Alpine Bad Boy and Keene Idea growlers?

Discussion in 'Pacific' started by Hefewiseman, Dec 5, 2014.

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  1. Hefewiseman

    Hefewiseman Pundit (968) Sep 6, 2011 Florida
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    I've been wanting to try these forever.. I see that people are checking them in and rating them, but what are the odds of them being available for fills?
     
  2. Saxmusik45

    Saxmusik45 Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2011 California

  3. JayORear

    JayORear Grand Pooh-Bah (3,058) Feb 22, 2012 California
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    The last couple releases of both were draft only, no growlers.
     
  4. sourdog

    sourdog Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2014 California
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    When I was in the pub last weekend they said Bad Boy should be on in January. Keene Idea was just on in mid-October for what that's worth.
     
  5. homer281

    homer281 Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2013 California

    Follow them on facebook, they post a update every Tuesday with what's available for growlers and bottles.
     
  6. Hefewiseman

    Hefewiseman Pundit (968) Sep 6, 2011 Florida
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    Alright thanks guys. My trading buddy in San Diego has been trying to find these for me for like the past year, but no growlers have been sold really.
     
  7. FrogOut69

    FrogOut69 Initiate (0) Sep 24, 2013 California
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    Your trading partner in "San Diego" must not be very familiar with Alpine.
     
  8. HeavySpeedway

    HeavySpeedway Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2013 California

    No kidding - even I could figure out their schedule and Facebook page.
     
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  9. skunkpuddle

    skunkpuddle Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2011 California

    I'm pretty sure if you just go ask them for a growler fill of either they probably would be happy to do it. They probably would even walk it out to your car for you.
     
  10. Goldstar81

    Goldstar81 Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2010 California

    I know BB has been available for growler fills before for short periods maybe 3 times/year. KI I believe once when it was first released a couple years ago it was on for a very short time. But I can't remember. Lately with increased demand ABC has a hard enough time keeping both on long enough in the pub so both have been DONG but with the recent expansion through Green Flash perhaps that may change. If you are really itching to get a fill of BB make sure you're on their email list and watch facebook closely.
     
  11. wattershed

    wattershed Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2009 California

    I'm convinced they're not gonna go back to growlers of Bad Boy or Keene Idea until they have more space. I've always gotten the feeling that doing batches of growler fills for specialty beers is a small PITA for the staff and really slows down the turnover in the tasting room, resulting in longer lines and an even more crowded space.

    Remember when they'd do 3 fills per person, per beer, of stuff like Bad Boy and Expo? Dudes rolling in with 50-quart coolers and it takes literally 10 minutes to get them filled/paid/out of the building. That's each customer.

    I could easily see them saying "f this, let's wait until we're in the new building."
     
  12. HeavySpeedway

    HeavySpeedway Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2013 California

    As far as I know, they are not going to be brewing in the new pub; that will stay in the old place.
     
  13. clayfu

    clayfu Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2010 California

    should also tell them you're from Los Angeles , even if you aren't. Endears good will.
     
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