In-laws/beer mules in WI

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  1. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,193) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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    So my in-laws are in WI this week and next. I believe they will spend time in both Madison and Milwaukee. Since they are driving, they offered to bring me back some WI beer. I'm only asking them to bring a small amount, so my initial thought is to have them grab some New Glarus Scream and a bottle of Belgian Red. How available are these two beers at the larger liquor stores? Anything else that is relatively easy to procure and worth bringing back? Thanks for the help.
     
    #1 EnronCFO, Sep 23, 2015
  2. Kbyfield

    Kbyfield Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2009 Wisconsin

    NG is as available as Pabst
     
    #2 Kbyfield, Sep 23, 2015
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  3. BeerBeak81

    BeerBeak81 Zealot (698) Oct 10, 2014 New York
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    Ditto above. Woodman's, Steve's, Riley's, etc all carry both in Madison. You could get cases of both. I'd recommend trying Fantasy Factory from Karben4 if they're in Madison (maybe in Milwaukee too).
     
    #3 BeerBeak81, Sep 23, 2015
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  4. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,193) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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    Thanks. Is Scream the only seasonal/special release out right now? Anything else from NG that's worth seeking out?
     
    #4 EnronCFO, Sep 23, 2015
  5. pagriley

    pagriley Pooh-Bah (2,382) Oct 27, 2014 Illinois
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    Might still see the Berliner Weisse from New Glarus on the shelves, that is worth grabbing for sure. Also, Central Waters Bourbon barrel scotch ale came out a few weeks ago - might still be around, and that is tasting awesome (had one a few nights ago).
     
    #5 pagriley, Sep 23, 2015
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  6. Kbyfield

    Kbyfield Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2009 Wisconsin

    depending on your individual tastes, everything
     
    #6 Kbyfield, Sep 23, 2015
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  7. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,193) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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    Good point. I've had quite a few and never been disappointed. Was just thinking of anything that was particularly fresh or unique. Scream and Belgian Red both fit the bill.
     
    #7 EnronCFO, Sep 23, 2015
  8. Kbyfield

    Kbyfield Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2009 Wisconsin

    (glancing at their schedule of beers and what's out now)

    I like their Apple Ale quite a bit - that should still be around. The other 750's (Raspberry Tart, Seredipity) are always good too

    People other than me like Pumpkin Pie Lust a lot.
     
    #8 Kbyfield, Sep 23, 2015
  9. Yohann

    Yohann Zealot (744) Apr 29, 2014 Wisconsin
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    Have them pick up Scream in Madison (reportedly fresher) and as close to the end of their trip as practical.

    And I second the recommendation of Central Waters' BB Scotch Ale – very good stuff.
     
    #9 Yohann, Sep 23, 2015
  10. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,193) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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    Sorry, that last comment (fresh and unique) was meant more broadly to what's out now in WI, not just NG. Thanks for the tips.
     
    #10 EnronCFO, Sep 23, 2015
  11. Kbyfield

    Kbyfield Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2009 Wisconsin

    Ah, ok

    Karbon4 Fantasy Factory or Idiot Farm
    CC BB products (probably only find Scotch Ale)
    Black Husky
     
    #11 Kbyfield, Sep 23, 2015
  12. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,193) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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    Thanks. Is the Central Waters BB Scotch Ale in 4/6 packs or bomber format? Price? Just trying to set expectations before I send them on a mission. Thanks again for the help.
     
    #12 EnronCFO, Sep 23, 2015
  13. jsrose16

    jsrose16 Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2014 Illinois

    You can also score Toppling Goliath in both of those towns.

    I second the Fantasy Factory, Scream, and any Black Husky (Pale Ale, Sproose) bombers. Pumpkin Pie lust, Belgium Red, Moon Man, and Apple Ale are all nice offerings from NG too.
     
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  14. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,193) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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    Are TG's IPAs available in bottles? Thought those were hard to get. Thanks for the tips.
     
    #14 EnronCFO, Sep 23, 2015
  15. Kbyfield

    Kbyfield Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2009 Wisconsin

    4packs and sorry, but don't remember the $
     
    #15 Kbyfield, Sep 23, 2015
  16. jsrose16

    jsrose16 Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2014 Illinois

    I had no issue finding 4pks of sue in both Madison and Milwaukee the last few times I've been up there. Just make sure you are going to stores they distro too.
     
    #16 jsrose16, Sep 23, 2015
  17. dcw6363

    dcw6363 Zealot (552) Nov 11, 2009 Wisconsin
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    Not sure how much you want to overburden these mules with details--but I'd have them check dates on Scream, a lot of it on shelves right now is old. As someone mentioned above, new Scream is coming out soon (may be out already?).

    Second the recos for: Fantasy Factory, Black Husky stuff, any NG fruit bombers. Also NG Staghorn is very good. CW Scotch Ale is sort of around, but has sold out in many places. It's around $14 per fourper. (Yes I just invented the word "fourper" TM. Surly stuff is all over now too.
     
    #17 dcw6363, Sep 23, 2015
  18. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,193) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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    So if they popped into Woodman's in Madison with the following list of potentials they should be OK to find a few of them:

    New Glarus Scream IPA - 4-packs of bottles (check date on bottle)
    New Glarus Belgian Red or Serendipity (big bottles)
    Central Waters Brewers Reserve Scotch Ale - 4-packs of bottles
    Surly Furious or Bender - 4-packs (I think) of cans
    Toppling Goliath PsuedoSue - 6-packs of bottles
     
    #18 EnronCFO, Sep 23, 2015
  19. wdberkley

    wdberkley Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2015 Illinois

    I was in Woodmans' in Madison 2 fridays' ago - they were out of PseudoSue, but had plenty of Rover Truck. I'd add that as a suitable backup. Kid at the counter told me PseudoSue goes pretty fast when it comes in.
     
    #19 wdberkley, Sep 23, 2015
  20. puftdank

    puftdank Savant (1,061) Sep 13, 2011 Illinois

    If they are anything like my in-laws, this list will end up getting them locked in the store after it closes.
     
    #20 puftdank, Sep 23, 2015
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