BCBS Pittsburgh 2014

Yep it's obviously pretty scarce around these parts. I would have chased it if 4 packs had been available but I'm not chasing 12oz singles and I don't want a grower fill of almost 15% ABV beer when my wife is pregnant and I don't really have any friends who are into craft.

 

It's at Wexford Whole Foods! No Limit!

 

I've tried that but people ruin it by buying 5 or 6 of 12 or 24 beer. I try to get beers to as many people as possible at least 1 or 2 bottles depending on how much is around. It will stay this way. I prefer to quietly release products but that was not possible in this situation. I got it to people that missed out on BCBS yesterday but showed up for the event. A thanks for coming. I'd love to get everyone as much of a product as they want but that just isn't possible. Any stores I manage will be a good place to look to get the beer you want in the quantity that I can responsibly get to you while still looking out for other customers. That is the best I can do.

 

@randylangford whatever your doing at GE shadyside keep it up. It's been my go to place to buy beer these last few months. Great selection and I always leave with something I'm interested in trying.

 

You're doing it the best way you can and that's all we can ask for.

 

South hills ge still has it on draft, no growlers.

 

Yea that's why i did not bother trying to get any bourbon county from GE this year. Had it, love it, but it's nice to let others try it for the first time. I had people on this site be quite generous to me and that is how I first got to try it. In turn i have shared any rare stuff i get with people who i know will appreciate it. Not to be all Mister Rogers on everyone, but that is how it should be

 

I ended up getting my fair share of BCBS, so just an observer here. But I do find it unusual, especially in our area, to hear of growlers being filled with Bourbon County. You would think 8 or 10 oz pours would get more people the opportunity to try this great beer. I was curious if there were other factors involved that led to this decision?

 

my thoughts exactly!

 

I agree glasses could have gotten the beer to more people and yes there were other factors. I started working on this growler concept about 7 months ago but some pieces didn't come together as they were supposed to. I could have changed it at the last minute but that would have caused confusion. So, I hope that growlers fills will get a few people together to share growlers over the weekend.

 

I made it to South Hills MD yesterday, relaxed atmosphere no shit show at all. I had to buy some food had some brisket with my BCBS which were limited to two 10 ounce pours. I was very happy with that, never had this stuff on draft. One bottle limit of BCBBW which was one of the best beers I had last year.

 

No worries everyone can do it different one place Hough's kicked theirs in a half hour Black Friday, HO1K beers in New Kens had you buy a draft to buy a bottle, you guys did the growler thing (no one is going to attempt that solo, I felt great after 2 glasses), and South Hills MD did a one bottle limit on the BCBBW with no exceptions. You had to eat to drink with a 2 draft limit, it might still be on. Let's just hope Pittsburgh sees more in the way of different variations and a better supply of what we've already gotten this year and last!

Bottom line Randy no need to apologize your managing a great beer selection and I bet the Giant Eagle growler price was the best anyone as ever gotten for a 64 ounce pour of BCBS!

 

After being assured for the past three weeks my distributor would have Bourbon County Stout and Barleywine for me I was informed today I will be getting nothing. Thanks Fuhrer.

 

I was happy I didn't get one for that reason I have one friend who is into craft but hates barrel aged stuff.

 

Hal's Bottle shop got it today...$11 a bottle...no thanks!

 

What is South Hills MD? I'm sorry I'm slow lol

 

South Hills Market District

 

Oh duh. Thanks haha

 

Cases have started popping up at distributors. Keep your eyes peeled.

 

If I bought a case my wife would skin me alive. Would still probably do it though.