Saint Arnold Divine Reserve

[Ryanh1801]

Anyone get any, I was lucky enough to get my beer stores last two 6 packs, tonight. I would love to hear some thoughts on it, It might be a few days till a get to drink on some, since I am sick.

 

[Saccharomyces]

I got to try Kerry's original recipe that became DR7. I didn't like it enough to brew it, but it is a very nice weizenbock.

Unfortunately everybody sold out while I was in New York on vacation.

 

[graham515]

I was able to get a few six packs. I really liked it. That being said, I found it to be my least favorite out of the divine's (I've only had 5 and 6).

What it really makes me crave though is an UNFILTERED wheat from Saint Arnold's instead of Texas Wheat.

PS: I also am sick, but I couldn't resist cracking one open. You sir, have globs of self restraint.


dg

 

[EdWort]

I managed to snag a case of it and it's a fine night cap beer. I'm a lover of German style wheat beers and this one is very tasty IMHO.

 

[talleymonster]

I'll let you know what I think about it. I haven't tried it yet, but I can't wait!

 

[tgrier]

The Dig Pub is got it on draft here in Cedar Park... Very very nice...

 

[Saccharomyces]

Haven't been over to the Dig yet but I gotta get over there sometime, this might be a good excuse. If I take the long route home over multiple toll roads it's on the way..

 

[Torchiest]

I thought it was pretty good (tried some on tap at work tonight ), but I definitely liked #5, the Imperial Stout, the best so far. I missed #1 and #3 though.

 

[Saccharomyces]

Holy cow! I walked into the beer store today, and the heavens must have parted for me. There were three singles of Divine Reserve 7 on the shelf next to the other Saint Arnolds brews!!

Somebody must have found them hidden in a dark corner when stocking beers. There is no way they could have been out for more than a few minutes or they would have already been gone. It's my luckiest moment. EVER. :rockin:

I'm still trying to talk Kerry out of the recipe. So far no luck, I need to work on getting him drucker.

 

[Torchiest]

Heads up for anyone living in Southeast Houston or the Clear Lake area: Boondoggles Pub still has Divine Reserve #7 bottles available.

 

[Saccharomyces]

I'm still trying to talk Kerry out of the recipe. So far no luck, I need to work on getting him drucker.

A little bird told me they are working on a feature for BYO on this brew, so we may get the recipe that way... would save me some whiskey if so. :cross:

 

[lamarguy]

It's a nice brew, but not my favorite in the series.

BTW, there is still plenty of DR left in San Antonio. I've seen at least ~20 six packs sitting on HEB shelves lately. It's hard for many people to justify buying at $15/pack (myself included).

 

[TurboBrew]

I got 7 in my fridge after drinking 5. I like it quite a bit for a weizenbock. I'm more interested in seeing how it ages though. It says on the bottle to keep refridgerated, do I really need to keep it on the fridge to age it?

 

[Saccharomyces]

I got 7 in my fridge after drinking 5. I like it quite a bit for a weizenbock. I'm more interested in seeing how it ages though. It says on the bottle to keep refridgerated, do I really need to keep it on the fridge to age it?

I would advise keeping it refrigerated since it's a wheat beer. They tend to go south fast.

 

[Saccharomyces]

The recipe for DR7 was featured in the last issue of Zymurgy, and according to Chris Colby, should be in one of the upcoming BYO mags as well. I forgot to post it, I'll post it when I eventually get back home, I'm away at the moment travelling. Having had both the DR7 and the original recipe I can say the original is better; they had to make a few changes for their brewhouse at St Arnolds.