Ray's Growler Gallery (Milwaukee,WI)

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  1. Mitchell57

    Mitchell57 Zealot (626) Jan 8, 2013 Wisconsin

    We all would I think, but can't find KBS on the shelf to do that instead unfortunately. Is what it is, I'll get a growler if they still have it once I'm there
     
    #41 Mitchell57, Jul 31, 2014
  2. atone315

    atone315 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2008 Wisconsin

    I guess it pays off to stash a few bottles then.
     
    #42 atone315, Jul 31, 2014
  3. robear

    robear Initiate (0) May 24, 2014 Wisconsin

    I agree. Unless you've got a buddy who has never had it and you're going to each down 16 oz that night. Then I'd say go for it. That's why I wish that keg had gone to Sugar Maple, Romans, Burnhearts, or Palm Tavern. That way you can have a few really fresh glasses and it might even stick around until the next day. Lots of folks would get to try it. Nothing against Ray's, but it's not the best way to sell BBA Stouts or Barleywines.
     
    #43 robear, Jul 31, 2014
  4. robear

    robear Initiate (0) May 24, 2014 Wisconsin

    KBS was tough this year. Landed a 4-pack by dumb luck and another single from a shop I frequent often. Could have very easily gotten none at retail.

    If anyone wants to trade a single for a BCBBW or BCBCS, I'd be game.
     
    #44 robear, Jul 31, 2014
  5. atone315

    atone315 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2008 Wisconsin

    I consistently get 3x4pks a year. I don't even bother with checking locally, pays to have awesome trading partners.
     
    #45 atone315, Jul 31, 2014
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  6. robear

    robear Initiate (0) May 24, 2014 Wisconsin

    That'll be next year for me. Two years ago I was in Cali, wasn't really trading much given that all I was drinking was IPA's. Building a decent cellar now, and sending some KBS love back to friends in CA. I don't think KBS tops CW 16 (even without coffee) or fresh Peruvian Morning (sadness). But I do like it more than BCBS, on pure drinkability.
     
    #46 robear, Jul 31, 2014
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  7. robear

    robear Initiate (0) May 24, 2014 Wisconsin

    Speaking of BCBS, if any of you are free on Saturday, Goose Island is having a great fundraiser/anniversary party featuring several BCBS variants. Just search for them on Brown Paper Tickets. Rare, Prop, Backyard Rye, etc. It's pricey. But it looks pretty great.
     
    #47 robear, Jul 31, 2014
  8. hansenm72

    hansenm72 Pundit (847) Jan 23, 2014 Texas

    I'm down for swapping a KBS for a BCBCS... would go 2:2 if you gots the coffee
     
    #48 hansenm72, Jul 31, 2014
  9. Westuh

    Westuh Initiate (0) Oct 9, 2012 Wisconsin

    Fantastic Founders Friday!
    Friday, August 3rd
    5PM - 8PMish


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    Let's be honest...There's not much to say about this Growler Gallery Gala. Founders Brewing is coming the Gallery, and we'll be tapping some amazingly rare gems. Game on, friends.



    Here's the line-up:

    - All Day IPA
    - Red's Rye IPA
    - Backstage Series Smoked Porter

    - Sumatra Mountain Brown (the base beer of Frangelic Mountain!)

    - Cellared 2013 Backwoods Bastard (32oz fill only)

    and...

    Drum Roll Please...the one, the ONLY

    - KBS (32oz fill only)



    There are going to be many questions but the most pressing question probably is:



    Q: Growlers of KBS? Are you serious? Did I die and go to Heaven?

    A: It's not heaven, but it is Ray's Growler Gallery (which is pretty close)! And while you will be able to get a growler fill of the legendary KBS, in an attempt to spread around the beer love, KBS will be limited to ONE 32oz fill per household only. Please note, with such finite quantities available, no samples will be given of either KBS or the Cellared Backwoods Bastard.



    Q: What time will the legendary KBS be tapped?

    A: Everything from Founders will be unleashed precisely at 5PM. Please note, just as with the Growler Gallery Opening Day, ONLY 30 folks will be allowed in the Gallery at a time, so there is a small chance that you may have to wait before entering. For any folks that arrive before 5PM specifically for our Founders Takeover, we will be forming a line on the North Avenue entrance, to be as fair and equitable as possible.
     
    #49 Westuh, Jul 31, 2014
  10. robear

    robear Initiate (0) May 24, 2014 Wisconsin

    Ah- I meant I'd trade a KBS to get my hands on a BCBCS.
     
    #50 robear, Jul 31, 2014
  11. hansenm72

    hansenm72 Pundit (847) Jan 23, 2014 Texas

    damnit!
     
    #51 hansenm72, Jul 31, 2014
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  12. robear

    robear Initiate (0) May 24, 2014 Wisconsin

    We did not get enough BCBCS or BCBBW this year. Damn you, Founders.
     
    #52 robear, Jul 31, 2014
  13. robear

    robear Initiate (0) May 24, 2014 Wisconsin

    Although I do have a bomber of '12 BCBCS. I'll bring it you know where if I can make the next one.
     
    #53 robear, Jul 31, 2014
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  14. Vinithing

    Vinithing Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2014 Wisconsin


    Do I win a free fill if I tell you Friday is August 1st??!
     
    #54 Vinithing, Jul 31, 2014
  15. Westuh

    Westuh Initiate (0) Oct 9, 2012 Wisconsin

    I notified those that wrote it. Yikes! Thanks for letting us know though. Unfortunately I cannot give you one for free. SORRY! :slight_frown:
     
    #55 Westuh, Aug 1, 2014
  16. dmbforever

    dmbforever Initiate (0) May 8, 2013 Wisconsin
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    Gotta love my wife. Told her about the event tonight (slowly slipping it in during casual conversation). Her response "see if you can leave work early and get in line, as you know they'll be peeps there waiting". She knows the drill :slight_smile:
     
    #56 dmbforever, Aug 1, 2014
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  17. Westuh

    Westuh Initiate (0) Oct 9, 2012 Wisconsin

    We assume there will be a line. We don't know when it will form. Employees aren't allowed to touch KBS, so hopefully enough of you guys/gals get this brew. "Good luck" - Taken Voice
     
    #57 Westuh, Aug 1, 2014
  18. Vinithing

    Vinithing Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2014 Wisconsin

    My wife told be I better get in line so I can score her some.
    Nice username! What a damn shame no Alpine this year. Gave me an excuse to finally hit up SPAC however.
     
    #58 Vinithing, Aug 1, 2014
  19. Westuh

    Westuh Initiate (0) Oct 9, 2012 Wisconsin

    Today is the day. Good luck to those hoping to get some KBS, Backwoods or any of the Backstage Series brews!
     
    #59 Westuh, Aug 1, 2014
  20. AstraXtreme

    AstraXtreme Zealot (539) Mar 21, 2014 Wisconsin

    Per Beermenus, a 32oz pour of KBS will be $25 (equal to paying roughly $9.50 /12 oz bottle).
    Pretty steep, but that's beer hype for ya.
     
    #60 AstraXtreme, Aug 1, 2014
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