The last time I did a make your own 6er a Shiner got tossed in. Numerous people have sung this brews praises.



I thought it was going to be a pale ale. Wrong. It really doesn't have that much taste at all. Maybe a Mellowed Miller or something. I don't get it with this one at all.

Ba gives it a 77. That's about right. Not a bad brew but not a memorable taste either. I think spartan's Genesee Cream Ale was as good as this or better.

Ha I was close a 72 rating on Ba. Well, at least now there is no need to wonder what I've been missing by not having a Kosmos. People make a big deal about the only way to get it is buy the family reunion pack. Not worth the trouble.

Shiner, I keep giving you a try and you keep striking out at the plate. So far the Ruby Redbird is the best, mainly because it is different and memorable.

wow...this is really something different. The juniper and spruce mix together perfectly somehow. It's not too bitter, and a tad sweet. Very solid beer.

I've seen the John John several times around Houston, but never picked it up ... Mainly because I think gin is ass.

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More spruce flavor comes out than straight gin liquor flavor.

I have a problem. Just ordered more beer:

12 Russian River Blind Pig
4 Russian River Supplication
2 Jolly Pumpkin Oro de Calabaza
2 Alesmith Speedway Stout
5 different Mikkeller IPA/DIPAs not sold here…some single hops which should be interesting.
2 Alpine Pure Hoppiness
2 Knee Deep Hoptologist
2 Knne Deep Citra Hops
2 Ballast Point Sculpin
2 Beer Valley Delta 9
And the star of the show...1 Kern River 5th Anniversary

How are you getting the Russian River beer? I have the insane jealous. You must have a dear friend.

This was more of a pain in the ass to order and ended up costing me a little more since I bought from a store out west who marks it a little extra because he knows the demand is there from idiots like me. I didn't have any intention of getting the blind pig but he got 12 bottles delivered as we were talking and asked if I wanted them. What was I supposed to say???

You did the right thing.

Marooned_n_Aggieland, the Wild Hare is decent. First Shiner beer that I could taste some hops in.

If i ever saw blind pig here, i'd grab some for you... but i don't think it makes it out this way (at least in bottle form)

I have a review of Hare already up. Yes, a little more taste but still not a standout. Shiner needs to experiment from the ground up on some new beers. Let boldness be their target. With craft everywhere, Shiner Bock is a hasbeen. Update, update, update!

Hare is currently sporting 76 over on Ba. does Shiner have anything that rates in the upper 80s over there?

5,000 miles Southeast of Dutch Harbor, the jetch is drinking Captain Sig's Northwestern Ale by Rogue

So did anyone pick up some Karbach cans?

Wonder if they distribute to CS?

They're in full abundance in the Tine. Will prolly get some tomorrow

Interesting. I want to get some, but won't be able to until Weds or Thursday. Any idea what the best place to stop if I'm coming in from B/CS?

Spring Valley Specs has a ton.
Maybe try calling the Specs in CS. I would assume they'll get some too

Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nector tonight. Sweet nutty goodness.

Yes CS , Dallas, SA will all have Karbach as soon as they have enough inventory to cover it.

Good to hear duck. Any idea when that would be? Seems like you've got an inside scoop.

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a little disappointed. kind of a burnt taste to it.

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HEB North Woodlands Market had a ton. I picked up 2 Rodeo Clown 4 packs and a 6er each of Sympathy and Weisse Versa

The best John John is Dead Guy Ale aged in Dead Guy Whiskey Barrels

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Thanks, HBC. See anything interesting hit the shelves out there?

As for my last order for a while...a 4-pack of Alchemist's Heady Topper!!!! DIPA night this weekend is going to awesome!

mbole,

It is still a little ways off. They are distributing themselves in the Houston area right now.

On another note Alaskan will be officially tapped in in Texas tomorrow. Package will be available next month.

Petrol ready to rollout Alaskan in houston today

Where to find Alaskan today:

Flying Saucer, downtown location, 705 Main
Flying Saucer, Sugar Land Town Square
Hay Merchant, 1100 Westheimer
Petrol Station, 985 Wakefield
Rudyard’s British Pub, 2010 Waugh


http://blog.chron.com/beertx/2012/03/where-to-find-alaskan-in-houston-today/

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I freaking miss that bar. I lived about a 30 second walk from it. Oh, Houston.

freaking awesome Alaskan has finally made it this far, will bottles be available at Spec's and other outlets?

dang i'm kinda craving some alaskan amber. I'll have to find some this weekend in denver.

Crazy I went to AK brewery website yesterday, didn't show texas as available. Well, today it does.. They're on the ball..


Padz.. duck says package will be next month.

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Sorry I guess I should have been more specific. Dallas is officially tapping it tomorrow. Saucer Addison tapped it yesterday but the official kickoff is tomorrow. Houston got their shipment at about 5 yesterday so those accounts could have unofficially tapped it today. When I say official I mean the owners are in town to kick it off.

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Can we get some DFW love in terms of release dates and availability of Karbach and Alaskan, Beer Nerds?

Alaskan package is mid April. Draft is here. Saucer Addison is only tap as of today.

Karbach is a ways off still.