Why does Houston get zero mind blowing Imperial Stouts?

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by Daemose, Sep 5, 2012.

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  1. Daemose

    Daemose Maven (1,407) Oct 3, 2011 Texas

    It seems like every AMAZING Imperial Stout I've ever had that isn't a seasonal or limited release is not available here in Houston, I've had to trade for it.

    The Great Divide Yeti line is nice, but I've had one too many of those.
    Weasel Rodeo is expensive as hell.
    Black Metal isn't just a RIS anymore, but a farmhouse.
    Pumpkinator? Seasonal.
    Rogue: Bleh
    Clown Shoes is alright but too Hoppy.
    Abyss? You're lucky to even find one.
    No Southern Tier, I've had several great Stouts from them.
    No Founders, I'd kill for even just Breakfast Stout
    No Three Floyds or Surly, lol.
    No Terrapin, I've heard Moohoo is good. I know that it is a Milk Stout, but we are in short supply of those as well.
    Etc.

    I may be missing a few, but you get the point.

    I guess Houston just isn't a place where you need an Imperial Stout to keep warm.
     
  2. jring626

    jring626 Initiate (0) Mar 31, 2007 Texas

    Not to be too critical of your post b/c I agree with you that it would be fantastic to receive ANY beers from Southern Tier, Founders, Three Floyds or Surly but I must disagree with your assessment.

    First off, The Abyss (#13 on BA 100) is world class and we are actually one of the lucky states to get some distribution. But on top of that, you forgot about:

    Southern Star Buried Hatchet
    Stone Imperial Russian Stout
    Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout (or the more rare but still available in Houston Brooklyn Black Ops)
    Victory Storm King (and I think we even got Dark Intrigue this year)
    Avery Mephistopholes & Uncle Jacobs

    I know I'm overlooking some but there are at least quite a few suggestions for locally available stouts.

    Happy Hunting!
     
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  3. starkmarvelo

    starkmarvelo Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Texas

    ...because the rest of Texas doesn't get them either. Pumpkinator is one of my favorites. But I would kill to get my hands on a Southern Tier Creme Brûlée.

    Seriously, I'd kill.
     
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  4. evilc

    evilc Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 California

    I just split a Creme Brulee with the wife, 11oz in her glass, 11 in mine. About 1oz later, I dumped hers and mine into a 22oz CBS snifter and gave it to her. It was gross.
     
  5. sliverX

    sliverX Initiate (0) Oct 5, 2007 S. Georgia & S. Sandwich Isls.

    All over around here, I'd trade with ya.
     
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  6. starkmarvelo

    starkmarvelo Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Texas

    But I love sweet beers.
     
  7. Show

    Show Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2011 Texas

    texas doesn't get any good beer!!!!!

    maybe if i whine a bit here, things will change.....?
     
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  8. FUNKPhD

    FUNKPhD Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2010 Texas

    Buried Hatchet and Ten FIDY are all you need.
     
  9. icetrauma

    icetrauma Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2004 Texas

    Agreed on Ten Fiddy
     
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  10. Daemose

    Daemose Maven (1,407) Oct 3, 2011 Texas

    Heh, wow, you are witty. You deserve an award. The award for being the person who contributed the least releveant post in this thread, now and forever after.
     
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  11. Daemose

    Daemose Maven (1,407) Oct 3, 2011 Texas

    Buried hatchet tastes like burnt toast and Ten Fidy is ridiculous for a 4 pack and tastes similar.
     
  12. DanE

    DanE Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2012 Connecticut

    Seriously though... Ten Fidy is great. But if you don't like a hoppy brew, drink Ovaltine?
     
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  13. lokieman

    lokieman Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2011 Oklahoma
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    You mentioned Weasel Rodeo and Black Metal but I think (along with a lot of other people) that Whiskey Barrel Rodeo is easily the best stout in JK's lineup. It's super tasty and yes it is expensive but several of the bottles you listed as wants will cost you as much if not more. I've lived in 5 states in the south and midwest and Texas is miles ahead of any of them in my opinion....
     
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  14. starkmarvelo

    starkmarvelo Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Texas

    We'll probably be getting Sierra Nevada Narwhal.
     
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  15. champ103

    champ103 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,682) Sep 3, 2007 Texas
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    Good God. Yes Texas gets no good beer, and TABC is the root of all Texas beer distribution issues. I could go on a long rant, but :rolling_eyes:
     
  16. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2010 California

    Buy a ton of Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout and come back a year later to it and you wont be disappointed.

    I just received a Pumpkinator in a trade and hot damn was that a good beer. It had a year on it but it was still top notch. Not that I would want it all year it's good to know it will hold up for a long time if you wanted to stock up.
     
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  17. starkmarvelo

    starkmarvelo Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Texas

    We get great beer. And we make great beer. Sorry we can't have every single beer produced in the World.
     
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  18. WickedSluggy

    WickedSluggy Savant (1,105) Nov 21, 2008 Texas

    There is no beer better than GD Yeti.
     
  19. dumptruck81

    dumptruck81 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2011 Texas

    It's not very often that a beer blows my mind. That's including all the beers I trade for also. Last time I can remember a beer that really wowed me was a bcbs with 2 years on it. Once you really get into beer you just don't really find much that's mindblowing anymore.

    As for really good imperial stouts people have already mentioned quite a few that we do get. One I was surprised by not too long ago was deep ellum darkest hour. I can easily sow how it's not for everyone but I really enjoyed it.
     
  20. Daemose

    Daemose Maven (1,407) Oct 3, 2011 Texas

    Chocolate Yeti is the tits.
     
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