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[Beer] Abita Strawberry Harvest

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Ziggy, Feb 1, 2011.

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Does it live up to the hype?

  1. Nah, its wuss beer

    36.4%
  2. Yes, goes good with crawfish

    63.6%
  1. cwebbster

    cwebbster Member

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    Its a bar on Washington Ave.
     
  2. tmoney1101

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    Can you get it from specs?
     
  3. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Yeah, but they don't have em yet. They told me to check back everyday.
     
  4. DonnyMost

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    I wouldn't freak out about them running out of this.

    I was able to find some well into the fall in 2010.
     
  5. justtxyank

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    You are one of the only ones then. It's hit or miss though whether a store will have them after the initial stock. Some will have some that didn't sell while other locations will be sold out.

    A guy at HEB today told me not to expect it in Houston until March. Is this accurate?
     
  6. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Where at? I don't think you can even find them in the fall in Louisiana where they're brewed. Its seasonal, and fall isn't their season.
     
  7. justtxyank

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    Yeah it's pretty amazing to think he found it in the fall when HEB runs out of it like a month after they put it on the shelf and there are no more to order from Abita after the initial stock is sent out.
     
  8. Rashmon

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    That has always been my problem with lambics or other flavored beverages. I'm guessing this isn't a true lambic, but flavored?

    Edit: nevermind, clicked the link
     
  9. rhino17

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    I might have to pick up a 6 pack

    the only fruity beer I have ever like is New Belgium's Frambozen, but they stop selling those in December
     
  10. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Its now at Fitzgeralds apparently. I guess I'll keep waiting on Specs. Any sightings yet?
     
  11. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    The goose has landed. 1 per customer at Specs.
     
  12. Clutch City1993

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    Which one?
     
  13. LonghornFan

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    Just called the one in CL and they have it as well. Interested in trying this out.
     
  14. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Got it off Old Farm. HEB has em too. Some places have already sold out. Tried my first one, but it was hot, still not sure if I like it yet. I think I do though. Just not sure if I could drink very many - a little too sweet and filling, but not really that sweet. If that makes sense.
     
  15. tmoney1101

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    How much?
     
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    Grabbed a couple of 6ers at Specs on Rayford Rd, they had a few cases it looked at least and the guy said there was no limit to amount I could buy... yet.

    Normally I hate fruity beer but I bought this based on the board's recommendation that St Arnolds Xmas Ale was the ****... I love that stuff.
     
  17. Zackery

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    I voted for the first option.
     
  18. chestr

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    I called it at 530 and they said they didn't have any and possibly would get some Wednesday? Did you actually stop by and get some?
     
  19. LonghornFan

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    I stopped by on my way home from work and they had nothing, and the manager told me he thought they would get some by Monday. Yeah, I was kinda pissed.
     
  20. chestr

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    Anyone tried these other fruit beers?

    http://beeradvocate.com/lists/style/9

    I've only had woodchuck which I find kinda meh. Never had strawberry, raspberry or cherry flavors though.
     

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