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re: NOLA Smoky Mary and Abita Vanilla Doubledog
Posted on 9/20/11 at 9:32 pm to LSUBoo
Posted on 9/20/11 at 9:32 pm to LSUBoo
Pretty decent.
You don't really taste the alcohol at all in spite of its higher than normal %.
Don't taste the vanilla at all though. It pretty much just tastes like a stronger turbodog (durrr).
Really didn't like that first sip, tasted fairly bitter, but it grew on me fast.
You don't really taste the alcohol at all in spite of its higher than normal %.
Don't taste the vanilla at all though. It pretty much just tastes like a stronger turbodog (durrr).
Really didn't like that first sip, tasted fairly bitter, but it grew on me fast.
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Posted on 9/21/11 at 8:38 am to Volvagia
I had a Vanilla Doubledog the other day and it was OK. Probably won't have another one. I'm not much of a "Big Beer" drinker though. Would much prefer a Turbodog.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 8:46 am to RedHawk
picked up a few last night. ehhh.. it isnt bad, but not what I was hoping for. the vanilla porter they tested with at the chimes earlier in the year was much much better.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 9:03 am to LSUBoo
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I enjoyed the Smoky Mary... had it at Avenue Pub while waiting on the Zwanze day festivities. I thought it was a pretty good smoked beer but yeah, nothing revolutionary. I would drink it again for sure.
Me too
I actually liked how the smokiness was understated. Other smoked beers I've had tasted artificial, almost like they put liquid smoke in them. This was nice if you're in the mood for smoked beer but overall as a beer nothing I'd drink often.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 9:46 am to WILDTURKEYisgood
Heading to Nola tonight. Can I find the Smoky Mary or Vanilla in any bars yet?
Posted on 9/21/11 at 9:48 am to Boondock544
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Heading to Nola tonight. Can I find the Smoky Mary or Vanilla in any bars yet?
Avenue Pub has Smoky Mary for sure... a few other places probably do as well. Don't know about the Vanilla Doubledog in bars.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 10:52 am to LSUBoo
The Double Dog is only sold in those 22 oz bottles, correct? The Bulldog and Avenue Pub have the Smoky Mary.
This post was edited on 9/21/11 at 10:53 am
Posted on 9/21/11 at 10:54 am to LSUbase13
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The Double Dog is only sold in those 22 oz bottles, correct?
That is correct. I couldn't even get it on tap at the Abita Brewpub this weekend, so I don't think they are kegging it at all. They do keg the other "Big Beers".
Posted on 9/21/11 at 10:54 am to LSUbase13
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The Double Dog is only sold in those 22 oz bottles, correct?
Probably on draft too I would think? Maybe not, not positive.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 11:07 am to LSUBoo
Just out of curiosity, does the bottle design look like an Ed Hardy or Affliction t-shirt to anyone else?
Posted on 9/21/11 at 2:28 pm to RedHawk
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They do keg the other "Big Beers".
I can't remember ever seeing Abbey Ale or SOS on tap, only Andygator (maybe SOS).
Posted on 9/21/11 at 2:45 pm to tetu
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I can't remember ever seeing Abbey Ale or SOS on tap, only Andygator (maybe SOS).
The Brew Pub has SOS on tap and I saw it at The Bulldog once or twice, but not recently.
I'll be at the Brew Pub on Saturday, so I'm hoping to have some there. Or some Triple Haze. Or both.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 4:24 pm to gmrkr5
That was my main thing.
I wanted a much stronger vanilla flavor to it.
I wanted a much stronger vanilla flavor to it.
Posted on 9/27/11 at 10:29 am to Boondock544
had the smoky mary at Midway last night.. and it's pretty nasty, but I think I just don't like the style. I've had a couple smoked beers before and thought they were nasty as well, but this one is probably a little less nasty if that helps
Posted on 9/27/11 at 11:51 am to baytiger
Had Smoky Mary this weekend and it is by far the worst beer by NOLA. I like all of their other brews quite a bit. I was very disappointed. Not as bad as that Bayou Teche Boucanee, but that's not saying much. IMO smoked beers that aren't dark dont have the right balance and the smokiness is just offensive to me. Smoky Mary has just a touch of smokiness whereas the Bayou Teche tastes like plastic bandaids.
Posted on 9/27/11 at 11:56 am to WizardSleeve
I thought the Smoky Mary was decent and I really like the Boucanee... definitely not for everyone though.
Posted on 9/27/11 at 12:27 pm to LSUBoo
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Smoky Mary
Still haven't had a chance to try it yet.
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Boucanee
Out of the bottle I think this is gross but once you pour it into a glass I kind of dig it.
For me to enjoy smoked beers I need to be in the right environment. Either eating something that matches or on a fall/wintery evening.
Posted on 9/27/11 at 12:34 pm to Fratastic423
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For me to enjoy smoked beers I need to be in the right environment. Either eating something that matches or on a fall/wintery evening.
I agree, esp w/ the food pairing, otherwise it's just overpowering.
I think I like Smoky Mary better than Boucanee and the Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock. I had all three within a few days and enjoyed Smoky Mary the most as a drinker. Urbock and Boucanee would have been better with a meal of smoked meats.
Posted on 9/27/11 at 12:37 pm to tetu
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tetu
Did you get my email?
Posted on 9/27/11 at 12:38 pm to Fratastic423
the one yesterday? yeah.
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