Founders Glass... What's up?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Thickfreakness, May 15, 2013.

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  1. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    I've been noticing that the glass on most Founders releases has been really off lately. Some feel like a '57 Fender Strat "V" neck, some just have a little wobble, some have a HUGE, thumb size indent, and some... well, they do this.

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    I came home and finally opened a box that was sent to me full of awesome brews! I was looking over what I was sending him, and noticed that the bottle of Doom looked empty. I thought it might have been the bottle that I drank, but the cap was secure and intact. I was really confused! That's when I realized what had happened. It had a bottom bottle blowout!!! I've heard of such a thing, but never had it happen to me. This blows! Why not a bottle of Double Trouble/Porter/Devil Dancer or something I can easily find?
    Even the replacement bottle that I found has air bubbles in it. My .02 is that Founders DAMN WELL better find a better supplier! At least one beer in every 4-pack has a handy-capable bottle. That's bullshit as far as I'm concerned with what they charge! Get your shit together Founders! My hands aren't shaped like a first baseman's glove! How much does decent glass cost you cheap skates?
     
    #1 Thickfreakness, May 15, 2013
  2. OneBeertoRTA

    OneBeertoRTA Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2010 California

    Holy Smokes!

    Thank god the bad bottles were spent on Doom
     
    #2 OneBeertoRTA, May 15, 2013
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  3. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    might not be Founder' fault. You have no idea how long those bottles have been there or if theyare just a bad run on glass. Along with other commodities (plastic, pulp for paper, etc) glass prices are starting to go up. Happened recently to Town Hall where they were having issues with thei growlers. You have to realize that most bottles/glassware are bought in bulk to save money and get the discount. So theymight of had these bottles for a bit of time before this issue was caght. I am sure they are aware and are talking to thier glass supplier. Cut a great brewery some slack. Let's give them a chance to make it right.
     
    #3 biglobo8971, May 15, 2013
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  4. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    I look over EVERY guitar I buy with a fine tooth comb, new or used. I've sent back guitars to Gibson/Fender/Martin/ because of bad frets, warped necks, bad electronics, etc... Most company's/salesman I've delt with hate me! LOL! I'm a pain in their ass. Honesty is my only policy!
    I understand it's only glass, but come on... have some pride!
     
    #4 Thickfreakness, May 15, 2013
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  5. BlastBeats

    BlastBeats Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2011 Illinois

    I bought a snifter from the Founders website and it was ridiculously lopsided. After sending them a polite email w/ pictures they volunteered to send me another.. I asked if i could pay the dollar difference for a CBS glass and they told me not to worry about it and shipped me one as soon as they had stock.. they're good in my book.
     
    #5 BlastBeats, May 15, 2013
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  6. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    man, don't take this as an argument. Much respect. But.... Founder's pride is where it should be, it's beer. The purchasing manager/whatever I am sure is aware and is in touch with EGrandstand now, or whoever they use. I am sure if you did the same as the above post erer and let them know what happened, you will be taken care of. Which I believe Founder's does a great job of that part of it, because they do take pride in it.
     
    #6 biglobo8971, May 15, 2013
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  7. TheBeerTruck

    TheBeerTruck Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Michigan

    Did you really just compare an empty bottle to a guitar? Do you drink KBS along side Bud Light and then complain about how bad of a job AB is doing with their quality control? On a positive note, you sound like a guy I'd love to buy guitars from. On another note, biblobo8971 said it best: "Founder's pride is where it should be, it's beer." Not to say that makes it ok to become relaxed in other areas, but I know Founders well and they go to far greater lengths than most companies to ensure consistency and quality in all aspects of their business and products.
     
    #7 TheBeerTruck, May 15, 2013
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  8. YogiBeer

    YogiBeer Initiate (0) May 10, 2012 Illinois

    Lol the two white chocs in the background I don't even...
     
    #8 YogiBeer, May 15, 2013
  9. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    I opened the box with two White Choc's that I traded for and noticed the mess that the Doom made and moved the broken glass to the place where I was taking a pic for the Latest Haul pics. What are you getting at Yogi?
     
    #9 Thickfreakness, May 15, 2013
  10. YogiBeer

    YogiBeer Initiate (0) May 10, 2012 Illinois

    I DON'T HAVE ANY WHITE CHOCOLATES, SEÑOR FREAKNESS
     
    #10 YogiBeer, May 15, 2013
  11. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    Mr. Yogi, I can send you one. What year?
     
    #11 biglobo8971, May 15, 2013
  12. pixieskid

    pixieskid Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2009 Germany

    It's not like they're a new upstart, they are a well established and large enough brewery that they can afford to purchase appropriate supplies for their packaging. Bought in bulk...of course they are bought in bulk. They probably buy bottles in the realm of hundreds of thousands.

    I'm sure that this is a freak thing as its the first I have heard of from Founders (which is a brewery that I love), and the op is the only one to have recently report such problems.

    I guess my point is that while I agree with you that this really isn't a big deal or characteristic of Founders, but I dont agree with your justifications to his complaint.
     
    #12 pixieskid, May 15, 2013
  13. frothyhead

    frothyhead Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2007 New Jersey

    Sounds like you're a pretty uptight dude. Relax, have a beer.
     
    #13 frothyhead, May 15, 2013
  14. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    true........ not going in to it. Cheers!
     
    #14 biglobo8971, May 15, 2013
  15. YogiBeer

    YogiBeer Initiate (0) May 10, 2012 Illinois

    Nope. Thank you though! Me whining to cover up being a dick on a website doesn't deserve free super yummy beer. Thanks for the super generous offer though!
     
    #15 YogiBeer, May 15, 2013
  16. pixieskid

    pixieskid Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2009 Germany

    fair enough. cheers.
     
    #16 pixieskid, May 15, 2013
  17. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    oh it isn't free, offering a trade, not charity. I love Illinois distro, I am sure we can work something out.
     
    #17 biglobo8971, May 15, 2013
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  18. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    You wouldn't be pissed off if you walked downstairs for a happy box opening event, and found that a $15 bottle and a $50 book were ruined? Tell me how great Founders is? Seriously? That's not how I make my customers happy. BTW... my customers are The Black Keys, Brand New, Twisted Sister, Wheatus, Glassjaw, Taking Back Sunday, etc...
    I ALWAYS make my customers happy!
     
    #18 Thickfreakness, May 15, 2013
  19. YogiBeer

    YogiBeer Initiate (0) May 10, 2012 Illinois

    I'm a terrible trader. :slight_smile:
     
    #19 YogiBeer, May 15, 2013
  20. willbm3

    willbm3 Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2010 Massachusetts

    The last 4 pack of Imperial Stout I bought was bottled in bottles that weren't completely round. The glass was flattened at one of the seams...all 4 bottles
     
    #20 willbm3, May 15, 2013
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