I need to find someone with a good beer connection to help me out.

I want to get on someone's "short list" for the upcoming November release of the Deschutes Abyss.

It's damn near impossible to find any here in Seattle - even on the damn day that it's supposedly released.

IE, if you're at BottleWorks the second it opens on the day Abyss is out, the store is already "sold out".

Not like I want a couple of cases of the stuff (although that would kick ass), I'd just like to get a single case of the stuff.

Anyone help me out? Personal favor?

To those that know Abyss, you know what I'm talking about.

Feel free to PM or email me to keep it on the low-down, etc.

Here is what the Brewery had to say about it:

Pours dark coffee color to black with loads of dense tan head. Sticky lacing on the glass when the head finally recedes.

Aroma is almost smoky, with hints of chocolate, a nuttiness similar to hazelnut, butterscotch or toffee.

Taste of bitter chocolate followed with a roasty flavor, nuts, vanilla, some residual sweetness and a little oak in the finish.

Mouthfeel is creamy and rich, with decent levels of carbonation to break up such a big brew. Finish is both sweet and bitter.

Great beer. This was our last bottle of about 8 or so we tried over the last 10 months or so. We've also had the pleasure of having this on tap. Terrific stuff.

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Damn...I'm not a beer drinker (or drinker, period) but that stuff sounds tasty!

ISO

you can live on it but it tastes like shiit.


Sounds to me Parker needs to take a lil drive to Bend, Or.


While your there pick me up a few cases of the Twilight Ale please

the dissident
DESCHUTES BREWERY'S
- 2008 Reserve -
A Flanders Style Oud Bruin
After much anticipation, we are proud to introduce our wildest brew yet – The Dissident. Arguing for more time in the cellar, this Reserve Series beer is anything but conventional. Fermented for more than 18 months in isolation from the rest of the beers, The Dissident is a distinctive Oud Bruin, Flanders-style sour brown ale, with a fruity aroma and flavor.

The Dissident pairs well with a wide variety of dishes - the high acidity is perfect for cutting creamy dishes or cooling spicy ones. Because of the fruity characteristics derived from the cherries, the beer also pairs well with chocolate. We recommend pairing The Dissident with your favorite chocolate, the darker the better, soft cheeses like Brie and creamy dishes like spaghetti carbonara, or macaroni and cheese.

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Alcohol By Volume: 9%
IBU's 30

Note the IBU's dude....too much for me

THE ABYSS
DESCHUTES BREWERY'S
- 2006 & 2007 Reserve -
A DEEP & MYSTERIOUS FLAVOR EXPERIENCE

In 2005, Deschutes Brewery officially launched its Reserve Series with Mirror Mirror, a delicious oak-aged barley wine loosely based on a double batch of Mirror Pond Pale Ale. This year our brewers decided to experiment with an Imperial Stout, appropriately named The Abyss after its dark, deep and mysterious flavor experience.

The Abyss has immeasurable depth inviting you to explore and discover its rich, complex profile. Hints of molasses, licorice and other alluring flavors draw you in further and further with each sip. And at 11% alcohol by volume, you will want to slowly savor each and every ounce.

November 2008 marks the third release of this rare and eclectic ale. Limited availability in wax-dipped 22-ounce bottles and on draft at a few select establishments.

“The Abyss was one of those beers I didn’t want to end. I was totally blown away - this is precious stuff.” Christian DeBenedetti, beer writer and Men’s Journal contributor

Click here for a thorough review of The Abyss by James 'Dr. Fermento' Roberts!

Alcohol By Volume: 11%
IBU 65

And the greatest of them all....good thread dude.

Mirror Pond is just a short walk from the Deschutes Brewery & Public House in downtown Bend and reflects the Three Sisters Mountains. This scenic spot alongside the Deschutes River is the locals’ choice for summer festivals and concerts.

The quintessential American pale ale, Mirror Pond elegantly blends the sweetness of malted barley with the bite of hops (which add bitterness and aroma). It's refreshing, loaded with strong hop flavors, and perfectly balanced.
Men's Journal July 2004

170 calories per 12 oz serving.

