So... Surly is headed to Chicago?

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  1. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Is this rumor true?
     
    #1 BottleCaps80, Nov 8, 2013
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  2. sacrelicio

    sacrelicio Pooh-Bah (1,838) Feb 15, 2005 Minnesota
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    They've done events down there before, tap takeovers and Darkness kegs and such.
     
    #2 sacrelicio, Nov 8, 2013
  3. Chaz

    Chaz Grand Pooh-Bah (3,668) Feb 3, 2002 Minnesota
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  4. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    I've heard Chicago distro rumors!

    Strange they'd expand there before servicing the rest of MN, but I guess it's a big money market!
     
    #4 BottleCaps80, Nov 8, 2013
  5. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

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  6. blue-dream

    blue-dream Initiate (0) Aug 22, 2013 Virgin Islands (U.S.)

    Sweet 1 more beer i wont have to trade for!!
     
    #6 blue-dream, Nov 8, 2013
  7. doner24

    doner24 Zealot (611) Apr 16, 2013 Minnesota

    Ok, how about sending a full distribution of FFF up to Minneapolis now :slight_smile:
     
    #7 doner24, Nov 8, 2013
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  8. Chaz

    Chaz Grand Pooh-Bah (3,668) Feb 3, 2002 Minnesota
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    They could always dust off their 'ol contract with August Schell . . . :sunglasses:
     
    #8 Chaz, Nov 8, 2013
  9. Shag

    Shag Crusader (455) Jun 27, 2007 Minnesota

    Seems like a fair trade...
     
    #9 Shag, Nov 8, 2013
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  10. mmulebarn

    mmulebarn Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2013 Minnesota

    Gotta pay for that new brewery somehow....
     
    #10 mmulebarn, Nov 8, 2013
  11. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    Didn't they use to sent draft to Chicago in the past?

    edit: lol covered in that Tribune article...
     
    #11 BrettHead, Nov 8, 2013
  12. HomeBrewed

    HomeBrewed Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2006 Minnesota

    This makes sense considering Chicago doesn't get enough great beer already...sheesh
     
    #12 HomeBrewed, Nov 8, 2013
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  13. sacrelicio

    sacrelicio Pooh-Bah (1,838) Feb 15, 2005 Minnesota
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    So, what was the actual, official distribution to Chicago prior to 2010? I am of the impression it was just special events, and only draft.
     
    #13 sacrelicio, Nov 8, 2013
  14. psychotia

    psychotia Pundit (857) Jun 27, 2009 Wisconsin

    Everyone in Madison be sure to wave as the surly delivery trucks roll by!
     
    #14 psychotia, Nov 8, 2013
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  15. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    Definitely only draft; never heard that it was just special events
     
    #15 BrettHead, Nov 8, 2013
  16. pepsican

    pepsican Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2007 Iowa

    I purchased kegs years ago in Chicago for a home fridge. They used to be around at the major bars in draft before pulling out of the state. One would assume with the JBros investment that Surly will be regional soon.
     
    #16 pepsican, Nov 8, 2013
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  17. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    I was happy when they went with JBros as they have statewide distro in both NE and IA (as you know). I think it is a matter of time. IA would occur before NE ever would obviously.
     
    #17 BrettHead, Nov 8, 2013
  18. Sinatra716

    Sinatra716 Initiate (0) May 27, 2006 Minnesota

    Is there any chance of FFF ever coming to MN? I would think with the number of times Surly and 3 Floyds have collaborated that some distribution could make its way here. Readily available Zombie Dust would be amazing.
     
    #18 Sinatra716, Nov 8, 2013
  19. anticipation23

    anticipation23 Initiate (0) May 2, 2013 Wisconsin

    More like lie in wait; jack those trucks Breaking Bad train robbery style. Vanish in a cloud of money.
     
    #19 anticipation23, Nov 8, 2013
  20. copslovebeer

    copslovebeer Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2012 Minnesota

    Damn shame that FFF isn't in Chicago. Or Illinois, for that matter. I'd rather have pipe works or Half acre any day
     
    #20 copslovebeer, Nov 8, 2013
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