Black Oak Ten Bitter Years

TwoPint · Post by **TwoPint** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 12:33 pm

I know this is being discussed under the "What're you drinking right now?" thread but for those people (like me) who rarely look at it, I thought it would be helpful to have it under Beer Reviews.

Ten Bitter Years went on sale at the brewery on Wednesday. According to their Facebook page, you can get it during limited hours:
- Thursday 10:00 to 1:30
- Friday 10:00 to 3:30
- Saturday 10:00 to 3:00

You better hurry, too. I heard that they've sold half of it already and don't expect it to last past Saturday.

And I'm not the one who bought five cases on Wednesday.

Cale · Post by **Cale** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:58 pm

Got my fix

Maybe not quite as heavy on the hop flavour/aroma as I remember - but it's still the most drinkable DIPA I've had.

Having those hours of operation after announcing the release of 10BY is a bit cruel though.

TheSevenDuffs · Post by **TheSevenDuffs** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:13 pm

Why on earth would someone buy 5 cases? (Unless they were buying for a group of 5+ people)...

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:19 pm

TheSevenDuffs wrote:Why on earth would someone buy 5 cases? (Unless they were buying for a group of 5+ people)...

If you're talking 6-packs, I think that's entirely reasonable for one of the best brews in the country (which is rarely available).

TheSevenDuffs · Post by **TheSevenDuffs** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:32 pm

Derek wrote:
TheSevenDuffs wrote:Why on earth would someone buy 5 cases? (Unless they were buying for a group of 5+ people)...
If you're talking 6-packs, I think that's entirely reasonable for one of the best brews in the country (which is rarely available).

I assumed he was taking about 5 x 24 bottles.

NRman · Post by **NRman** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:58 pm

TheSevenDuffs wrote:Why on earth would someone buy 5 cases? (Unless they were buying for a group of 5+ people)...

because it's rare and it's good and if he/she drinks 1 a day they'll run out on Aug 10.

Torontoblue · Post by **Torontoblue** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:19 am

TheSevenDuffs wrote:Why on earth would someone buy 5 cases? (Unless they were buying for a group of 5+ people)...

If it's who I think it is, then this is one of his all time favourite beers. He regularly buys Black Oak stuff by the multiple case.

phirleh · Post by **phirleh** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:52 am

I'm standing at Mimico station, with the last case of 10BY, as they say in Newfoundland, "There it was, gone"

icemachine · Post by **icemachine** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:02 pm

phirleh wrote:I'm standing at Mimico station, with the last case of 10BY, as they say in Newfoundland, "There it was, gone"

Bastard!

BlackOakBrewing wrote: 10 Bitter Years is SOLD OUT! Look for it at great pubs like @barVolo @cestwhattoronto @CastrosLounge

matt7215 · Post by **matt7215** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:05 pm

icemachine wrote:
phirleh wrote:I'm standing at Mimico station, with the last case of 10BY, as they say in Newfoundland, "There it was, gone"

Bastard!

BlackOakBrewing wrote: 10 Bitter Years is SOLD OUT! Look for it at great pubs like @barVolo @cestwhattoronto @CastrosLounge

i wonder if they should make more??

Weebay · Post by **Weebay** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:11 pm

I'll be posting some for sale on e-bay later.

cmadd · Post by **cmadd** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:26 pm

Weebay wrote:I'll be posting some for sale on e-bay later.

I'm setting up a tent for next year's release.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:26 pm

I know they were hesitant to call it a DIPA, but it did well in the 2011 CBA's:

Imperial India Pale Ale
Gold: Ten Bitter Years, Black Oak Brewing Co. (ON)
Silver: Red Racer Imperial, Central City Brewing Co. (BC)
Bronze: Hop Head Double IPA, Tree Brewing Co. (BC)

IMHO, I'd say the TBY & Tree have a little more malt balance than some American versions (pleasantly biscuity though, not the awful crystal sweetness). It'd be interesting to try those back-to-back.

The Red Racer is drier like a pliny the younger, but seemed MUCH boozier (at least on cask).

phirleh · Post by **phirleh** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:09 pm

If it's any consolation, there are still a few 6's left of the Chocolate Cherry Stout.

JeffPorter · Post by **JeffPorter** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:12 pm

well - I'm glad it got posted, I was going to drive down afterwork!

It's ok - it's delicious on draft...