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I've seen those a few times and haven't grabbed 'em. I need to review AB after having this one. Hope you had a great holiday weekend so far, brother! Cheers, again!

If you see it, give it a go. I enjoy the style, but I don't drink it enough. I think you'd like it, but maybe not love it. Cheers, Rick!

I just saw it on IG. Sounds wild. I'm assuming it's quite sweet, right? Still, if I see a can, I'll grab it for review. Cheers again, Sean!

@@averagejoe716 It is sweet. I might be nutz trying to drink one right now in Southern California 🥵.

Hey, if you're enjoying it, then you ain't nutz, haha!

Never had it, but it sounds wild. If I do see a can of it around, I'll give it a go. Appreciate the suggestion, buddy! Cheers!

Indeed it does. May beer, baby! Prost, buddy!

Yikes! Try to keep cool, Billy! Cheers, brother!

Yeah, you liked it a bit more than me, but we both enjoyed it. Definitely can't align perfectly on everything, like you said! The drinkability was ridiculous for a 7.2% ABV Maibock, IMO. Not even remotely noticeable. You could take down a four pack with ease and then pay for it later, haha! That OEC beer I'm reviewing tonight, actually, and posting it next weekend. I'm curious to see how it compares to this one. I think your assessment is correct. The Murder Ballads and Hoof Hearted beers were my favorite. Also liked the DankHouse beer a ton, as well. Side Pull was tasty, but I could see how it'd fall off after that many months. I loved trying everything you sent, so I thank you for all of the beer. It's always a blast trying new breweries and some local favorites. Thoroughly enjoyed it all! Cheers, Curtis!

I've never been to Troon, and the only thing I've heard about their sales is that it's very random and sudden. They just post on IG that they have beer available and that's it. I think they sometimes mention if they're going to release something the day, and then post a link to pre-order it. Outside of that, it's a guessing game. Maybe folks who go there all the time have a better idea, though. Cheers, Byrne!

Yeah, I think the $12-14/four pack range for the style is appropriate. I wouldn't want to pay much more than that as I can get authentic German Maibocks for similar prices. This was well-made and enjoyable, though. Cheers, Chaz!

Awesome, Cameron! It's definitely a crushable low ABV beer. Good for the warmer weather, too. Cheers!

I could see that soapy flavor. Maybe that's the weird astringency that I always get with it, too. Regardless, not a fan, and probably never will be, haha! Cheers!

Dang, really? Well, keep your eyes peeled and see if it shows up. Definitely worth trying. Fun beer, and pretty good to boot. Cheers!

Every single time you tell me a classic brewery doesn't distribute to your area, it always surprises me, but I shouldn't be at this point. Definitely sucks in this case because Stone is bringing back some classic beers that I think you'd enjoy. Such a shame. Cheers, Billy!

Yeah, the price point is high, but that is the norm for styles like this. Especially if you're grabbing a single, they're usually $7-8/can. I wish they were cheaper, but fruit puree is damn expensive, so it makes sense. This is definitely worth picking up just from the balance perspective. Thanks, buddy! Cheers, man!

There are definitely some breweries in California that produce these style of beers. Kings Brewing Company in Rancho Cucamonga has their Fros'e series. Pure Project out of San Diego does quite a few of 'em, as well. Moksa in Rocklin has done a few this year also. As for breweries that brew the style that might get distro in CA, 450 North is a pretty popular one. Drekker, as well. Mortalis might get some beers out there, although they'd probably be expensive. Hope this helps! Cheers!

​@@averagejoe716Thank you! Ordering is a bit confusing with some those breweries but I'm for sure placing an order. Mortalis is expensive like you said. But for the distance and amount of beer I feel it's justified. Love the content keep it coming! P.S. Do you have reviews from those breweries you listed out?

Appreciate the kind words! Nothing from Kings or Moksa, but I've reviewed one Pure Project heavily fruited beer that was pretty good (and it was a collab with Mortalis). I've reviewed A TON of Mortalis and 450 North on the channel. A few Drekker, as well.

My palate has been acclimated to higher ABV beers over the years, but I can see how some folks think this one is a bit too much for them. Sorry you didn't enjoy it, Richard! Cheers!

I do love me some German beer. Cheers!

Thanks, man! I hope you had a great 4th of July, as well. Cheers!

