Founders Bolt Cutter 15th Anniversary Barley Wine

Already hit Philly. Probably means Eastern PA already has had its deliveries.

Fuck yes!

come and gone in the pittsburgh area at least. pretty sure the few places that got it only got 1 case.

Damn, ok thanks

My area usually gets hit a little after Philly so might still have a chance. Thanks

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I don't think this brewers distributes to Texas. If it does, I have yet to find it. But I WANT!!

Man, I was so excited for this.......and then I tried it.

KH lived up to the hype. Bolt Cutter, I don't think it did, and partially because of what KH was. Too many people were hoping or thinking that Bolt Cutter would be like King Henry, but honestly, there will never be another beer like KH. Bolt Cutter is fine...not great.

The font treatment on the bolt cutter label is driving me insane.

I got mine last night from my bottle shop. It was his only, costing me $34 and change

It needs some time to sit IMO. I had a Cigar City Leon recently, and it blew me away. Who's had both Leon and King Henry? Cuz I can't imagine a Barrel Aged Barleywine being much better than Leon was!

Here's what I thought of both Bolt Cutter & CCB Leon...........

Bolt Cutter http://eriebetterbeer.com/2012/11/24/video-review-founders-bolt-cutter-reviewed-by-dave-morey/

Cigar City Leon http://eriebetterbeer.com/2012/10/2...city-leon-review-by-morey-special-guest-mark/

King Henry is an incredible beer as is Leon. My personal preference is Leon because the apple brandy treatment does things to a barley wine that defies physics. Overall they are the two best barley wines I can think of (sorry MOaS). If I could have a case of either by just snapping my fingers, I'd pick Leon.

Good to know. I still wanna try KH really bad obviously, but Leon completely exceeded my expectations. Cheers!

Hey if there's anyone in GR who missed out on getting some, send me a BM. There's one place that still has about a case and a half at 23.99 each. But please, only if you didn't get some. I left it there because I already got my share.

It might be gone, but GB Russo had 2 bottles yesterday afternoon. ~$21 ea.

They also have a few bottles of Rodenbach 2010 if you are interested.

I tried this at a tasting, and even snagged a few bottles, but my preference is definitely for KH. But, with a year or two on this, who knows, it could make a world of difference. For reference, I paid $22.99 a bottle.

just did a split with a couple friends... hoppy, boozy, sweet. impressive overall.

A place by me started with 4 cases and still has one left. I'd be willing to get someone some if they really want to store/try it.

I think that it has the potential to be nearly as good as KH after it has been put away for 5 or so years, just IMO. I am going to forget about my other bottle for a long time, and the day I remember it will be a happy day. Did the same with a Old Ruffian; fanstatic.

Got mine at Common Market in Charlotte for $18.99 last one on the shelf.

Eh, it was just okay. Around here it goes for $23/bottle. Not entirely worth it, to be honest. I love Founders' stouts and porters, but I had some on tap and unfortunately Bolt Cutter isn't quite up to snuff. Too sweet, too fruity, too boozy. Not enough depth and balance. Maybe aging might help, but what little hop balance there is might just go away completely, leaving nothing but sweetness and booze. I think I'll pass.

Man I was in Cedar Rapids IA yesterday and walked into a liquor store that had 2 cases of this sitting on the floor with no bottle limit. Sooooo crazy what u see in different markets from your own. This is half the fun of going to shops in different states.

Can you mule a case down to the Ozarks for me?

LOL. I am already gone but I would have been happy to buy you some if I was still there! Sorry bro.

So many places I know on Long Island have this just chillin' everywhere right now, guess the price compounded with bad reviews have put people off. Oh well.

A few package stores near me have quite a bit each, price at $23.99 per bottle. It's been about two weeks and I honestly don't think they have sold any.

Bolt Cutter is nothing like KH. Bolt Cutter is the most average BA Barleywine I've ever had.

I'm hoping for exactly that.

wanted to try it when I saw it on the shelf the other day , but at 28$/bottle i was holding off hoping maybe I could catch it around on tap somewhere for 10$ or less for a glass .. is it available on tap anywhere?

Some bottles in Royal Oak for $25 a piece if anyone is still looking BM me...

Once again, what bad reviews? It has a 91 with an rAvg of 4.11% for reviews. That's positive numbers, you're just only looking at the negative comments some have said.

Anyone else taste this fresh and was underwhelmed? We thought it was hot, boozy, sweet (not bad things...) Thinking the complexity I am used to with Founder's will come through after some age...lets hope. $25 / bottle is a tough sell...

Haven't had a chance to review this proper because I just had it quickly at a tasting, BUT...I don't get the hate that this beer has often received in its short lifespan. From all the bad reviews, I was expecting the worst, but was pleasantly surprised. It's pretty damn smooth for a 15% abv beer, drinks more like 10% or less. Also, I liked the flavor and the slight sweetness to it. One knock I can understand is it's not the most complex beer out there and the mouth feel is a bit thinner than I expected. Just saying, a few people called it undrinkable...total bullcrap. Not the best beer by any means but nowhere near guilty of the wretched ire it's received.

I feel the same way, also the other thing I don't like about the beer is that I don't get any of the barrel character out of it.

Hopefully the barrel character will become more apparent with age...

Yeah, by no means was this a bad beer...Probably better than good even, but just needs some time...

agree, it was like drinking a strong ipa, not that there is anything wrong with that, but i did expect more, with time perhaps...

If you could guide me on how to get you the money, I'd be appreciative of this

PayPal homie, PayPal.

Picked up two bottles today, I think I'll just put it away for 5 or so years and then give it a shot.