GR Resident, best way to get FFF?

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  1. simonlibenski

    simonlibenski Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2015 Michigan

    Hey all -
    I've been lurking this forum for a while now, so, hello! nice to meet you!

    I live in Grand Rapids and I'd like to make a pilgrimage to buy some 3 Floyds in the near future -- my question is, does anyone know of anywhere closer than the brewpub itself that I could acquire it? Possibly a bottle shop just over the border somewhere into IN or OH? Would that even be worth it, or would it be better to just go all the way to FFF?

    Maybe we stop at Greenbush on the way to FFF, is there anywhere else on the way/nearby I should check out?
     
    #1 simonlibenski, Jan 27, 2015
  2. moshea

    moshea Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2007 Michigan


    The FFF website has a beer finder. Go search for some zip codes just over the border and punch them in. Good luck


    http://www.3floyds.com/distribution/
     
    #2 moshea, Jan 27, 2015
  3. simonlibenski

    simonlibenski Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2015 Michigan

    Thank you! I did look at that page already. I guess I should have said a little more, hoping somebody who travels/knows this area/route well could recommend a "better-than-average" bottle shop with FFF and possibly more offerings that aren't available in MI.
     
    #3 simonlibenski, Jan 27, 2015
  4. cetherid

    cetherid Savant (1,105) Aug 23, 2010 Indiana

    If you're already driving down 94 across the border you might as well drive the extra bit to FFF. There are few stores off 94 in between Michigan City and FFF that will have their beer but freshness may be an issue.

    As for "better-than-average" bottle shops that have a decent selection of other beers....Pat's Liquors in Porter has a decent selection for how small it is.
     
    #4 cetherid, Jan 27, 2015
  5. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Just go to the brewery.
     
    #5 BeyondDescription, Jan 27, 2015
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  6. vette-ss

    vette-ss Zealot (737) Nov 5, 2014 Michigan
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    This, and yes Greenbush would be a worthwhile stop.
     
    #6 vette-ss, Jan 27, 2015
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  7. simonlibenski

    simonlibenski Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2015 Michigan

    Thank you!
     
    #7 simonlibenski, Jan 27, 2015
  8. mike409

    mike409 Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2012 Michigan

    Stop at 18th street and thank me later.
     
    #8 mike409, Jan 27, 2015
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  9. simonlibenski

    simonlibenski Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2015 Michigan

    Just the sort of information I was looking for, thank you!
     
    #9 simonlibenski, Jan 27, 2015
  10. MiracleWhale

    MiracleWhale Initiate (0) May 29, 2014 Illinois

    I second the 18th street recommendation. Place is incredible. Go there first and have a few drinks then head to FFF later in the afternoon when the crowd thins out a bit.
     
    #10 MiracleWhale, Jan 27, 2015
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  11. willth

    willth Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2013 Illinois

    First just go to the brewery and dont mess with bottle shops, you will be hit or miss on those. Go to 18th street for sure then make the short drive to fff.
     
    #11 willth, Jan 27, 2015
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  12. a2rob

    a2rob Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2013 Michigan

    All of this is good advice, with the added caveat that some days FFF is worth going to, and others not; check to the Beer To Go page on their website the morning you plan to head to Munster and make sure they're selling the six-packs/bombers you desire.
     
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  13. simonlibenski

    simonlibenski Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2015 Michigan

    Oooh, this seems very relevant -- thank you for that. Are there any beers you would personally suggest to a FFF newbie such as myself?
     
    #13 simonlibenski, Jan 27, 2015
  14. awdturboiv

    awdturboiv Initiate (0) May 24, 2008 Indiana

    @simonlibenski If you are looking for any FFF beer and can meet at Founders on Fri, then BM me. 18th Street should have their Rise of the Phoenix IPA available in cans any day now too...highly recommend. I would be more than happy to haul up some supplies...I live/work right down the street from FFF/18th respectively.
     
    #14 awdturboiv, Jan 27, 2015
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  15. awdturboiv

    awdturboiv Initiate (0) May 24, 2008 Indiana

    Or skip this madness and go to Tapistry instead.
     
    #15 awdturboiv, Jan 27, 2015
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  16. ja1022

    ja1022 Zealot (562) Sep 27, 2009 Indiana
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    I like Greenbush (see avatar) but I would skip Greenbush for 18th Street all day long. In terms of product they're not even close. Hell, Drew's stuff is right up there with 3F.
     
    #16 ja1022, Jan 28, 2015
  17. braggheim

    braggheim Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2013 Indiana

    Hey @simonlibenski, welcome officially to BA. I am headed to Founder's on Saturday with some friends. If you are free and interested send me a list of some beers you are particularly interested in. I'll pick them up and you can pay me when I get there. If you wanted to buy me a thank you brew, I wouldn't say no. I don't have access to everything, but 3 Floyds is pretty accessible in my city. Cheers!
     
    #17 braggheim, Jan 28, 2015
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  18. KBS

    KBS Savant (1,078) Apr 25, 2014 Michigan
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    Just posted a ISO/FT for some Alpha King and Arctic Panzer Wolf. Also a few bottles of Central Waters bourbon barrel stout. PM me if interested in some sort of trade or outright buy. I'm also in Gr
     
    #18 KBS, Jan 28, 2015
  19. a2rob

    a2rob Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2013 Michigan

    I'm gonna be honest, if you haven't had ANYthing from FFF, just go to the taproom and try a bunch of stuff, then grab a sixer of anything you didn't try at the to-go counter on your way out. There's not a stinker in their year-round lineup.
     
    #19 a2rob, Jan 29, 2015
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  20. BEERschlitz

    BEERschlitz Initiate (0) Oct 13, 2013 Michigan

    You just recounted exactly what I did on my first visit. (Though I did grab a case of zombie dust which I did try on tap)
     
    #20 BEERschlitz, Jan 30, 2015
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