Founders Frootwood Sightings

...so do people still think this is the week for Chicago? I haven't heard anything new

 

Nothing so far in the burbs. Id assume Binnys gets it first....like always.

 

One of the local stores here in VA had 12 4-packs from what I could tell, or at least what they used to build a display with.

 

Was told that my store (Crown on Southport Rd.) should be getting the 4pks tomorrow. Not sure how much or anything like that, though.

 

Frootwood finally hit some shops in the burbs today. Not sure about Binny's.

 

Wow. I could have bought as much as I wanted at 3 different stores. Just shows how different markets are even in the same state.

 

Really digging this. Tart when cold, and the maple comes through as it warms. Very little bourbon, expected at 8%. Easy drinking here.

 

I was at the Binnys in Oak Brook earlier today. They had some four packs and a bomber.

 

There's a relatively new bottle shop/tap room in Romeoville, IL called Iron & Glass. They just posted on Facebook that they got a keg and it will be the next thing on as soon as something else runs out.

 

there are about 10 cases at the meijer in east lansing. the same amount that was there on saturday. im guessing this baby aint selling

 

^ $14.99 a four ball

 

Grabbed two 12oz in northern Illinois burbs. 2 bottle limit.

 

@darklord2011

My store only got one case in today, so it'll be a 2 bottle pp. Right now, we have about twelve bottles left and still have a teeny bit of NH's Dragon's MilkTriple Mash too.

 

Triangle in Valpo has it for $6 a twelve ounce bottle. That place is a fucking joke when it comes to special releases, especially if the label says barrel aged. I'm shocked they're not selling Central Waters barrel aged stout by the bottle. Perhaps next year?

 

I saw 4pks at Evergreen Park Binnys earlier today. They had about 3 cases in the isle. Selling for 14.99 a 4pk. I asked if any bombers have been seen and the employee told me they would be selling for 11.99 and that they wouldn’t be ordering them. I could understand why.

Oddly enough, I would have preferred a two bottle limits just to try it before buying the 4pk.

 

Don't even bother guys. This tastes just like a cheap cherry wine cooler. Just poured mine down the sink. No bourbon, no maple syrup, just overly carbonated cherry.

 

Drinking one right now and that's not how I'm tasting things. The bourbon character doesn't come out too much, but it is there. Meshes well with the semi-sweet cherries and bit of maple syrup, with a medium-full mouthfeel. Overall, it's decent and worth at least trying out, though definitely nothing something to go out and buy cases of.

But, everyone's palates are different. So, this is to be expected.

 

Oak Brook Binny's had 4-packs and bombers today. 4-packs were on the floor and just put out around noon - 3 cases in total.

 

I feel like this dude is trolling. Had one last night. It's not the most amazing beer ever but its definitely good and nowhere near drain pour territory. Ridiculous. Definitely picked up maple syrup and barrel.