Rare Barrel Founder's Society

[ewwiccc]

It’s been almost 2 years since we’ve released bottles of Supermassive, so we’re really excited to let you know that it’s ready! While these bottles are not included in your membership, as an Ambassador of Sour, you have the opportunity to purchase these bottles online before the public release.

Ambassadors of Sour Online Pre-sale
What | Supermassive is a dark sour beer aged in oak barrels with blackberries and black currants. The majority of barrels used in this bottled release of Supermassive consist of dark sour beer that was fermented with Brettanomyces yeast and Lactobacillus bacteria. We then blended in a red non-sour beer fermented with Abbey Ale yeast to enhance the berry-like notes and draw back the acidity. The result is a captivating dark sour that emanates notes of dark chocolate, raisin, and blackberry preserve. With a tannic finish, each sip will draw you closer to a place beyond escape.

Supermassive was first released as a 2015 Ambassadors of Sour Exclusive Bottle release and has been featured in DRAFT Magazine as one of the Top 25 Beers of 2015. Click here for more info on Supermassive.

How to Purchase | Click here starting 9AM Pacific on Tuesday, March 21st

Limits | (24) bottles per Ambassador

Pricing | $25/750mL (before Ambassadors discount)

Pick Up | Starts Thursday, March 23rd

Shipping | Starts Tuesday, March 28th

Please Note | We will not be able to process any online transactions after the 7 day Ambassadors of Sour Online-Sale closes at 9AM on March 28th.

Public Bottle Release
When | Thursday, March 30th at 4PM

Limit | (12) bottles

 

[ewwiccc]

2 cases per person for members. Now we know what's been in most of their barrels, a bunch of supermassiveeee

 

[tosh1]

And an easy one for me to pass on. It was okay last time around, but I think my beer $$ can be better spent elsewhere this go around.

 

[ewwiccc]

And an easy one for me to pass on. It was okay last time around, but I think my beer $$ can be better spent elsewhere this go around.

couldn't agree more

 

[ABSTRACTlegend]

It’s been almost 2 years since we’ve released bottles of Supermassive, so we’re really excited to let you know that it’s ready! While these bottles are not included in your membership, as an Ambassador of Sour, you have the opportunity to purchase these bottles online before the public release.

Ambassadors of Sour Online Pre-sale
What | Supermassive is a dark sour beer aged in oak barrels with blackberries and black currants. The majority of barrels used in this bottled release of Supermassive consist of dark sour beer that was fermented with Brettanomyces yeast and Lactobacillus bacteria. We then blended in a red non-sour beer fermented with Abbey Ale yeast to enhance the berry-like notes and draw back the acidity. The result is a captivating dark sour that emanates notes of dark chocolate, raisin, and blackberry preserve. With a tannic finish, each sip will draw you closer to a place beyond escape.

Supermassive was first released as a 2015 Ambassadors of Sour Exclusive Bottle release and has been featured in DRAFT Magazine as one of the Top 25 Beers of 2015. Click here for more info on Supermassive.

How to Purchase | Click here starting 9AM Pacific on Tuesday, March 21st

Limits | (24) bottles per Ambassador

Pricing | $25/750mL (before Ambassadors discount)

Pick Up | Starts Thursday, March 23rd

Shipping | Starts Tuesday, March 28th

Please Note | We will not be able to process any online transactions after the 7 day Ambassadors of Sour Online-Sale closes at 9AM on March 28th.

Public Bottle Release
When | Thursday, March 30th at 4PM

Limit | (12) bottles

lol another blackberry beer SMH

 

[abecall98]

lol another blackberry beer SMH

Man, is this their 4th this year? Must have been a good blackberry harvest. I'll probably pass on bottles and enjoy it on tap.

 

[chemman141]

I'll get one for science, but their pricing is starting to wear on me. I guess at least its not $30?

 

[ABSTRACTlegend]

I'll get one for science, but their pricing is starting to wear on me. I guess at least its not $30?

can you throw a fit in the brewery demanding that they lower their prices

 

[chemman141]

can you throw a fit in the brewery demanding that they lower their prices

Never thrown a fit in any brewery, so I'll pass.

 

[HeadytheElder]

The descriptive makes me think it turned out way too sour, and they had to fix it. I'll say it was pretty good a couple years ago, but I'll pass.

 

[ewwiccc]

We are happy to announce that For Ever More, your second Ambassadors of Sour Exclusive Bottle Release is ready! Ever since we released our first pie inspired beer (Home, Sour Home), we’ve received a lot of requests from our Ambassadors to make more pie-inspired beers. You asked, and we made you a berry pie! For Ever More is a blend of golden sour beers aged in oak barrels with blueberries, boysenberries, cinnamon, and vanilla bean. To extract sweet and tart notes of berry pie filling, we fruited each oak barrel with 42 pounds of blueberries and 42 pounds of boysenberries. We then infused this jammy sour with cinnamon and a touch of vanilla bean to simulate the flavors and aromas found in a pie crust. The result… a beer that will warm your heart with sour and let you sip for ever more.

Two of these bottles are included in your membership and will be added to your account on Tuesday, March 28th. We have extras for you to conveniently purchase make sure to check out the details below.

Ambassadors of Sour Online Sale
What | Click here for more info on For Ever More.

How to Purchase | Click here starting at 9AM Pacific on Tuesday, March 28th

Limits | (4) bottles per Ambassador. Extra bottles may sell out and are not guaranteed.

Pricing | $30/750mL (before Ambassadors discount)

Pick Up | Starts Thursday, March 30th

Shipping | Starts Tuesday, April 4th

Please Note | We will not be able to process any online transactions after the 7 day Ambassadors of Sour online sale closes at 9AM on April 4th, or if extra bottles of For Ever More sell out during the 7 day online sale.

