Goose Island BCBS and it's Variants

tempo_n_groove
tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,610
edited November 2018 in All Encompassing Trip
Hello all.

The other thread was around for three years before finally getting shut down.

So this is all about BCBS and the delicious variants that they spawn.

Please feel free to discuss the beer here.

Here is a link to the previous thread that got shut down.
https://community.pearljam.com/discussion/261998/2017-iso-goose-island-beer#latest

Below is a pic of me with a keg of 2018 BCBS which I won in a raffle at Croxleys in Farmingdale, NY.


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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,914
    Good call with the new thread.....here's my take from this year.  Minus 1 regular that I drank already.  I keep looking for more of the variants but most places don't have them and just end up buying more of the regular.



  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,610
    edited November 2018
    Indifference71 said:
    Good call with the new thread.....here's my take from this year.  Minus 1 regular that I drank already.  I keep looking for more of the variants but most places don't have them and just end up buying more of the regular.



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    You got the Prop!!!  Congrats!!!

    I heard a rumor that this years was not that good.  Can anyone confirm that?
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  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    ^ I haven’t cracked my Prop yet but I’ve heard it’s good. Very chocolatey. I’d like to hear other’s perspectives as well. 
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,145
    I don’t have any clue about this beer, someone please explain. Why is it so coveted?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,610
    mcgruff10 said:
    I don’t have any clue about this beer, someone please explain. Why is it so coveted?
    You like stouts?
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,145
    tempo_n_groove said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    I don’t have any clue about this beer, someone please explain. Why is it so coveted?
    You like stouts?
    Yes sir
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,914
    bbiggs said:
    ^ I haven’t cracked my Prop yet but I’ve heard it’s good. Very chocolatey. I’d like to hear other’s perspectives as well. 
    Haven't had it yet either but have also heard that it is very chocolately...like a dessert beer.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,610
    mcgruff10 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    I don’t have any clue about this beer, someone please explain. Why is it so coveted?
    You like stouts?
    Yes sir
    OK, these are a little more POW.  It has a bourbon finish with different undertones.  It's like drinking wine.

    I let mine warm up a bit.  About 50 degrees or so and then it really opens up.

    If you can't find a bottle by you I'll send you one.
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    ^ I agree Chris. Take a sip when it’s cold. Take another when it starts to warm and the flavor intensifies/ changes in my opinion. Such good stuff. 
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,145
    tempo_n_groove said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    I don’t have any clue about this beer, someone please explain. Why is it so coveted?
    You like stouts?
    Yes sir
    OK, these are a little more POW.  It has a bourbon finish with different undertones.  It's like drinking wine.

    I let mine warm up a bit.  About 50 degrees or so and then it really opens up.

    If you can't find a bottle by you I'll send you one.
    I ve never had anything like that.  Interesting. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Some of the variants are truly amazing. Others are sought after just because they’re variants...kind of like posters. 
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,145
    bbiggs said:
    Some of the variants are truly amazing. Others are sought after just because they’re variants...kind of like posters. 
    How much are they a bottle?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    mcgruff10 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Some of the variants are truly amazing. Others are sought after just because they’re variants...kind of like posters. 
    How much are they a bottle?
    Average is $12-$14 for regular. $16-$26 for variants, depending on which variant. That’s retail. Secondary pricing (I would never pay) is a whole separate topic, especially for certain variants. It’s crazy. 
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,145
    bbiggs said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Some of the variants are truly amazing. Others are sought after just because they’re variants...kind of like posters. 
    How much are they a bottle?
    Average is $12-$14 for regular. $16-$26 for variants, depending on which variant. That’s retail. Secondary pricing (I would never pay) is a whole separate topic, especially for certain variants. It’s crazy. 
    Wow that s crazy expensive!  I hope it is worth it. I would hate to try something like that and have it disagree with my taste buds. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    mcgruff10 said:
    bbiggs said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Some of the variants are truly amazing. Others are sought after just because they’re variants...kind of like posters. 
    How much are they a bottle?
    Average is $12-$14 for regular. $16-$26 for variants, depending on which variant. That’s retail. Secondary pricing (I would never pay) is a whole separate topic, especially for certain variants. It’s crazy. 
    Wow that s crazy expensive!  I hope it is worth it. I would hate to try something like that and have it disagree with my taste buds. 
    Yeah man. There are a couple wild cards that could end up being duds to some. That would be an expensive dud. Lol. I think a lot of these craft beers have become overpriced in general. Maybe I’ll go back to drinking Miller Lite only soon. 
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,145
    @tempo_n_groove thank you kindly for the offer!!  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • RS151862
    RS151862 Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,727
    Managed to pick up 6 regular ones today, somehow a local spot still had 2 cases left.

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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,610
    bbiggs said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    bbiggs said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Some of the variants are truly amazing. Others are sought after just because they’re variants...kind of like posters. 
    How much are they a bottle?
    Average is $12-$14 for regular. $16-$26 for variants, depending on which variant. That’s retail. Secondary pricing (I would never pay) is a whole separate topic, especially for certain variants. It’s crazy. 
    Wow that s crazy expensive!  I hope it is worth it. I would hate to try something like that and have it disagree with my taste buds. 
    Yeah man. There are a couple wild cards that could end up being duds to some. That would be an expensive dud. Lol. I think a lot of these craft beers have become overpriced in general. Maybe I’ll go back to drinking Miller Lite only soon. 
    No you won't, lol.  Stop it.
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,401
    beer is good.
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    tempo_n_groove said:
    bbiggs said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    bbiggs said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Some of the variants are truly amazing. Others are sought after just because they’re variants...kind of like posters. 
    How much are they a bottle?
    Average is $12-$14 for regular. $16-$26 for variants, depending on which variant. That’s retail. Secondary pricing (I would never pay) is a whole separate topic, especially for certain variants. It’s crazy. 
    Wow that s crazy expensive!  I hope it is worth it. I would hate to try something like that and have it disagree with my taste buds. 
    Yeah man. There are a couple wild cards that could end up being duds to some. That would be an expensive dud. Lol. I think a lot of these craft beers have become overpriced in general. Maybe I’ll go back to drinking Miller Lite only soon. 
    No you won't, lol.  Stop it.
    You’re right, sir! I wish I could go back to Miller Lite though...or my wallet does at least. :lol:

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