Hook
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Noche Buena has arrived
That most-welcome harbinger of the holiday season, sightings of Noche Buena, has occurred in Sonora. It is similar to some amber ales you find in the
States. It's taste profile is somewhere between Bohemia Clara and Bohemia Obscura. It is brewed in Bohemia facilities, as it has had the Bohemia name
on it for the last few years
It arrived at a Walmart, sometime in the past five days, as other aficionados of this beer reported none there, five days ago.
The last two years it has had a very brief run of 1-2 weeks before it disappeared well before even American Thanksgiving. That's a pretty poor showing
for a beer with a Christmas theme all over the boxes. I'm thinking Bohemia must shift some of their brewing capacity over to NB for a short time;
hence the labeling on the box proclaiming it "Limited Edicion 2016".
Anyway, 166 pesos for 12 bottles. Stock up if you see it. Anyone seen it in other communities yet? Baja? Mainland, south?
On an NOB beer note, I came through AZ much later than usual this year (early Nov) and found many seasonal beers had been released that arent around
in early October. Most notable was the excellent Founders Breakfast Stout. Very limited release; pick some up if you are NOB.
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willardguy
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no noche buena in the rosarito walmart as of yesterday....one of the few things I like about the season! 
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David K
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You know it is close to Christmas when it arrives!
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bajaguy
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Homebrew
I will be brewing up a couple of holiday home brew 5 gallon batches in the next week or so, just in time for Christmas
Chapultepec Cranberry Wheat and Baja Brown Gingerbread Spiced Ale
Should be interesting
[Edited on 11-7-2016 by bajaguy]
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rogbag
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They had it in Walmart two weeks ago when we were in San Jose del Cabo and I picked up a couple of boxes. Tasty vintage.
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DENNIS
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Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy  | I will be brewing up a couple of holiday home brew 5 gallon batches in the next week or so, just in time for Christmas
Chapultepec Cranberry Wheat and Gingerbread Baja Brown Spiced Ale
Should be interesting |
Is this with the Tres Brujas label?
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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akshadow
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in San Felipe
Calimax in San Felipe has some.
| Quote: Originally posted by Hook | That most-welcome harbinger of the holiday season, sightings of Noche Buena, has occurred in Sonora. It is similar to some amber ales you find in the
States. It's taste profile is somewhere between Bohemia Clara and Bohemia Obscura. It is brewed in Bohemia facilities, as it has had the Bohemia name
on it for the last few years
It arrived at a Walmart, sometime in the past five days, as other aficionados of this beer reported none there, five days ago.
The last two years it has had a very brief run of 1-2 weeks before it disappeared well before even American Thanksgiving. That's a pretty poor showing
for a beer with a Christmas theme all over the boxes. I'm thinking Bohemia must shift some of their brewing capacity over to NB for a short time;
hence the labeling on the box proclaiming it "Limited Edicion 2016".
Anyway, 166 pesos for 12 bottles. Stock up if you see it. Anyone seen it in other communities yet? Baja? Mainland, south?
On an NOB beer note, I came through AZ much later than usual this year (early Nov) and found many seasonal beers had been released that arent around
in early October. Most notable was the excellent Founders Breakfast Stout. Very limited release; pick some up if you are NOB. |
Ron San Felipe Oct, Nov. Feb. Mar. April. remainder in Juneau Ak
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DENNIS
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Watch for Noche Buena in your large stores after New Years. They sell it at a large discount to clear their inventory because it has the year as part
of the label.
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bajaguy
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No, my own endeavor.......I have to come up with a label
| Quote: Originally posted by DENNIS | | Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy | I will be brewing up a couple of holiday home brew 5 gallon batches in the next week or so, just in time for Christmas
Chapultepec Cranberry Wheat and Gingerbread Baja Brown Spiced Ale
Should be interesting |
Is this with the Tres Brujas label? |
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vandy
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Good news about the Noche Buena.
Last season it was available in San Jose del Cabo until way after New Year's.
Soriana and City Club had it pretty consistently.
$125/12 pack was cheap, at least for les 'ricains.
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| Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy | No, my own endeavor.......I have to come up with a label
"Policia Ponche"
| Quote: Originally posted by DENNIS | | Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy | I will be brewing up a couple of holiday home brew 5 gallon batches in the next week or so, just in time for Christmas
Chapultepec Cranberry Wheat and Gingerbread Baja Brown Spiced Ale
Should be interesting |
Is this with the Tres Brujas label? |
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DENNIS
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Ponche with a I...as in P-nche? 
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[Edited on 11-9-2016 by DENNIS] |
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woody with a view
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My laborers are bringing me a six pack a day when they cross from TJ. Gotta stock up!
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bajaguy
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If you get down here some time after Christmas I will have some beer for you
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woody with a view
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Sounds like a plan! Perhaps we'll have some new shirts?
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bajaguy
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Hope so!!
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I discovered that brew last year...should'a bought every bottle in the mercado! Great stuff!
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Hook
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Found at the Costco in Hermosillo for substantially less. 289 pesos for a 24 bottle case. Check your local store.
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