IBUs: 40
Alc. by Vol.: 5.0%



Ratings, Awards & Notables

Gold Medal (93 - American Style Pale Ale)
2008 World Beer Championships

Best Pale Ale
2007 Readers' Choice Awards, Northwest Brewing News

#3 Best Pale Ale
2007 Men's Journal October Issue

World's Best Standard Pale Ale (Best Bitter)
2007 World Beer Awards

Gold Medal, American Pale Ale Category
2007 Australian International Beer Awards

Best Pale Ale
2006 Northwest Brewing News Readers' Choice Awards

Gold Award, English-Style Ale
2006 European Beer Star

Bronze Medal, American Pale Ale Category
2006 Australian International Beer Awards

Gold Medal, 90 Points
2006 World Beer Championships

Silver Award, English Style Ale
2005 European Beer Star

Gold Medal, Best American Specialty Beers
2004 Men's Journal July Issue

Gold Medal, American Pale Ale Catagory
2004 North American Beer Awards

Gold Medal, B.I.I.A., International Ale Competition Class 3
2002 Brewing Industry International Awards, London, England

Silver Medal, Bottled American Pale & Amber Ales
2001 Real Ale Festival, Bottle-conditioned Beer Awards

Silver Medal, American-style Pale and Amber Ale
2001 Real Ale Festival, Individual Category Awards, Cask Ales

Gold Medal, Pale Category
2000 California Brewer's Festival

Gold Medal, American Pale Ale Category
1994 Great American Beer Festival

Ouch.

I'd rather not have to....especially with NO guarantee that they would have any. The stuff sells out in seconds....if you're lucky to find it.

I *AM* willing to drive to Yakima or Ellenburger, though.

Gotta be *some* way for me to score a case of Abyss.

Come on, someone needs this Imperial Stout drinker out!

http://cgi.ebay.com/22oz-Unopened-Bottle...8QQcmdZViewItem

There ya go Parker. You Can have one bottle for the mere price of $33.00...yikes!

No thanks.

Not going to get raped over beer.

I'll pay retail prices, but that's it.

Besides, I want a case of the upcoming Nov 2008 released beer.

On sale November 17th.

Dont they ave a distributor up here?

PArker -
Watch this thread as GaryatDeschutes is posting and I believe he is one of the reps. Cant do much else for ya this early. Come mid October they should be posting where its headed I would think?

http://beeradvocate.com/forum/read/1553043

If you want the best beers, you MUST go to the source. You cant expect them to fall on your lap.

Make the pilgrimage to Bend. You'll be happy you did.

Another microbrew Mecca on the map is San Diego County. Home to the likes of Stone Brewing. The Seattle Area is falling away from the microbrew hall of fame.

There is a brewery in Everett, I think it's called Fat Boy and one of their brews is 9.3%. Maybe I'll have time to stop by there on Saturday--- it's maybe 10 minutes from my house.


www.lazyboybrewing.com

How does Abyss compare to Obsidian stout? I've gotten out of touch with all the microbrews out there.

Update:

I purchased a case of the 2007 Abyss and hopefully will get a case of the 2008. Unfortunately, it's all down close the source. Ie, it's sitting in Bend, Or.

Any PP members heading down that way and want to make a beer delivery run for me, holler my way! All I gotta do is get it up to Stlhdr1's house in Vancouver, and I'm golden!

Mikespike - Abyss is an Imperial Stout. It's a meal, not a beer. IIf you even remotely enjoy Obsidian, you will flat out lose it over Abyss. Nothing compares.

If I were going to be executed tonight, my last meal request would be a bottle of Abyss.

Irie - I hear ya. I need to go to the Deschutes Brewery and pay my proper respects and homage.

Grab a Bud a shove a hamburger in it.

Holy sh!t.............it's like beer has been turned into wine on this thread. We're not going to be discussing earthy overtones are we?

ugh..........I think that's grab a bud, and have a hamburger afterwards, Along with some chips, a few cookies, some ice cream, a candy bar..........some Gardetto's.......................

Since you brought it up--I had a 91 Leonetti the other night that was AWSOME!

............and I never got a call from you ?

...and still all you'll taste is hamburger.

after the 17th....$29.99

it's pretty sad that no one thought that maybe brewer might know something about this. tsk tsk tsk. hmmmmm? so i aint going to say nothin!!! parker did you get your curado yet?

Yeah......who'd have thunk that Brewer would know something about beer?

SORRY KK---next time!

"Since you brought it up--I had a 91 Leonetti the other night that was AWSOME!"

The Merlot? Well Bucket, everytime I try to conjure up a visual of you with a delicate glass sipping on a fine wine in your meat hooks, it turns in a can of animal beer. Not that there is anything wrong with animal beer.

Maybe Tom at CM can get us some Abyss to sample.

cool.................

Always up for some Leonetti...............

