411562 Thu Jun 14 16:39:10 -0700 2007 4 35 Beer 0 2661483 Just tried this one for the very first time. Very very good. Great nose, decent head, amazing balance between the malt and the hops. Just beautiful. It is a barleywine, so don't pound a 6-pack and head off to your job at the air traffic control tower. Thu Jun 14 16:39:10 -0700 2007 53967 chrisinroch 1 2661862 It's even better after you hold onto it for 5-10 years or so. ;-) Thu Jun 14 18:56:50 -0700 2007 2661483 12626 ted 2 2662060 I understand the folks at the brewery prefer it fresh, when the hop oil coats your lips. I guess I prefer it that way too. I do have a bottle or two of older BF in the closet, however. Replying to the OP, this is a seasonal beer, due to appear again next Feb. Thu Jun 14 20:27:37 -0700 2007 2661862 10998 Jim Dorsch 3 2663256 I am with you, I like em fresh too. You get such a nice fresh hoppiness to it. This is a definite seasonal treat Fri Jun 15 09:15:34 -0700 2007 2662060 12484 MVNYC 1 2663012 I didn't think this year's Bigfoot was all that great in comparison to other year's (same with the celebration). Usually the hop profile is a bit rougher with much more hop aroma. This year it was smooth right out of the gate and didn't have that pungent nose it usually has - but still a great beer and one of the few bottled beers I am willing to buy. Fri Jun 15 08:13:13 -0700 2007 2661483 12014 LStaff