The WI Thread: FIBs stay the **** out

[furley]

sneakyCW putting Peruvian Morning in the BBS bottles

 

[SSTroller]

Yeah, got a lot of coffee taste in this year's batch. My palate isn't very refined, but this reminded me of a BA coffee stout.

I can actually see what you mean by that. Had one last night and was getting a really nice, subtle coffee roastiness out of it. It had a creamier feel to it than usual as well. Hope their turding up the shelves up there and I can grab some more.

 

[daniel1]

If I decide to piss away more money this month, anyone going to the Coolship Party on Jan 23 that could pick up bottles? PM is fine. Merci.

 

[wisconsuds]

If I decide to piss away more money this month, anyone going to the Coolship Party on Jan 23 that could pick up bottles? PM is fine. Merci.

I'm looking for some of that BBA Convenient Distraction too...

 

[roudy1]

I picked up a bottle of Convenient Distraction yesterday. Can't wait to try it! We're there carb/infection issues with the regular CD or just the BBA stuff?

 

[sherm10161]

Anyone sample NG Wild Peach lately?

From the other site:

Drank an R&D peach last night. It's soured up a bit, really really nice. Still has a big peach nose, but a lot of the Trolli sweetness has dropped out. Absolutely love it. If you have one to drink, I can firmly recommend drinking it. Or cellaring it.

 

[Leafhouse]

Had one on NYE. Still smells like peach rings and had definitely gotten more tart. My friends thought it was crazy sour but to me it was not too bad. It's definitely drinking great right now.

 

[kalvarez]

I also had one on NYE and confirm that it's delicious.

 

[beerandraiderfan]

If anyone scores some extra Enigma, I'd love to trade for more of that awesome beer.

Something about camping in the summertime, while drinking that mildly smoky sour. . .

 

[elkhunter36]

 

[jlwalker20]

2015 Bottle Share, Vol. I: https://www.facebook.com/events/1604793136410773/

Upcoming Milwaukee-Area Bottle Share: Saturday Shenanigans
When: Saturday, January 17th at 5:00 p.m.
Where: 17550 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
What to Bring: At least one large format (22oz+) bottle or two small format (12oz+) bottles of eclectic, rare, unique or otherwise interesting craft beer to share with the class, in addition to your preferred tasting glass (optional).
What Else to Bring: Money to get Blaze Pizza or another food option. Snacks are always welcome.

So far:
Three Floyds & Half Acre - Anicca
Pipeworks - Nelson Sauvin
Upland - Malefactor
The Bruery - Black Tuesday 2013
Avery Tweak/BA Rasputin/BA Narwhal (TBD)

I'll probably last-minute pick something else to bring, too.

 

[furley]

anyone going to Ahnapee this weekend for the Imp Choc Stout release thing?

 

[sherm10161]

Sounds like Ballast Point has landed in WI.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

Sounds like Ballast Point has landed in WI.

A good friend is going to be the new Ballast Point rep for Wisconsin and considering he actually knows what he is doing expect to see fun / good things going on especially with regards to on premise accounts.

 

[MarcatGSB1]

Out in California right now, and Sculpin six packs are pricey...$14.99. I feel like they will have a hard time competing if they come in much higher than that into the Wisconsin market.

 

[sherm10161]

Out in California right now, and Sculpin six packs are pricey...$14.99. I feel like they will have a hard time competing if they come in much higher than that into the Wisconsin market.

That's the price in Chicago I think.

I'll buy fresh Sculpin at that price if I'm in the mood, but I agree that they might have trouble.

 

[jeblikesbeer]

Out in California right now, and Sculpin six packs are pricey...$14.99. I feel like they will have a hard time competing if they come in much higher than that into the Wisconsin market.

its that much min up in MN MarcatGSB its pricepoint is a little high, I grab big eye if i want some hoppy stuff from them

 

[MarcatGSB1]

its that much min up in MN MarcatGSB its pricepoint is a little high, I grab big eye if i want some hoppy stuff from them

Yah, agreed. I've gotten a bomber since being out here a week. Can't do the six pack when Lagunita's IPA is right next to it for the same price a 12 pack...

 

[Leafhouse]

That's the price in Chicago I think.

I'll buy fresh Sculpin at that price if I'm in the mood, but I agree that they might have trouble.

Yeah thats the Chicago price. They should really put it in 4 packs. A 10 dollar 4 pack raises far fewer eyebrows than a 15 dollar 6 pack.

 

[sherm10161]

New Glarus Crack'd Wheat, set to return, under the less than spectacular name of Hopster:

Coming in March: Hopster from New Glarus a hopped wheat ale in 6 packs.

https://twitter.com/rileyswow/status/568090027961520128

http://www.newglarusbrewing.com/index.cfm/beers/OurBeers/Beer/hopster

 

[Gonzoillini1]

New Glarus Crack'd Wheat, set to return, under the less than spectacular name of Hopster:



https://twitter.com/rileyswow/status/568090027961520128

http://www.newglarusbrewing.com/index.cfm/beers/OurBeers/Beer/hopster

Liked for the return of Crack'd Wheat, but Hopster? Come on Deb Carey you are better than that.

 

[sherm10161]

Liked for the return of Crack'd Wheat, but Hopster? Come on Deb Carey you are better than that.

Hoppy beers with hoppy names sell. Crack'd Wheat was overly vague as to how hoppy it was.

Hopster is a turrible name.

 

[Dunt1]

New Glarus Crack'd Wheat, set to return, under the less than spectacular name of Hopster:



https://twitter.com/rileyswow/status/568090027961520128

http://www.newglarusbrewing.com/index.cfm/beers/OurBeers/Beer/hopster

STOP THE ************* PRESSES, ONE OF THE BEST WHEAT BEERS OF ALL TIME IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!! I will consume atleast 2 cases of this this summer.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

STOP THE ************* PRESSES, ONE OF THE BEST WHEAT BEERS OF ALL TIME IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!! I will consume atleast 2 cases of this this summer.

I used to love drinking Crack'd Wheat until late summer / early fall when Dancing Man comes out, will look forward to that again this year.

 

[Dunt1]

I used to love drinking Crack'd Wheat until late summer / early fall when Dancing Man comes out, will look forward to that again this year.

Full homer here, but those 2 beers hold up against any of the best wheat beers made in the world. Dancing Man is a desert island beer for me. Black Wheat was awesome too, but it's been awhile since that has seen shelves.

Edit: Laughing Fox is a top tier wheat beer as well.

 

[Dunt1]

Speaking of NG wheat beers, I have a copper kettle weiss from 2006 I need to drink

 

[sherm10161]

Solstice Wheat was awesome. Deb always says it's the same beer as Dancing Man, but I don't think it is. Similar, but not identical.

 

[mjohnson171]

New Glarus Crack'd Wheat, set to return, under the less than spectacular name of Hopster:



https://twitter.com/rileyswow/status/568090027961520128

http://www.newglarusbrewing.com/index.cfm/beers/OurBeers/Beer/hopster

This excites me very much! And just so happens to coincide with a March vacation where I'll be in your fine state.

 

[Treebs]

This excites me very much! And just so happens to coincide with a March vacation where I'll in your fine state.

Stop by my house for cash before you head up. Kthnxbye.

 

[mjohnson171]

Stop by my house for cash before you head up. Kthnxbye.

Fo Sho.