2018 Resolute Release - Brothers Craft Brewing

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  1. BCBChris

    BCBChris Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2015 Virginia

    Hey guys, just posting some info from the facebook event page for the 2018 Resolute release! More info will be filled in as the event draws near so keep an eye here or on our facebook page or website! Feel free to ask any and all questions.





    The countdown is on to #2018ResoluteRelease weekend, sponsored by Virginia Craft Beer Magazine! We will be releasing more info over the next couple of month as we prepare for this year's release! For now, here is the deal:

    Food:
    CrossKeys Vineyards- breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Flavor Savor BBQ- breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Grillizza- lunch and dinner

    Transportation to and from Downtown:
    FriendlyCity Pedicab

    Resolute Weekend Hotel/Accommodations:
    Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center
    *For Resolute weekend rates, head to their website (https://www.hotelmadison.com/), click Reserve Now, and use coupon code RESOLUTERM18 (room only) or RESOLUTEPKG18 (room, parking, breakfast) for room options.

    Resolute Day After Party:
    -Music: Bryan Elijah Smith & Jay Austin (7:00-9:00 pm)- Vinyl Release!!!
    -Food: CrossKeys Vineyards (serving until close)
    -TBA

    Resolute Hangover Sunday:
    -Our taps will still be pouring greatness and football will be upon us! Check back for more details on how we will be ending the weekend.

    Anticipated Tap List

    Resolute and variants:
    -2018 Resolute
    -2018 Variant #1
    -2018 Variant #2
    -2018 Horizon Society Variant: Resolute aged on CrossKey Vineyards' wine barrels
    TBA

    Other dark goodness or barrel aged beers:
    TBA

    Other Awesomeness:
    TBA

    Casks/Infusions:
    TBA

    Guest taps:
    Cigar City Brewing- Hunahpu's Imperial Stout
    O'Connor Brewing Co.- TBA
    Ocelot Brewing Company- TBA
    Stone Brewing Richmond- TBA
    More to come!

    Pre-sale Allotment Tickets:
    -Resolute Day is a free event.
    -Allotment ticket sales: TBA

    Resolute Day Wristbands:
    -We will use wristbands to represent a person's place in line for bottles sales. We will start passing out numbered wristbands on Friday, November 16, at taproom open (14:00 EST).
    -Wristbands are free, limited to one per customer, and are non transferable. Once issued, the wristband MUST stay on until you have purchased your Resolute bottles.
    -At noon on Saturday, we will call up groups according to number (ex. 1-50) to purchase Resolute and its variants. We will use different means to alert patrons (general announcements, social media). It is your responsibility to join your group when called, and to line up in order.
    -After making your purchase, you are free to obtain another wristband to get back in line.
    -This process will continue until all patrons are served or we sell out, which ever comes first.
    -Allocations of Resolute and its variants will be announced day of based on the number of wristbands issued and inventory of bottles.

    Beer sales:
    -We will use tickets for beer sales again this year. Tickets are one price (pours sizes will vary depending on style, ABV) and can be purchased at check in, remote ticket areas, and in the taproom.
    -Patrons will be limited to 2 beers per transaction AND they MUST be two different selections. Since a large portion of the beer being poured is in limited quantity (sixtel, quarter keg, cask), this will allow as many patrons as possible to enjoy the rare beers showcased.
    All beer will be poured into the appropriate size plastic cup.

    Glassware:
    -We will be selling Resolute Day glassware again this year. Glassware will be sold in multiple locations starting at open, and is VERY LIMITED!! Patrons purchasing glassware will be allowed to use the glasses during the event.
     
  2. ShabamJenkins

    ShabamJenkins Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2015 North Carolina

    Looks like they posted about the variants for this year. Black Walnut Brownie and Almond Joy.

    I haven't made it to this event before. I had family in the area a few years ago that I convinced to grab me a bottle of regular Resolute after the madness died down. I was very happy with it. Thinking about making the long drive up to check it out this year and hopefully snag some variants too.
     
  3. BCBChris

    BCBChris Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2015 Virginia

    You are correct!

    Hope you make it man! We have changed the process over the years to constantly improve the flow of things. The way we have it set up for the past couple of releases ideally cuts down on any major bottlenecks and provides a relaxed environment.
     
  4. bubseymour

    bubseymour Grand Pooh-Bah (4,800) Oct 30, 2010 Maryland
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I've had several Resolutes and some of the variants that friends that went to the release festival in the past years brought back. Awesome stouts.

    PS: The festival is great as well. Great guest taps in the past.
     
  5. DISKORD

    DISKORD Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2017 South Carolina

    Drank a bottle of 2017 Resolute a week or two ago and it was amazing. Glad I have another stashed away. Definitely one of the best BA non-flavored Imperial Stouts.
     
  6. Thirst_trappist

    Thirst_trappist Maven (1,420) Jan 18, 2016 Florida
    Trader

    damn drank my last resolute not too long ago....wish i could make this release
     
  7. abb610

    abb610 Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2010 North Carolina

    Any feedback on variants?
     
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  8. JMUbrewz

    JMUbrewz Savant (1,180) Jun 12, 2013 Virginia

    I liked them both, but preferred the AJ. The BWB was nice and fudgey but got a tad sweet as it warmed. The AJ definitely hit the coconut almond notes, but didn’t quiteeee do it for me like the German Chocolate last year, or the OG Coco Resolute. I think AJ could have used either more coconut or chocolate to make it pop. Really good beers as always, but not my favorite variants compared to previous treatments. I did think the Horizon only Red Wine barrel Resolute was really good. Maybe my favorite of the bunch.

    I will say, all of these beers were significantly better than the Hunahpu they had on as a guest tap.
     
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