Completely unscientific poll about HS/RS renewals

I think my issue I raised in the other thread isn't so much that the Bruery won't see a good number of people not renew it's that there are plenty more people willing to replace them.

 

I did not get any renewal notice
Are you kidding me??? The year is barely halfway and still have not got much good stuff for being Hoarder
I just don't know if I can afford this anymore it is getting out of control expensive

 

I plan to renew, however instead of going 50/50 with another BA, I am dropping to 25/25/50 (me being a 25) with a couple other BAs. So I guess that means I am definite, however my drop from 50 to 25 should be a good indication that this year has been disappointing.

Edit: speaking to HS memberships in this post.

 

1) Agreed. Turnover is never the way to run a business. I think once the QC issues are resolved this will stabilize. If they still have QC issues once they have begun distributing beers from the separate facilities then this model will be unsustainable.

2. I know it took awhile to sell out but I thought it eventually did. One thing I've noticed is that the tasting room has gotten more crowded over the last year. There probably are a decent number more Bruery fans than even a year ago. I think demand for RS membership is where we differ most in our assessment.
3. Many RS members (like myself) split memberships too. Many split just so they can purchase more and get into the HS.

Edit: If my buddy and I got invited we would join the HS.

 

Maybe this is a dumb question, but is there an ability to jump from a PS all the way up to a HS? Or do you have to stop at the RS for a year first...

I'm PS now.

 

Unsure. I share my HS membership with a small group of guys. (I know The Bruery frowns upon it) The group will have to decide. I know not everyone is thrilled with all the 'bad' beers this year.

 

As someone in PS, I was pretty set on moving up to RS next year -- but yeah, now I'm not so sure based on all the QC issues. If I did go to RS, it wouldn't be by myself, that's for sure... though also think there's an element forgotten here about how Terreux will affect a lot of things on the society side.

 

First year RS member, apparently won the lottery with finding the Courverteur issue (yay!), but will likely be renewing RS again. While I am not a huge fan of their entire lineup I do still enjoy many of their beers. Having the ability to buy bottles not open to the public will keep me renewing.

Although I must admit, I am now intrigued about getting into the League from Modern Times, although I am not extraordinary...nor a gentleman most of the time (tough to be a gentleman when you look/dress like a hobo every day, good thing work doesn't care!).

 

Did they publish a list of what's included in the initial package and some of the beers they hope to release next year? I think that'll be what spurs my overall interest in renewing. Since the membership fees almost add up to the initial package beer cost, it's not an huge added cost/barrier to entry.

I also imagine that if the membership numbers decline to any point that's considered drastic, they would just expand distribution for beers that are currently society only. It doesn't necessarily devalue the society as members still get a discount and guaranteed allotments.

 

I haven't received an e-mail but assuming my co-HS member and myself are invited back I'm pretty sure we will re-join. I just first look at it from the perspective of what I get for the initial $350 investment - the 10 bottles of beer, some merch, first dibs on/access to events, access to HS exclusive beers... That's basically worth it even if I proceeded to order no beers all year.

The biggest selling point for me though is just the pure convenience of the entire thing. I no longer have the time or energy to rush off to a local bottle shop when new stuff comes out, or wait in long lines at bottle releases - the fact that I can order beer straight from my couch and pick it up at my convenience is huge for me, and not something I'm ready to give up. Plus it gives me a good excuse to go to the Bruery every month or so.

 

This is my first year as a RS member. So far I am happy, although I think I will end up spending more than expected. I am leaning strongly towards renewing, but my wife and I are expecting our first kid. While the RS expense fits in the budget, I can't help but think it would be better served going into the kids' savings account.

 

My indecision has more to do with the excessive amount of Bruery beer I have in my house, rather than the QC issues.

 

Probably will renew but this will be the first year that I really have to reconsider it. When they announce the list of next year's beers it will help sway my decision, but it'd definitely take more sours next year for me to firmly go yes.

 

Probably will renew. Would definitely prefer a split with the new Terreux line, so I don't receive any sours

 

1st year RS member and would likely renew. I don't have an issue with QC issues as long as they're discovered and brewery is disclosing early and/or refunding depending on circumstances. My biggest issue has been shipping to Illinois. Definitely is harder as an out of state RS member IMO.