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[kalamazoo]

So jealous of all that KBS, guess it's a nice perk to have Founders local to you.

 

It was a smooth process this year. Those new 750s are sexy.

[CAJ4AU]

I use Photobucket. This sites software or whatever they use is too damn particular of size!

 

second this, but if you use the WRX app on your iphone (which they say isn't supported any longer ) you can load them directly from your phone when you reply.

[1puttTUT]

Let's see if this method works for posting photos. Hope so, because it was a tasty beer haul today.

 

M-43 is a really good beer.

 

So true. If IPAs lasted longer I'd trade all of that KBS for more M43. By far the best Michigan made IPA that I've had. Good to see the NE style coming to Michigan.

 

who makes the M-43?

[kalamazoo]

Let's see if this method works for posting photos. Hope so, because it was a tasty beer haul today.

 

M-43 is a really good beer.

 

So true. If IPAs lasted longer I'd trade all of that KBS for more M43. By far the best Michigan made IPA that I've had. Good to see the NE style coming to Michigan.

 

who makes the M-43?

 

Old nation.

[1puttTUT]

I haven't found any M-43 yet, but I did stumble upon some Shorts Cat's Pajamas and Chief Topper; both are DIPA's.

[itw419]

Let's see if this method works for posting photos. Hope so, because it was a tasty beer haul today.

 

M-43 is a really good beer.

 

So true. If IPAs lasted longer I'd trade all of that KBS for more M43. By far the best Michigan made IPA that I've had. Good to see the NE style coming to Michigan.

 

I've also been impressed with the NE IPAs from Witchs Hat and Transient.

[kalamazoo]

Let's see if this method works for posting photos. Hope so, because it was a tasty beer haul today.

 

M-43 is a really good beer.

 

So true. If IPAs lasted longer I'd trade all of that KBS for more M43. By far the best Michigan made IPA that I've had. Good to see the NE style coming to Michigan.

 

I've also been impressed with the NE IPAs from Witchs Hat and Transient.

 

Juice is Loose is solid but I think M43 is slightly better. More body and thicker mouthfeel.

[toddnt]

Next to white chocolate, this has to be one of their best. Can actually taste wine notes.

[JC671]

Thanks everyone. Bummer it can't be done from a cell phone.

 

I use safari on iPhone. Just make sure you're using the full version of the website and go to "more options."

 

edit: should've read the rest of the thread before replying...already posted

[JC671]

On a side note...since getting into craft and now home brewing, I don't really spend as much time on WRX. Mostly just browse through T&PR then come straight to this thread and then beer websites ??‍♂️

[1puttTUT]

Let's see if this method works for posting photos. Hope so, because it was a tasty beer haul today.

 

M-43 is a really good beer.

 

So true. If IPAs lasted longer I'd trade all of that KBS for more M43. By far the best Michigan made IPA that I've had. Good to see the NE style coming to Michigan.

 

I've also been impressed with the NE IPAs from Witchs Hat and Transient.

 

I'll be making a stop at witches hat this evening after a stressful five hour event with some our top executives today. They are not invited :)

[itw419]

Let's see if this method works for posting photos. Hope so, because it was a tasty beer haul today.

 

M-43 is a really good beer.

 

So true. If IPAs lasted longer I'd trade all of that KBS for more M43. By far the best Michigan made IPA that I've had. Good to see the NE style coming to Michigan.

 

I've also been impressed with the NE IPAs from Witchs Hat and Transient.

 

I'll be making a stop at witches hat this evening after a stressful five hour event with some our top executives today. They are not invited :)

 

I hope their power was back on when you stopped in.

[toddnt]

New insulated growler carrier!

[ode1]

Enjoying a World Wide Stout, 1st ever, for as high as the abv is, it sure is smooth, a bit of a sweet aftertaste, molasses like. Good, better then good.

[Puppetmaster]

Forecast is for a snow storm in the DC area (read: 3-6 inches). I'm ready.

 

 

For anyone keeping track, I do drink my Backwoods, those are all 2016 bottles. I think I posted a similar picture last year with the packs in the same position, but those were 2015.

[toddnt]

Seeing the Allagash Cur got me motivated, been a while since Ive had that!

[Puppetmaster]

Seeing the Allagash Cur got me motivated, been a while since Ive had that!

 

If I see more than 6" of snow, I'm drinking that first, gonna need the booze!

[bppry]

Michigan guys I saw a picture on instagram that KBS is on the shelf at Meijer today. $23.99 per 4 pack and limit 1. Buddy called a few stores and they confirmed. I'm stuck in meetings but hopefully someone can score some.

[kalamazoo]

Michigan guys I saw a picture on instagram that KBS is on the shelf at Meijer today. $23.99 per 4 pack and limit 1. Buddy called a few stores and they confirmed. I'm stuck in meetings but hopefully someone can score some.

 

Seeing it all over today. Makes me not want to bother with the tickets next year if it's going to be this easy to get.

Quick note for those seeking: It's very coffee-forward this year and virtually no barrel characteristics. Not my favorite year for KBS, just giving everyone a heads up in case it helps decide whether or not to brave the snow.

[ode1]

One store locally gets an allotment of KBS....I'm on the list for a 4 pack.....Wish I lived in a bigger city as I'd love to be on everyone's list....A case would be about right....Guess I'll just feel fortunate to get any!

[kalamazoo]

RIP to the KBS hype. I'm having strange feelings of elation and disappointment seeing it sitting on shelves today. There was a time in my life where I waited 4 years to finally get a bottle of KBS (and I live in MI), but now I won't even try for tickets next year because it's EVERYWHERE and cheaper than Founders was selling it for.

