Founders Bolt Cutter 15th Anniversary Barley Wine

Discussion in 'Beer Releases' started by joshrosborne, Jun 24, 2012.

  1. shadowane Member

    Location:
    Pennsylvania
    Already hit Philly. Probably means Eastern PA already has had its deliveries.
  2. PABSTMASTER Member

    Location:
    Pennsylvania
  3. skaboom420 Member

    Location:
    Pennsylvania
    come and gone in the pittsburgh area at least. pretty sure the few places that got it only got 1 case.
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  4. TCaldwell Member

    Damn, ok thanks
  5. TCaldwell Member

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

    Location:
    Texas
    ISO

    I don't think this brewers distributes to Texas. If it does, I have yet to find it. But I WANT!!
  7. 1Adam12 Member

    Location:
    Indiana
    Man, I was so excited for this.......and then I tried it.
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  8. MarcatGSB Member

    Location:
    Michigan
    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.
  9. BearsOnAcid Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    The font treatment on the bolt cutter label is driving me insane.
  10. beerborn Member

    Location:
    Michigan
    I got mine last night from my bottle shop. It was his only, costing me $34 and change
  11. Morey Member

    Location:
    Pennsylvania
  12. ASUBeer Member

    Location:
    North Carolina
    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.
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  13. Morey Member

    Location:
    Pennsylvania
    Good to know. I still wanna try KH really bad obviously, but Leon completely exceeded my expectations. Cheers!
  14. imfrommichigan Member

    Location:
    Michigan
    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.
  15. 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.
  16. CCC Member

    Location:
    Illinois
    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.
  17. lilredrocket Member

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

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  18. Hopeswimmer Member

    Location:
    Michigan
    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.
  19. Goosey Member

    Location:
    Missouri
    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.
  20. caSSino Member

    Location:
    North Carolina
    Got mine at Common Market in Charlotte for $18.99 last one on the shelf.
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  21. DrewV Member

    Location:
    New York
    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.
  22. krl2112 Member

    Location:
    Illinois
    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.
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  23. MUMike Member

    Location:
    Missouri
    Can you mule a case down to the Ozarks for me? :D
  24. krl2112 Member

    Location:
    Illinois
    LOL. I am already gone but I would have been happy to buy you some if I was still there! Sorry bro.
  25. PsilohsaiBiN Member

    Location:
    New York
    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.
  26. hogansct Member

    Location:
    Connecticut
    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.
  27. BearsOnAcid Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Bolt Cutter is nothing like KH. Bolt Cutter is the most average BA Barleywine I've ever had.
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  28. fujindemon74 Member

    Location:
    Pennsylvania
    I'm hoping for exactly that.
  29. malfunxion Member

    Location:
    New York
    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?
  30. Czar_chasm Member

    Location:
    Michigan
    Some bottles in Royal Oak for $25 a piece if anyone is still looking BM me...
  31. steebo777 Member

    Location:
    Michigan
    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.
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  32. Grintbrad Member

    Location:
    Pennsylvania
    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...
  33. PsilohsaiBiN Member

    Location:
    New York
    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.
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  34. founder26 Member

    Location:
    Michigan
    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.
  35. PsilohsaiBiN Member

    Location:
    New York
    Hopefully the barrel character will become more apparent with age...
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  36. Grintbrad Member

    Location:
    Pennsylvania
    Yeah, by no means was this a bad beer...Probably better than good even, but just needs some time...
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  37. QuadrantThree Member

    Location:
    California
    agree, it was like drinking a strong ipa, not that there is anything wrong with that, but i did expect more, with time perhaps...
  38. NickyDee21 Member

    Location:
    Pennsylvania
    If you could guide me on how to get you the money, I'd be appreciative of this
  39. MarcatGSB Member

    Location:
    Michigan
    PayPal homie, PayPal.
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  40. papaholmz Member

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

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