Alpine Bad Boy and Keene Idea growlers?

If it's not on this list at the time you're thinking of heading up there, you aren't going to get it: http://brewerycam1.alpinebrewing.com/view/viewer_index.shtml?id=12120

 

The last couple releases of both were draft only, no growlers.

 

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.

 

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

 

Your trading partner in "San Diego" must not be very familiar with Alpine.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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."

 

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

 

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