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AXXE
07-30-2003, 09:27 PM
I am drinking it right now. When I opened the bottle, I could not believe the smell of hops. It was like I had a handful of fresh hops. Very resiny on the nose. The "ridiculous" amount of malt really stands up to hops. Suprisingly, at 9% ABV, the alcohol flavor is not over powering. I am not a big IPA fan, but this is a great beer. Another great beer from a great brewery. Now I can't wait to try Heavyweight's Imperial Pale Ale on Saturday.
threecb
07-31-2003, 07:28 AM
I have to agree with everything you said about the 90, AXXE. I had my first 90 last weekend. A little over a month ago I had the 60 min and was very impressed with the hop nose on this beer. Then I found the 90 min! Everything the 60 had and more. The body is awesome; the balance is great.

I didn't know that Heavyweight has an Imperial Pale Ale...new brew for them? I'll have to be on the lookout...
AXXE
07-31-2003, 07:53 AM
The Heavyweight Imperial Pale Ale is going to be draught only. I know the Blind Tiger in NYC, Andy's in Bogota, NJ, and another place in Philly are going to have it on tap. They are unveiling it to the world at an open house on Sat. If you are local, you should go to the open house. It is from 1-4 pm Sat 8/2. I will probably be getting there during the later half.
beer editor
07-31-2003, 08:05 AM
Get it while you can. I think this is part of the new OneTimeOnePlace (http://www.realbeer.com/news/articles/news-001968.php) program, in which Heavyweight produces one seven-barrel batch that goes to just seven bars in its distribution area.

According to a company press release the next in the OTOP series will be an assertive dark wheat beer brewed with 3 wheat malts and fermented with a Belgian ale yeast; code-named: Triticum Bock.

Prosit,
Stan
AXXE
07-31-2003, 08:13 AM
That's right. Each bar will be getting a different beer over the next few months.
sallad
07-31-2003, 08:31 AM
what place in philly is going to have this??
beer editor
07-31-2003, 08:46 AM
The Blind Tiger in Manhattan, Half Time Beverage in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Andy's Corner Bar in Bogota, N.J. , The Abbaye in Philadelphia, Pa., Fatheads in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Redbones in Somerville, Ma., were selected to receive the RPA.

Prosit,
Stan
threecb
07-31-2003, 08:51 AM
Originally posted by AXXE
They are unveiling it to the world at an open house on Sat. If you are local, you should go to the open house. It is from 1-4 pm Sat 8/2. I will probably be getting there during the later half.

Ugh! I'm on my way down to Wildwood Crest on Friday for a family vacation! hmmm, i wonder if they'd mind if we went Saturday afternoon, with a stop on the way...
fretlessman71
07-31-2003, 09:22 AM
threecb, I just sent you a reply PM.... sorry, my box was full...
AXXE
07-31-2003, 09:25 AM
At least 3 of the places are in driving distance :)
threecb
07-31-2003, 09:39 AM
looks like i'm headin' to the city!
sallad
07-31-2003, 10:08 AM
i already had plans to go to philly tonight, so thats only a few blocks out of my way.. hope they still have some!!
quantum24
07-31-2003, 10:59 AM
if you like "imperial" IPA's than make sure to try to find BIG A IPA from smuttynose (out of NH). This stuff is fantastic, much better than last years release. in fact i think that this is the best big IPA i have had, even better than 90-min (although a smaller beer at just over 7%abv). this is a must try, esp with its beer value (great beer and only 3.99 a bomber)
fretlessman71
07-31-2003, 11:02 AM
That sounds good! Go check out my thread on my CO trip and see if there's anything I can bring back for you. I'd love to try some of that IPA! Do Bombers travel well?
threecb
07-31-2003, 11:28 AM
Originally posted by quantum24
if you like "imperial" IPA's than make sure to try to find BIG A IPA from smuttynose (out of NH).

quantum, do you know if this is in a limited distribution area? I get all of the 12 oz. Smutty's in NJ (nice beers all around -- love the Shoal's Pale Ale), but i've never seen the bombers...

and while we're on the subject of limited release beers, anyone try the Magic Hat limited IIPA? I think it's called Hi-P.A. and it's in bombers...just curious...
quantum24
07-31-2003, 11:38 AM
im not sure about the distribution of the big beer series (a new beer about every 2 months, check the web page). i usually get most of them, but the last offering was a maibock that i never saw in NY or VT. i never did figure out why that was. as far as the magic hat, HiPA, i have had it and it was pretty good, very drinkable mildly hoppy, but certainly not great.