Lagunitas Sucks on Philly

Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic' started by bluetieman, Jan 10, 2013.

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  1. bluetieman

    bluetieman Devotee (328) Sep 26, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Anyone seen this? Looks like it's everywhere else but here...
     
  2. daleyke

    daleyke Crusader (438) Aug 15, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Damn it !!! I thought this was gonna be an "It's here" thread.
     
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  3. jwat

    jwat Maven (1,254) Jan 19, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Don't you think Philly should buy it a drink first?
     
  4. HokiesandBeer

    HokiesandBeer Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Have been checking phillytapfinder.com but no luck.
     
  5. joeebbs

    joeebbs Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2009 Pennsylvania

    who would have thought one letter would have made such a difference.
     
  6. ColonelW

    ColonelW Initiate (0) Mar 11, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Week of Jan 21. More than likely the 22nd according to distributors.
     
  7. PhillyTapFinder

    PhillyTapFinder Initiate (0) May 21, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I'm keeping my eye out and will let everyone know when I see it. Thanks for checking the site.
     
  8. Darklight

    Darklight Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2006 Pennsylvania

    I guess this was distributed late this year? I remember drinking this before Christmas last year.
     
  9. DoubleSunshine610

    DoubleSunshine610 Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2012 Pennsylvania

    origlio has it in their warehouse but apparently they are waiting on the rest of the shipment. Always a good idea to sit on fresh, hoppy goodness.
     
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  10. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,181) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Origlio has a reputation for dawdling on the distribution of hoppy beers. Assuming this reputation is well deserved, why do they consistently do this? Do any of the retail accounts put pressure on Origlio on this matter? Or maybe a ‘better’ question is: can the retail accounts put pressure on Origlio on this matter?

    Cheers!
     
  11. jwat

    jwat Maven (1,254) Jan 19, 2012 Pennsylvania

    To play devil's advocate, Origlio doesn't want to piss off most of their accounts by only sending Sucks to some places while forcing others to wait. In their view, much better to get the beer to everyone at the same time, even if that sacrifices some of its freshness. Or they just hate IPA's and their customers, which is much more fun to believe.
     
  12. chcfan

    chcfan Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2008 California

    I'm pretty sure it's the latter.
     
  13. Steeeve

    Steeeve Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Why am I not surprised Lagunitas is distributed by Origlio. It generally takes around 6 weeks before I start seeing their monthly releases in stores. We'll probably get it in February.
     
  14. chcfan

    chcfan Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2008 California

    I get what you're saying, jwat, but this is a product that is best when fresh. Them sitting on it is literally diminishing the quality of the beer. There has to be a better way than "we'll just sit on this until there's enough, that way all of our accounts and in turn their customers an inferior product due to our aging process" as opposed to some getting it fresh and the rest getting their's the next wave comes in. I'm sure it would be a major PETA to deal with who got fresh stuff and rotating the schedules or whatever, but they already do that sort of thing with limited beers like RR. I just can't agree with any kind of policy that does a disservice to the product and consumers like that. I'm still pissed about the fact that the Stone Ruination 10th was over 2 months old when it reached the shelves here. That's some unacceptable shit right there.
     
  15. Adenn1

    Adenn1 Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Got notice that it should arrive at the Beer Yard in Wayne on 1/22...and they are taking pre-orders. I got a case reserved and can't wait!
     
  16. bluetieman

    bluetieman Devotee (328) Sep 26, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Any in Philly interested in splitting a case...I'm technically abstaining until my PTY visit to SF.
     
  17. pumpkin1

    pumpkin1 Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2006 Pennsylvania

    Does anyone know an approximate price for a case?
     
  18. bluetieman

    bluetieman Devotee (328) Sep 26, 2009 Pennsylvania

    I don't remember it being as much as the other hot releases last year...maybe $50...still looking to split one...
     
  19. daleyke

    daleyke Crusader (438) Aug 15, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Anyone seen this yet?
     
  20. HokiesandBeer

    HokiesandBeer Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Not yet but I have to go to my local shop today to reserve my case of Hopslam and I was planning on asking them about the arrival/availability of this one. Will post if I find out anything of substance.
     
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