BCBCS at Nova tonight

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  1. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    will do, was hoping to hook up a few trade buddies with a bomber a piece, I am sure we can work something out if need be, thanks for the thought.
     
    #21 minnesotaryan, Apr 24, 2013
  2. Mealhouse

    Mealhouse Pundit (769) Feb 19, 2012 Minnesota

    According to the Nova's post on twitter they sold out of Sue tonight
     
    #22 Mealhouse, Apr 24, 2013
  3. TgBC

    TgBC Initiate (0) Aug 28, 2011 Iowa

    I don't want to derail the BCBCS as that sounds mighty tasty right now, but if sorry if anyone missed out on Sue. This was our first bottling of it, but it will be bottled again soon and regularly. Now, back to the BCBCS; go get some!
     
    #23 TgBC, Apr 24, 2013
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  4. copslovebeer

    copslovebeer Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2012 Minnesota

     
    #24 copslovebeer, Apr 24, 2013
  5. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Love to hear that Sue will be bottled again soon and regularly! I guess I would call it your flagship beer, so I'm hoping it becomes easier to get in the future.
     
    #25 BottleCaps80, Apr 24, 2013
  6. incutrav

    incutrav Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2007 Minnesota

    I'm sorry, the never-ending winter is making me cranky too
     
    #26 incutrav, Apr 24, 2013
  7. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    glad I looked here this morning.
     
    #27 minnesotaryan, Apr 24, 2013
  8. knelson

    knelson Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2010 Wisconsin

    Not sure where the confusion came in but the Naughty Temple was listed at $39 on the list when I got there around 5 yesterday. They had some other cool stuff on the reserve bottle list but it was going fast last night from what I could see. The KBS bottles were gone when I got there. The BCBCS was unbelievable though!!!
     
    #28 knelson, Apr 24, 2013
  9. Beerbelly22

    Beerbelly22 Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2012 Minnesota

    $39!?! This is exactly what is wrong with craft. You are paying for hype. This is why craft is becoming a parody of itself. Sure it's a great beer but I'll pass and grab a beer that is just as good if not better for around $5. Christ
     
    #29 Beerbelly22, Apr 24, 2013
  10. Mplsmetro57

    Mplsmetro57 Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2013 Minnesota

    Had a super time last night. Got there @ 5 and nabbed a KBS bottle, then had a BCBCS. Sprung for a Cantillon Rose de Gambrinus after that and shared it with 5 others. Delicious and worth every penny @ $29. Then the great 2008 BCBS popped out and was able to get a few nice ozs. Thanks to the Nova!
     
    #30 Mplsmetro57, Apr 24, 2013
  11. knelson

    knelson Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2010 Wisconsin

    I'm not sure hype is the right word. That word is thrown around quite often in the craft industry in a very incorrect way. Limited production/supply/distribution is much different than hype. Hype requires exaggerated or extravagant claims to sell a product, something that I would argue strongly against in TG's case as they have been nothing but a class act and stand up guys. Naughty Temply rates a 95 on this site, I don't think that qualifies as a hype beer. Is $39 a lot for a beer? Yes. But when retail is $25 i don't think a 35% margin is raking anyone over the coals for on premise. I cant imagine a bar or restaurant would make it very long if they sold things at cost. Look at the cost for a Miller lite vs the on premise sell price, that margin would make you sick....Anyway the purpose of this thread was to alert those in the area of the BCBCS on tap.
     
    #31 knelson, Apr 24, 2013
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  12. incutrav

    incutrav Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2007 Minnesota

    What is the layout for these releases - do you have to get a table? Curious given the small size of the Nova, and even fewer spots at the 'bar'-isnt there only about 6 chairs?
     
    #32 incutrav, Apr 24, 2013
  13. plumcrazyfx

    plumcrazyfx Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2010 Minnesota

    I don't care $39 for a beer is too much. There's something called cognitive dissonance. Is anyone who was willing to pay that much for a beer really ready to go on this site and rate it a 3.5 (especially when they have a couple they bought as trade-bait)? With really rare/expensive beers - I include a grade inflation factor.

    How much was the BCBCS growlers BTW? If it was under $20, that's money in the bank.
     
    #33 plumcrazyfx, Apr 24, 2013
  14. Mplsmetro57

    Mplsmetro57 Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2013 Minnesota

    You can sit anywhere in the restaurant. When I left @ 7 the only thing that was gone was the KBS. They still had two Cantillons. Today they're tapping New Glarus, tomorrow is sour day and Friday they'll have Toppling Goliath taps - Pseudo Sue, Zeelander, Alternate Galaxy, Golden Nugget, and Rover Truck (this one is on now). The others rarities were DFH 2008 WWS ($17) and a 2006 120 min ($19). Both 12 oz btls.
     
    #34 Mplsmetro57, Apr 24, 2013
  15. Mplsmetro57

    Mplsmetro57 Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2013 Minnesota

    Afaik, no growlers for BCBCS. It was $8 for a 10 oz pour.
     
    #35 Mplsmetro57, Apr 24, 2013
  16. Cyclone8

    Cyclone8 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2011 Minnesota
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    The confusion is because I called yesterday and was told it was $49. I asked, "Really? That seems really high!" She then confirmed that that was indeed the price.
    Perhaps my phone mini-freakout prompted a reassessment of the price:slight_smile:
     
    #36 Cyclone8, Apr 24, 2013
  17. BarrelAgedBarry

    BarrelAgedBarry Zealot (639) Feb 27, 2012 Minnesota

    Wow I need to check this place out!
     
    #37 BarrelAgedBarry, Apr 24, 2013
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