Surly Darkness Day 2013

Hmm there's a thought...

 

There were bottles available 4 to 5 months in some stores. Also some stores got a few mystery shipments a few weeks later as well.

 

As mentioned this was the case in "some" stores. Many near me blew through their allotment in a few hours to a few days. Then the "mystery shipment" (that was rumored to have been slotted for Chicago but Surly decided to instead send it out to some stores locally to hook up locals, not sure the truth to this just what I heard and obviously if I hear it, it's true) lasted for longer at the stores that got it. Depends where you live and go. I work from home but am not sure I can actually stay the night so I may just go for the bottle share and go get my 6 days of release driving around.

 

What's the average mark up at stores?

 

Most that I saw in stores were $22-25. A few up near $30 though.

 

I saw everything 19.99 except when I visited crochester some smaller store was selling it for 27

 

At the brewery on Darkness Day its $20 tax included. In stores, via a distributor now, expect to pay no less than $20 plus tax with a 2 bottle limit. Should be about the same price as Seviin.

 

Anybody not planning on taking their full allotment? I'll be happy to pitch in/trade for the remainder. Unfortunate circumstances prevent me from going this year.

 

Anyone still looking to do some beer trades? Don't wanna use up everything I'm bringing for the bottle share Friday night.

 

I will post here if I have extra bottles after DDay. It is likely I'll have a few. I'll put em up for $20.

 

Where were these theoretical stores? Even my holes-in-the-wall places didn't last a week...are you confusing that second shipment with Darkness 'hanging around' for months?

 

Friendly reminder for out-of-staters...no Sunday sales in MN, so do your bottle shopping early!

 

No. I recall Big Discount Liquor and First Grand getting second shipments after blowing through them in a day. I think Ale Jail got some more a few weeks later too.

 

I know last year I walked in got my allotment then went back outside and went to another tasting table not to far from the main gate. I usually bring a case plus and whatever I don't drink I can always bring home rather have more than less...

 

Heritage as well got second shipments. The second shipments were in December as I remember my buddy picking up some before a holiday shindig we had. Either way it was a nice surprise

Ok, me go back to work, have about 15 hours of work to do today if I hope to make it to DD.

 

Anyone going from the Milwaukee area Friday?

 

How many extra bottles do they have at 3:30? Tough to get out of the house while watching the kids.

 

I picked up a couple bottles at Werwins just about 2 months ago. Many stores still have alot in the back they pull out for special events or for regular customers who might ask for one once in a while.

 

What are people bringing for bottle share?

Here is my list so far:
Sosus
Justin blabaer
Rye-On-Rye
Hop Savant
Prairie Funky Galaxy

 

Yeah my bro and I are leaving Friday morning from milwaukee