That Hitchhiker beer sounds damn good! Happy 4th of July you and yours, brother! I hope it was a good one. Cheers!

I think, based on your preferences, you'd enjoy this one. I know Froth now gets distro in Ohio, as my buddy near Toledo can grab their stuff. Definitely keep your eyes peeled. Their Liquid Lollipop series is really good. I also hope no BeerTubers lose any limbs today. Keep it safe while having fun, right? Happy 4th of July, Anderson! Cheers, brother!

Happy 4th of July back your way, Billy! Hope it's a good one, brother. Cheers!

That is a bummer, Billy! I think a B is a fair score, but now that I know that the Canadian whiskey is rye whiskey, I've locked in a B+ for myself. I did well, all things considered, but nothing close to the last two, haha! Cheers, buddy!

Uncle Sam! JUST IN TIME FOR THE 4TH OF JULY! You sneaky ... LOL! Awesome to see you around, man. Hope all is well! Lots of fun beer in that lineup, for sure. Cheers!

Happy 4th of July, brother! Hope it's a good one. Cheers!

Nice, Erin! I might have to try (and review) the strawberry or blueberry next month! That mix with the Chocolate Stouts sounds like it'd be great damn good. Always appreciate the comments! Cheers!

@@averagejoe716 Awww, thanks. I'm excited to see what you think of any you try!

No score, Billy? What do you think I did? Cheers, buddy!

That is awesome, Rich! I've heard other folks say the same thing. Seems like Wegmans is carrying a bit of Western/Central NY with them to other parts of the East and South. Glad you can find it! Cheers!

LMAO! Great comment. I haven't had Busch Light in a long time, so I might need to review it at some point. Curious as to which one I'd prefer. Cheers!

Indeed! I'm sure there will be more to come at some point. Cheers, again!

I think a 4/5 is fair. Honestly, you could've given me 10 guesses, and I still wouldn't have said Imperial Brown Ale. Too much age on this one, plus the barrel aging, to ever think about that style specifically. I was happy that Stephen clarified that Canadian whiskey is usually rye whiskey, as that's what I thought, but I didn't say it in the review because I don't know a ton about spirits, so I leave that to those folks who know what they're talking about. Funny thing is if you go to their website or Untappd, they specify that it's Canadian RYE whiskey, so I guess I can give myself some brownie points for being right on the barrel. No maple, so the sweetness was just coming from the malt. I'm OK with how I did. 4/5 = B or B+, so I'll take it! Thanks, dude! Cheers!

Awesome! I really dig Boulevard, and I think their barrel-aged game is one of the best in the country, especially for value. Never had Joker's Wit, but I'll keep my eyes peeled for it. Appreciate the comment along with the recommendation! Cheers, Henry!

Thanks, Stephen! Honestly, I was thinking to myself that Canadian whiskey = rye whiskey, but since I really don't delve into that world much at all, I didn't want to act like I knew that. I was confident that Canadian whiskey was mostly rye, but not 100%, so I appreciate the confirmation. This was a fun one, and while I swung and missed on the exact beer, at least I got the brewery correct, haha! Thanks again for all the beers, but especially the Whodunits. They're always fun! Cheers, buddy!

Sorry to hear that, James! We all have different palates, so what I taste isn't going to always be what you taste, and vice versa. Nothing wrong with enjoying Guinness more. Thanks for the comment! Cheers!

@@averagejoe716 all good I'm a huge Guinness drunker and thought I would try this after seeing your video lol

Ah, gotcha. Did you ever try the Guinness Foreign Extra Stout or just the Extra Stout?

@@averagejoe716 I have had most of all the different Guinness they have made

Nice, Jesse! First true beer I've had from them, and it was good. I hope we see their stuff here at some point! Cheers, man!

Yeah, it's definitely not normal seeing nitro beers in the US of beer styles like this, but it makes sense because they're trying to mimic the cask mouthfeel. I don't think it quite nails it, but it's not that far off. Fun beer to try, though. I also wish we saw more ESBs (and other English styles, in general). Cheers, dude!

LMAO! When I posted my picture on Instagram, I did use that song because it makes too much sense, haha! Cheers, Billy!

Definitely not a regular in my fridge, haha! My dad loves this one, so him parting with one for me to review was cool. First time I had it, I wasn't a fan, but as I've had this one over the years, it's grown on me a bit. Nothing amazing, but decent for what it is. Cheers, Curtis!