I was HOPING the Brewer would PM me and hook me up.....

Yeah, got the Curado. It's missing a part, though.

Eat your hearts out!
I've got my special order in with my local beer pusher. It will be here in about an month and half. Some may be up for trade, depending on how much I like the taste.

All this talk makes me wan't to try it....

I can hear it now.. " trade case of Deschutes Abyss for Loomis 1084 imx, slightly used"

the abyss is a kick you in the teeth beer that makes a guy ask "my i have another?" brewer knows of a place where the local yokals are in the dark about it. the beer store buys it by the cases expecting it to move and it just doesn't. so there it sits.

Gold mine!

A little Brewer markup added on, and ka-chinnnnng!

The brewer, in his humanitarian manner ought to be sharing such a treasure

" trade case of Deschutes Abyss for Loomis 1084 imx, slightly used"

Abyss or Loomis?

Sportjet - that Santa's wrist is just a tad limp.

Zzing

chuckE are you serious about that trade offer? i'll see what i can do. brewer's brewing buddy across the street has a case stash in his cellar of the Aybiss.

Brewer.....
I'll wait to decide on a trade until I've received my case of this purportedly fine elixer and had an opportunity to slake my thirst. The truth shall be in the flavor as beer never lies.
Like my tag line - I may be perfectly contented.

the 08 Abyss will not be released till mid Nov. i would suggest you guys do some research now on beer shops that carry obscure beers. specialty beer stores. or contact homebrew shops that also sell beer too. start putting your oders in now! beers like these are brewed according to requisted orders. sierra nevada's winter ale called "celebration". which by the is the BOMB! keep your eyes open for it. once the stores are out these kinds of beer thier done for the year. so if you find the Abyss buy as much as you can. buy the entire supply if you can afford it. i've heard of Abyss bottles on ebay for 75$ abottle.

brewer just had the 07 vintage of the abyss.... courtesy of my brewing buddy. this is a stout that is is so incredabley complex that in will change carracture with every taste. 1st. the chocolate malt is strong and pronounced. the foam head is of a scorched carmel appearence. dark yet inviting. the dark appearence is pure mid-evil. the carracture is very complex. it finishes with a strong annis black liquiris flavor as the beer temp ages. the alch. content is so extreme that brewer is pretty well phfucked! i givwe tho abisss ah dobbble fumbdz umphs wytf tw2 swirllz and eh 2 schnappps... bl...ah bbbl....ah. i erumend it... nuffed tiiped....

Brewer???

Yeah, that is what happens when you drink Abyss, JG. That lucky SOB!

Its quantity not quality! Throw me a box of hamms

Parker, if you really want some of that mystical brew, you should probably be talking to the pants and not the brewer. The pants probably has means that are unknown to the brewer... for the right price

That stuff is 11%!!!! IBU are high at 65

jerry in a huge stout such as the Abyss, the BUs' of 65 will not be strongly pronounced. a IPA very pronounced yes.... the Abyss has so much going on with it you won't even notice the 65 BUs.... plus at 11% alc. things will move fast. which by my post on sat, it will flat blow your doors clean off. wince the slurred post.

So, what does a case of that stuff cost? You going to hit any of the upcoming WABL events coming up Parker?

Abyss bottles are 22oz bombers. if i recall they are sold 12 bottles in a case.

I can be persuaded to go to ANY local grocery store for you and get cases of celebration. I never think of Sierra Nevada as a big deal since it's right here, but Brewer is right, they make some kick ass beer.

I stopped by Central Market in Mill Creek and they said that last year they got 10 cases of the Abyess and expect to get at least the same this year if not more. He said they would not sell a case, by the bottle only and would limit the amount a person could buy. It will probably be $9.99 a bottle. I bought a bottle of Dissident from Deshutes there at the same $9.99 and it was OK. Should be out in mid November.

Yeah, that's the standard speak I've gotten everywhere.

Funny how many people will end up with a case of Abyss.....

Hording bastards. Right, Chuck?

What you need to try to find and taste next JG is the XX Porter!

If you love Imperial Porter's, it's Da Bomb!

Wedgwood Ale house had a keg of the stuff on tap for about 20 seconds or so. I drank my share! Sweet thick complex nectar of the gods!

F*ck that.

Makes weed look inexpensive.

You just harshed my mellow.

Yo Parker. I am passing through Bend this weekend. If you need a mule for your goods, drop me a PM and I would be happy to pick something up for you, legal substances only, along the way.

Coley