Velvet Merkin Release in TX

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by jsboots21, Sep 17, 2013.

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  1. jsboots21

    jsboots21 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2009 Tennessee

    Since I had seen conflicting info regarding Velvet Merkin's release in TX (press release w/o TX on list vs. comment stating that TX was mistakenly omitted), I emailed the brewery to get a "straight from the horse's mouth" kind of answer. For all interested parties, VM will be released in TX, although timing is uncertain. See below email from Erica Nolan, Communications Director for Firestone Walker. Cheers!

    Hi John,
    I can confirm that Texas will be receiving Merkin however with shipping and Texas approval laws it will take longer for you to see it on the shelves. We are projecting an end of October timeframe but that is just a guestimate. I can only confirm that beer has been allocated for the state I just cannot give you a solid date on when. If you check our Firestone Finder on our website it will tell you retailers that receive the beer once it has hit the state. I am sorry that I couldn’t be more helpful, we do appreciate your support and thank you for drinking craft beer.

    ERICA NOLAN | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
    FIRESTONE WALKER BREWING CO.
    WWW.FIRESTONEBEER.COM
    @FW_SIREN

     
    #1 jsboots21, Sep 17, 2013
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  2. jsboots21

    jsboots21 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2009 Tennessee

    Also, I asked her before posting this in public forum. Didn't want to get her in trouble with the people that sign her paychecks.
     
    #2 jsboots21, Sep 17, 2013
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  3. Lutter

    Lutter Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2010 Texas

    I bet Erica is hot.

    EDIT: Correct!
     
    #3 Lutter, Sep 17, 2013
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  4. lokieman

    lokieman Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2011 Oklahoma

    I got the same response via Facebook a while back...for whatever reason they left TX off the distro map when they announced the release. Very much looking forward to this one...
     
    #4 lokieman, Sep 17, 2013
  5. jsboots21

    jsboots21 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2009 Tennessee

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    I'm a creep.
     
    #5 jsboots21, Sep 17, 2013
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  6. UtisTheLaw

    UtisTheLaw Pundit (876) Jul 26, 2012 Texas

    Also married. I'm happy to hear we should expect Merkin.
     
    #6 UtisTheLaw, Sep 17, 2013
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  7. jsboots21

    jsboots21 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2009 Tennessee

    Further clarification: Both bottles and kegs will be available in TX.
     
    #7 jsboots21, Sep 17, 2013
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  8. Grendle

    Grendle Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2012 Texas

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    #8 Grendle, Sep 17, 2013
  9. HopAG

    HopAG Savant (1,137) Sep 22, 2012 Texas

    There is still some Sucaba and 16th Anniversary at Central Market (Westheimer) in Houston.

    Even got my bottle of Parabola signed by their brewmaster Jeffers Richardson!

    Cheers!
     
    #9 HopAG, Sep 18, 2013
  10. HookemHops13

    HookemHops13 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2013 Texas

    Crazy to me that people are passing XVI for the Parabola and Sucaba. Then again I have 2 of each at home and 0 XVI....
     
    #10 HookemHops13, Sep 18, 2013
  11. HopAG

    HopAG Savant (1,137) Sep 22, 2012 Texas


    Didn't really appeal to me, and I want something with serious shelf life. Plus I'm a stout guy
     
    #11 HopAG, Sep 19, 2013
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  12. greenspointexas

    greenspointexas Pooh-Bah (2,075) Jan 16, 2011 Texas
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    Wat? Pretty sure XVI can age just as long, if not longer than Parabola
     
    #12 greenspointexas, Sep 19, 2013
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  13. HopAG

    HopAG Savant (1,137) Sep 22, 2012 Texas


    meh... I love that wacky tobaccey flavor in parabola
     
    #13 HopAG, Sep 19, 2013
  14. Daemose

    Daemose Maven (1,407) Oct 3, 2011 Texas

    These beers are available in Houston? I havent been up to downtown in a while. Shit.
     
    #14 Daemose, Sep 19, 2013
  15. HookemHops13

    HookemHops13 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2013 Texas

    Available isn't really the best word. They have shown up a few different times and locations but definitely not everywhere and not sitting anywhere.
     
    #15 HookemHops13, Sep 19, 2013
  16. Daemose

    Daemose Maven (1,407) Oct 3, 2011 Texas

    Understandable.
     
    #16 Daemose, Sep 19, 2013
  17. nathanmiller

    nathanmiller Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2009 New York

    Cost?
     
    #17 nathanmiller, Sep 19, 2013
  18. HopAG

    HopAG Savant (1,137) Sep 22, 2012 Texas


    You get a 20% discount with the brewniversary discount as well. Think I paid 16 with tax included.
     
    #18 HopAG, Sep 19, 2013
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  19. TexasBeerGuy

    TexasBeerGuy Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2013 Texas

    The 20% discount applies to $25 or more, but I grabbed a bottle of Sucaba and 'Merica for just under $24. Also, thanks for posting that it was available there yesterday. If I hadn't seen your post I would have missed out.
     
    #19 TexasBeerGuy, Sep 20, 2013
  20. StArnoldFan

    StArnoldFan Pooh-Bah (1,879) Dec 28, 2012 Texas
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    Yeah that deal at Central Market is awesome. i got a Sucaba, FW Porter, and sixer of Zoe for $25. I didn't expect any more of the FW specials to be there today but there was 3 Sucabas left. If anyone needs/wants a Sucaba I have a couple 12s and now a 13. BM with something to trade
     
    #20 StArnoldFan, Sep 20, 2013
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