

Northern Brewer turns into WYHM Supply in 3... 2...

 

[jivex5k1]

The GAME JUST GOT CHANGED.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/home/whym-home-beer-making-kit-launches/

" ... backed by none other than Anheuser-Busch "

Makes sense now.

The products website is cliche as **** too:

 

[JulianB1]

Some idiot messaged the local shop and asked if there would be limits. When told yes he then said "so if I bring 10 of my friends they can each buy 2 also? Can I just buy 20 so I don't have to get all my friends up early?"

One random fellow wanted to fight me because I was screwing the system

I love beer.

 

[Lutter]

" ... backed by none other than Anheuser-Busch "

Makes sense now.

The products website is cliche as **** too:

This makes me want to punch a hipster.

 

[BadJustin]

I love beer.

 

[JCastle1]

The GAME JUST GOT CHANGED.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/home/whym-home-beer-making-kit-launches/

I kinda want one.

 

[drgarage1]

I kinda want one.

Me too?

 

[Hopping Tiger]

My carebus for BCBS derailed years ago... I really dont give a **** about it but wont refuse drinking it when offered either.

My friends drug me out of the house last year to "mule" for them at an event that turned into a lottery... Everyone got a ticket that was tossed into a hat and if picked, got returned to the hat for possible re-picking.

My number was drawn 3 times and I won a Rare, Regal and coffee. The 5 other guys I was with won nothing so we split the bottles. I guess what im saying is, sometimes it pays to give zero *****?

One random fellow wanted to fight me because I was screwing the system and must of had multiple tickets - nope. If you listened like everyone else it was the same ******* number called each time.

So what was your technique for screwing the system?

 

[furley]

"mineral" is the new "jammy"... which minerals are you picking up on exactly? Calcium? Gypsum? Dolomite?

was plaster tender for a year

gypsum has a bit of a limey taste if mixed with the right combination of well water and rusted metal barrel. would recommend.

 

[stakem1]

So what was your technique for screwing the system?

Letting the female drawing the numbers stroke my beard each time she called my number.

 

[lazerviking]

For every glass of wine my wife drinks on thanksgivin, im soloing a bottle of Fantome.


This will not take place in tandem, im gonna be responsible and watch after the kids while mommy gets silly. But ill be keeping a running tally and ***** gonna get weird when we return home and the kids are in bed.

My plan is to drink at least 2 bottles worth on Friday.

Your move