How long does KBS sit on shelves after release

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by Rodosman, Jan 26, 2016.

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  1. Rodosman

    Rodosman Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    Just curious as I am making a business trip April 7/8 to Grand Rapids. Does KBS sit on shelves for 2-3 weeks or 2-3 days? I realize the official release date has not been announced yet for 2016. Just looking for someone with experience from past years. Also, not trying to score just a single bottle.
    Thanks
     
  2. CD83

    CD83 Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2014 Michigan

    Still on the shelves from last year.
     
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  3. screamking

    screamking Pundit (839) Jan 20, 2013 Ohio

    Unless you bring something to trade with a local BAer your gonna be SOL. Gone same day it's delivered in most cases.
     
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  4. beerhan

    beerhan Savant (1,237) Apr 28, 2010 Ohio

    It sits on the shelves year round (however these shelves are usually located in basements or closets).

    There is a slim chance you may find some at a store in a more rural area but chances are KBS won't be sitting out in the open anywhere. Although, I know last year I scored some a few weeks after the release after a second round of 15 cases showed up at my local store.
     
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  5. Donco

    Donco Pooh-Bah (1,639) Aug 12, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Yeah? Where?!
     
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  6. vette-ss

    vette-ss Zealot (737) Nov 5, 2014 Michigan
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    I've never even seen KBS on a shelf. Usually it's behind the counter and you have to ask. Always gone same day.
     
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  7. CD83

    CD83 Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2014 Michigan

    I was just dreami...I mean, kidding. :wink:
     
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  8. Rodosman

    Rodosman Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    Dammit haha. I guess I'm ISO. Thanks for input!
     
  9. spike8382

    spike8382 Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2015 Indiana

    You might actually find it on a shelf, at Founder's. I think that they did an open release last year on April 1st at the taproom store. The ticket release was between March 10 -14. Depending on their timing, your trip date might coincide with the open release.
     
  10. Rodosman

    Rodosman Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    Crossing my fingers and lighting a candle at church. Please Lord!
     
  11. Palos

    Palos Devotee (340) Oct 27, 2014 Illinois

    Why don't you bring something to trade? Candles don't hurt either
     
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  12. Rodosman

    Rodosman Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    I can, and I will.
     
  13. Jmorey

    Jmorey Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Michigan

    As others have said. Most places it isn't weeks, not days, maybe hours. In the Lansing area it is gone usually within an hour, two at most.
     
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  14. toolbrew

    toolbrew Pooh-Bah (1,600) Feb 26, 2008 Indiana
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    I was extremely fortunate over Labor Day weekend 2015 and found a single bottle on a shelf in northern Michigan. The clerk was amazed it was there too!
     
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  15. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    It doesn't sit on the shelf. It's behind the counter, in a safe that only opens when you say the magic words: "I'm also buying three six packs of All Day"
     
  16. Rodosman

    Rodosman Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    Is there a second wave release? From my reading up on the KBS release it is preticketed middle of March, then end of mark or first week of April it was distributed to the other founders footprint at varying amounts.
     
  17. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    In Chicago it never touches a Shelf.
     
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  18. CB_Michigan

    CB_Michigan Pooh-Bah (1,552) Sep 4, 2014 Illinois
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    Siciliano's had it on Mar 16 last year, and surprisingly, it lasted until a little after 6pm. In 2014, they had it Mar 25 and it was gone in a little over 2 hrs. 2 bottle limits each year. Weren't people finding bottles at random gas stations last year? All I know is that I never saw a bottle of it.
     
  19. Rodosman

    Rodosman Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    Thanks for all the input. I have a better understanding of how it goes down now.
     
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