Upright Sole Composition "Pinot Cherry Four" and Saison du Blodget Release

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  1. Kurmaraja

    Kurmaraja Initiate (0) May 21, 2013 California
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    According to Facebook, both releasing this weekend. 198 bottles of the former, no number listed on the latter. Looks like the latter was a Sole Composition in the past but is now a normal release?

    Being new to the Pacific Northwest beer scene, how do these releases work? Do we get lines for these before the tasting room opens at 1 and immediate sell out? I've never gotten my hands on any of the Sole Composition ... and I'm guessing that luckless string will continue with the low numbers released.
     
    #1 Kurmaraja, Oct 30, 2013
  2. Phobicsquirrel

    Phobicsquirrel Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2013 Oregon

    doesn't say what time they are releasing it or day..... maybe sat?
     
    #2 Phobicsquirrel, Oct 30, 2013
  3. teddyarrowhead

    teddyarrowhead Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2009 Oregon

    For starters, we don't post about them on BA. :slight_smile:
     
    #3 teddyarrowhead, Oct 30, 2013
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  4. OregonHopmonster

    OregonHopmonster Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2011 Oregon

    For the record, he is not joking
     
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  5. Kurmaraja

    Kurmaraja Initiate (0) May 21, 2013 California
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    Oh, this is the beer equivalent of Fight Club and I just violated the rules? I thought that was what the Great Lakes folks were mocked for. ;-)
     
    #5 Kurmaraja, Oct 30, 2013
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  6. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Maybe, but I for one appreciate it. Still not sure if I want to drive up for it, but it's an option now, and it sure is tempting.

    As a final comment for the OP... availability really varies. For something like this, given the limited number of bottles, my guess is that they'll sell out at the brewery. However, other SC releases have been more "plentiful," and even get out into limited distribution sometimes. From time to time, I've even seen bottles and kegs of the stuff down here in Eugene (16 tons seems to have some sort of inside track with Upright).

    Just saying that I don't think this is typical of all SC release events.
     
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  7. oregonskibum

    oregonskibum Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2009 Oregon

    Most seasonal releases will last the weekend, if not a couple weeks. Flora Rustica, Billy the Mountain, etc. are around for a while. However, there is a history of former Sole Comps selling quickly (ie, Special Herbs). I doubt getting in line is necessary, but I wouldn't be surprised if Saison du Blodget moves quickly because of its history. But typically these seasonals are in the 70-80 case release range. So plenty to go around. With the Sole Comp, nearly 200 bottles is on the high side for Upright. And there's now a 2-bottle limit. So I would expect this to last until Saturday at least, maybe further. I could be wrong, but I doubt you have to line-up before opening. Just plan on being there on Friday. Keep in mind, this isn't the Midwest. If this beer sells out quickly, there's another rare limited bottle release tomorrow, so no worries.
     
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  8. w_klon

    w_klon Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2012 Oregon
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    For the Saison du Blodget, per there FB post, there is 86 cases. If its anything like the last releases (BA Flora and SPecial Herbs), they will keep a small amount to sell out of the tasting room and they will distribute the rest, to the plethora of bottle shops around town and beyond.
     
    #8 w_klon, Oct 31, 2013
  9. NWer

    NWer Pooh-Bah (2,145) Mar 10, 2009 Washington
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    You just answered your own question.
     
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  10. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Talked to the folks at Bier Stein and 16 tons, and they also thought there might be a chance to get their hands on some of the saison. Bier Stein actually got a case of the Special Herbs (it went fast), so it wouldn't be a complete surprise to see some of the saison down this way as well.

    As for the "pinot cherry," well...
     
    #10 John_M, Oct 31, 2013
  11. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    This is appears to be very accurate information. Stopped by last night to get my two bottles (and of course drink a glass of the pils), and while there was a fairly steady stream of folks coming in to buy bottles, it was hardly a stampede. Looked like they were maybe going through a case or two every hour.

    I left around 7:30 or so, and they still seemed to have an ample supply of the pinot cherry. For anyone interested in heading over today, price for both the saison and the PC was $15 a bottle.
     
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  12. oregonskibum

    oregonskibum Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2009 Oregon

    You got overcharged then! Saison was only $12 or $125/case.
     
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  13. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    I didn't buy any, but I thought that's what I read on the wall. Now I'm wondering if I just misread the price list. Sounds like it...

    (I do know that the PC was $15 a bottle, as I bought a couple bottles of that)
     
    #13 John_M, Nov 2, 2013
  14. exitmusic00

    exitmusic00 Initiate (0) Mar 15, 2010 Oregon

    Seconded. :slight_smile:
     
    #14 exitmusic00, Nov 3, 2013
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