Visiting Tillamook (Fall 2015 update)

No.

 

Some people are happy. Some aren't. That's life.

Back to clam gun militias and airship armada talk.

 

According to some folks, we may need to upgrade the airship armada with a bunch of mule cannons for extra air to ground support.

 

I'm firmly with you on that one. My first (and sadly only) visit to de Garde to this point was on a random weekend. My girlfriend and I were the only people there aside from two dudes from Bellingham of all places that showed up not too long before we left. It was fantastic to have the whole place almost to ourselves as we drank outstanding beer. We're going back next month on another random weekend and I'm sure we'll have every bit as much fun. I'm sure the parties are a blast but there's plenty to be said for just hanging out at standard hours. The beer will still be every bit as delicious.

 

Pivoting from the tearfest, anyone know what their typical special release count is? First de Garde party, and trying to get a handle on how much cash to come with. Haven't seen any posts about exactly what's being released yet.

edit: Just noticed the last line of their info post, guess it'll be released as we get closer.

 

For the last several, at least, the allocation has been a case and around $150. I bring $200 cash pp for allocation, extra tickets, tips for those pouring, and food on-site.

 

Right. Sometime before the party, they will post the beers available, allocation & cost of each beer, and the total cost for a full allocation.

Or maybe they won't this time, seeing as they seem to have changed their focus from brewing world-class beer to being inconsiderate pricks who troll people and ruin their lives. Please god, let the sarcasm of that sentence be obvious.

 

I guess de Garde didn't get the memo where I am guaranteed two tickets to every party I want to go to, be sure to send them to my address below from now on:

Beer Brat
1 Entitled Way
America 2016

 

Mmmmmm..... beer bratwurst...

 

With some beer steamed clams on the side.

 

Picked up my tickets today. They said they were going to do a secret NE vs NW IPA battle instead of releasing their beers.

Something about insufferable assholes on BA, I don't know.

 

anybody know if the persimmon is left and how much it is/limits?

 

I've seen 150 bottles in a couple different spots. Not sure how accurate that is. Must be low with 1/pp limit

 

Limit is 1 bottle/person, not sure on the quantities. Was there today and picked up 2 with a buddy. $15/bottle.

 

Complaining will continue at 12:45pm tomorrow after I don't get a ticket......

 

What's line like? Anyone know?

 

On the bright side, at least we have world class beer to fight over

Look, we DO owe our customers/stalwarts who ride the wave of experimentation and growing pains and still come back. That's the point. Right? When an event doesn't meet your expectations, it may be helpful to step back and consider that the brewery knows it, too. They will likely do better next time. However, sometimes shit goes weird in the retail world and we are caught off guard.

The big picture is most breweries in the PNW are run by awesome folks who are trying their best. We owe our friends the courtesy to always improve but it is not too much to ask for a little give and take in the relationship. De Garde is run by amazing folks who are doing their best to meet all expectations with limited beer quantities and no crystal ball telling them how each event will succeed or fail to meet their intentions. Let's all take a breath, relax and have a Homebrew. It's grounding...because it's really just beer. Beer should be mellow, man.

 

Hey @deGardebrewing, have an actual beer question. Shocking, I know.

Cracked open my Biere Peche tonight and it poured nearly still. Just a hint of tangy carbonation with no bubbles. Tasted pretty good, but got to be hard to drink after about 8 ounces or so. Was it brewed this way or did I get a dud? Not upset or anything, just curious.