Distribution in Louisiana

Toured lagunitas yesterday and the guide said they are installing a new bottling line in the west coast facility in addition to opening the brewery in Chicago. He said they hope to expand to 46 states by the end of 2013 and LA will be one of those states. Also the new bottling line will accommodate 32oz bottles. So they weren't joking about sucks in 32s like I thought they were.

 

Beer Camp finally made its way to Baton Rouge. I found some at The Beverage Store for $18.49, but I haven't checked the other stores just yet. I also found six packs of Saint Arnold Divine Reserve 12 at Matherne's yesterday for about $15. Anyone have any word on when Stone 16th Anniversary IPA should drop in Louisiana?

 

Supposed to be in this week.

 

Stone 16th is on tap at The Bulldog, Baton Rouge as of today! And it is delicious

 

Calandro's also still has plenty of bottles of the stuff. I picked some up recently and I greatly enjoyed it. Calandro's also has Samuel Adams Fat Jack, Stony Brook Red, Thirteenth Hour Stout, and New World Tripel.

 

Would that be draft first or is this an overall release for bottles and draft?

 

Baton Rouge is all cleaned out as far as I know. The Beverage Store only had two cases and sold out in two hours. Whole Foods had five cases and I think Calandro's did as well. Both sold out pretty quickly. Matherne's also sold out. I unfortunately missed this release. If anyone spots some, I'll gladly make the trip. If not, oh well.

All excellent news. I picked up some Hopitoulas cans over the weekend and I have to say this is far superior to what I had on draft.

 

I already replied to this once, but it deserves an update. Stein's still has some bottles of Pumpkinator, but they are limiting it to one purchase per customer. They also just got Sierra Nevada Narwhal in today.

 

Where did you see the Timber Beast bottles?

 

Avenue was out of Pumpkinator when I went on Saturday.

 

Our keg lasted 3 hours. I may Get another keg this weekend. I'll post of Facebook if we do. It went fast. Much faster than last year.

 

In the case of Goose Island they decided to bring it in draft only initially. I haven't heard the latest on when the bottles were going to arrive but I Southern Eagle was hoping for Late november / December last I heard. Also only three beers were brought in: Pere Jacques, Matilda & Sofie. It's my understanding that those will be all we get for while.

 

Any more word on Lagunitas coming to LA? Or maybe Great Divide or Oskar Blues?

 

I keep hearing laganitus rumors....but nothing firm. Nothing on Great Divide or Oskar Blues.