Prairie in the house!

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  1. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    Just noticed that multiple shops in PDX have 3-4 beers from Prairie Artisan ales (including Bomb!) for sale. I had the hoppy farmhouse and double IPA last night and really liked both of them.

    Ive been a big fan of their beers and finding their stuff in Portland has been few and far between (Beaumont market had 'Merica for a summer a few years ago)

    Has there been a change in distribution or was this more of a one-off event? Hopefully there is more to come!
     
    #1 derftron, Apr 28, 2016
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  2. dphi

    dphi Zealot (534) Apr 14, 2013 Oregon

    That's good to hear, do you remember what pricing was like?
     
    #2 dphi, Apr 28, 2016
  3. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Just got to try Sump on tap last night, and there seems to be plenty of 17 around right now as well.

    Still patiently waiting to see and try the BA Abraxas however...

    Agree with you though. I've liked pretty much everything I've been able to try from them so far (though the Owen wasn't particularly mind blowing).
     
    #3 John_M, Apr 28, 2016
  4. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    I think you are talking about Perrenial (who also makes awesome beer and also just started distribution out here)
     
    #4 derftron, Apr 28, 2016
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  5. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    I think Bomb! was like $7-$8 a bottle (12oz)

    the others were $4-$5 i believe. maybe less
     
    #5 derftron, Apr 28, 2016
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  6. JouerAvecLeFeu

    JouerAvecLeFeu Pooh-Bah (2,032) Apr 17, 2015 Washington
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  7. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    We've been getting consistent Prairie shipments for a while now in Seattle. I'm guessing it's the same situation in Portland.
     
    #7 distantmantra, Apr 28, 2016
  8. jason_nwx

    jason_nwx Pooh-Bah (2,571) Sep 12, 2012 Oregon
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  9. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    LOL! You're right. God only knows how or why I read that as Perennial. Please carry on without me.
     
    #9 John_M, Apr 28, 2016
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  10. t4h2c0

    t4h2c0 Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2007 Washington

    Bomb! flew off the shelves initially here in Seattle now I see it everywhere and it is gathering dust along with there other fine offerings. I suspect the same thing will happen in PDX. We need more Bomb! variants and Noir variants...please
     
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  11. RedMedicine

    RedMedicine Initiate (0) Jun 3, 2005 Oregon

    I picked up a couple of BOMB!s.. really love that beer.

    Also thought the DIPA Phantasmagoria was great.
     
    #11 RedMedicine, Apr 29, 2016
  12. woemad

    woemad Grand Pooh-Bah (5,601) Jun 8, 2003 Washington
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    Cheaper than in Spokane. I think Bomb goes for around $11here.
     
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  13. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Can't remember the name of it now (it's on the tip of my tongue, but I just can't recall), but I heard tell that some place in Oregon City likely has Phantasmagoria on tap right now.

    If I ever do recall the name of the taphouse there, I'm thinking this would be a fun beer to use as a palate cleanser for KDS, C&C Bbomb and regular Bbomb.
     
    #13 John_M, Apr 29, 2016
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  14. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Still can't remember that place in Oregon city, but they did have bottles of bomb for 8.75. Nice beer, but not in the same class as the bbomb or cc bbomb, just as the dipa wasn't in the same class as the independence ipa from fremont. The latter ipa was really, really good.
     
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  15. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    Definitely not in the same class as the Fremont "bombs" or KDS. but for a non BA beer, I really like it.

    Also, love the 12oz size. Wish more breweries would do this.
     
    #15 derftron, May 2, 2016
  16. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Completely agree. I can manage a 12 ounce bottle by myself, but I really need help if I'm going to open a bomber of a 13% or 14% beer. Also, while I can re-cork a bomber and not lose much carbonation (over night), I usually want no more than a glass a week of something like Bbomb or KDS. The exception is the C&C Bbomb, which I'm kind of glass is fairly scarce, or I'd be drinking it morning, noon and night, and probably every day.
     
    #16 John_M, May 2, 2016
  17. JasonJYoung

    JasonJYoung Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2015 Washington
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    Hey everyone, any sightings of Prairie's new incarnation of Birthday Bomb near Seattle or Portland?

    Chucks Hop Shop is apparently getting 10-30 cases on Thursday (05/12) or Friday (05/13)

    At first, that seems like a big load for a Prairie delivery. Then again, since it's not one of their barrel-aged releases, maybe this is normal. Curious to see if Shelton Brothers spreads the distro around the Pacific NW or if this will turn into another 'Whale Hunt'.

    BTW: Chucks was told this will include more vanilla and coffee compared to previous versions. So is this the same beer as before? I guess you could say yes and no. With the addition of a "caramel drizzle", I'd classify it as a "tweaked version" :slight_smile:

    I swear this sucker better not be more than $12!
     
    #17 JasonJYoung, May 12, 2016
  18. Moose90

    Moose90 Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2012 Washington

    Its not normal. Chucks just happened to get the lions share of the bottles. Birthday Bomb on draft will be around as well. It is Bomb, with an amplified vanilla addition and lactose sugar to increase the creaminess. Should be $10-$11ish per bottle.
     
    #18 Moose90, May 14, 2016
  19. JasonJYoung

    JasonJYoung Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2015 Washington
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    Thanks Moose! Had no idea it would be on draft. This will definitely help with how many to buy. Thinking 2-3 bottles would be good if possible.
     
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  20. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Not to make too big a deal of this, but I was wondering if I'm the only person who thinks their line-up of beers is a bit over priced. I enjoyed Bomb quite a bit, but remain puzzled by the price tag for a 12 ounce bottle. Arch Bridge had the Vous Francais saison on tap last night, and while I found it enjoyable, I didn't understand the price tag for a beer with a 3.9% abv.($6 for a 12 ounce glass, making it one of the more expensive items on the menu).

    Again and again I'm finding myself saying "well, I do like this beer, but not enough to pay what they're asking for it. One of these is likely all I need to have."
     
    #20 John_M, May 21, 2016
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