The Abyss: The Beer, The Rock Star
When Deschutes released its much-anticipated 2009 version of its wildly popular Imperial Stout, The Abyss, in Portland earlier this month, an uninformed observer might have thought that Mick Jagger was buying a round for everybody inside.
At least 200 fans lined up around the building, many waiting more than an hour in the crisp November chill, for a chance to buy the limited amounts allowed in bottles.
Because of a weird set of circumstances, I was able to sneak inside before the rush and capture some of the event as it unfolded. And I even fought the urge to take a sip of that wonderful nectar, but I waited all those other patient beer fans who had been waiting for so long got theirs first. It was the right thing to do.
Without further adieu, The Abyss:
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I am beyond jealous. Can’t get Deschutes here in South Carolina. I live vicariously through you.
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I randomly came across it on tap in Seattle yesterday – very good! I had my first bottle of Abyss last winter (an 08). A well done imperial stout!
Greatings, Thank you! I would now go on this blog every day!
Thanks
Boldy
Can i get a one small photo from your blog?
SuperSonic
Hey There! working on it. I had a photo for the Abyss piece, but we had some video kinks to work out. Trust me. Photos are coming soon!
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[...] Last year, the release of The Abyss at the Portland, Ore., Deschutes pub was no less than that if word had leaked that ALL the American Idol winners were eating inside, with a line that wrapped around the block as fans waited patiently for a chance to procure their bottles and maybe even have time before going back to work to sneak in a vertical taster tray. (Check out last year’s extravaganza.) [...]