Friday, January 18, 2008

Finally...The Wait Is Over


Alright ravenous beer lovers of Portland, the Deschutes Abyss is finally here. I can't even tell you how many calls and emails I've received in the last two weeks, but I know the demand is going to be ridiculous, so if you haven't already scooped some up elsewhere I'd suggest stopping by ASAP.

I would be very, very surprised if our allotment lasts through the weekend, so don't say I didn't warn you. As previously mentioned, there is a one case limit in effect in order to spread the beer out to as many people as possible. Due to the incredible response, we're unable to take any reservations or holds; first come, first served.

Now that that's out of the way, we can begin speculating and hyping their newest project, the Dissident, which they're describing as a sour red ale "in the Rodenbach style". Personally, I'm probably more excited for that than I was for the Abyss. Don't get me wrong, I truly enjoy big imperial stouts, but I absolutely love a good sour ale.

Are you listening Deschutes? I'm not in the habit of making demands, but now that the Abyss has raised the bar (and your profile), we all have big expectations for this brew.



EDIT 5pm: The giant stack in the above picture is gone, and we have sold out of our entire allotment of Abyss. Rumor has it that Whole Foods on W. Burnside still has about 20 cases, but I doubt that will last long.

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8 Comments:

At 11:25 AM, Blogger Angelo De Ieso II said...

Sweet! Put a pallet aside for me. I'll be in on Monday. JK. That's cool. So many good beers, so little liver capacity.

 
At 3:54 PM, Anonymous zak@laurelwood said...

I should have gone to work late and hung out with you cats for a few more mins.

 
At 5:39 PM, Anonymous aaron said...

wowza! i'm enjoying this beer right now! i was in and bought 2 bottles and now i'm wishing i would have gone for a case.

many beers described as having chocolate and coffee notes make me gag (for real!) and i find the flavors overbearing.

the abyss, on the other hand. yum. love the hint of bourbon.

 
At 1:28 PM, Blogger Scott said...

Whole Foods supply has been depleted! The delay in shipping cost me a chance at this one this year. I even took a day off work Monday so I could buy a case. Life is so unfair!

 
At 9:25 AM, Blogger Angelo De Ieso II said...

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At 9:26 AM, Blogger Angelo De Ieso II said...

If you get a chance to get over to Lucky Lab on NW Quimby, there's a great 22oz. port barrel aged Imp Stout. It is very good!

 
At 12:05 AM, Blogger Scott said...

The Abyss is on draft at Baileys Taproom. Price is a very reasonable $4.00 for a 10 ounce glass. I am glad I got to try it, but I don't see what the fuss is all about. It's a damn good brew, but I don't thnk its any better than Oak Aged Yeti, Black Gold, or the Top Sail that is about to be released. Abyss is a little bit more subtle with the oak and boubon flavors, which may be a good or a bad thing, depending on your point of view. Havng said that, I wouldn't have known the difference if someone poured me a glass an told me it was Yeti.

 
At 1:54 PM, Anonymous zak@laurelwood said...

ps: Paul just told me he bought two bottles last night at Zupans (not sure which one) and that there was still a big floor display left.

 

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