Slightly Different Founders Packaging?

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  1. PlayaPlaya

    PlayaPlaya Zealot (631) Sep 19, 2012 Illinois

    Grabbed a pack of Harvest this afternoon, got home and noticed the caps are all plain black with no lettering at all (used to have the founders emblem) . As well, the font for the ABV and IBU's on the neck has changed to a slightly bolder/thicker font.

    Lifechanging? I have my doubts, but it is a change. Not sure if they just forgot to order the emblem'ed caps one month and had to switch to plain black for a short while, or perhaps a problem with the cap supplier? Or perhaps is this a permanent change? If so, a sign that Founders is struggling to keep it profit margin? Has to switch to cheaper, plain caps?
     
    #1 PlayaPlaya, Oct 24, 2013
  2. Stevedore

    Stevedore Grand Pooh-Bah (5,096) Nov 16, 2012 Oregon
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    Nobody's buying Doom or Mango Magnifico, so that's why.
     
    #2 Stevedore, Oct 24, 2013
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  3. MikeT77

    MikeT77 Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2010 New York

    Could've fooled me. No Doom to be found around here and Mango supply on shelves is dwindling. I do know of a place that has Bolt Cutter on the shelf...
     
    #3 MikeT77, Oct 24, 2013
  4. Stevedore

    Stevedore Grand Pooh-Bah (5,096) Nov 16, 2012 Oregon
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    Sorry I forgot the sarcasm tag. :slight_smile:
     
    #4 Stevedore, Oct 24, 2013
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  5. PaulyB83

    PaulyB83 Maven (1,399) Sep 1, 2013 Michigan

    Don't worry, the $30 a bottle we'll be spending on Sweet Repute will ensure that Founders has a Merry Christmas.
     
    #5 PaulyB83, Oct 24, 2013
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  6. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    I asked this yesterday in the Harvest Ale thread. My guess is that an order of logo'd caps was delayed so they had to use plain black caps.
     
    #6 Ri0, Oct 24, 2013
  7. Mezmo

    Mezmo Aspirant (257) Oct 23, 2009 Michigan

    I got a 4 pack of breakfast stout and noticed the same thing........
     
    #7 Mezmo, Oct 24, 2013
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  8. jmw

    jmw Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2009 North Carolina

    Seriously? You made this leap because of their bottle caps?
     
    #8 jmw, Oct 24, 2013
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  9. creal92

    creal92 Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2013 Kentucky

    I doubt they are missing much profit. Have you seen their prices?!
     
    #9 creal92, Oct 24, 2013
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  10. sacrelicio

    sacrelicio Pooh-Bah (1,838) Feb 15, 2005 Minnesota
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    Pretty sure they are going out of business and burning down.
     
    #10 sacrelicio, Oct 24, 2013
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  11. MichPaul

    MichPaul Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Michigan

    ? A VERY affordable price point on their beer. Can usually grab a 4pk of Breakfast Stout for 8.99. 6pk of their porter for 9.99 or maybe even cheaper. I could go on and on... Don't see a problem with their pricing.
     
    #11 MichPaul, Oct 24, 2013
  12. Dools9

    Dools9 Pooh-Bah (1,788) Jul 5, 2011 Massachusetts
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    11.99-12.99 for FBS 4 pack here in MA. The year round offering like centennial and All Day go for 11-12. I guess it depends on what state and where you shop.
     
    #12 Dools9, Oct 24, 2013
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  13. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Yeah...Founders prices are some of the best for the quality of beer you get. No issue with their pricing.
     
    #13 BottleCaps80, Oct 24, 2013
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  14. ncstateplaya

    ncstateplaya Maven (1,269) Nov 8, 2008 North Carolina

    Speaking on the all black caps, I am pretty sure I picked up some last year that were all black, could've possibly been FBS. I don't think its anything to fret about. And for the quality of beer Founders puts out, I find them to be very affordable! I'm a huge fan :grinning:
     
    #14 ncstateplaya, Oct 24, 2013
  15. MichPaul

    MichPaul Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Michigan

    Very true and EXACTLY why you can't blame Founders for high prices you find in other states.
     
    #15 MichPaul, Oct 24, 2013
  16. PaulyB83

    PaulyB83 Maven (1,399) Sep 1, 2013 Michigan

    When this year's FBS was first released, my local grocery store had it for $7.29! Picked up the last 2 4-packs they had. Went back 2 weeks later and it had changed to $9.99, still good, guess they realized their mistake.
     
    #16 PaulyB83, Oct 24, 2013
  17. BeerFan

    BeerFan Zealot (676) Feb 11, 2003 New Jersey
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    I used to buy beer solely based on what the label looked like. Now I buy beer based on its cap. Forget what's inside the bottle;-)
     
    #17 BeerFan, Oct 24, 2013
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  18. tommysagblad

    tommysagblad Initiate (0) Oct 6, 2011 Connecticut

    Plain black caps??? Damn, they'll be out of business in a month.
     
    #18 tommysagblad, Oct 24, 2013
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  19. pmoney

    pmoney Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2011 Illinois

    One of corners of the label of my Harvet Ale bottle was peeling back about 1/16th of an inch. With this desperate attempt to use cheaper glue, is Founders going out of business? :slight_frown:
     
    #19 pmoney, Oct 24, 2013
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  20. jb123

    jb123 Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2012 Michigan

    ...:astonished:
     
    #20 jb123, Oct 24, 2013
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