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re: Divine Reserve 12
Posted on 7/31/12 at 3:17 pm to BMoney
Posted on 7/31/12 at 3:17 pm to BMoney
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But at least Saint Arnold bottles their good stuff. I'd respect Abita a helluva lot more if they bottled their Selects.
Agreed, I'd actually buy some of their stuff and want to talk about it every once in a while.
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Posted on 7/31/12 at 3:18 pm to LoneStarTiger
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then promptly ships it out of state
So, want me to buy some and ship it back to you?
Posted on 7/31/12 at 3:19 pm to LoneStarTiger
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difference is Abita won't put out stupidly small amount of their best beers like Saint Arnold's will. I mean, seriously, only sending in enough to last 45 minutes at the downtown Specs? That's just cheap, fake, gimmicky bullshite
Just a testament to the anticipation of this brew (there was a limit to the amount one could purchase too). The brewery in downtown produced all it could. It's not like they have unlimited production capacity...
Posted on 7/31/12 at 3:26 pm to Haydo
Wonder if Calandro's will get some in and only share it with their employees like they have done in the past? 
My buddy that works for SA says DR is watched over very closely internally. It is the only thing the employees have to pay for, and they are really limited on what they can buy. Looks like I'll pry a a few out of him, but he's not doing a lot of sharing. I'm sure someone will report back from Avenue-wonder if Bulldog or The Cove will score a keg?
My buddy that works for SA says DR is watched over very closely internally. It is the only thing the employees have to pay for, and they are really limited on what they can buy. Looks like I'll pry a a few out of him, but he's not doing a lot of sharing. I'm sure someone will report back from Avenue-wonder if Bulldog or The Cove will score a keg?
Posted on 7/31/12 at 3:29 pm to Icansee4miles
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Wonder if Calandro's will get some in and only share it with their employees like they have done in the past?
I bought a case there last year, and I don't work for them. It late popped up other places too. I have no doubt that Avenue Pub will score multiple kegs... I hope Bulldog or Cove does as well. I just wonder if anyone but Avenue Pub will be patient and age it like intended?
Posted on 7/31/12 at 3:30 pm to BMoney
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So, want me to buy some and ship it back to you
no, but we are coming to BR in a few weeks, and if you have one, I might try to catch up with you then
Posted on 7/31/12 at 3:33 pm to LoneStarTiger
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no, but we are coming to BR in a few weeks, and if you have one, I might try to catch up with you then
I'll try to grab some for you.
Posted on 7/31/12 at 3:33 pm to Haydo
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The brewery in downtown produced all it could.
no, they produced all they were will to produce. They aren't willing to make more, because then it's not as "rare" and therefore not as special
this tactic is in no way limited to Saint Arnold's either, but usually you see it when breweries age beers with bourbon barrels or some such
Posted on 7/31/12 at 3:34 pm to BMoney
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I'll try to grab some for you.
I'll holler at you if my two liquor stores fail to deliver
Actually, if you happen to see or hear of it at whole foods I might have someone that can run by there for me
Posted on 7/31/12 at 4:08 pm to LoneStarTiger
anyone had SA SPring bock?
been seein it. Cant commit.
Love the lawnmower
been seein it. Cant commit.
Love the lawnmower
Posted on 7/31/12 at 4:15 pm to thedice20
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anyone had SA SPring bock?
been seein it. Cant commit.
Yes. LOVE it. What do you mean can't commit? It might be my favorite SA
Venture out from the lawnmower.
This post was edited on 7/31/12 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 8/1/12 at 9:56 pm to Cash
I just got 2 cases in the BR market today. Cracked open a bottle at work for the staff. Loved the beer. Nice balance for all of the alcohol. 
Posted on 8/1/12 at 10:07 pm to lilwineman
Picked up some myself. Didn't try yet, but will soon and then pack it away to age for a while.
Posted on 8/1/12 at 10:40 pm to BMoney
Got 2 sixers today, hoping my other source lands me some too.
Posted on 8/1/12 at 11:01 pm to LoneStarTiger
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no, they produced all they were will to produce. They aren't willing to make more, because then it's not as "rare" and therefore not as special this tactic is in no way limited to Saint Arnold's either, but usually you see it when breweries age beers with bourbon barrels or some such
I kind of agree. It def does make it a bit more special and gets extra hype bc of it, but it isnt the only thing keeping them from upping production.
when doing a one time brew you are taking a risk. It could suck an word would spread (bc people wouldnt be racing for it and would actually wait to see what others say/rank it). Stuff would sit on shelves and not move.
Another thing is that most limited stuff is expensive to produce (higher malt and or hop bill, if barrel aged you have to take into account money spent on shelf space and in the end it could come out sour, etc).
So a one time brew is risky. I like the way st arnold has been releasing previous DRs (pumpkinator, endeavor). That is a nice touch and since they know they have a good recipe, they arent afraid to make more of it.
Posted on 8/1/12 at 11:26 pm to tetu
Do you need me to grab some for you, tetu?
Posted on 8/2/12 at 5:04 am to BMoney
quote:no, thanks though. I was in br overnight and made a trip to calandros
Do you need me to grab some for you, tetu?
Posted on 8/2/12 at 6:57 am to tetu
I bought a few 6 packs.
Good stuff! Very well rounded.
Good stuff! Very well rounded.
Posted on 8/2/12 at 7:33 am to LSUBoo
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DR#11 and Pumpkinator are better than anything Abita has put out except maybe a couple of selects.
Abita hasn't brewed anything that compares to those two with the exception of the Oyster Stout and that one never got bottled and it wasn't even really their beer.
Posted on 8/2/12 at 7:38 am to Boudreaux35
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Abita hasn't brewed anything that compares to those two with the exception of the Oyster Stout and that one never got bottled and it wasn't even really their beer.
Yep. I've got a 750ml bottle of the original version of that oyster stout just waiting until it cools off. It just baffles me why they won't do a limited bottling of their Selects.
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