2017 3-Way

3Way was just released from Ft. George on the 25th and I think Ruebens is doing a release on June 7th or so. But its hitting the beer stores now.

 

Yep, it was released in Astoria on the 25th, and the cans me and the wife bought at Fort George on the 27th were dated 05/26/17.

The 4-pack I bought today in Beaverton has no date, but I am confident it is plenty fresh.

 

The treehouse collab is a mix. Not close to compare, imo. And it was good, but the 3 way was way better.

 

Anyone know if this will be distributed in Coeur d alene I'll be there in 2 weeks?

 

Fort George is distributed by Click East in Eastern Washington/North Idaho - I'd check at Pilgrim's in CdA (believe they had it last year).

 

Thanks, you were correct. The East meets West poured with a nice fluffy head, but I was surprised to find it had almost no haze. It's tasty, but very sharp and peppery. By comparison, the 3-way has a much thicker mouthfeel and more tropical fruit flavor. It's excellent and I wasn't surprised to find that all my local stops had sold out their allotment in less than 24 hours.

 

Yeah, this 3 way is incredible. I have bought 5, neighbor 1 has bought 3, neighbor 2 has bought 2, neighbor 3 has bought 1. All 4 packs, all because I gave them a can... which, in retrospect... I should not have done... but my neighborhood is super close, and I'm the beer guy for them. Lol

 

I like that they kept a little NW in this NEIPA. Def a little more bitter and not as silky smooth as some others I've tried, but very delicious and drinkable. Also, surprised there was no date stamp on the 4 pack I picked up at New Seasons. I knew it had to be fresh, but still seem to remember them always having it in years past.

 

Any word on Seattle yet? Do we really have to wait until Saturday at Reubens?

Portland got cans already, and their official launch party at GN hasn't happened yet.

 

Happened to run into a friend that is a rep for the distributor that handles Fort George up here in Whole Foods a couple days ago. Asked him about 3 Way. He said none is going out to stores until after the official release party at ES. So, yeah, I'd guess you'll have to wait too.

 

bought a 4 pack last week. i liked it a lot, especially for an IPA that will be around during the hot months.

that said. I really am about at my limit with the hazy/NE IPAs. this years 3-way is about the best version of this style (sort of) that I have had in a while, but im now at the point where im done ordering them altogether. Give me a good NW / WC style IPA any day over this haze-craze

 

How long do you guys think cans of this will last? Does it pretty much sell out right away? Or will it be available in mid July?

 

3-Way IPA 2017 is a juicy collaboration between Fort George, Great Notion, and Reubens - This beer is available between June and September.

 

They make multiple batches of it. I think last year we had 6 different shipments of it. The first batch sells through pretty quick in Boise, and then slows down after that. This year might be a little different with who is involved.

 

Interesting that they unleashed it all over Oregon before the PDX launch at GN but making WA wait.

 

Grape Lotion is only one of the contributors. It's still a Fort George beer, and they can release it as they see fit.

 

Agreed. And to be fair, I don't believe cans hit distro in Oregon until after the release in Astoria. Could be wrong on that, but I certainly didn't see any. That makes more sense to me than waiting for the GN release. I have no idea why they're not releasing in WA until after the Reuben's. Maybe they are waiting on the next batch to send up North? In any case ... I'm sure Ft. George has a plan.