Really would like to try a 6'er of each if possible, as I believe this only comes in 12 oz bottles. I'm obviously not gonna be too picky if you can help me out, so even a few of each would be great if possible.

Don't care on which year, although I know the 2011 batch hasn't come out yet...but see the release event is scheduled for March 12th. So would be open to sending green backs if that's the preference for anyone planning to attend, and who was already planning to try and pick some up. No idea how those events run though...quantity available for sale etc.

Of course, could also work a trade as well...for either smokes and/or some West Coast beers.

Shoot me a PM if you can lend a hand.

Can I drink it down a lil' bit, and then throw some OJ in der??

Kyle,

KBS won't be out until the middle of March according to their website. Don't know about the Founders though, there was nothing about a release date, and they list it on the site the site as a "seasonal" beer. I just heard of this beer last year at Dark Lord Day.

Yeah...not sure, but don't think the regular Breakfast Stout is a seasonal release...perhaps it is.

Was hoping I suppose either to 1) find someone hoarding some of the past releases or 2) try and get in touch w/ someone planning to attend the event on the 12th to possibly hook me up....or perhaps the MOST likely 3) find someone who will have access to it after the release to the public that can ship.

http://www.foundersbrewing.com/beer-locator 

Well...perhaps YOU too, should post an ISO thread then [whip]

Coops gonna be pissed at you tryin' to piggyback his ISO Brass Monkey!!

Much appreciated....I already owe you one as it is anyway Tim, so keep me posted as to what you find out my friend!

I'm good on the West Coast stuff, but thank you for the offer....I have access to the majority, if not all of it living across the river from Portland OR. Love a lot of the stuff Cali puts out though...mostly their IPAs. They definitely seem to have IPAs figured out a little bit better than OR/WA does at the moment, at least IMO.

I agree as a rule with Ca IPA's though...

No, don't think I have....have to keep an eye out for that one. I did pick up a bomber of their Brutal IPA recently that i'm anxious to try.

cool. I am originally from Seattle and always thought I was spoiled with Pyramid and Red Hook nearby w/ access to distribution of Oregon and N. Cali stuff. Then I moved down here and saw the light. Now I have Stone, Lost Abbey, Alpine, Alesmith, Ballast Point, Pizza Port, Coronado, Karl Strauss, Gordon Beirsch, and Green Flash all within 20 miles.

You're right, the IPA is crazy down here. Alpine Nelson and Duet, Ballast Point Sculpin, and Green Flash westcoast IPA are all my favorites and all have Simancoe hops in them. Very piney, sharp flavor. It's my favorite style along with dark stouts. sorry to threadjack. If you can think of any I can help find, let me know 🖐

I think i've had most you mentioned....loved the Green Flash westcoast (had that on Kpacedos reco a while back). Bought a couple Sculpins, but didn't enjoy it as much as say the Ruination or Pliny. It was good, but for the price (pretty high as I recall), others were better for me, and cheaper. Port Brewing has some really nice stuff, Wipeout and High-Tide. And, really love the Old V in the Stout category.

Don't think i've tried the Apline Duet or Nelson...but will certainly look for those.

Edit: speaking of good beer/IPAs, Kyle, what did you think of the Two Hearted and the Hopslam? Definitely a difference stylistically compared to a typical west coast version, so I'm curious how you liked 'em.