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

[furley]

Only about 1200 cases left at Woodman's, better hurry!

i can't find this now :unsure:

 

[sherm10161]

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[trickytunadicky]

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It comes up blank on my phone. Both yours and Nate’s posts. Someone give me a quickie rundown.

 

[elkhunter36]

It comes up blank on my phone. Both yours and Nate’s posts. Someone give me a quickie rundown.

Announcing R&D release August 10th & 11th! We're so excited we decided to release *two* brews for your enjoyment: Kriek & Vintage 2017. This is our final R&D release for the summer. $15/bottle, limit 4 bottles of each brew per person, ID required, sales start at 10am only at the brewery. Cheers as we continue our summer celebration for our 25th anniversary!

 

[sherm10161]

It comes up blank on my phone. Both yours and Nate’s posts. Someone give me a quickie rundown.

What sort of third world phone do you have?

 

[trickytunadicky]

What sort of third world phone do you have?

It’s a new iPhone bug that i think pertains to Instagram and Chrome that just started today. I just figured it out when I posted an Instagram thing about half an hour ago but have been too lazy to report a bug to the mods.

 

[elkhunter36]

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[furley]

YES!

 

[flyingbison]

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Please be 16 oz! (but I'm guessing they'll stick with the 12 oz 6-packs)

 

[Stevedore1]

Is it just me or are the R&D Kriek and Vintage 2017 really good and quite a bit better than the last couple years of R&D's?

 

[sjstraub]

Is it just me or are the R&D Kriek and Vintage 2017 really good and quite a bit better than the last couple years of R&D's?

I’ve yet to open either. Friend said kriek was excellent though.

 

[elkhunter36]

New Untitled / Angry Chair collab coming.

 

[flyingbison]

Anyone seen cans?

 

[elkhunter36]

Anyone seen cans?

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[elkhunter36]

Central Waters Black Gold release

https://m.bpt.me/event/3606824

 

[sjstraub]

I was at New Glarus on Monday. Still had Kriek and 25th anni. Also they rebrewed Mistral and it was available with no limit.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

I was at New Glarus on Monday. Still had Kriek and 25th anni. Also they rebrewed Mistral and it was available with no limit.

Glarner Stube + limited release beers + reasonable house prices = heaven on earth for retired folks with pensions (IE LT...)

 

[user 306926]

Bummed my work trip was postponed. Would have been at NG yesterday. Craving that stuff. May have to put a call out for box o cans. Bueller?

 

[sherm10161]

I was at NG on Tuesday to pick up some Kriek, Vintage 2017, and Mistral.

Had the Kriek last night, and it is the real deal, for what it is (an unblended lambic-style beer with cherries). Not sure why it hasn't garnered more hype, but that's ok. If there's some left next time I'm out there, I'd buy more. It's not as complex as a multi-year blend with fruit (e.g., VSB or an authentic Oude Kriek), but I'm completely convinced that they could make/recreate one if they wanted to.

 

[sjstraub]

Anybody had a VSB lately? A buddy has one left we plan on opening at our next share.

 

[Reggie Dunlop]

Anybody had a VSB lately? A buddy has one left we plan on opening at our next share.

Opened my last one about a month ago. The nose on it has faded considerably but the jammy taste held up fairly well. It's not what it once was, but it's still good.

 

[bigred1]

Bummed my work trip was postponed. Would have been at NG yesterday. Craving that stuff. May have to put a call out for box o cans. Bueller?

A box full of NG cans? Happy to help out if shipping domestically.

 

[mjohnson171]

Opened my last one about a month ago. The nose on it has faded considerably but the jammy taste held up fairly well. It's not what it once was, but it's still good.

This. VSB is still really good but not as good as a few years ago. Last bottle I had color was a bit muddled and reddish brown instead of vibrant. Nose was a bit muted compared to fresh, but taste was about as good as I remember fresh, maybe a notch below its peak.

My advice would be to drink sooner rather than later as it’s definitly not going to get any better than it was at one point.

 

[trickytunadicky]

This. VSB is still really good but not as good as a few years ago. Last bottle I had color was a bit muddled and reddish brown instead of vibrant. Nose was a bit muted compared to fresh, but taste was about as good as I remember fresh, maybe a notch below its peak.

My advice would be to drink sooner rather than later as it’s definitly not going to get any better than it was at one point.

Same thougts. My last one was opened over a year ago and we had similar thoughts.

 

[furley]

https://www.greenbaypressgazette.co...-expansion-fuels-statewide-growth/1277787002/

GREEN BAY - Badger State Brewing Co. has bought itself a birthday present and will be happy to share the fruits of its labor with more of Wisconsin next year.

Badger State, 990 Tony Canadeo Run, started brewing craft beer in Green Bay in 2013. Since then, President and Founder Andrew Fabry has added more production capacity, a tap room and barrel haus room for events. Now, another expansion in production capacity aims to position the craft brewer to reach more Wisconsin markets and try more experimental beer styles.

"We've come a long ways in five years, but we still have a long way to go," Fabry said. "We think our new systems will make us nimble and versatile, which is where the craft beer industry is going now. We'll be able to pivot quickly, but also have enough capacity that we're well-positioned for the next five or 10 years."


Badger State took delivery of a new seven-barrel pilot system this week to replace its one-barrel pilot system. Pilot brews often use unique ingredients or are small-batch recipes meant to try out experimental beers. Fabry said a brut IPA, which uses an enzyme to eat more sugars and cut down on a beer's sweetness, would be one of the first beers brewed on the new pilot.

