Bourbon County in San Francisco?

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  1. Sordini

    Sordini Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2013 New York

    I'm traveling for Thanksgiving and will be in San Francisco and I'm looking up options for the Bourbon County release. It looks like it'll only be available here at City Beer Store: http://citybeerstore.com/events/. I talked with them on the phone and they say they'll definitely have regular, coffee and barleywine and most likely the Regal Rye and maybe something else (I'm assuming maybe a handful of bottles of Rare).

    Anyone else know of any good places for the release? And has anyone been to the City Beer release? Is it worth going? The guy on the phone said last year he arrive at 8am (1 hour before the 9am release) and the line was already around a block.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 Sordini, Nov 23, 2015
  2. HeavySpeedway

    HeavySpeedway Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2013 California

    All of the BevMo stores will have cases of the regular BCBS; not sure about variants.
     
    #2 HeavySpeedway, Nov 23, 2015
  3. m34josh

    m34josh Zealot (508) Oct 19, 2009 California
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    Ale's Unlimited put up a pic on Facebook, so they definitely got some. No mention of variants or quantity though

    The line will be nuts at CBS. Last year people were camped out the night before, and I would expect the same if they have Rare. So if you want to wake up at dawn, it's a good choice
     
    #3 m34josh, Nov 23, 2015
  4. Matt_Zimmy

    Matt_Zimmy Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2014 California

    I was told by them they would have the whole lot of variants. Didn't say how much. And yeah, camping out is gonna be nuts. Wanted to do it, but I don't think I'll be around Thursday night and I figure showing up on Friday will be too late for Rare. Best of luck to anyone that tries!
     
    #4 Matt_Zimmy, Nov 23, 2015
  5. AndresR

    AndresR Pundit (832) Jul 19, 2009 California
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    I scored plenty of bcbs and the variants around the Bay Area last year at a few totally random spots. No camping gear required. Just poke around a little bit, should be fine.
     
    #5 AndresR, Nov 23, 2015
  6. misspublican

    misspublican Initiate (0) Jul 22, 2013 California

    Heard that it's going to be the same as last year with variants hitting a week or two after initial release. City beer will have them all on Friday though
     
    #6 misspublican, Nov 23, 2015
  7. mattdbh

    mattdbh Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2009 California

    Willows posted they have 5 cases of Rare. They are doing a BCBS event this Wednesday. No bottles to go though.
     
    #7 mattdbh, Nov 23, 2015
  8. Matt_Zimmy

    Matt_Zimmy Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2014 California

    I might try to get down to the willows tomorrow. Anyone wanna split a bottle of rare with me? :slight_smile:
     
    #8 Matt_Zimmy, Nov 24, 2015
  9. arusso13

    arusso13 Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2013 Connecticut

    Any idea what time the Willows event starts? I'll be flying in tomorrow and would rather avoid City Beer Store for my chance to try this year's variants.
     
    #9 arusso13, Nov 24, 2015
  10. mattdbh

    mattdbh Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2009 California

    6pm according to their website.
     
    #10 mattdbh, Nov 24, 2015
  11. Highbrow

    Highbrow Pooh-Bah (1,770) Jan 7, 2011 California
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    regular and barleywine are on the streets of SF already.
     
    #11 Highbrow, Nov 24, 2015
  12. LumpkinBrews

    LumpkinBrews Pundit (918) Aug 30, 2013 Colorado
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    Any sightings in the North Bay yet?
     
    #12 LumpkinBrews, Nov 24, 2015
  13. mikehblack

    mikehblack Zealot (602) Feb 10, 2010 California
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    Whole Foods/BevMo or just random liquor stores?
     
    #13 mikehblack, Nov 24, 2015
  14. Highbrow

    Highbrow Pooh-Bah (1,770) Jan 7, 2011 California
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    random corner store.
     
    #14 Highbrow, Nov 25, 2015
  15. mattdbh

    mattdbh Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2009 California

    The Willows event has been changed to 5.
     
    #15 mattdbh, Nov 25, 2015
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  16. Joeman10

    Joeman10 Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2013 California

    Any word on how much CBS got and limits?
     
    #16 Joeman10, Nov 25, 2015
  17. AndresR

    AndresR Pundit (832) Jul 19, 2009 California
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    I went a few hours after CBS opened, last year, and I waiting maybe 10 mins, got both everything, but VRye. They get tons.
     
    #17 AndresR, Nov 25, 2015
  18. GolfingGq

    GolfingGq Zealot (676) Apr 6, 2013 California
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    If anyone wants BCBS out in the Brentwood area, the Safeway on Balfour has it for sale now. $9.99 each, or $9 if you buy 6 or more
     
    #18 GolfingGq, Nov 25, 2015
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  19. arusso13

    arusso13 Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2013 Connecticut

    Can of Street Green for anyone who reserves me a small pour of Rare at The Willows tonight...? I won't be able to make it until about 7pm or so.
     
    #19 arusso13, Nov 26, 2015
  20. PerHops

    PerHops Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2011 California

    Anyone at the willows event now? Contemplating walking over
     
    #20 PerHops, Nov 26, 2015
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