East End Gratitude Release 09/14

Discussion in 'New England' started by Steve_Oldrati, Sep 9, 2013.

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  1. Steve_Oldrati

    Steve_Oldrati Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Decided to create a dedicated thread for next weekend's release instead of posting on the other "Any News?" thread. Here's the breakdown of this year's bottle counts and pricing info:

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    Purchase Limits:

    "So everybody gets a chance at some, we're limiting the purchase of the 2013 to one case per person, per visit. This means you can get back in line if you want to. Or if there is no line, there's no limit. However, if we see more than 130 people in line at noon when we're ready to open the door, we'll drop this limit down to a half a case. (We may need to drop this limit further if there's a giant angry mob with pitchforks and torches outside, but we'll make that call on Release Day.) For those that buy the limit of the new stuff, you'll also have a chance to buy some vintage Gratitude. And for all "previously released" vintages, we're limiting you to one bottle of ANY vintage Gratitude, per person, per visit. Again, you can get back in line, or if there's no line, there's no limit.

    For the 2008A, there's a limit of one case. Flatitude I, Flatitude II botttles have no purchase limits. And there is no requirement to buy current-year Gratitude for these three beers.

    And YES, we now take credit cards."

    I also set up a Google Doc for people to post what they plan on bringing to the bottle share:

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqVDRceGJMu6dFIyVDhPN2J5WUFLRkpzOEVyY3lacmc&usp=sharing

    See everyone Saturday!
     
    #1 Steve_Oldrati, Sep 9, 2013
  2. stmgl01

    stmgl01 Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2007 Pennsylvania

    I've always wanted to try this beer since I first heard of it a few years ago. Wish I could make it out there but its not in the cards for me.

    I'm curious, what's the difference between 2008a and 2008 other than the packaging?
     
    #2 stmgl01, Sep 9, 2013
  3. shadowane

    shadowane Zealot (631) Sep 7, 2007 Pennsylvania

    I'm guessing the 2008 was the good batch while the 2008A was the not good batch that has developed into something that is okay.
     
    #3 shadowane, Sep 9, 2013
  4. Steve_Oldrati

    Steve_Oldrati Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2012 Pennsylvania

    "@EastEndBrewing: The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep. And miles to go before I sleep."

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    Scott will be signing bottles all week.
     
    #4 Steve_Oldrati, Sep 9, 2013
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  5. stmgl01

    stmgl01 Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Cool...makes sense to me.

    ISO: one bottle of 2013 Gratitude! As I said, I've always wanted to try this stuff!
     
    #5 stmgl01, Sep 9, 2013
  6. xnicknj

    xnicknj Initiate (0) May 25, 2009 Pennsylvania


    "2008A is aging well, and the subtle burnt note on the finish has faded over the years, to a point where the casual barleywine drinker (if there is such a thing?) might not pick up on it, if it were not mentioned beforehand. But it's still there to be found if you look for it. We drink a bit of this one in our house on a semi-regular basis. So we'll release a bit of this, priced accordingly and of course with tasters provided so that you know exactly what you're getting into."

    I'd be curious to try this and one of the Flatitudes against the regular versions, although $15 seems a bit steep for an "off" beer.
     
    #6 xnicknj, Sep 9, 2013
  7. stmgl01

    stmgl01 Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Agreed. I just realized I may be able to call in a favor from my bro-in-law to grab some bottles. What's the anticipation for a line like? If East End were in Philly area I know what would be in store but what do Pburgh beer folks act like around see events? Anyone traveling from afar?
     
    #7 stmgl01, Sep 9, 2013
  8. RyanMcFly1985

    RyanMcFly1985 Savant (1,222) Oct 20, 2007 Ohio
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    If someone is going and isn't buying all their 2013 bottles, shoot me a BM. Got a wedding to attend so I can't make it. Cheers.
     
