The TEXAS thread!

[nathanmiller]

Hoping Brash comes in with a better overall product.

 

[Phischy1]

BB15 was aged 9 months? That's some pretty light barrel character in a sweet beer. I'm surprised to hear it was 100% aged for that long to get so little character out.

And yes, I did enjoy the Brash Hammer Smashed Face (the name is stupid) more.

 

[SirDickButts]

BB15 was aged 9 months? That's some pretty light barrel character in a sweet beer. I'm surprised to hear it was 100% aged for that long to get so little character out.

And yes, I did enjoy the Brash Hammer Smashed Face (the name is stupid) more.

HSF is by far the best BA stout I've had out of Texas.

 

[thejukes]

That name is not stupid, it's just metal.

Subtle difference.

 

[StarRaptor1]

How have I missed an entire thread dedicated to the Texas!

http://www.texasstrengthsystems.com/products/bars/texas-power-bar-tpb

I don't want to go through the last 181 pages but can I ask you guys what you do for maintaining it?

 

[Phischy1]

How have I missed an entire thread dedicated to the Texas!

http://www.texasstrengthsystems.com/products/bars/texas-power-bar-tpb

I don't want to go through the last 181 pages but can I ask you guys what you do for maintaining it?

Rub it with hop oils.

 

[rainer1]

BB15 was aged 9 months? That's some pretty light barrel character in a sweet beer. I'm surprised to hear it was 100% aged for that long to get so little character out.

I'm not sure what you're looking for in barrel character, but I got a lot of smooth, whiskey booze from my bottle of BB15. I enjoyed it.

 

[Lutter]

That name is not stupid, it's just metal.

Subtle difference.

Permanent Funeral was already taken, lol.

 

[maca1028]

It was not back blended. 100% barrel aged. 9 months.

I'm out in the boonies east of Houston but somehow my local liquor store typically gets BB, I need to see if 15 has come in yet. You guys got it going on with with that barrel series.

 

[SirDickButts]

I tried BB15 just now and I can see where Phischy is coming from. Smooth and boozy...and you definitely get the back end warmth from the bourbon w/ a bit of vanilla. I was expecting more oakiness. My guess is the oak from the barrels were moderately toasted around 400 degrees. Nonetheless...it's a solid barleywine.

 

[Phischy1]

I'm not sure what you're looking for in barrel character, but I got a lot of smooth, whiskey booze from my bottle of BB15. I enjoyed it.

I just expected more. Not a bad beer but not what I expected. I have one bottle left. To each their own.

 

[awinkro]

I tried BB15 just now and I can see where Phischy is coming from. Smooth and boozy...and you definitely get the back end warmth from the bourbon w/ a bit of vanilla. I was expecting more oakiness. My guess is the oak from the barrels were moderately toasted around 400 degrees. Nonetheless...it's a solid barleywine.

Moderately toasted? WhistlePig is 100% rye whiskey aged in used bourbon barrels for 10+ years. From what we've put out in the past regarding whiskey aged beers is a bit on the heavy side of barrel character. I continue to strive for a marriage of barrel and beer, without being heavy handed on either side. So far, BB10, BB13, and BB15 I'm most proud of when it comes to beers aged in spirit barrels.

 

[SirDickButts]

i meant to say charred, not toasted. the lighter the char..the more oak character. Moderately charred barrels display a sweet, vanilla character. barrels charred @ 450+ take on a nutty-hazelnut-almond/somewhat acrid character..

EDIT:

IMO i think BB15 is the best by far.

 

[SirDickButts]

You know what? Never mind. Temps aren't even a factor in barrel charring. It's moreso how long of a char the barrels get. Temps only matter on a homebrew oaking scale. My guess is those Whistle Pig barrels don't have a heavy char....because vanilla. The same applies tho...

light to moderate - oaky to sweet vanilla/medium-heavy - nutty, toasty, acrid.

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[tintin777]

HSF is by far the best BA stout I've had out of Texas.

Agreed with that. However, I have to say, I think their Abide is actually a more solid beer. I really enjoy Abide. A straight BA version or double barrel version of that would make me pretty excited.

 

[Lutter]

Pinthouse Pizza is going to release their first New England-style IPA on 10/22/16 called "Bandwagon NEIPA" (at both locations).

I am HIGHLY excite. I know the naming is tongue-in-cheek, but if anyone can pull off a great turbid, cloudy, juice bomb in Texas, it's those guys.

 

[air]

Misfire was pretty ****** awesome and already hits that mark. Better than Jellyfish IMO.

 

[Lutter]

Misfire was pretty ****** awesome and already hits that mark. Better than Jellyfish IMO.

Gah. Completely missed that one. I did have the cloudy pale they had a month or two back.

 

[Chadzero1]

Now only if they bought all those crowler machines the TABC stole.

 

[ExPimp]

Gah. Completely missed that one. I did have the cloudy pale they had a month or two back.

Misfire is still on at Burnet and it is damn fine. Their Hype Drive (hazy pale) is up now as well which I hope to try this evening.

 

[Lutter]

Now only if they bought all those crowler machines the TABC stole.

This a lot.

 

[THRILLHOUSE1]

The South Austin Central Market is adding a Growler Station - http://spirits.blog.austin360.com/2...ate-to-offer-20-beers-on-tap-starting-friday/

 

[Lutter]

Apparently Founders Backwoods Bastard is floating around ATX now... just picked up two lonely looking 4-Packs at HEB Louis Henna.

 

[THRILLHOUSE1]

Rumor is InBev is close to buying a Texas brewery - http://houstonbeerguide.com/breaking-anheuser-busch-inbev-in-final-talks-to-buy-a-texas-brewery/

 

[Hookemhops13]

Rumor is InBev is close to buying a Texas brewery - http://houstonbeerguide.com/breaking-anheuser-busch-inbev-in-final-talks-to-buy-a-texas-brewery/

Well let's get the source in here, nathanmiller, Karbach finally gonna seal the deal?

 

[nathanmiller]

Sup y'all. I was hoping to get those mad internet likez for posting that story here but I see THRILLHOUSE and beernerds both beat me to it. Psh.

Anyway, I'll update the article and probably this thread too throughout the day. We anticipate the announcement at 9:45 central.

 

[Phischy1]

I don't think there's a single brewery in TX that I'd care if they sold out. Most of them are way too small to have any interest from the big guys due to distribution. Karbach, St A, Real Ale, those are the sized breweries I'd think would have appeal.

 

[nathanmiller]

http://newsroom.anheuser-busch.com/karbach-brewing/

 

[THRILLHOUSE1]

http://newsroom.anheuser-busch.com/karbach-brewing/

Can't say I'm surprised. Always figured that Karbach would sell out to InBev or MillerCoors at some point.

 

[IndianaJones]

“While we are joining a talented and innovative group of craft breweries in The High End, Karbach will retain a high level of independence, and the existing management and brewing teams will continue to drive culture and strategy, all while having fun building our brands.”

This is literally a copy-paste line from every AB craft purchase statement