Wax Wings Brewing (2023)

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  1. TurkeysDrinkBeer

    TurkeysDrinkBeer Savant (1,064) Sep 8, 2018 Virginia
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    One might say, the Height of their stout program :wink:
     
  2. TreyIsWilson

    TreyIsWilson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,051) May 8, 2013 Michigan
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    Anyone know when the Vanilla Heights preorders are?
     
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  3. KevinJohnson2

    KevinJohnson2 Savant (1,049) Jul 8, 2013 Michigan
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    Members got emails for preorders on Wednesday of this week and pickups are scheduled to begin on April 14th. Based on previous releases, the public sale should be a couple days before the 14th. Turn those instagram notifications on :slight_smile:
     
  4. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    i reviewed it a few months back. not as good as the Prison of Cognac but that was also one of the best beers i’ve had in recent memory.
     
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  5. BillMueller

    BillMueller Zealot (628) Nov 27, 2011 Indiana
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    Heights Vanilla Rye is available online.
     
  6. Blutz

    Blutz Crusader (414) Mar 25, 2014 Michigan
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    Does anyone know how to get in touch with someone over there about memberships? I'm aware there's likely a waitlist, but I've emailed them a couple of times and haven't gotten a single response. Has anyone had better luck, or do I have to just (gasp!) speak to someone in person?
     
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  7. KevinJohnson2

    KevinJohnson2 Savant (1,049) Jul 8, 2013 Michigan
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    They respond supppppper quick, like oddly quick, when you message them on Instagram. Whenever I need to reach out that’s what I do.

    Also, what address are you reaching out to?
    [email protected] Is the email you reach out to about getting on the waitlist.
     
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  8. Blutz

    Blutz Crusader (414) Mar 25, 2014 Michigan
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    Thanks for the info! I'll definitely try Instagram. I've been using that exact email address multiple times with no luck. Hopefully Instagram works better for me. Cheers!
     
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  9. BillMueller

    BillMueller Zealot (628) Nov 27, 2011 Indiana
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    I’ve got no response via email or IG over the last two months fwiw.
     
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  10. core42

    core42 Pooh-Bah (1,862) May 5, 2010 Michigan
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    The email doesn't seem to respond, you just have to trust you are on the list.
    They do respond quickly on IG although I don't know if they do anything w/memberships or hopeful memberships on there
     
  11. KevinJohnson2

    KevinJohnson2 Savant (1,049) Jul 8, 2013 Michigan
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    I’ll echo this by saying I never got an acknowledge when I emailed about being added to the waitlist either.
     
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  12. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    i emailed them about a membership a month or two ago (thanks again @KevinJohnson2 !) and never got a response but also wasn’t expecting one either. just have to trust they received it and added my name to the waitlist.

    on another note though, what does the membership offer that you can’t get via public sales at this point? the limits are always like 3-4pp because wax wings is still so slept on… can’t imagine “early access” to beers that are easy to snag is some huge advantage at this point.
     
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  13. FVO20

    FVO20 Devotee (377) Jan 15, 2023
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    Maybe access to the beers that aren’t available to proxies/public, which can’t recall the last one of that. And maybe not having to worry about getting alerts, if as a member you are guaranteed at least one bottle of all releases? I know I’ve missed some by either not getting the notification and or just not being on my phone for it and it selling out before I realized/saw it.

    I’d be curious what the member benefits are as well if anyone who is a member can chime in.
     
  14. KevinJohnson2

    KevinJohnson2 Savant (1,049) Jul 8, 2013 Michigan
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    Below is a list of benefits. For me, I’ll gladly pay a small price to be able to buy bottles early and not worry about snagging them in a public release. I also make it to the brewery relatively frequently so the discount on draft pours is nice.


    Annual Membership includes:
    -$1 off all full-sized draft pours; discounts on half pours and specialty pours
    -One Wax Wings-branded glassware
    -First access to all can/bottle sales
    -Access to member release events (when held)
    -First access to all barrel program offerings
    -Discounted renewal
     
  15. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    thanks for the info/input! i would gladly get involved in the membership if given the chance to do so. and i hope to be able to make it over to the brewery at some point! cheers!!
     
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  16. ShawnoftheD3ad

    ShawnoftheD3ad Savant (1,078) Mar 20, 2016 Illinois
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    A couple cans hit the area here recently. We got She The Queen, V and Gimmick. Grabbed 2 of the queen and one of each of the other. First time I’m trying anything from these guys. There was excitement.

    Having the Queen right now and woah…
    This tastes like if you made a hazy out of old school circa 2014 Hopslam. Also prob the best honey I’ve had in an ipa since. One can in and already impressed!

    Damnit, I’m gonna have to trade to try the base stout soon, aren't I?
     
  17. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    What's "the area"? If Chicago, what's the store?
     
  18. ShawnoftheD3ad

    ShawnoftheD3ad Savant (1,078) Mar 20, 2016 Illinois
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    Got mine from Beer Bazaar in Grayslake. I actually work out there! Lol
     
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  19. BillMueller

    BillMueller Zealot (628) Nov 27, 2011 Indiana
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    What’s coming up next, members?
     
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  20. KevinJohnson2

    KevinJohnson2 Savant (1,049) Jul 8, 2013 Michigan
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    Nothing announced beyond Vanilla Rye Heights. Pickup begins next Friday for that one and I’m beyond pumped to try it.

    Cheers!
     
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