@@averagejoe716 Good on your Dad sacrificing one for a review! I’m sure I would feel the same as you that this beer isn’t amazing but decent, however I’m glad Abita still seems to be doing well. I root for those breweries that were making craft beer before anyone gave a crap and are still around.

Me, too. It's part of the reason I love shelfie reviews. I probably wouldn't pick this or Turbodog up to revisit, so it encourages me to. I have a lot of fun with it.

@@averagejoe716 Agreed. It’s a cool way to try a lot of the stuff from like 10-15 years ago again.

Considering how popular Turbodog and Purple Haze are, I can't believe stores would carry one without the other unless they are out of stock. Like you said, it makes no sense. Honestly, their distro is hit or miss for me, but Turbodog and Purple Haze are the constants. Ah, well. The joys of distribution, haha! Cheers, Chaz!

For real! I've never seen Turbo Dog here at all.

@@averagejoe716 The stores here all carry the Purple Haze and Strawberry Lager together but not the TurboDog and Amber. The TurboDog and Amber arent sold in the state and are sold in the next state over. When it comes to thier seasonals some of them show up here and some dont. BTW, that company changed their wesbite not long ago and now their beer finder is unusable and doesnt work for me.

I could see that, as that was my first experience with it, as well. I've had it a few times since then, and it's much better than I remember. Still nothing crazy, but decent enough where I can enjoy it. Cheers!

Interesting. Heard pretty good things about it, but I'll keep my eye out to see if I notice anything out of the ordinary. Cheers, Rick!

Awesome to hear. I'm the exact opposite. Really dig the Hershey's Chocolate Porter. That said, the Bock Beer and Lord Chesterfield are my favorites at this point. Cheers!

No doubt. Absolute deliciousness. Cheers again, brother!

WHERE IS THAT SPONSORSHIP, BOUNTY?!? Cheers, dude!

first comment!!!!

I don't have a prize for you, Billy. LOL! Cheers, buddy!

Do it, Michael! Everybody loves their hop-forward beers -- and rightfully so -- but their barrel-aged beers, especially the stouts, are fantastic. I love me some maple syrup, too. The old school CBS was fantastic, but haven't had any lately. Always thoroughly enjoyed that beer, though. Not surprised the 2023 didn't have much maple. Seems like Founders is cutting corners, but who knows. Cheers again, brother!

Yeah, man ... Samichalus is legit! Need to find it. Whatever store close to you that has a good import section should have it. It's such a wild ride, haha! And yeah, it sucks about the singles, but I think I'll be able to make it work. Cheers, man!

@@averagejoe716 I see Halftime carries it, I don’t have a great import selection near me, but if I talk to the owner I’ll see if he can get some of the Samichalus

Noice! Definitely worth getting your hands on, dude.

It's a shame it's not readily available in your neck of the woods, but happy to hear you enjoyed it. I would definitely prefer a Pilsner Urquell or Budvar over it, but I think it's solid for the style. I appreciate the comment! Cheers!

Appreciate the comment, Rodger! Glad to hear you dug it. Cheers!

Nice! I wish we had a Total Wine around here. Maybe at some point. Cheers, Rodney!

Same here with Wegmans. The unfortunate thing about the mixed six area at grocery stores is that you're limited to whatever is in the area. Most of the Wegmans have a pretty solid selection, but the vast majority of their beer I've already reviewed. Plus, they tend to have much older bottles/cans. I do occasionally buy a mix six pack from them, but only if there's at least three beers that I know I'll use for the month. I might have to check more Wegmans stores going forward, though. Cheers!

@@averagejoe716 Mix a six at grocery stores for a fixed price is still better than a mix a six at a liquor store where there's no fixed price and they charge you for each can/bottle and only give you a 10% discount. Thats all I can get because the local grocery chains here dont sell alcohol.

It depends, Chaz. Wegmans = $12.99/6 pack, and it depends on the beer. Most places I go to, if it's a 12 fl. oz can, I can get it for under $2/can, so it's better value than Wegmans. However, Wegmans sometimes have beers that other stores won't break up for singles. It all depends. I'm going to try to keep everything going, but if it gets to a point where I can't, then I'm going to need to figure out something for shelfie beer reviews. I love doing 'em, so I want to keep 'em going!