Kuhnhenn Winter Solstice 2017

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by Sparty1224, Dec 11, 2017.

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  1. Sparty1224

    Sparty1224 Savant (1,122) Jun 18, 2014 Michigan
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    Bottle sale pre-orders are up on their website. Go to www.kbrewery.com and the instructions are on there. Quite the cumbersome process, but I guess it was easier than waiting in line. Amazing selection of beers this year. Probably their most focused and anticipated line-up. All the BA classics plus some new ones, and all the classic Eisbocks, plus some new ones. A bit pricey on the Eisbocks, which might scare some away, but they don't bottle them often, so I caved. Should be fun!
     
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  2. king75

    king75 Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2010 Michigan

    Nice to be able to pick and choose again and the prices are fair by kuhnhenn standards but still no bargain.
     
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  3. core42

    core42 Pooh-Bah (1,862) May 5, 2010 Michigan
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    That site looks like it’s from 2005. Leave it Kuhnhenn to make things more difficult than it needs to be
     
  4. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    Maybe the least user-friendly experience possible; I couldn't help but laugh!
     
  5. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    I've always been intrigued to try their BA Imperial Stout, but it was sold out last night by time I got on there and figured out that site. I still could get it through the mixed packs they have, but that's just spending more money for beer I don't really need/want. My wallet is thankful, I guess.
     
  6. JasonR1975

    JasonR1975 Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2013 Michigan
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    Unsecured website? Check
    Labels don't match product (4D and BA4D)? Check
    Conflicting instructions (proxies)? Check
    LULZ? Check
     
  7. PhilBallins

    PhilBallins Savant (1,173) Nov 29, 2016 Illinois

    Cot damn, those are some serious prices.
     
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  8. KBS

    KBS Savant (1,078) Apr 25, 2014 Michigan
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    $33 for a 12oz eisbach. Makes Mornin Delight look like a bargain.
     
  9. Mattmc1973

    Mattmc1973 Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2008 Michigan

    You mean $2.60 an ounce isn’t a deal? Aka a $187 six pack?
     
  10. PBR1966

    PBR1966 Aspirant (248) Jul 24, 2010 Michigan

    What is the criteria for a password? Tried a bunch of different ones on my laptop and phone. Capitals, numbers, special characters, etc. Just get ☹️
     
  11. westlaunboy

    westlaunboy Pundit (882) Mar 31, 2010 Washington
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    I'm not sure it's a criteria issue, the account creation just seems messed up.

    Just do the verify age step and then add stuff to your cart, you can create an account as part of checkout. That worked for me. (There is theoretically a timer once you add the stuff to your cart, so make sure you know what you want before you add the first item.)
     
  12. king75

    king75 Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2010 Michigan

    Man, that website is beyond janky. I love Kuhnhenns beer but it is things like this for the reason why I haven't attended the party in over 2 years. Used to be one of my favorite events but it is always last minute information, overpriced beer, forced mix six or 4 packs and now a website out of 1995. Come on man.
     
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  13. westlaunboy

    westlaunboy Pundit (882) Mar 31, 2010 Washington
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    To be fair, this year they seem to have at least fixed the "last minute information" piece.
     
  14. KBS

    KBS Savant (1,078) Apr 25, 2014 Michigan
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    Maybe this was their goal over the last several years. Set the expectations really low, then when you make a marginal improvement in one area everyone is pleasantly surprised.

    They have also been ahead of the curve on prices. They were doing $30/4 packs before it was cool.
     
  15. Mattmc1973

    Mattmc1973 Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2008 Michigan

    "$9 bottles? We've been doing that for years", the Brothers Kuhnhenn said as they no-look high fived each other.
     
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  16. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
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    Not sure if people just like to complain about kuhnhenn but I found the process pretty easy. Took 5 minutes to create an account and check out. Better than standing in line (though admittedly I haven't had to do that for kuhnhenn beers in awhile). Bummer about the stout being sold out so quick but a great lineup and I have 10 days to get my beers.
     
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  17. beerhan

    beerhan Savant (1,237) Apr 28, 2010 Ohio

    My favorite part of their website was last week when it just said hello world. I'm pretty sure someone learned to program just for this sale.

    Jokes aside, I'm stoked for my $250 variety pack. I can't wait to try the blackberry eisbock
     
  18. Zorak2

    Zorak2 Devotee (329) Nov 5, 2016 Michigan

    Anyone know if they will still have some of the Winter Solstice pours tomorrow? Looked like they had some great ones tonight on untapped, but I couldn't make it. Definitely going to be there tomorrow for some dinner and to grab my beers.
     
  19. NewMoneyPastryBoi

    NewMoneyPastryBoi Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2017 Michigan

    I was not a fan of the eisbocks tonight, even the free pours. The BB4D, BB Imperial, and BBBW are pretty darn good.
     
  20. Zorak2

    Zorak2 Devotee (329) Nov 5, 2016 Michigan

    Just had all the Eisbocks and they all were pretty good except for the cherry. The cherry started out good but had a cough syrup finish. I cant comment on the BA stuff, but I did pick up my 4 pack when leaving and will be drinking them throughout the week. I heard many good things about them and Im definately looking forward to them.
     
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