So, this is listed as a "stout". I've seen others in the 8% range listed as imperials. This is listed by FW as an imperial oatmeal stout, as it's based on Velvet Merlin. Shouldn't it be either oatmeal stout or imperial stout?

Absolutely...they do barrels as good or better than anyone.

quote: Originally posted by GrowlerPower Firestone always amazes me with their barrel blending. Never too big or harsh, always tasty.

You mean you've never had this beer before: [url]http://beerpal.com/Deschutes-Chainbreaker-White-IPA-Beer/47773/[/url] One of my favorites from the regular lineup. I'll be looking for the Accumulation at the bottle shops.

Ghostrider from Wasatch was pretty good.

Travis, I realy like Chainbreaker, just had one the other day, and the collab Deschutes did before that. LOVE the style, but never heard this particular beer was coming out. Nice surprise there. I think of Deschutes/Blvd Collab and Founders/Green Flash Linchpin as the best two white IPAs I've had, Chainbreaker being the best deal and most readily available.

Deschutes Conflux No. 2 That was it. First one I'd ever had. Unfortunately, a one timer, as well as the Boulevard version.

Accumulation hasn't showed up around here yet. I've got a Velvet Merkin with my name on it, though...so I'll manage [:D]

quote: Originally posted by slowrunner77 Accumulation hasn't showed up around here yet. I've got a Velvet Merkin with my name on it, though...so I'll manage [:D]

I plead the 5th? [;)]

quote: Originally posted by bluesandbarbq quote: quote: Originally posted by slowrunner77 Accumulation hasn't showed up around here yet. I've got a Velvet Merkin with my name on it, though...so I'll manage [:D] You mean you actually need a Merkin? [:D]