Aslin Beer Co. Releases

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 RELEASE:
HOURS: 12pm - 4pm
We will be releasing remaining kegs, approximately 3 kegs each, of the following beers with prices. Limits are 128oz per person and 64oz per beer. When sold out we will be closed for the day. We have a new order of glass growlers for sale ($5) and some stainless growlers left for ($69.99). We also have hats, t-shirts, & hoodies for sale. We will be serving/allowing in approximately 20 people at a time in the brewery. WE WILL NOT FILL THIN LONG NECK GROWLERS!! NO ON SITE POURS ARE AVAILABLE!
•Neutrino: 32oz - $13, 64oz - $26
•A Small Town In Ontario: 32oz - $12, 64oz - $24
•Cocoa Mapalm: 32oz -$12, 64oz - $24
•Berliner Weisse w/ Peach & Cinnamon: 32oz - $12, 64oz - $24

 

Stainless growlers for $70 is nuts.

 

Anyone know if they're still doing crowlers? I have a friend visiting this weekend and don't want to pay $70 on top of the cost for a 64 ounce fill.

 

A stainless 2L growler from my local brewery costs $25. I'd like to hear why theirs costs as much as it does.

 

They're not doing crowlers. However, pretty sure they'll fill any glass. $5 64 oz growler from a grocery they'll fill or tell friend to bring glass from where ever.

 

Agreed, I bought a stainless 64oz growler from The Alchemist for $15. Aslin is getting a little out of hand with their pricing. The anniversary party, bottles and now growlers.

Don't like it, don't buy it is a good motto w/them lately.

 

There is also a big difference between a plain stainless growler and a vacuum insulated stainless growler. Plain stainless is terrible, its a much better heat conductor than glass so your beer will get warm quick. The insulated ones are nice. I don't know which one Aslin sells, but I thought it was worth pointing out.

 

Because the ones they sell are the "Drink Tank" brand. They retail at like $69 for the 64oz size. I would never consider buying one of those as I think it's a bit pointless, but we all know how it goes in an area where people have lots of disposable income to spend.

 

I bought a growler from them this week for $70. Initially I thought it was expensive but did some research on the brand DrinkTanks, in which they are selling. They are cheaper than the ones I found on amazon, and have their logo. DrinkTanks are vacuum sealed and will hold liquid cold for 24 hours and hot for 12. I guarantee the stainless growler you bough for $15 does not have that capability. They sell a better vessel like, glass growler, thank the stainless one you bought for $5 which is very reasonable IMO.

 

Aslin regular beer drinkers must do a lot of camping as I can't think of many situations that I need my growler to be cold for 24 hours, I'd be more impressed if it kept the beer fresh for 24 days.

 

Like Gumbo said you dont have to buy the growler there. But they won't fill the skinny long neck growlers. If you can drop a quarter through the top they will fill it.

 

I actually have a 32oz Aslin branded growler that I bought from them, I gave it the quarter test and the quarter doesn't fit.

 

I've been curosity what they mean by skinny long neck growlers. I haven't been out yet since I'm still working through the first bottle release. but I'm wondering what they mean by that.

 

Do a google image search for "32 oz tired hands growler", the first few pics will be of the skinny long neck growler.

 

Damn those are what I have from Hardywood Park. Those are the only 32 oz growlers I've ever seen.

 

They have glass growlers for sale, $5 for the 32oz, I think the 64oz. are the same price.

 

Can release this Thursday, Astro Zombie ($4.25) and Macarooned ($5). 4 cans per person of each beer, ~40 cases of each beer.

 

I would definitley be in line for those. If I wasn't flying out to Utah for the long weekend. Hope they turn out great. Glad the boys decided to start canning.

 

Looking for a little input from some Aslin locals:
Driving up from Berlin to head to Deep Creek this weekend. I was thinking of stopping by Aslin (and maybe Beltway Brewing?) to fill up some growlers for the weekend.
Should I expect significant wait times at either brewery at Open on a Friday?
I've done my fair share of can releases at other breweries but haven't been to these two locations. From what I hear about Aslin, their keg release each day is pretty small (3 per day?).
I just want to see if it's worth the extra hour out of the way. I have to sell the fiance on the detour if it is worth it.

Cheers and thanks for any input!

 

If you get to Aslin an hour before open, you should be good. I haven't been in a couple months though, so someone that has been more recently probably has a better idea. They also haven't released what will be available on Friday.

In regards to Beltway, they usually have a couple Grimm beers on for fills that would make it worth it. Just prepare your wallet for their growler prices though.

There is also Ocelot Brewing if you don't want to deal with the Aslin shit show. Their beers are just as good IMO. Ocelot > Beltway would be a good detour. Do Aslin if your fiance has patience.