Red Mosquito

I won't tell if you won't.

There's nothing like polishing off a bomber of 13% ABV beer by yourself. Do it Strat.

I picked up two new bombers tonight. First, I got the Epic Brewing Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stout, which is an amazingly great beer. This one with be going into the cellar for a good while to age.



Second, I picked up my second bottle of Central Waters Space Ghost (Imperial Stout brewed with chili peppers). I already have a bottle of this aging in my cellar, so I picked up one to enjoy sometime soon. I haven't tried this beer yet, but I've heard good things.

I just sat down to smoke a nice bowl and enjoy one of my favorite "go to" beers, Founders Porter.



Doesn't that just look delicious? Trust me, it is.

If you have any extra Central Waters Barleywine, let me know if you want to trade.

Chris_H_2 wrote:If you have any extra Central Waters Barleywine, let me know if you want to trade.

Sorry, I currently have just the one.

Tell me though, how does the trade process work? I mean from a shipping standpoint.

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:If you have any extra Central Waters Barleywine, let me know if you want to trade.

Sorry, I currently have just the one.

Tell me though, how does the trade process work? I mean from a shipping standpoint.

Pretty easy. Pack well (bottle shippers, zip-lock bags, bubble-wrap, rubber bands) and use either UPS or FedEx (I prefer UPS). Remember, you're not supposed to ship alcohol. I drop some unpopped popcorn in the boxes to mask the swishing sound of the bottles. When UPS asks what's in them, I usually say olive oil or a popcorn popper set with oil. I've never had a problem.

Got all this Doug RR?

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:If you have any extra Central Waters Barleywine, let me know if you want to trade.

Sorry, I currently have just the one.

Tell me though, how does the trade process work? I mean from a shipping standpoint.

Pretty easy. Pack well (bottle shippers, zip-lock bags, bubble-wrap, rubber bands) and use either UPS or FedEx (I prefer UPS). Remember, you're not supposed to ship alcohol. I drop some unpopped popcorn in the boxes to mask the swishing sound of the bottles. When UPS asks what's in them, I usually say olive oil or a popcorn popper set with oil. I've never had a problem.

Got all this Doug RR?

I'm bookmarking it

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:If you have any extra Central Waters Barleywine, let me know if you want to trade.

Sorry, I currently have just the one.

Tell me though, how does the trade process work? I mean from a shipping standpoint.

Pretty easy. Pack well (bottle shippers, zip-lock bags, bubble-wrap, rubber bands) and use either UPS or FedEx (I prefer UPS). Remember, you're not supposed to ship alcohol. I drop some unpopped popcorn in the boxes to mask the swishing sound of the bottles. When UPS asks what's in them, I usually say olive oil or a popcorn popper set with oil. I've never had a problem.

Got all this Doug RR?

Ive used "Candles and Faygo"

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:If you have any extra Central Waters Barleywine, let me know if you want to trade.

Sorry, I currently have just the one.

Tell me though, how does the trade process work? I mean from a shipping standpoint.

Pretty easy. Pack well (bottle shippers, zip-lock bags, bubble-wrap, rubber bands) and use either UPS or FedEx (I prefer UPS). Remember, you're not supposed to ship alcohol. I drop some unpopped popcorn in the boxes to mask the swishing sound of the bottles. When UPS asks what's in them, I usually say olive oil or a popcorn popper set with oil. I've never had a problem.

Got all this Doug RR?

Nice. I could handle that. Is trading necessary for any other reason than to acquire beer that isn't available in your region?

@SkitchP wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:If you have any extra Central Waters Barleywine, let me know if you want to trade.

Sorry, I currently have just the one.

Tell me though, how does the trade process work? I mean from a shipping standpoint.

Pretty easy. Pack well (bottle shippers, zip-lock bags, bubble-wrap, rubber bands) and use either UPS or FedEx (I prefer UPS). Remember, you're not supposed to ship alcohol. I drop some unpopped popcorn in the boxes to mask the swishing sound of the bottles. When UPS asks what's in them, I usually say olive oil or a popcorn popper set with oil. I've never had a problem.

Got all this Doug RR?

