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Date: 15 Dec 2006 05:30:35
From: John M
Subject: Saranac Holiday Pack
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I saw Saranac has a holiday case with 12 different beers. Stuff like
Caramel Stout that I thought would be good to try, and maybe give me an
idea for my next brew. The problem is, I seem to remember having
Saranac about 10 years ago and thinking is was pretty lousy. Of course
back then I was in college and thought Beast Ice was pretty darn good
(yikes). What do people think, is it worth the $23 for the case, or
should I go with the Sam Adams winter pack which is 6 of their winter
beers for about the same price.
Thanks,
John
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Date: 15 Dec 2006 08:06:44
From: John Krehbiel
Subject: Re: Saranac Holiday Pack
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Dr. Hardcrab wrote:
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> I just wish they would go back to selling cases of the Fezziwig....
Mmmmmm... Fezziwig
Anybody got a clone for that?
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Date: 16 Dec 2006 00:18:54
From: Dr. Hardcrab
Subject: Re: Saranac Holiday Pack
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"John Krehbiel" <jkrehbielp@gmail.com > wrote in message
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> Dr. Hardcrab wrote:
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>> I just wish they would go back to selling cases of the Fezziwig....
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> Mmmmmm... Fezziwig
AH!! Another fan!!
Remember when they USED to sell it by the case??!!! Same with Scotch Ale!
Now you can only get them in the variety packs. And why did they stop making
the Honey Porter??!! Hard to find the Double Bock, too!
Someone told me that if you live in the Boston area you can get kegs of
Fezziwig. Boston is a 10 hour drive for me, but it would be worth it.
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> Anybody got a clone for that?
Sorry. Wish I did. I'm sure mone would never come close....
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Date: 15 Dec 2006 15:56:29
From: Dr. Hardcrab
Subject: Re: Saranac Holiday Pack
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"John M" <statepenn99@gmail.com > wrote in message
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>I saw Saranac has a holiday case with 12 different beers. Stuff like
> Caramel Stout that I thought would be good to try, and maybe give me an
> idea for my next brew. The problem is, I seem to remember having
> Saranac about 10 years ago and thinking is was pretty lousy. Of course
> back then I was in college and thought Beast Ice was pretty darn good
> (yikes). What do people think, is it worth the $23 for the case, or
> should I go with the Sam Adams winter pack which is 6 of their winter
> beers for about the same price.
Nothing against Saranac, but I would go with the Sam Adams.
I just wish they would go back to selling cases of the Fezziwig....
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Date: 15 Dec 2006 06:30:51
From:
Subject: Re: Saranac Holiday Pack
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John M wrote:
> I saw Saranac has a holiday case with 12 different beers. Stuff like
> Caramel Stout that I thought would be good to try, and maybe give me an
> idea for my next brew. The problem is, I seem to remember having
> Saranac about 10 years ago and thinking is was pretty lousy. Of course
> back then I was in college and thought Beast Ice was pretty darn good
> (yikes). What do people think, is it worth the $23 for the case, or
> should I go with the Sam Adams winter pack which is 6 of their winter
> beers for about the same price.
>
> Thanks,
> John
Saranac's Pale Ale is actually pretty good. The Adirondack Lager is
so-so. The Kolsch actually wasn't bad. The Caramel Porter was vomitous
- my guts quiver and churn just thinking about it.....my ex-girlfriend
actually filed a complaint with Saranac about their disgusting Caramel
product and they sent us a coupon for a free 6-pack of our choice :-)
Note: Saranac labels are a beotch to get off the bottle, so they are
rotten for bottling re-use.
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Date: 16 Dec 2006 03:22:08
From: TARogue
Subject: Re: Saranac Holiday Pack
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On 2006-12-15, jbleichert@gmail.com <jbleichert@gmail.com > wrote:
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> Note: Saranac labels are a beotch to get off the bottle, so they are
> rotten for bottling re-use.
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Just FYI: the 32 oz bottle of their Pale Ale has a shrink-wrap plastic
label. You can drink a nice Pale and then have a decent 32 oz growler
for further use.
--
TARogue (t o m (at) t a r o g u e . n e t)
"So I hated life, because what is done under the sun was grievous
to me; for all is vanity and a chasing after wind." Ecclesiastes 2:17
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Date: 16 Dec 2006 13:52:25
From: William Benz Jr
Subject: Re: Saranac Holiday Pack
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<jbleichert@gmail.com > wrote in message
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> Saranac's Pale Ale is actually pretty good. The Adirondack Lager is
> so-so. The Kolsch actually wasn't bad. The Caramel Porter was vomitous
> - my guts quiver and churn just thinking about it.....my ex-girlfriend
> actually filed a complaint with Saranac about their disgusting Caramel
> product and they sent us a coupon for a free 6-pack of our choice :-)
>
> Note: Saranac labels are a beotch to get off the bottle, so they are
> rotten for bottling re-use.
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I've had a few out of the winter pack. Have to say the Mocha Stout was my
favorite. Caramel Porter is not one I would try. Some of the others were
to the bland side.
They are starting to tweak their beers. Their IPA now has more hops than
the Pale Ale. They are also starting a High Peaks Series of bigger beers.
Imperial IPA should be out on the shelves soon. I really like it.
Read this opinion knowing that I have a buddy that works at the brewery.
Bill
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Date: 16 Dec 2006 08:29:04
From: John M
Subject: Re: Saranac Holiday Pack
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Thanks for all the advice. I went with the Sam Adams, which was on
sale for $22 for 2-12 packs. Great deal here in PA. I've had the
Holiday Porter and Winter Ale so far. Old Fezzy is next. All this Sam
Adams has inspired me to do the Cream Stout clone from Beer Captured
next week.
John
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Date: 17 Dec 2006 00:03:20
From: Dick Adams
Subject: Re: Saranac Holiday Pack
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John M <statepenn99@gmail.com > wrote:
> I saw Saranac has a holiday case with 12 different beers. Stuff like
> Caramel Stout that I thought would be good to try, and maybe give me
> an idea for my next brew. The problem is, I seem to remember having
> Saranac about 10 years ago and thinking is was pretty lousy. Of course
> back then I was in college and thought Beast Ice was pretty darn good
> (yikes). What do people think, is it worth the $23 for the case, or
> should I go with the Sam Adams winter pack which is 6 of their winter
> beers for about the same price.
IMRHO: your 10 year old assessment of Saranac is still valid.
Between the two, Sam Adams would be my choice. But for $23, I
might just buy two bottles of Chimay Grande Reserve and pocket
the difference.
Dick
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Date: 16 Dec 2006 14:51:28
From: splendidmike
Subject: Re: Saranac Holiday Pack
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> Note: Saranac labels are a beotch to get off the bottle, so they are
> rotten for bottling re-use.
It's true, I shy away from Sarnac for this reason alone (in addition to
the fact that they seem to have a hit or miss or worse record). Makes
me curious if there's a thread on this label topic...
Mike
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