Dogfish Head & PJ20

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  • jrnyc
    jrnyc Posts: 537
    GM151575 wrote:
    Since we're talking beer, Founder's Breakfast Stout comes out monday. Pumped! best beer ever besides Founder's Kentucky Breakfast stout, canadian breakfast stout coming out this year, maple syrup. Anyway, I'll be able to get a case of PJ20, i'm sure of that. Perhaps I'll share with the less fortunate in NJ area. If there's one thing i know, it's beer. If there's a second thing, it's pearl jam.
    This stuff has been available in New york for a couple of weeks already.
  • GM151575
    GM151575 Freehold, NJ Posts: 352
    Each state is different, depends when the distrubutor gets it and when they want to roll it out to stores. By the way, anybody else disappointed with the name? How about at least FaithfALE, or Hail, Ale? I'm sure there could be others.
  • LivingBubba
    LivingBubba Posts: 135
    I agree on the Punkin. I had two last night and was thinking this is not the same beer I`ve had the past few years. Hopefully they can get it right next year because it was my favorite seasonal.

    When we took a tour of DFH in July they said they were increasing Punkin production by 40% this year. Maybe that is the problem....

    Who knows I`ve got a Pumpking to try tonight for PJ20
  • GM151575
    GM151575 Freehold, NJ Posts: 352
    LivingBubba wrote:
    I agree on the Punkin. I had two last night and was thinking this is not the same beer I`ve had the past few years. Hopefully they can get it right next year because it was my favorite seasonal.

    When we took a tour of DFH in July they said they were increasing Punkin production by 40% this year. Maybe that is the problem....

    Who knows I`ve got a Pumpking to try tonight for PJ20
    I really like and recommend Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin and River Horse Hippolantern, if anyones looking for good pumpkin ales this season. I'd put those up against even the old DFH recipe.
  • RedMosquito02
    RedMosquito02 Posts: 2,560
    Well, sounds like everyone needs to pick themselves up a sixer of Maines own, Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale :D

    NEVER disappoints!
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  • Evensteven
    Evensteven Posts: 869
    Is Pumpking by Southern Tier?

    Also what about this tommyknocker pumpkin beer? Any good?

    I still think the DFH/Epic collaboration beer Portamarillo is one of the best beers I have tasted if you can find it.
    "Mark it 20, Dude."
  • Of The Aggie
    Of The Aggie The ATX Posts: 1,550
    That's disappointing about the Punkin not being the same. That is my favorite seasonal from them. I've never been able to find it in bottles but a few places have it on tap.
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,597
    Of The Aggie wrote:
    That's disappointing about the Punkin not being the same. That is my favorite seasonal from them. I've never been able to find it in bottles but a few places have it on tap.


    i think they're allowed a down year once in a while
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  • GM151575
    GM151575 Freehold, NJ Posts: 352
    Southern Tier pumpkin is amazing. As far as dogfish head punkin ale this year, the word is the recipe has not changed. Its quite possible your tastes have changed/your memory of the taste has changed. I havent tried it this year yet. I guess its always possible that the execution of the recipe was not as good, but it has not changed. It's the beer that made Dogfish head.
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,028
    The Juggler wrote:


    i think they're allowed a down year once in a while

    No doubt, I just hope it's not a trend since they are making so much more now.
  • camaros
    camaros Posts: 1,003
    YEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

    i was just at dogfish last weekend!!! dammit how did i forget to ask!
    i was hoping for some more IBUs, but the Belgium beers are pleasantly warming up to me.... Weyerbacher Verboten is awesome at 30 IBUs... http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/392/58482

    come on Hunterdon Brewing Company.... don't fail me.... bring it to me... bring it....

    :D:D:D:D:D:D
    i like sound...
  • BeerBaron
    BeerBaron Toronto-ish Posts: 4,100
    What interests me the most about this beer is the wondering how many Ten Club members/die hard PJ fans will all of the sudden be turned on to craft beer in general because of this beer.

    One thing that no one around here can deny is the fact that 10Cers seem to instantly gravitate towards anything and everything that PJ associated themselves with - whether we are talking about opening bands, charities or poster artists. This could turn out to be the best collaboration that DFH ever did (for business)...
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  • camaros
    camaros Posts: 1,003
    Evensteven wrote:
    Is Pumpking by Southern Tier?

    spelled: Pumking

    Yes, and it is soooo unique, I just had some the other night and it was like inhaling and drinking a Pumpkin scented Yankee Candle, but i'm not sure if it was a Spiced Pumpkin scent or Pumpkin Pie scent yet.... I guess I'll have to go to target and pick them up.... regardless, the Southern Tier Pumking and Weyerbacher's Imperial Pumpkin are at the top of my list.... and my list is getting long
    i like sound...
  • Evensteven
    Evensteven Posts: 869
    Having punkin' ale now...

    Guess it is less "bready"... But I like the spices.
    "Mark it 20, Dude."
  • jamminpearls
    jamminpearls Posts: 7,078
    The Punk isnt the same this imo,but it's still good especially after 2. Founders is amazing!!!!
    Go Birds!!!!
  • GM151575
    GM151575 Freehold, NJ Posts: 352
    jamminpearls wrote:
    The Punk isnt the same this imo,but it's still good especially after 2. Founders is amazing!!!!
    Heading to an octoberfest/pumpkin beer tasting right now, let you guys know if i come across anything good. see what i think about this year's dfh.
  • Evensteven
    Evensteven Posts: 869
    Why does this sh€t keep slipping?

    Obviously their are not enough folks here that care about Pearl Jam and craft beers.


    ...Ha!
    "Mark it 20, Dude."
  • Staceb10
    Staceb10 Posts: 675
    I'm not a beer person but that doesn't matter because I probably won't actually open these anyway.
  • jrnyc
    jrnyc Posts: 537
    I wonder what the label will look like? If done well, it could be very cool. So many craft beers have awesome names and packaging.

    On another note, I had Alpine Pure Hoppiness tonight, this is a DIPA, the stuff is absolutely awesome,I love this stuff! Brewed by a small brewery in San Diego, doesn't get distributed outside the area.
  • GM151575
    GM151575 Freehold, NJ Posts: 352
    Evensteven wrote:
    Why does this sh€t keep slipping?

    Obviously their are not enough folks here that care about Pearl Jam and craft beers.


    ...Ha!
    Agreed! and id have to agree with everyone else on this year's dfh punkin, watery not pumpkiny. Weyerbacher still best. As far as getting the pj20 beer and not drinking it, thats just a waste, drink the beer, save the bottle. This beer type will go bad in 3-4 months, its not gonna gain value from being unopened and stored, like a fine wine or champagne would. its low alcohol and fruity, will lose it flavor quickly. If you feel the need to hang on to an unopened beer to add to your pj collection, go for it, but i think the empty bottle will do just as good.

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