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10 Bitter Years is now available

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10 Bitter Years is now available

Post by Asst. Grain Shoveller »

To All who are interested: Ken declares Wed July 29 to be "Bitter Day" The latest batch of 10 Bitter Years is now available. Bottles may only be purchased at our Retail Store: Hours: Wed & Thurs 10-4 Holiday Friday Closed..Sat 10-3pm.
Kegs have been making an appearance at various way cool bars. Please enjoy responsibly

Once it is gone you will have to wait for the next batch...very patiently

Cheers
Ken

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Post by Asst. Grain Shoveller »

Yes yes yes, sorry June 29...not that i've been sampling the 10BY

very sorry!!!

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Post by ritzkiss »

I'll be there next week to get mine! Any of the saison left as well? What's the price on this iteration of 10BY?

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Post by shintriad »

10 Bitter Years is awesome. Can you say which bars downtown will be carrying it?

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Post by vincho »

I just went there today to pick up a 6'er this afternoon for 17 bucks. The receptionist Nicky (?) was nice enough to show me around since I was the only one around then. Nice staff, got to meet their team and everyone was really friendly. Their Chocolate/Cherry Stout and Saison were definitely available! I kinda picked up the 10BY on a whim so I'm super glad that I was able to get it.

Really curious to see how this will stand toward some cellaring.

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Post by sprague11 »

I don't recommend cellaring. Found one from last year in my fridge and the aroma and hop bite were non existant. Drink it fresh.

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Post by vincho »

Yeah, seeing as it's a strong imperial/near-double IPA, it could see some short-term aging (months to a 1-2years) ? Im planning to drink one every 3 months or so while it sits in a basement cellar.

If not I'll probably rummage through sooner than I expect haha.

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Post by TheSevenDuffs »

How close does this taste to the last version?

I will be stopping by to pick some up when I return from Cali...

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Post by Tapsucker »

I had it on tap at Volo last night and it seamed better than ever. Great, bright hop aroma and flavour. Well done, Ken!
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Post by heebes »

Is the brewery open this Sunday at all?

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Post by Asst. Grain Shoveller »

Sorry to say
Bottles of 10 Bitter Years now sold out.
Kegs will be sent to cool & groovy beer bars.

Cheers
ken

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Post by TheSevenDuffs »

Asst. Grain Shoveller wrote:Sorry to say
Bottles of 10 Bitter Years now sold out.
Kegs will be sent to cool & groovy beer bars.

Cheers
ken
Only lasted 2 weeks. That is good to see! Was this batch smaller than the last one? If I recall the last batch took months to sell out.

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Post by Asst. Grain Shoveller »

Yes, more kegged than bottled this time

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Post by Cale »

Damn, I was thinking about making the trip for another case. Do you know if we'll be seeing any of those kegs here in Hamilton?

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Post by A »

Ahh -I was lazy about getting out there this time because it lasted much longer last time - damn you Ken!! :D :D

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