Ive used "Candles and Faygo"

I miss Faygo

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:If you have any extra Central Waters Barleywine, let me know if you want to trade.

Sorry, I currently have just the one.

Tell me though, how does the trade process work? I mean from a shipping standpoint.

Pretty easy. Pack well (bottle shippers, zip-lock bags, bubble-wrap, rubber bands) and use either UPS or FedEx (I prefer UPS). Remember, you're not supposed to ship alcohol. I drop some unpopped popcorn in the boxes to mask the swishing sound of the bottles. When UPS asks what's in them, I usually say olive oil or a popcorn popper set with oil. I've never had a problem.

Got all this Doug RR?

Nice. I could handle that. Is trading necessary for any other reason than to acquire beer that isn't available in your region?

That's primarily why I do it.

Chris_H_2 wrote:

@SkitchP wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:If you have any extra Central Waters Barleywine, let me know if you want to trade.

Sorry, I currently have just the one.

Tell me though, how does the trade process work? I mean from a shipping standpoint.

Pretty easy. Pack well (bottle shippers, zip-lock bags, bubble-wrap, rubber bands) and use either UPS or FedEx (I prefer UPS). Remember, you're not supposed to ship alcohol. I drop some unpopped popcorn in the boxes to mask the swishing sound of the bottles. When UPS asks what's in them, I usually say olive oil or a popcorn popper set with oil. I've never had a problem.

Got all this Doug RR?

Ive used "Candles and Faygo"

I miss Faygo

I had to google faygo..not what I expected

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:If you have any extra Central Waters Barleywine, let me know if you want to trade.

Sorry, I currently have just the one.

Tell me though, how does the trade process work? I mean from a shipping standpoint.

Pretty easy. Pack well (bottle shippers, zip-lock bags, bubble-wrap, rubber bands) and use either UPS or FedEx (I prefer UPS). Remember, you're not supposed to ship alcohol. I drop some unpopped popcorn in the boxes to mask the swishing sound of the bottles. When UPS asks what's in them, I usually say olive oil or a popcorn popper set with oil. I've never had a problem.

Got all this Doug RR?

Nice. I could handle that. Is trading necessary for any other reason than to acquire beer that isn't available in your region?

That's primarily why I do it.

That only makes sense. Is Central Waters not available where you are?

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:If you have any extra Central Waters Barleywine, let me know if you want to trade.

Sorry, I currently have just the one.

Tell me though, how does the trade process work? I mean from a shipping standpoint.

Pretty easy. Pack well (bottle shippers, zip-lock bags, bubble-wrap, rubber bands) and use either UPS or FedEx (I prefer UPS). Remember, you're not supposed to ship alcohol. I drop some unpopped popcorn in the boxes to mask the swishing sound of the bottles. When UPS asks what's in them, I usually say olive oil or a popcorn popper set with oil. I've never had a problem.

Got all this Doug RR?

Nice. I could handle that. Is trading necessary for any other reason than to acquire beer that isn't available in your region?

That's primarily why I do it.

That only makes sense. Is Central Waters not available where you are?

It is, but only in very limited quantities. The BA Barleywine hasn't made its way here. Not sure if it will.

I did pick up about 5 bottles of the 17th Anniversary BA Stout from their shin-dig last month. It's by far their best offering.

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:If you have any extra Central Waters Barleywine, let me know if you want to trade.

Sorry, I currently have just the one.

Tell me though, how does the trade process work? I mean from a shipping standpoint.

Pretty easy. Pack well (bottle shippers, zip-lock bags, bubble-wrap, rubber bands) and use either UPS or FedEx (I prefer UPS). Remember, you're not supposed to ship alcohol. I drop some unpopped popcorn in the boxes to mask the swishing sound of the bottles. When UPS asks what's in them, I usually say olive oil or a popcorn popper set with oil. I've never had a problem.

Got all this Doug RR?

Nice. I could handle that. Is trading necessary for any other reason than to acquire beer that isn't available in your region?

That's primarily why I do it.

That only makes sense. Is Central Waters not available where you are?

It is, but only in very limited quantities. The BA Barleywine hasn't made its way here. Not sure if it will.

I did pick up about 5 bottles of the 17th Anniversary BA Stout from their shin-dig last month. It's by far their best offering.