 

[ewwiccc]

trying to make another type of home sour home i guess.

yep.

 

[drgarage1]

That sounds pretty good.

 

[HeadytheElder]

What's the deal with 42 pounds of fruit? Haven't we seen that number before?

And yes, it sounds tasty.

 

[wolfman1201]

 

[coldstorage]

Was not into HSH at all, no cinnamon in my sour beer please.
So, this disappoints me.

 

[rrryanc]

That sounds pretty good.

The paper descriptions have never really been Rare Barrel's problem though.

 

[drgarage1]

The paper descriptions have never really been Rare Barrel's problem though.

True...

 

[ewwiccc]

Had For Ever More on tap last weekend and it was great! Very cinnamon forward but as it warmed the berries came out nicely. Glad to have a couple bottles of it

 

[ewwiccc]

More map of the moon! And it looks like they dropped the price from last year ($30 down to $27)


We are excited to announce the release of Map of The Moon ‘17, your very first Ambassador exclusive bottle release. While Map of The Moon is not included as part of your membership, as an Ambassador, you have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the limited number of bottles available. This beer will not be released to the public.

Quantities of Club Exclusives will typically be very limited. The allocation for these beers is not guaranteed and the beer can and will likely sell out. Due to the smaller quantities, the online sale may be shorter in duration than our standard Ambassador sales and the format can vary from release to release depending on the beer and quantities available. All bottles are sold on a first come first serve basis. The best way to secure a bottle of these exclusive beers is to place an order at the beginning of the sale.

Ambassadors of Sour Online Sale
What | This batch of Map of the Moon is a blend of golden sour beer with apricots. Over half of these oak barrels in this blend were fermented with saison yeast and racked into unrinsed barrels that housed a Belgian mixed culture. We then blended these barrels with oak barrels that were filled with a saison solera experiment that was fermented with various strains of saison yeast, Brettanomyces yeast, and numerous strains of bacteria. This base beer blend showcases a moderate acidity with undertones of peaches and pineapple which complement the the character from the 84 pounds of apricots that we added to each oak barrel. Super juicy, moderately sour, and overflowing with flavors of fresh apricots and peaches, Map of The Moon will guide you to apricot bliss.

Click here for more info on Map of The Moon.

How to Purchase | Click here starting 9AM Pacific on Tuesday, April 18th

Limits | (4) bottles per Ambassador

Pricing | $27/750mL (before Ambassadors discount)

Pick Up | Starts Thursday, April 20th

Shipping | Starts Tuesday, April 25th. Have a gate code or other special shipping instruction? Enter them into the new shipping instructions box during checkout!

Please Note | We will not be able to process any online transactions after the 7 day Ambassadors of Sour Online-Sale closes at 9AM on April 25th or if bottles sell out

 

[coldstorage]

For the first time in 2017 I am finally able to say...
that I am glad I did not drop TRB.

 

[matedog]

I'm cool with this development. Slight price drop too.

 

[ABSTRACTlegend]

More map of the moon! And it looks like they dropped the price from last year ($30 down to $27)


We are excited to announce the release of Map of The Moon ‘17, your very first Ambassador exclusive bottle release. While Map of The Moon is not included as part of your membership, as an Ambassador, you have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the limited number of bottles available. This beer will not be released to the public.

Quantities of Club Exclusives will typically be very limited. The allocation for these beers is not guaranteed and the beer can and will likely sell out. Due to the smaller quantities, the online sale may be shorter in duration than our standard Ambassador sales and the format can vary from release to release depending on the beer and quantities available. All bottles are sold on a first come first serve basis. The best way to secure a bottle of these exclusive beers is to place an order at the beginning of the sale.

Ambassadors of Sour Online Sale
What | This batch of Map of the Moon is a blend of golden sour beer with apricots. Over half of these oak barrels in this blend were fermented with saison yeast and racked into unrinsed barrels that housed a Belgian mixed culture. We then blended these barrels with oak barrels that were filled with a saison solera experiment that was fermented with various strains of saison yeast, Brettanomyces yeast, and numerous strains of bacteria. This base beer blend showcases a moderate acidity with undertones of peaches and pineapple which complement the the character from the 84 pounds of apricots that we added to each oak barrel. Super juicy, moderately sour, and overflowing with flavors of fresh apricots and peaches, Map of The Moon will guide you to apricot bliss.

Click here for more info on Map of The Moon.

How to Purchase | Click here starting 9AM Pacific on Tuesday, April 18th

Limits | (4) bottles per Ambassador

Pricing | $27/750mL (before Ambassadors discount)

Pick Up | Starts Thursday, April 20th

Shipping | Starts Tuesday, April 25th. Have a gate code or other special shipping instruction? Enter them into the new shipping instructions box during checkout!

Please Note | We will not be able to process any online transactions after the 7 day Ambassadors of Sour Online-Sale closes at 9AM on April 25th or if bottles sell out

wasn't it a member only release last year. $3 dollar wax job lol

edit: just saw that it was a club exclusive

 

[ewwiccc]

wasn't it a member only release last year. $3 dollar wax job lol

edit: just saw that it was a club exclusive

haha yeah. It was I think the 3rd member (waxed) bottle last year

 

[HeadytheElder]

Sounds different and better than last year's. Mainly focusing on the saison yeast and moderately sour parts. Definitely ordering this.

 

[HeadytheElder]

Don't forget to order your Map of the Moon.

 

[bigstrunso]

I'm interested in extra bottles if you aren't ordering yours..........shoot me a pm

 

[chemman141]

I'm interested in extra bottles if you aren't ordering yours..........shoot me a pm

Its sold out

 

[ewwiccc]

Its sold out

wow

 

[chemman141]

wow

Not that surprised TBH. Last year it was 2 included + 1 extra and that sold out in a couple days.