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The stores that I've been in have stuck to the suggests pricing. WLV even has $1 off all Pipeworks beers all the time. Can't speak for a majority of the stores though as I've only been in 3-4 that have had their beers.

 

With only 20 or so accounts you would think the stores would be within a dollar of Pipeworks suggested retail price.

 

I seem to recall a post from Pipeworks saying that they only intend to work with retailers who are "on the level" -- avoiding those that, for example, may require a $XX purchase in order to buy BCBS or a shady lottery or anything like that. I would hazard a guess that obnoxious mark-ups over the MSRP could factor into that, too.

 

Really need to get my hands on some of these beers!

 

For those who don't follow @pipeworksbrewin on Twitter, Pipeworks is now available at Binny's Highland Park. As of this afternoon:

Abduction
A Foolish Wit
At Her Majesty's Pleasure
Blood of the Unicorn
CA$H 4 Golden
Close Encounter
End of Days
Poivre Noir
Poivre Rose
Ubiquitous Pale

 

ISO: Stout

 

Anyone hear back from PW about blue lady bottles/ glasses? I have 2 at home sitting there crying at night

 

nothing yet, just an auto email when you sent the "claim" in..

 

anyone seen the Stout in stores? After pipeworks' tweet yesterday, i went to LP Binny's but got denied the stout as they were saving them for FWB program.

Vav (if you see this), is there ever an allotment released on the sales floor the first week of a new release from PW and simultaneously saving some for the FWB?

 

I make my decision to hold everything or release a few cases based upon my instincts. Something like Poivre Rose has been released before, and therefore i'm not concerned about FwB cleaning out what i got. Standard Issue was another i split about 70/30 FwB/shelves, even though it was a brand new beer.

Abduction is a high gravity stout that's brand new. This i assume will be very popular (lots of nerd points to this particular release), thus driving hype. So i make sure FwB can get theirs first, as they paid for that slot. Rather not risk running out.

 

I don't think the FwB email has been sent yet or at least I didn't receive it...

 

Ubiquituous Pale Ale was fantastic.

 

I can't remember if its come up here before or not but I want to say how happy I've been with how the FwB has been handled at Binnys. I've never missed out on anything and everyone I've met at the service counter has always been friendly about it.
I know Binny's is still still making money too but I think they've gone above and beyond handling the FwB list considering they don't have to be part of it at all. The whole experience has definitely led me to buy more beer there even though it involves a lunch hour trip on the L and nearly a 2 mile walk round trip.

 

thanks for the info, was just curious. So assuming there are some left, next tuesday for the public?

the beer was delivered yesterday in the late afternoon. was visiting some buddies at the whole foods when i saw the tweet so i shimmied on over. i would imagine the email would appear today for those with the email alerts, they were probably a little behind.

agreed.

 

Is it at LvL? thats my FwB pickup location.

 

just drink them. it's a damn delicious beer. it's a super nice gesture on their part, but PW shouldn't have even had to offer glasses just because of the nose of Blue Lady. i'm just going to buy a glass when their store front opens.

 

I had 4, drank 1 sent 1 in a box. I wanted to return the 2 I have. Like I said to them in my e-mail, it would be cool to get A glass but not needed.I do appreciate your idea though maybe I will save them for next time I have a cold.

 

Yep, that's the plan.

 

Uber excited to try North & Western Dry Hopped Saison