Nice! I just drank a Brewer's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout last night. That stuff is incredible. I have one of those left too.

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:If you have any extra Central Waters Barleywine, let me know if you want to trade.

Sorry, I currently have just the one.

Tell me though, how does the trade process work? I mean from a shipping standpoint.

Pretty easy. Pack well (bottle shippers, zip-lock bags, bubble-wrap, rubber bands) and use either UPS or FedEx (I prefer UPS). Remember, you're not supposed to ship alcohol. I drop some unpopped popcorn in the boxes to mask the swishing sound of the bottles. When UPS asks what's in them, I usually say olive oil or a popcorn popper set with oil. I've never had a problem.

Got all this Doug RR?

Nice. I could handle that. Is trading necessary for any other reason than to acquire beer that isn't available in your region?

That's primarily why I do it.

That only makes sense. Is Central Waters not available where you are?

It is, but only in very limited quantities. The BA Barleywine hasn't made its way here. Not sure if it will.

I did pick up about 5 bottles of the 17th Anniversary BA Stout from their shin-dig last month. It's by far their best offering.

Nice! I just drank a Brewer's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout last night. That stuff is incredible. I have one of those left too.

i've never had one of those..do you have some tasting notes?

doug rr wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

Chris_H_2 wrote:If you have any extra Central Waters Barleywine, let me know if you want to trade.

Sorry, I currently have just the one.

Tell me though, how does the trade process work? I mean from a shipping standpoint.

Pretty easy. Pack well (bottle shippers, zip-lock bags, bubble-wrap, rubber bands) and use either UPS or FedEx (I prefer UPS). Remember, you're not supposed to ship alcohol. I drop some unpopped popcorn in the boxes to mask the swishing sound of the bottles. When UPS asks what's in them, I usually say olive oil or a popcorn popper set with oil. I've never had a problem.

Got all this Doug RR?

Nice. I could handle that. Is trading necessary for any other reason than to acquire beer that isn't available in your region?

That's primarily why I do it.

That only makes sense. Is Central Waters not available where you are?

It is, but only in very limited quantities. The BA Barleywine hasn't made its way here. Not sure if it will.

I did pick up about 5 bottles of the 17th Anniversary BA Stout from their shin-dig last month. It's by far their best offering.

Nice! I just drank a Brewer's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout last night. That stuff is incredible. I have one of those left too.

i've never had one of those..do you have some tasting notes?

I didn't write this but it's the best description I've read. It really is a marvelous beer.

"Vintage 2014: Pours pitch black opaque color with a thick foamy 2-3 finger dark tan head that faded slowly, had a ton of bubbles in it and left great spider web foamy lacing coating the sides.

Smells of bourbon up front, with deep woody oak notes, cocoa powder, burnt malt, charred wood, dark chocolate, roasted grains, molasses, some light vanilla and a boozy sweetness. The wood and barrel accents are very influential and earthy and mix well with the chocolate and booze sweetness. This is very complex but minimal in that the main characteristics are the entire aroma with variations of the nose slightly changing with each whiff.

Taste is delicious, with a lovely combo much like the nose with dark chocolate, roasted grains, molasses, deep woody oak notes, bourbon, cocoa powder, toffee, burnt malt, charred wood, vanilla, a boozy sweetness and chocolate milk or chocolate syrup which makes it smooth like a milk stout and not an imperial bourbon barrel aged bad boy. Super smooth and very similar to Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout in many ways, but not as strong with less heat and more oaky notes. The wood almost tastes like cedar chips, and the booze is evident but not hot or abrasive – damn good stuff.

Mouthfeel is very smooth, creamy or velvety depending on the sip, with a medium to heavy chewy viscous body and feel that leads to a sweet bourbon infused aftertaste that has a slight bitterness and traces of coffee grinds. As stated above it’s very similar to Goose Island BCBS, but like it’s younger brother that may not have the bad ass reputation but is better looking; this brew is not as strong as BCBS and has more oaky and earthy/peat moss notes, but it’s an outstanding imperial stout in its own right and one I will seek out as well as highly recommend."

I miss this thread already

How was the Sucaba?

You know, it's Parabola season next month.