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Title: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: MinistroRaven on April 07, 2019, 01:57:09 PM
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Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Architeuthis on April 07, 2019, 02:14:32 PM
  :metal 🍺🍺
  I think "Pale Blue Ale"  would have a nice ring to it too.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Ben_Jamin on April 07, 2019, 03:01:01 PM
So its going to be a Pilsner.

I would like to try it.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: MinistroRaven on April 07, 2019, 03:27:53 PM
Or it could have been any of the following:

Inebriation Theory

On the Backs of Alcoholics

Baralyzed

Hollow Beers

Malt-tropolis

Caught in a Weiss

Ale Blue Dot

A Stout to Crash

The beer of all evil

Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: gzarruk on April 07, 2019, 03:30:25 PM
Somebody posted on Facebook that this is the ultimate move to keep MP out of the band :rollin
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: TheGreatPretender on April 07, 2019, 04:03:46 PM
Or it could have been any of the following:

Inebriation Theory

On the Backs of Alcoholics

Baralyzed

Hollow Beers

Malt-tropolis

Caught in a Weiss

Ale Blue Dot

A Stout to Crash

The beer of all evil

It's funny, after we went to see them live, this past week, me and some friends went to a pub and spent half our time there coming up with alcohol related DT song puns. Some of these were suggested.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: BeardedGentlemanHistorian on April 07, 2019, 06:00:28 PM
Or it could have been any of the following:

Inebriation Theory

On the Backs of Alcoholics

Baralyzed

Hollow Beers

Malt-tropolis

Caught in a Weiss

Ale Blue Dot

A Stout to Crash

The beer of all evil



When Malt and Hops Unite

Under A Glass Pitcher
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: TAC on April 07, 2019, 06:08:55 PM
Somebody posted on Facebook that this is the ultimate move to keep MP out of the band :rollin

 :rollin
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: PetFish on April 07, 2019, 07:09:54 PM
But why isn't it gin?

It's literally in the beer's namesake song.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: gzarruk on April 07, 2019, 09:48:51 PM
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Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: erwinrafael on April 07, 2019, 10:22:56 PM
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Would John Myung serve as bartender. :p
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Herrick on April 07, 2019, 11:08:27 PM
Late April Fool's joke?
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: the keyboard wizard on April 08, 2019, 01:01:12 AM
Or it could have been any of the following:

Inebriation Theory

On the Backs of Alcoholics

Baralyzed

Hollow Beers

Malt-tropolis

Caught in a Weiss

Ale Blue Dot

A Stout to Crash

The beer of all evil
And why not simply : Beerstool Warrior (or Beerstout Warrior) :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Öxölklöfför on April 08, 2019, 02:03:34 AM
Or it could have been any of the following:

Inebriation Theory

On the Backs of Alcoholics

Baralyzed

Hollow Beers

Malt-tropolis

Caught in a Weiss

Ale Blue Dot

A Stout to Crash

The beer of all evil
And why not simply : Beerstool Warrior (or Beerstout Warrior) :D :D :D :D

Another Beer
Only a Matter of Beer
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: genome on April 08, 2019, 02:29:17 AM
Or...

Paralyzed
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Fritzinger on April 08, 2019, 03:03:24 AM
Wow, that's a very.. exciting collaboration.

Seriously, I don't know about you guys, but I couldn't care less about an American beer (I'm German, sorry) with possibly a robot on the label.

Plus, I think it will cost a fortune.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: rumborak on April 08, 2019, 05:18:30 AM
The days when American beers were just watered down crap like Bud or Coors are long gone, Fritzinger. These days there are a ton of microbreweries around the country that make really interesting beers.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: King Postwhore on April 08, 2019, 05:35:43 AM
The days when American beers were just watered down crap like Bud or Coors are long gone, Fritzinger. These days there are a ton of microbreweries around the country that make really interesting beers.

Exactly this.  My body is proof of it. :lol
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Zydar on April 08, 2019, 05:38:56 AM
And your Twitter feed :P
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: MoraWintersoul on April 08, 2019, 05:49:02 AM
I'd love to try this, I'll email a few bars in my city asking if they're planning to import it.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: rumborak on April 08, 2019, 05:49:22 AM
I just wish the IPA craze stopped some time soon. We need more high quality pilsners.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: King Postwhore on April 08, 2019, 06:18:19 AM
And your Twitter feed :P

You love me and you know it.

I just wish the IPA craze stopped some time soon. We need more high quality pilsners.

Hill Farmstead in VT makes great pilsners Rumbo.  They don't distribute so you'd have to go for a trip but let me tell you the ride down the dirt road to it is stunning.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Chino on April 08, 2019, 07:00:28 AM
The days when American beers were just watered down crap like Bud or Coors are long gone, Fritzinger. These days there are a ton of microbreweries around the country that make really interesting beers.

Connecticut alone has over 100 (breweries, not beers).
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: rumborak on April 08, 2019, 07:07:22 AM
I for one am loving the development, because those places usually try to make much more inviting environments than the traditional, British-style dark holes in the wall that dominated New England. Those microbreweries often have outdoor seating and food trucks.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: cramx3 on April 08, 2019, 07:11:58 AM
There certainly is a beer craze in the US with microbreweries and IPAs.  I like that this is a Pilsner, I'd try it out.  Also, it is worth noting that many many bands are coming out with their own official beers, it's not just the Iron Maiden types.  Lots of smaller DT level bands are doing it.  It it a bit odd considering they have the AA suite, but it's not that big of a deal.  Metallica is mostly sober I believe yet they just released a Metallica Whiskey.  Plus you have Game of Thrones inspired beers and whiskeys.  This is just another promotional thing and like I said, I'd try it out.  Would be cool if they had it on tap at concerts.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: King Postwhore on April 08, 2019, 07:12:15 AM
Just went to Treehouse Brewing this past Friday.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: goo-goo on April 08, 2019, 07:23:49 AM
I believe Opeth has two or three brews as well.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Zydar on April 08, 2019, 07:26:43 AM
I believe Opeth has two or three brews as well.

Indeed.

https://www.urban-drinks.de/en/opeth-beer-box-099l-507-vol.html
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Chino on April 08, 2019, 07:52:34 AM
I for one am loving the development, because those places usually try to make much more inviting environments than the traditional, British-style dark holes in the wall that dominated New England. Those microbreweries often have outdoor seating and food trucks.

I love everything about micro breweries except the beer.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Chino on April 08, 2019, 07:58:06 AM
There certainly is a beer craze in the US with microbreweries and IPAs.  I like that this is a Pilsner, I'd try it out.  Also, it is worth noting that many many bands are coming out with their own official beers, it's not just the Iron Maiden types.  Lots of smaller DT level bands are doing it.  It it a bit odd considering they have the AA suite, but it's not that big of a deal.  Metallica is mostly sober I believe yet they just released a Metallica Whiskey.  Plus you have Game of Thrones inspired beers and whiskeys.  This is just another promotional thing and like I said, I'd try it out.  Would be cool if they had it on tap at concerts.

It makes sense that with album sales dwindling, bands need to find new revenue streams.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: cramx3 on April 08, 2019, 07:59:50 AM
I for one am loving the development, because those places usually try to make much more inviting environments than the traditional, British-style dark holes in the wall that dominated New England. Those microbreweries often have outdoor seating and food trucks.

I love everything about micro breweries except the beer.

Yea, I am kind of with you, only kind of because there is beer I do like at these places, but IPAs are harder for me to find that I really enjoy, or that I can drink more than one or two of and not feel shitty.  The environments at these places are awesome and I do love getting flights to try things out. 
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: rumborak on April 08, 2019, 09:04:55 AM
Yeah, I wouldn't read much into this beer promotion, it's pretty obvious that they just put a custom label on their "Imposter" beer.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: New World Rushman on April 08, 2019, 09:16:46 AM
Megadeth's À Tout Le Monde saison by Unibroue brewery was a tasty number.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Ben_Jamin on April 08, 2019, 09:35:05 AM
What they do is Work with the brewer of the brewery. They talk with what type of beer they want and how He/JP/DT want it to taste. After the brewer does his thing, its time for tasting. It goes on until the brewer gets close or exactly to what the collaborator wants.

I don't really care for The Trooper, Iron Maidens beer. I have yet to try Metallicas and the others like Opeth and In Flames.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Chino on April 08, 2019, 09:39:02 AM
What they do is Work with the brewer of the brewery. They talk with what type of beer they want and how He/JP/DT want it to taste. After the brewer does his thing, its time for tasting. It goes on until the brewer gets close or exactly to what the collaborator wants.

I figured they just found the lowest bidding brewery and slapped their name on whatever one of their beers was selling the worst.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: King Postwhore on April 08, 2019, 09:53:16 AM
What they do is Work with the brewer of the brewery. They talk with what type of beer they want and how He/JP/DT want it to taste. After the brewer does his thing, its time for tasting. It goes on until the brewer gets close or exactly to what the collaborator wants.

I figured they just found the lowest bidding brewery and slapped their name on whatever one of their beers was selling the worst.

Brian, why would and band want to put their name on the worst beer sold at a particular brewery?  That makes no financial sense.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Ben_Jamin on April 08, 2019, 09:53:57 AM
What they do is Work with the brewer of the brewery. They talk with what type of beer they want and how He/JP/DT want it to taste. After the brewer does his thing, its time for tasting. It goes on until the brewer gets close or exactly to what the collaborator wants.

I figured they just found the lowest bidding brewery and slapped their name on whatever one of their beers was selling the worst.

Well that's what I'm thinking they do. Seems more likely. But if they want to be cheap, they could do what you said.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Ben_Jamin on April 08, 2019, 09:56:28 AM
If I get the chance to head to our local brewery, I'll ask the owner how he would go about collaborations.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Samsara on April 08, 2019, 10:02:22 AM
What they do is Work with the brewer of the brewery. They talk with what type of beer they want and how He/JP/DT want it to taste. After the brewer does his thing, its time for tasting. It goes on until the brewer gets close or exactly to what the collaborator wants.

I figured they just found the lowest bidding brewery and slapped their name on whatever one of their beers was selling the worst.

Brian, why would and band want to put their name on the worst beer sold at a particular brewery?  That makes no financial sense.

Yes it does. It immediately spikes an audience for that under-performing beer, increasing sales.

I'm not saying that is what they do, but any time you put an established brand name, even if a niche name, on a product, sales will increase.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Chino on April 08, 2019, 10:15:34 AM
What they do is Work with the brewer of the brewery. They talk with what type of beer they want and how He/JP/DT want it to taste. After the brewer does his thing, its time for tasting. It goes on until the brewer gets close or exactly to what the collaborator wants.

I figured they just found the lowest bidding brewery and slapped their name on whatever one of their beers was selling the worst.

Brian, why would and band want to put their name on the worst beer sold at a particular brewery?  That makes no financial sense.
 

Because people buy the novelty, not the product. I'll try and hunt down a pack of this stuff and I'm not going to open or try any of them. I hate any beer that isn't Corona, Heineken, or Coors, but I still have a collection of space-themed beers because of the names and artwork on them. I'll put this in my office somewhere near those.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: King Postwhore on April 08, 2019, 10:31:00 AM
I can tell you what, it it's piss poor beer, no one will buy it again and that give DT a bad name.  That's never good business and I'd put money down that's not how it goes. 
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Chino on April 08, 2019, 10:37:02 AM
I can tell you what, it it's piss poor beer, no one will buy it again and that give DT a bad name.  That's never good business and I'd put money down that's not how it goes.

It could be the worst beer in the history of human existence and it won't impact DT's concert attendance or album sales in any capacity. No one is going to say "on second thought, let's not go see DT next week. That beer that brewery slapped their name on was shit"  :lol
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: King Postwhore on April 08, 2019, 10:40:00 AM
I can tell you what, it it's piss poor beer, no one will buy it again and that give DT a bad name.  That's never good business and I'd put money down that's not how it goes.

It could be the worst beer in the history of human existence and it won't impact DT's concert attendance or album says in any capacity. No one is going to say "on second thought, let's not go see DT next week. That beer that brewery slapped their name on was shit"  :lol

But their fans are mostly dudes.  You know, dudes and beer! :lol
 
Seriously, 311 and Iron Maiden both had say in their beers and worked with the brewers.  I'd expect the same for DT.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: cramx3 on April 08, 2019, 11:43:05 AM
Brewmasters can make a new beer, I don't see why they need to relabel a poor selling one, they just stop selling it if people don't like it, use that equipment and change the recipe for something new.  I did a tour of the Cape May brewery last year, they showed us how it's made and where they add the ingredients and whatnot, also how they do different batches for seasons and special occasions and how internally they are always messing around and making different beers to try.  I'm pretty sure bands aren't paying to relabel a poor beer, they are making a new one but I am not sure how much of the band's "taste" goes into it, but I'm guessing they can suggest a type of beer and what they are looking for.

Out of curiosity, I looked up 311's Amber Ale and it says it was brewed in partnership with the band, whatever that means.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: goo-goo on April 08, 2019, 11:57:52 AM
If I recall correctly, Maiden was selling their beer in the last US tour or the one before. Not sure if DT's beer and brewery would support that kind of scale production but it could work. I still have an unopened Maiden Trooper beer from the 1st batches.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: cramx3 on April 08, 2019, 12:01:03 PM
If I recall correctly, Maiden was selling their beer in the last US tour or the one before. Not sure if DT's beer and brewery would support that kind of scale production but it could work. I still have an unopened Maiden Trooper beer from the 1st batches.

Well, here is my hope.  The beer is being introduced Thursday at a bar in Brooklyn (DT themselves are guest bartenders, looks like it would be fun) and their NYC show is Friday, it doesn't seem that difficult to get a get or two over to the venue for Friday, but I am ignoring things like licensing and whatever to actually be able to sell cups of beers, but it seems logistically possible for at least Friday's show.

Also, IM not only had thier beer sold in the venue, the NJ show on their last tour, the bars near the venue had kegs of it for sale.  I had quite a few for that show.

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Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Mebert78 on April 08, 2019, 01:24:31 PM
Very cool!  Would be awesome to have a Dream Theater beer served by members of Dream Theater surrounded by other Dream Theater fans while Dream Theater music blasts throughout the bar.  :metal
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 08, 2019, 03:24:41 PM
I just wish the IPA craze stopped some time soon. We need more high quality pilsners.
Boy, no kidding.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: nattmorker on April 08, 2019, 04:12:14 PM
I would love to try this one, at least, it will look cool. I usually only like stouts and a few others, but I hope to find this!
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: MoraWintersoul on April 08, 2019, 06:08:27 PM
Very cool!  Would be awesome to have a Dream Theater beer served by members of Dream Theater surrounded by other Dream Theater fans while Dream Theater music blasts throughout the bar.  :metal
Which is why someone needs to go to this and report back to the board  :corn
not that you guys need any prompting but I had to say that.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: cramx3 on April 08, 2019, 06:13:13 PM
Very cool!  Would be awesome to have a Dream Theater beer served by members of Dream Theater surrounded by other Dream Theater fans while Dream Theater music blasts throughout the bar.  :metal
Which is why someone needs to go to this and report back to the board  :corn
not that you guys need any prompting but I had to say that.

I'm honestly tempted to go and get a video of JLB serving someone  :lol but Brooklyn on a Thursday when I am seeing DT Wednesday in NJ near my home and hopefully (if I can get two tickets) again Friday in Manhatten, it makes another night out in a further location harder to do.  But damn, I really want to go.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: axeman90210 on April 08, 2019, 07:13:13 PM
I think I'm going to go :hat
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: The Curious Orange on April 10, 2019, 05:28:11 AM
Would be cool if they had it on tap at concerts.

Unlikely.
Most venues have catering/drinks contracts in place, and it's not possible to introduce a competing beverage. Iron Maiden tend to find independent bars near the venue, or at least in the same city, and get them to stock Trooper beer for the duration, and point their thirsty fans in that direction.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: cramx3 on April 10, 2019, 06:17:49 AM
Would be cool if they had it on tap at concerts.

Unlikely.
Most venues have catering/drinks contracts in place, and it's not possible to introduce a competing beverage. Iron Maiden tend to find independent bars near the venue, or at least in the same city, and get them to stock Trooper beer for the duration, and point their thirsty fans in that direction.

Yea, I figured actually being able to sell it would be difficult considering concessions are a big thing for the venue and adding your own beer per show is logistically a nightmare unless you are some big time band that can make it work like IM.  Just figured, it would be cool though. 
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: rumborak on April 10, 2019, 12:48:37 PM
I am pretty close to 100% sure this isn't a custom beer. Breweries can't just easily make a "small batch", they are built for volume, and batches come in hundreds to thousands of liters. What *is* easily done is to print a custom label.

And ... Barstool Warrior is a Pilsner with 5% ABV. Guess what other beer is a Pilsner with 5% ABV? Barrier Brewing's "Imposter" beer (http://barrierbrewing.com/portfolio/imposter/).

EDIT: There's no reason to assume the beer is bad or poor-selling. It's just remarketing an existing product, it's a way of exposing a specific target demographic to your product.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: The Walrus on April 10, 2019, 02:20:33 PM
Or it could have been any of the following:

Inebriation Theory
Malt-tropolis
A Stout to Crash

Thread should've ended here. MAN, what a missed opportunity. Inebriation Theory is killing me.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: axeman90210 on April 10, 2019, 02:51:25 PM
I am pretty close to 100% sure this isn't a custom beer. Breweries can't just easily make a "small batch", they are built for volume, and batches come in hundreds to thousands of liters. What *is* easily done is to print a custom label.

And ... Barstool Warrior is a Pilsner with 5% ABV. Guess what other beer is a Pilsner with 5% ABV? Barrier Brewing's "Imposter" beer (http://barrierbrewing.com/portfolio/imposter/).

EDIT: There's no reason to assume the beer is bad or poor-selling. It's just remarketing an existing product, it's a way of exposing a specific target demographic to your product.

I wouldn't be shocked if that was the case, but craft breweries also often have pilot systems for small experiments and test batches that can come in at under 100 liters. 5% is also a pretty standard pilsner ABV, they could have easily done a small batch version based on Imposter and maybe just changed up the hops or something.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Shreddy on April 11, 2019, 11:04:18 AM
Very cool!  Would be awesome to have a Dream Theater beer served by members of Dream Theater surrounded by other Dream Theater fans while Dream Theater music blasts throughout the bar.  :metal

All of that is happening tonight!

https://www.facebook.com/events/361736944548409/
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: axeman90210 on April 11, 2019, 09:41:05 PM
Went to the release tonight and had a pretty good time. I got there at a little before 7 and the bar was crowded, but not packed. The bar played D/T on repeat until about 9, when they decided to throw on Awake instead :metal The band showed up individually around 7:30 and initially ducked into the green room (this was at a metal bar that has a small performance area, Metal Allegiance has played at this bar at least once). A little while later they started coming out for guest bartending gigs. First was JP and Mike Mangini, then Jordan and James, then Myung. Mangini definitely seemed the most into it as far as I'm thinking maybe he's into craft beer himself. The rest of the band were all personable while basically just hanging out behind the bar and handing out free beers. Unsurprisingly, JM seemed more content to just smile and nod at people than really hand out any beers :lol An hour at most after it started the band left. The bar ran out of cans of the beer by 8:45, and I left a little after 9.

I chatted for a few minutes with a friend of mine who works for the brewery DT partnered with for this. He told me that this isn't just a re-branding of an existing beer, the band came out to the brewery and spent an afternoon tasting through the brewery's lineup and talked likes and dislikes and the brewers took it from there. They plan on doing a much bigger run of this beer over the summer so that they can send a bunch of cans overseas to sell at the various festivals DT are playing. The band eventually wants to roll out multiple different label arts for the beer and then multiple different styles of beer.

My personal reaction (as a craft beer geek) is that the beer was very solid, but unlikely to particularly blow most peoples' minds. It's essentially a slightly more hoppy than usual pilsner, and well made.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: cramx3 on April 12, 2019, 06:35:49 AM
Sounds awesome, and yea was definitely looking forward to your thoughts on the beer but it's no surprise it's solid but nothing special.  I think the bands aren't going to go after something really unique because it would be harder to sell, maybe if they do pull off more variations down the line.

Was it possible to get a beer handed from one of the DT guys or was it too packed that only like some lucky few got ones from the band? 
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: hefdaddy42 on April 12, 2019, 07:19:02 AM
Went to the release tonight and had a pretty good time. I got there at a little before 7 and the bar was crowded, but not packed. The bar played D/T on repeat until about 9, when they decided to throw on Awake instead :metal The band showed up individually around 7:30 and initially ducked into the green room (this was at a metal bar that has a small performance area, Metal Allegiance has played at this bar at least once). A little while later they started coming out for guest bartending gigs. First was JP and Mike Mangini, then Jordan and James, then Myung. Mangini definitely seemed the most into it as far as I'm thinking maybe he's into craft beer himself. The rest of the band were all personable while basically just hanging out behind the bar and handing out free beers. Unsurprisingly, JM seemed more content to just smile and nod at people than really hand out any beers :lol An hour at most after it started the band left. The bar ran out of cans of the beer by 8:45, and I left a little after 9.

I chatted for a few minutes with a friend of mine who works for the brewery DT partnered with for this. He told me that this isn't just a re-branding of an existing beer, the band came out to the brewery and spent an afternoon tasting through the brewery's lineup and talked likes and dislikes and the brewers took it from there. They plan on doing a much bigger run of this beer over the summer so that they can send a bunch of cans overseas to sell at the various festivals DT are playing. The band eventually wants to roll out multiple different label arts for the beer and then multiple different styles of beer.

My personal reaction (as a craft beer geek) is that the beer was very solid, but unlikely to particularly blow most peoples' minds. It's essentially a slightly more hoppy than usual pilsner, and well made.
That sounds awesome.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: rumborak on April 12, 2019, 07:21:32 AM
Wow, color me surprised then about that it's actually a new beer. I did not expect breweries would do something of that (small) scale.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: King Postwhore on April 12, 2019, 08:30:31 AM
Wow, color me surprised then about that it's actually a new beer. I did not expect breweries would do something of that (small) scale.

This is a standard practice when a band or TV/Movie start gets involved.  Not that they are tinkering a lot but it's like making meatloaf.  You tweak the recipe for the the person you are serving. 

Some others like Will Wheaton will brew with a brewer and have his name on the bottle.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: goo-goo on April 12, 2019, 08:37:31 AM
Would love to get a hold of one of those cans.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Ben_Jamin on April 12, 2019, 10:11:23 AM
Wow, color me surprised then about that it's actually a new beer. I did not expect breweries would do something of that (small) scale.

Its not hard to come up with new beers. This local place here called Kaktus never really has a signature beer. They brew one batch and when its gone, its gone.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: rumborak on April 12, 2019, 01:15:22 PM
Oh, I brew beer myself, I know how easy it is to modify an existing recipe. What I didn't think they would do is to dedicate an entire batch for this, which is usually a lot of beer. Then again, I really don't know how big this brewery is. I know a lot of microbreweries send their recipes to big breweries like Sam Adams and have it produced there.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: goo-goo on June 10, 2019, 03:04:41 PM
Beer is available for ordering through the Tavour app. $6.99 per can.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: pg1067 on June 10, 2019, 03:18:10 PM
Beer is available for ordering through the Tavour app. $6.99 per can.

An app?  I can't just go to a web site and order it?
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: goo-goo on June 10, 2019, 03:20:54 PM
Beer is available for ordering through the Tavour app. $6.99 per can.

An app?  I can't just go to a web site and order it?

I think you can do it through here
https://about.tavour.com/
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: TexansDT on June 13, 2019, 03:20:19 PM
Hey goo -- thanks so much for the tip!  You got an invite code to share?  I think it gets both of us a $10 credit!
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: goo-goo on June 13, 2019, 04:45:29 PM
Hey goo -- thanks so much for the tip!  You got an invite code to share?  I think it gets both of us a $10 credit!

My promo code : 477281

Try that. Let me know if it works.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: TexansDT on June 13, 2019, 07:28:46 PM
Apparently I needed to use the code before I added the beers to my crate -- guess that's considered a "purchase" already.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Ah well, worth a shot.  Looking forward to trying the beer anyway... Cheers!
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Drinktheater on June 29, 2019, 04:59:36 AM

I hope I can drink one! One day!

I guess it fits my username!

DrinkTyetah!
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Learning2Live on July 02, 2019, 09:50:49 AM
Hey goo -- thanks so much for the tip!  You got an invite code to share?  I think it gets both of us a $10 credit!

My promo code : 477281

Try that. Let me know if it works.

I signed up for Tavour and used your code so hopefully you'll get the $10 once I purchase a beer. However being new to that app, I didn't see a way to manually search for beers - I could only see like 5-6 that they were offering. Is there a way to search for the Barstool Warrior beer? That's the primary reason I signed up was just to get that particular beer.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: goo-goo on July 02, 2019, 11:15:12 AM
If you download the app, and turn on the notifications, you will eventually get the notification that the beer is available. Once it runs out, you will have to wait for another batch to be created. That's how I got it. You can't search for it if it's not available for sale.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Learning2Live on July 02, 2019, 11:26:04 AM
If you download the app, and turn on the notifications, you will eventually get the notification that the beer is available. Once it runs out, you will have to wait for another batch to be created. That's how I got it. You can't search for it if it's not available for sale.
Thanks, appreciate the info. Hopefully it comes back soon.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: geeeemo on July 02, 2019, 02:38:55 PM
I didn't use a code and mine will be delivered on the 9th of July. Just used the App.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: Learning2Live on July 03, 2019, 09:20:33 AM
If you download the app, and turn on the notifications, you will eventually get the notification that the beer is available. Once it runs out, you will have to wait for another batch to be created. That's how I got it. You can't search for it if it's not available for sale.
Saw the beer in the app this morning so I got my order in.

Thanks again - you should see your $10 credit soon.
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: goo-goo on July 03, 2019, 09:35:44 AM
If you download the app, and turn on the notifications, you will eventually get the notification that the beer is available. Once it runs out, you will have to wait for another batch to be created. That's how I got it. You can't search for it if it's not available for sale.
Saw the beer in the app this morning so I got my order in.

Thanks again - you should see your $10 credit soon.

Thanks.

Interesting that I didn't get a notification today for availability. I did like the taste..typical pilsner but with a slight hop. Very smooth. Enjoy!
Title: Re: The Official Dream Theater’s beer - Barstool Warrior
Post by: El Barto on July 07, 2019, 09:57:06 PM
Wow, color me surprised then about that it's actually a new beer. I did not expect breweries would do something of that (small) scale.
Something else to consider is that it's profitable exposure for the brewery. They're going to make seasonal batches anyway, and now fans of some rock band they've never heard of will be searching out six-packs of it. I'd say that they're better off letting somebody with some name recognition design their beer than simply trying to come up with something original on their own hoping for the random shopper to maybe give it a shot. Besides, some of these people actually have good taste in beer.

Personally, I think it's an interesting way to connect with some of these people. Arry and Bruce put a whole lot of effort into Trooper to make it exactly the beer they'd want to drink. Personally, I think it sucks, but it's really cool to know what their personalized beer is like. I've never been a fan of Dave Mustaine, but I sure like his beer. I just find it interesting to gain an understanding of what these folks dig.