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Beer Climate Changes and Global Warmer arrives in 6-packs

Discussion in 'Beer Releases' started by SCW, Nov 12, 2014.

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Global Warmer 6-packs vs. 4-packs. How do YOU feel?

Poll closed Jan 11, 2015.

  1. I'm all about it - will be rocking the 6-packs for sure.

    73 vote(s)
    79.3%

  2. Nah - I'm superstitious and only buy things in units of 4.

    7 vote(s)
    7.6%

  3. I'm holding out for the 18-pack.

    12 vote(s)
    13.0%
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  1. SCW

    SCW Initiate (0) Jul 25, 2004 New York

    semi-official press release:

    SIXPOINT BREWERY RELEASES "GLOBAL WARMER" in 6-PACKS

    MAD SCIENTISTS’ ORIGINAL 1999 HOMEBREW FORMULATION NOW RELEASED IN 6-PACKS OF 12OZ CANS FOR THE FIRST TIME


    NOVEMBER 12, 2014, BROOKLYN, NYC, USA, WESTERN HEMISPHERE, PLANET EARTH, MILKY WAY -     Brooklyn-based Sixpoint Brewery today announced the release of its "GLOBAL WARMER" - a homebrew formulation dating back to 1999, first released commercially by Sixpoint on draft in 2005, and re-released in 4-packs and on draft last year. Now Global Warmer will join the ranks of Bengali, Sweet Action, Crisp, Resin, and Sensi as the only craft cans in 6-packs of 12oz sleeks.

    "Some of the most frequent feedback we received last year about the Global Warmer was that our fans wanted to enjoy it in a 6-pack instead of a 4-pack. With the overhaul of our packaging design and our packaging line earlier this ear, it seemed like the perfect time to give our customers what they wanted and rope the Global Warmer into the 6-pack fold!" remarked Shane Welch, Chief Visionary of Sixpoint Brewery.

    Global Warmer was first brewed on the back porch in Madison, WI in 1999. It was a balmy December afternoon, and Shane and his sidekick Steve decided it would be best to brew the batch of homebrew wearing shorts and Hawaiian shirts. The brew originally commemorated the lovely and satisfying warm winds of Winter. OK Computer was in heavy rotation. As usual, no animals were harmed during the creation of this beer.

    Of course, Shane and Steve did not think at the time that Global Warmer would one day end up in cans or that "microbrews" would one day be known as "craft beer." It was simply about good times and homebrewing with your bro. And with temperatures that warm, who had time for a sugary spice-bomb? Away went the English Winter Warmer, and a new formulation was created. Even back in 1999 the Beer Climate was changing. Seasons creep but the beer must remain Cyc. It's Mad Science.

    Drop us a line and let us know what you think!

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    #1 SCW, Nov 12, 2014
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  2. Dan_Bowman

    Dan_Bowman Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Ohio

    @Sixpoint I know Sixpoint doesn't like to tell much about their beers and just recently told us the style of beers. Able to give any info to what hops are used for Global Warmer.

    PS - Love the Bengali in 24 oz resealable cans. The beer is great and the design is awesome!
    PSS - Really looking forward to Hi-Res in about two months.

    Cheers!
     
    #2 Dan_Bowman, Nov 12, 2014
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  3. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,605) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Sounds freakin' awesome, Shane....will be on the lookout for some GW! Thanks for rockin' the 6 pks! Very cool.
     
    #3 BeerVikingSailor, Nov 12, 2014
  4. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Where is the "I can't buy any Sixpoint products because you don't distro to my state" option?
     
    #4 BottleCaps80, Nov 12, 2014
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  5. Fallow

    Fallow Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2013 New York

    Anddddd there goes mah fridge space for the next 3 months
     
    #5 Fallow, Nov 12, 2014
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  6. RavenForBeer

    RavenForBeer Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2014 Georgia

    This is easy... the more good beer the better!
     
    #6 RavenForBeer, Nov 12, 2014
  7. abkayak

    abkayak Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2013 New York

    i never remember to bring my glasses into the store....so when i see sixers i know we have fresh beer here
     
    #7 abkayak, Nov 12, 2014
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  8. SCW

    SCW Initiate (0) Jul 25, 2004 New York

    Sure thing Dan - we use Columbus, Simcoe, Citra, Cascade.

    nice avatar!
     
    #8 SCW, Nov 12, 2014
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  9. Cubatobaco

    Cubatobaco Pooh-Bah (2,057) Jan 27, 2013 Virginia
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I really dig Global Warmer and will definitely pick some up when it his our distro.
     
    #9 Cubatobaco, Nov 12, 2014
  10. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,594) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Looking forward to this one. Thanks Shane!
     
    #10 Kadonny, Nov 13, 2014
  11. markdrinksbeer

    markdrinksbeer Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2013 Massachusetts

    Excited to try this one for the first time.
     
    #11 markdrinksbeer, Nov 13, 2014
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  12. BodiesLexus

    BodiesLexus Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2011 New York

    A juicy grapefruit bomb as I recall ..... I'm in for 2 sixers on first sight. Thanks sixpoint, love this beer .... hopefully a tad more reasonable than the 15.99/4pk I saw at times last year.
     
    #12 BodiesLexus, Nov 13, 2014
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  13. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,799) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Love the art. I'll definitely be getting a pack.

    For the record, I prefer 4-packs when reasonably priced - which Sixpoint brews invariably are. I don't like to commit to 6 beers at a time, especially with as many IPAs as I buy. So I'm a fan of the 4-pack format.

    But I'll buy a pack of Global Warmer, whatever the format.
     
    #13 Roguer, Nov 13, 2014
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  14. SCW

    SCW Initiate (0) Jul 25, 2004 New York

    These 6packs should be no more than $11.99 in most markets - let us know if you see anything different
     
    #14 SCW, Nov 13, 2014
  15. josmickam

    josmickam Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2013 Georgia

    How about Global Warmer 40s?
     
    #15 josmickam, Nov 13, 2014
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  16. markdrinksbeer

    markdrinksbeer Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2013 Massachusetts

    13.99 in western mass. Not that it's a bad price, but when every dollar counts, 11.99 would be better.
     
    #16 markdrinksbeer, Nov 13, 2014
  17. markdrinksbeer

    markdrinksbeer Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2013 Massachusetts

    Mathematically, that would be the next logical size for Sixpoint :slight_smile:

    12oz, 16oz, 24oz, 40oz
     
    #17 markdrinksbeer, Nov 13, 2014
  18. moshea

    moshea Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2007 Michigan

    No kidding. That is an awful lot of word to use in a press release abut a beer without actually telling me about the beer
     
    #18 moshea, Nov 13, 2014
  19. markdrinksbeer

    markdrinksbeer Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2013 Massachusetts

    I think it is less about the beer, and more about the timing, and the fact that what used to be in 4 packs is now in a 6 pack
    (perhaps the assumption is that people already know what the Global warmer is?)

    Imperial Red Ale
    70 IBU
    17 SRM
    7% ABV
     
    #19 markdrinksbeer, Nov 13, 2014
  20. moshea

    moshea Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2007 Michigan

    Good point, but if they took the time to tell me about what type of shirts they were brewing maybe they could have at least give me few word about the beers.

    Cheers!!!
     
    #20 moshea, Nov 13, 2014
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