Settle a bet: Zombie Dust or Pliny. . .

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Beerandraiderfan, Jun 25, 2012.

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  1. Beerandraiderfan

    Beerandraiderfan Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2009 Nevada

    This isn't a versus thread, its an "or" thread! Ouch that stings, Pliny versus thread. . . thats like one of my biggest pet peeve on BA.

    I was hoping someone would chime in with actual production numbers and citation. . .

    For the record, I seem to be on the losing end here in terms of public opinion. I thought it would be Zombie Dust produced in greater quantity.

    I said, well, its in 6 packs and it used to be a 6 case limit (now 2) whereas Pliny is single bottles, and a one case limit. Further, I don't think FFF has a mandatory refrigeration policy to carry their beers, which should only increase access. Distribution seemed about even ~5 states. I think overall FFF makes more barrels overall than RR per year. Hence, I picked Zombie Dust.
     
    #21 Beerandraiderfan, Jun 26, 2012
  2. tjensen3618

    tjensen3618 Maven (1,391) Mar 23, 2008 California

    I would say there's more ZD.

    Yes, Pliny is distributed in CA which is a huge area, but really, the whole LA area has what? 20 stores that carry Pliny?

    I think FFF distribution is a lot thicker in their given territory.
     
    #22 tjensen3618, Jun 26, 2012
  3. MacNCheese

    MacNCheese Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2011 California

    There's more to CA than LA.
     
    #23 MacNCheese, Jun 27, 2012
  4. BrianTheBrewer30

    BrianTheBrewer30 Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2009 Massachusetts

    Hoppy Birthday is better than both.
     
    #24 BrianTheBrewer30, Jun 27, 2012
  5. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    any chance ill get to try some?
     
    #25 crossovert, Jun 27, 2012
  6. BrianTheBrewer30

    BrianTheBrewer30 Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2009 Massachusetts

    I hope so man. Would love to share some with ya.
     
    #26 BrianTheBrewer30, Jun 27, 2012
  7. tjensen3618

    tjensen3618 Maven (1,391) Mar 23, 2008 California

    Hoppy Birthday is most definitely not produced more than Pliny of ZD.
     
    #27 tjensen3618, Jun 27, 2012
  8. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    haha sweet!
     
    #28 crossovert, Jun 27, 2012
  9. BrianTheBrewer30

    BrianTheBrewer30 Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2009 Massachusetts

    I did not say it was produced more if you can read :slight_smile: I said it was better than both Pliny and ZD. Sorry you cant get HB up there bro :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #29 BrianTheBrewer30, Jun 27, 2012
  10. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    And I will say that ZD is only sold in Cook county and pretty much only in the city itself. It is on draft elsewhere. Funny cause im going to a local bar that has bottles and they def didn't get them through normal distro.
     
    #30 crossovert, Jun 27, 2012
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  11. tjensen3618

    tjensen3618 Maven (1,391) Mar 23, 2008 California

    OP did not ask what was better. :slight_smile:
     
    #31 tjensen3618, Jun 27, 2012
  12. BrianTheBrewer30

    BrianTheBrewer30 Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2009 Massachusetts

    Well I told him what was so HA!
     
    #32 BrianTheBrewer30, Jun 27, 2012
  13. kpacedo

    kpacedo Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2009 California

    Goddamn it, another pliny vrs heady post?!?!?!



    I kid, I kid
     
    #33 kpacedo, Jun 27, 2012
  14. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Opinions aren't going to properly answer your question. :rolling_eyes:
    Facts..only the brewers can give them. :rolling_eyes::rolling_eyes:
     
    #34 Bitterbill, Jun 27, 2012
  15. Heidelberg7

    Heidelberg7 Initiate (0) Sep 13, 2008 Illinois

    Right now they don't even have any Zombie Dust at 3FFF brewery they are all out this beer is in such high demand right now. glad I have a case left
     
    #35 Heidelberg7, Jun 27, 2012
  16. modern

    modern Initiate (0) May 31, 2012 Ohio

    Which 5 states have Zombie Dust? From what I have heard its pretty much just the brewery and Chicago.
     
    #36 modern, Jun 27, 2012
  17. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
    Trader

    I'd bet Pliny pumps out more, a huge national demand and the Philly hub is really a key. 3F can't possibly have the distribution network in place when everything is so tightly confined.
     
    #37 nc41, Jun 27, 2012
  18. Beerandraiderfan

    Beerandraiderfan Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2009 Nevada

    Yeah but you're wrong.
     
    #38 Beerandraiderfan, Jun 27, 2012
  19. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    Far be it from me to insert some actual facts into an argument when mere conjencture would be much more fun; but a google search revealed that Three Floyds brews 3,200 barrels of beer a year and Russian River brews 1,500. While that is not broken down specifically for Pliny or Zombie Dust, it would more likely that there is more Zombie Dust is brewed than Pliny.

    http://beerme.com/brewery.php?3674
    http://beerme.com/brewery.php?4133

    Wikipedia says that three floyds brews 15,000 barels a year but that just doesn't seem right.
     
    #39 SammyJaxxxx, Jun 27, 2012
  20. Beerandraiderfan

    Beerandraiderfan Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2009 Nevada

    I would think that's closer to correct than 3200, but just a hunch, I have no figures.
     
    #40 Beerandraiderfan, Jun 27, 2012
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