I'm also a bit sad that the beer didn't scale well with their production increases. Definitely not the same beer. Same thing happened to Oberon a few years ago: Used to be cloudy orange greatness and now I'd struggle to tell it apart from a Budweiser.

 

The craft beer world is a'changing. Cheers all.

[bppry]

RIP to the KBS hype. I'm having strange feelings of elation and disappointment seeing it sitting on shelves today. There was a time in my life where I waited 4 years to finally get a bottle of KBS (and I live in MI), but now I won't even try for tickets next year because it's EVERYWHERE and cheaper than Founders was selling it for.

I'm also a bit sad that the beer didn't scale well with their production increases. Definitely not the same beer. Same thing happened to Oberon a few years ago: Used to be cloudy orange greatness and now I'd struggle to tell it apart from a Budweiser.

 

The craft beer world is a'changing. Cheers all.

Where was that taken?? I agree with you on Oberon and feel hopslam is on the same path. The chase isn't the same it once was. But the upside is there are so much other high quality options from smaller breweries that are easily available.

[1puttTUT]

RIP to the KBS hype. I'm having strange feelings of elation and disappointment seeing it sitting on shelves today. There was a time in my life where I waited 4 years to finally get a bottle of KBS (and I live in MI), but now I won't even try for tickets next year because it's EVERYWHERE and cheaper than Founders was selling it for.

I'm also a bit sad that the beer didn't scale well with their production increases. Definitely not the same beer. Same thing happened to Oberon a few years ago: Used to be cloudy orange greatness and now I'd struggle to tell it apart from a Budweiser.

 

The craft beer world is a'changing. Cheers all.

 

Wow! I stopped by a Meijer in Traverse City today and my coworker and I grabbed the last two four packs. I definitely didn't see anything like that.

[kalamazoo]

RIP to the KBS hype. I'm having strange feelings of elation and disappointment seeing it sitting on shelves today. There was a time in my life where I waited 4 years to finally get a bottle of KBS (and I live in MI), but now I won't even try for tickets next year because it's EVERYWHERE and cheaper than Founders was selling it for.

I'm also a bit sad that the beer didn't scale well with their production increases. Definitely not the same beer. Same thing happened to Oberon a few years ago: Used to be cloudy orange greatness and now I'd struggle to tell it apart from a Budweiser.

 

The craft beer world is a'changing. Cheers all.

Where was that taken?? I agree with you on Oberon and feel hopslam is on the same path. The chase isn't the same it once was. But the upside is there are so much other high quality options from smaller breweries that are easily available.

 

Not sure where that was taken, but I went to 3 shops today and they all looked similar. You could waltz in a buy KBS off the shelves. Eerie.

[bppry]

RIP to the KBS hype. I'm having strange feelings of elation and disappointment seeing it sitting on shelves today. There was a time in my life where I waited 4 years to finally get a bottle of KBS (and I live in MI), but now I won't even try for tickets next year because it's EVERYWHERE and cheaper than Founders was selling it for.

I'm also a bit sad that the beer didn't scale well with their production increases. Definitely not the same beer. Same thing happened to Oberon a few years ago: Used to be cloudy orange greatness and now I'd struggle to tell it apart from a Budweiser.

 

The craft beer world is a'changing. Cheers all.

Where was that taken?? I agree with you on Oberon and feel hopslam is on the same path. The chase isn't the same it once was. But the upside is there are so much other high quality options from smaller breweries that are easily available.

 

Not sure where that was taken, but I went to 3 shops today and they all looked similar. You could waltz in a buy KBS off the shelves. Eerie.

Wow. My buddy went to 3 Meijer stores between 1 and 3 today and all were sold out. My regular store gets the delivery Thursday. I'll get a few bottles there but I'm not running around like in years past.

[One_Putt_Blunder]

Some of the original whales KBS, Hopslam BCBS, are now a shell of what they used to be IMO. The world of bba stouts has exploded in the last few years and they've been left behind. Even IIPAs like Pliny have other easily findable beers that are just as good or better if you look past the label.

 

I'm fading on the whole chase thing lately. I mean I've had some very very good beer in the last few years and I still have a lot left but these mid week mid day releases 1 bottle limits etc make it really hard for a 9-5 guy to get their hands on limited release stuff. Local AZ brewers are yet to make anything better than mediocre on the strong side or barrel aged side and our distro is still limited enough where stuff is gone in hours not days.

 

 

 

[1puttTUT]

Found M-43 on tap at seven monks in TC. It is fantastic.

 

I also scored a four packs of '17 KBS at a local Meijer...solid work trip by my standards.

[kalamazoo]

Found M-43 on tap at seven monks in TC. It is fantastic.

 

I also scored a four packs of '17 KBS at a local Meijer...solid work trip by my standards.

 

M43 is ridiculously good. Glad you liked it. I can't get enough of it. My wife and I bought a case and I'm still on the lookout for more like some kind of rabid heathen. For what it's worth, it's noticeably better from a can. The cans and kegs were supposedly different batches.

[toddnt]

Enjoying this beast tonite!

[adschus]

I'm just finding this thread now.

 

I've been doing craft beer for almost four years. I enjoy lambics, American Wilds, and Stouts. Getting into German styles especially bocks and hefeweizens. I'll post a picture of my cellar when I get home. I'm always up to trade some stuff I can't get here in Chicago.