Bullfrog Et Tu Brut Release

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  1. Avalon68

    Avalon68 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Bullfrog Brewery is releasing it's newest American Wild Ale, Et Tu Brut, on Friday October 4th
    Date: Friday October 4th
    Time: 11:00AM
    Bottle Count: Approximately 300 cork and cage 750ml bottles
    Bottle Limit: 2 per person
    Price: $25.00 per bottle
    ABV: 7.5%
    Description: Barrel aged American Wild Ale steeped with sour cherries.
     
    #1 Avalon68, Sep 17, 2013
  2. Beerontwowheels

    Beerontwowheels Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2009 Maryland

    Seems pricey. Wasn't the Oud 15 only 20$?
     
    #2 Beerontwowheels, Sep 17, 2013
  3. oglmcdgl

    oglmcdgl Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2007 Pennsylvania

    This stuff is amazing. I'm going to have to try to take off for this. In my top three new beers of this year.
     
    #3 oglmcdgl, Sep 18, 2013
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  4. SeanS

    SeanS Aspirant (255) Feb 13, 2013 New York

    This sounds delicious. ISO.
     
    #4 SeanS, Sep 18, 2013
  5. kbhess

    kbhess Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2012 New Jersey

    I might have to take the day off for this. I have never been to a bull frog release. What is it usually like? When does the line start forming?
     
    #5 kbhess, Sep 18, 2013
  6. GeoffreyM

    GeoffreyM Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I might be going to this. I've never been to a Bullfrog release. Do they put anything special on tap?
     
    #6 GeoffreyM, Sep 18, 2013
  7. Greenplastic615

    Greenplastic615 Savant (1,104) Nov 4, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    For Oud 15 people started lining up pretty early, but everyone who went got their full allotment, and some people went back for seconds/thirds once there was no line. I would think the same would apply here, especially since I don't believe this is one of Terry's beers that's leftover.
     
    #7 Greenplastic615, Sep 18, 2013
  8. dtx00

    dtx00 Savant (1,078) Oct 21, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    This was also unessacary. I got there around 9am I believe and there were like 10 people in line. I parked and waited in my car until right before they opened.

    On a side note $25 does seem a bit pricey. Oud 15 was only $20 and it was a 3 bottle limit. Hope they didnt raise the price because there is less to go around, hence the 2 bottle limit.
     
    #8 dtx00, Sep 18, 2013
  9. stakem

    stakem Grand Pooh-Bah (4,070) Feb 20, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Actually, I believe it is. I will let others more in the know fill those details in.
     
    #9 stakem, Sep 18, 2013
  10. xnicknj

    xnicknj Initiate (0) May 25, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Are the bottles being released to Pub Club Members the day before included in this 300ish count?
     
    #10 xnicknj, Sep 18, 2013
  11. Greenplastic615

    Greenplastic615 Savant (1,104) Nov 4, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Please say it's not. :slight_smile: (I can't go...)
     
    #11 Greenplastic615, Sep 18, 2013
  12. Avalon68

    Avalon68 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2008 Pennsylvania

    I'll try to answer a few questions. I can't speak to pricing and I will see if I can find out if pub club is included in the 300.

    The beer was originally brewed when Terry was the head brewer at Bullfrog. The base was a Belgian Strong Pale ale that had been in Bullfrog barrels with their house yeast for years. It was transferred to stainless and steeped with sour cherries, vanilla beans, and the new Bullfrog yeast was introduced as well.

    There will be a keg of Le Roar Grrrz Druiven tapped on release day. It is a lambic style(my words, not theirs) beer that is barrel aged with wild yeast and steeped in merlot grapes.(there are some reviews on the different Le Roar beers already up on BA if you want a better idea of it's taste)

    I can't really speak first hand about the lines, as I can never seem to get a Friday off to attend. Some people definitely arrived very early for the last release, but it didn't end up being necessary as everyone got beer. I would suggest not opening bottles in line, as they are right next to the Williamsport police station. Bottle sharing inside has never seemed to be a problem and the owner/brewer always like to try an interesting beer.
     
    #12 Avalon68, Sep 18, 2013
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  13. kbuzz

    kbuzz Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2011 North Carolina

    Probably no chance of leftovers on Saturday?
     
    #13 kbuzz, Sep 18, 2013
  14. Avalon68

    Avalon68 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2008 Pennsylvania

    I'd be very surprised if there were.
     
    #14 Avalon68, Sep 18, 2013
  15. Avalon68

    Avalon68 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2008 Pennsylvania

    It is 300 bottles total
     
    #15 Avalon68, Sep 18, 2013
  16. Beerisheaven

    Beerisheaven Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Thanks for the info Avalon. For some reason, I am interested in this and I normally don't focus on BF beers. ISO!
     
    #16 Beerisheaven, Sep 18, 2013
  17. dborginis

    dborginis Initiate (0) Jul 9, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Hoping to make a visit!
     
    #17 dborginis, Sep 18, 2013
  18. Avalon68

    Avalon68 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2008 Pennsylvania

    This one and the next 3 are definitely going to be worth it in my opinion. I like Et Tu Brut a lot and absolutely love the new lambic style stuff that's up next.
     
    #18 Avalon68, Sep 18, 2013
  19. