Thrilla Chilla - Beer on Coco Cay

[CrochetNCruisin]

Has anyone been able to get this beer yet on Coco Cay?   I read it would be available in November.   We are going to Coco Cay next month and hoping to find it there!

[Charles4515]

30 minutes ago, CrochetNCruisin said:

Has anyone been able to get this beer yet on Coco Cay?   I read it would be available in November.   We are going to Coco Cay next month and hoping to find it there!

 

It sounds horrible. 

[crewsweeper]

Think you probably need to wait until ships out now come back as it's just November.

[crewsweeper]

Just now, Charles4515 said:

 

It sounds horrible. 

Actually, Funky Buddha makes a similar one with pineapple.  Not a fruity beer guy but it wasn't overpowering from the tap. Sorta like Ballast Point's Sculpin IPA.

[davekathy]

9 minutes ago, crewsweeper said:

Think you probably need to wait until ships out now come back as it's just November.

Some CC members post live from their cruises. 

[crewsweeper]

1 minute ago, davekathy said:

Some CC members post live from their cruises. 

Understood.  But John and LaLa is the only "live" review going on now. Think they are back there on Friday or Saturday.  I'll ask if John  "tried one for the team"  but don't think it's his drink of choice.

Maybe someone just off the Mariner has a review.  It travels there a lot. Anthem is there today as I recall.

[Clarea]

3 minutes ago, crewsweeper said:

Understood.  But John and LaLa is the only "live" review going on now. ...

 

I believe there is another live review in progress for the same two cruises on Symphony.

[Charles4515]

12 minutes ago, crewsweeper said:

Actually, Funky Buddha makes a similar one with pineapple.  Not a fruity beer guy but it wasn't overpowering from the tap. Sorta like Ballast Point's Sculpin IPA.

 

I don't generally like fruity beers at  but I might try it if they have it in January. 

[davekathy]

Just now, Host Clarea said:

 

I believe there is another live review in progress for the same two cruises on Symphony.

There is. 

[davekathy]

5 minutes ago, crewsweeper said:

Understood.  But John and LaLa is the only "live" review going on now. Think they are back there on Friday or Saturday.  I'll ask if John  "tried one for the team"  but don't think it's his drink of choice.

Maybe someone just off the Mariner has a review.  It travels there a lot. Anthem is there today as I recall.

Or someone else who isn't doing a live review also could chime in. 

[crewsweeper]

Need to look for that one.  But I did post on John and Lala 's review so see if they respond.

[davekathy]

7 minutes ago, crewsweeper said:

Need to look for that one.  But I did post on John and Lala 's review so see if they respond.

 

[Cruisin_n_Boozin]

I think it'll be phenomenal.  It shouldn't be classified as a "fruity beer".  Beers brewed with fruit don't automatically make it a fruity beer.  Funky Buddha Pineapple Beach doesn't taste like pineapple, just has some fresher notes.  

 

But the good thing is, for those of you saying it sounds awful, no one is forcing you to try it.

[crewsweeper]

Well in the Live Symphony Halloween review above, on page 11, there's a picture of the CocoCay Chill Island bar menu and Thrilla wasn't listed.  Appears both Live reviews are focusing on the harder stuff.  So guess we'll wait for someone else to respond later down the line.  Sure hoping to hear a report before February.

[aring75]

1 hour ago, crewsweeper said:

Well in the Live Symphony Halloween review above, on page 11, there's a picture of the CocoCay Chill Island bar menu and Thrilla wasn't listed.  Appears both Live reviews are focusing on the harder stuff.  So guess we'll wait for someone else to respond later down the line.  Sure hoping to hear a report before February.

Okay, so I’m a beer girl on occasion and this one definitely sounds like one I would try. It’s just been so hot, frozen drinks are like built-in climate control. 
 

I will look for this on Day 7. 👍

[aring75]

Okay, as promised. Three “new” Funky Buddha beers on Coco Cay including the Thrilla Chilla. All have been available at every bar I’ve seen so far - Skipper’s Canteen, individual beach bars, and the swim up bar. 
 

 

 

[Cruisin_n_Boozin]

1 minute ago, aring75 said:

Okay, as promised. Three “new” Funky Buddha beers on Coco Cay including the Thrilla Chilla. All have been available at every bar I’ve seen so far - Skipper’s Canteen, individual beach bars, and the swim up bar. 
 

 

 

Yes!!! I can’t wait! Have you tried it?

[aring75]

Will be trying the IPA and the Thrilla Chilla at lunch. Will let you know!

[Cruisin_n_Boozin]

5 minutes ago, aring75 said:

Will be trying the IPA and the Thrilla Chilla at lunch. Will let you know!

Hop Gun isn’t bad. Not my favorite IPA. Looking forward to hearing how Thrilla is. I plan on having about 73 in Dec when we sail. 

[Charles4515]

17 minutes ago, aring75 said:

Okay, as promised. Three “new” Funky Buddha beers on Coco Cay including the Thrilla Chilla. All have been available at every bar I’ve seen so far - Skipper’s Canteen, individual beach bars, and the swim up bar. 
 

 

 

 

Glad they have some other styles besides the Thrilla available. 

[aring75]

Tried the CT, the IPA wasn’t cold enough yet. (And, in my opinion, neither was the Chilla, but it was 91 degrees today so...)

 

It’s a blonde ale with hints of the fruit flavors. I think you taste the tartness of the mango more so than the guava. One reason why I would definitely want mine colder next time. 
 

It pours with a nice frothy head (I was being careful, but not overly careful - I was sitting at a picnic table) that dissipates rather quickly into a thin lacy foam. 
 

 
 

 

I poured this one into a cup so you could see the color, but the second stayed nice and cold in the can. 
 

Thought it went pretty well with the crispy chicken sandwich from the snack shack. 

[Cruisin_n_Boozin]

Looks tasty!! Thanks for sharing!

[tomservo]

4 hours ago, aring75 said:

Thought it went pretty well with the crispy chicken sandwich from the snack shack. 

 

How was the chicken? Hopefully better than the burger?

[aring75]

Just now, tomservo said:

 

How was the chicken? Hopefully better than the burger?

The chicken sandwich at the snack shack was 10x better than the buffet burger!! 👍

 

However, to be fair, I did not try the burger at the snack shack. It may have been better as well. I think those items are made fresher. 

[tomservo]

Just now, aring75 said:

The chicken sandwich at the snack shack was 10x better than the buffet burger!! 👍

 

However, to be fair, I did not try the burger at the snack shack. It may have been better as well. I think those items are made fresher. 

 

Buffet burgers are almost always terrible. Needs to be made to order!