RELATED: Want to try a brut IPA? Head to craft breweries in Green Bay

"We'll be able to send more of those pilot beers out into the market, which will be fun," he said.

Badger State also plans to take delivery of a new 30-barrel production system by the end of the year. The new system will complement its current 15-barrel system and give Badger State enough capacity to produce 20,000 barrels of beer a year.

Fabry said that will provide enough capacity for staple brews like Bunyan Badger Brown, On Wisconsin Red Ale and Green Chop IPA to be distributed statewide. He said he'd like to get Badger State into markets like Madison and Milwaukee, though the company intends to keep distribution limited to Wisconsin.

"We want to get more of our beers out there and help a lot of the bars and restaurants that have embraced the beers made in Green Bay and Wisconsin," Fabry said.

Work on the expansion is underway, as Badger State staff install the pilot system and clear out space for the 30-barrel system, while construction crews are installing piping and electrical systems.

Fabry said he expects the new production system to be operational by spring, with production up to the new capacity by summer.

"We'll be ready to hit the ground running next summer," he said.

 

[YungCoolship]

https://www.greenbaypressgazette.co...-expansion-fuels-statewide-growth/1277787002/

GREEN BAY - Badger State Brewing Co. has bought itself a birthday present and will be happy to share the fruits of its labor with more of Wisconsin next year.

Badger State, 990 Tony Canadeo Run, started brewing craft beer in Green Bay in 2013. Since then, President and Founder Andrew Fabry has added more production capacity, a tap room and barrel haus room for events. Now, another expansion in production capacity aims to position the craft brewer to reach more Wisconsin markets and try more experimental beer styles.

"We've come a long ways in five years, but we still have a long way to go," Fabry said. "We think our new systems will make us nimble and versatile, which is where the craft beer industry is going now. We'll be able to pivot quickly, but also have enough capacity that we're well-positioned for the next five or 10 years."


Badger State took delivery of a new seven-barrel pilot system this week to replace its one-barrel pilot system. Pilot brews often use unique ingredients or are small-batch recipes meant to try out experimental beers. Fabry said a brut IPA, which uses an enzyme to eat more sugars and cut down on a beer's sweetness, would be one of the first beers brewed on the new pilot.

RELATED: Want to try a brut IPA? Head to craft breweries in Green Bay

"We'll be able to send more of those pilot beers out into the market, which will be fun," he said.

Badger State also plans to take delivery of a new 30-barrel production system by the end of the year. The new system will complement its current 15-barrel system and give Badger State enough capacity to produce 20,000 barrels of beer a year.

Fabry said that will provide enough capacity for staple brews like Bunyan Badger Brown, On Wisconsin Red Ale and Green Chop IPA to be distributed statewide. He said he'd like to get Badger State into markets like Madison and Milwaukee, though the company intends to keep distribution limited to Wisconsin.

"We want to get more of our beers out there and help a lot of the bars and restaurants that have embraced the beers made in Green Bay and Wisconsin," Fabry said.

Work on the expansion is underway, as Badger State staff install the pilot system and clear out space for the 30-barrel system, while construction crews are installing piping and electrical systems.

Fabry said he expects the new production system to be operational by spring, with production up to the new capacity by summer.

"We'll be ready to hit the ground running next summer," he said.

This is great news for people that love mediocre beer!

 

[furley]

i like their beer. it's not world class ZOMG I HAVE TO DRINK THIS BEER (then turn on it in 3 months when something else newer comes along.. and then trash it as the worst beer i've ever drank in my life) but it's just fine

Dubious Ruffian is my go-to stout
Green Chop i drink fairly regularly, especially when out for dinner
i enjoy Wisconsin Red

their one-off beers have been tasty

best brewery in town and i'd slot it behind New Glarus for 2nd best regular beer lineup in the state. and 3rd behind Central Waters as my favorite WI brewery.

 

[flyingbison]

This is great news for people that love mediocre beer!

I'm not a fan of their IPAs, but I drink a lot of their regular lineup, and I've enjoyed most of their taproom beers I've had.

Which ones have you not liked from them?

 

[lb304854]

Central Waters as my favorite WI brewery.

Been running into more of their barrel aged stuff than ever recently. Last night I had Bourbon Barrel Vanilla Bean Stout on draft at a local spot. It reminded me of the old Bourbon County bottles when they were fresh, and hot, but of course with vanilla added. Really good stuff.

 

[YungCoolship]

i like their beer. it's not world class ZOMG I HAVE TO DRINK THIS BEER (then turn on it in 3 months when something else newer comes along.. and then trash it as the worst beer i've ever drank in my life) but it's just fine

Dubious Ruffian is my go-to stout
Green Chop i drink fairly regularly, especially when out for dinner
i enjoy Wisconsin Red

their one-off beers have been tasty

best brewery in town and i'd slot it behind New Glarus for 2nd best regular beer lineup in the state. and 3rd behind Central Waters as my favorite WI brewery.

Yeah, their beer isn't bad but it's nothing worth clamoring over... similarly to Raised Grain near me. I just don't get excited about breweries that produce exclusively your run-of-the-mill early 2000's flagship styles... ambers, browns, hefes. The market is already super saturated and increasing capacity/expanding to other markets seems short sighted. Hopefully, the larger pilot brewing capacity will afford some people on their team the freedom to experiment and create something outside the realm of average... brut ipa is not a good start... amirite?!?