Disappointing Bottle Releases

Maybe the bottle allotment was a little high(for what was produced), but you gotta stick with what was advertised. I had no idea that the btl count was so low. Aparantly less than 300 by your estimation. You can only produce so much of a "Limited Release", so you can't blame them for running out. I do, however, feel ya! I was out of state and missed it or I probably would be right there in the same boat. Hopefully you got some on tap and/or know somebody who DID get their hands on it, so you could possibly trade. My 2 cents.

 

Get there early. That's the fair and honest truth. It's a zoo out there man and you got to be on guard.

 

Pretty much not nameless if you say it's in Gary, IN.

Get there earlier. It's your fault, not theirs, really.

 

My philosophy is avoid the shit shows. There is SO much good beer out there, there's no reason to subject yourself to such stresses. Or at the very least stick to releases that allow you to purchase tickets in advance, then at least you know you're guaranteed your allotment and don't waste your time.

 

Exactly, Gary Indiana, BA version of a decent base beer, Friday the 13th, why don't you come out and say it. As if anyone on this board doesn't know what you're talking about.

 

I absolutely feel your frustration. No doubt, it pisses me off when other people wait in line for the same shit I want.

Additionally, I hate when bottle shops hoard special releases and don't put them on their sales floor till after a mass-broadcasted release. I'm blessed with the time and funds to pass through a bottle shop whenever I want (no work schedule, etc. restricting me from showing up). Thus, I hate missing out on a decent release, but I also hate fighting all the riff-raff at 10am on a Monday morning for a decent release. Waiting in lines is so 1980s.

Bottle shops: if you get the beer delivered, just put the shit out. Let the chips fall where they may. If it's that good, it'll sell quickly regardless of your marketing or hype-creating.

 

Its just beer, it happens brother. Get on the trade boards! 18th Street is blowing up big time, so you got to get on your A game.

 

At least you didn't run into Jason...

 

PLUS, you had to hang out in Gary, IN*.




*Obligatory Gary, IN joke**.


**But f'real I drove through on the way to said nameless brewery and it wasn't exactly the loveliest part of the country.

 

Exactly. I'm all the way in San Diego and a bottle will literally be brought to my door tomorrow. No waiting in line or anything.

 

Highest crime rate in the country, but shit, the beer is good. Hahaha

 

Trading is fine for some....its a hassle for others. I'd rather hunt out what I want, then deal with trading and all that nonsense.

 

i think it was a 1200 bottle count and only 600 available that day because half went to their club from what i was told... they put out great products and are expanding but if you want something from there you better get in line well before the release time.

 

Then the IP trade section might be for you! Especially if you live in Texas with all the Jester King and Lone Star! Ive met a lot of great dudes trading.

 

The most recent Bo and Luke release was hilarious.

 

I didn't know Gary, Indiana was actually a place before this thread.

 

Please tell me they had MJ's 'Thriller' playing on continuous loop for all the zombies waiting in line...

 

I have no ideal what release you are taking about. Then again I don't trade beer I drink it.

 

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