    #8 RyanMcFly1985, Sep 9, 2013
  9. PGH_Penguins

    PGH_Penguins Initiate (0) May 26, 2013 North Carolina

    I'd be interested in a bottle from 2013 if anyone wants to set up a trade
     
    #9 PGH_Penguins, Sep 9, 2013
  10. jtladner

    jtladner Savant (1,239) Mar 30, 2013 District of Columbia

    I would also love a bottle of 2013. If anyone has the chance to grab an extra, let me know. Would love to set up a trade.
     
    #10 jtladner, Sep 10, 2013
  11. stakem

    stakem Grand Pooh-Bah (4,070) Feb 20, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Something not mentioned which I just started wondering about...
    The (100 or so?) "brewery investers" have first dibs at all things being released the day before. If they all purchase 1 vintage bottle, there is a good chance there may not be any '05, '06 or '07 bottles on Saturday.
     
    #11 stakem, Sep 10, 2013
  12. Steve_Oldrati

    Steve_Oldrati Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I forgot about that part... From the 2013 Gratitude release post on their website:

    "Also of note: Our GOOD BEER Investors will have first crack at everything we release on the Friday before release day, at the brewery location only, during regular Growler Hours. This is part of the promise we made back when we started the GBIP just over 2 years ago."

    Hopefully there will be at least a few older bottles left. I live 5 minutes from the brewery so hopefully I can get there early enough and maybe (just maybe) snag an older vintage bottle. Thanks for the reminder stakem.
     
    #12 Steve_Oldrati, Sep 10, 2013
  13. PGH_Penguins

    PGH_Penguins Initiate (0) May 26, 2013 North Carolina

    I got a family member on the hunt. If it doesn't happen I could do an IP trade in late Nov, or we could just share some bottles!
     
    #13 PGH_Penguins, Sep 10, 2013
  14. DogfishJoe

    DogfishJoe Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2010 Ohio

    Anyone who will be their an wants to do an ip trade bm me
     
    #14 DogfishJoe, Sep 10, 2013
  15. poonamibaxter

    poonamibaxter Pundit (836) Jun 26, 2007 Colorado
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    I'm in town from Denver, seriously, what time should I show up for this? If it was a Crooked Stave release with this bottle count 11am would cut it, is this the same?

    And no I didn't bring any CS to trade but I know how to ship.
     
    #15 poonamibaxter, Sep 12, 2013
  16. Steve_Oldrati

    Steve_Oldrati Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I honestly have no idea what to expect this year considering it's the first time they're releasing any since 2010. I live about 5 minutes from the brewery, so I'm going to swing by pretty early and see what's going down. I can update this thread and/or BM/text people that want to know how the line's progressing on Saturday morning.
     
    #16 Steve_Oldrati, Sep 12, 2013
  17. poonamibaxter

    poonamibaxter Pundit (836) Jun 26, 2007 Colorado
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    Appreciate it. I think I will just show up around 11 and hope for the best. Its just beer, I'll live if I show up and there are 600 folks in line already.
     
    #17 poonamibaxter, Sep 12, 2013
  18. outoffocus

    outoffocus Maven (1,255) Nov 10, 2012 Pennsylvania

    The post says they are adjusting bottle counts based on the number of people there at 12, so getting there super early shouldnt be necassary. I would be shocked if there are even enough people in line that they sell through them all right away, but we'll see.
     
    #18 outoffocus, Sep 12, 2013
  19. Greenplastic615

    Greenplastic615 Savant (1,104) Nov 4, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    I'm getting there really early, but only to participate the the bottle share, etc. beforehand. As said above, they're adjusting limits down if a horde of people show up, so I wouldn't think being there prior to 11:00 is necessary.
     
    #19 Greenplastic615, Sep 12, 2013
  20. Mbrown44

    Mbrown44 Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2011 Delaware
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    Is there anyone on here from the beer investors that can update us on the vintage bottles after Friday?
     
    #20 Mbrown44, Sep 12, 2013
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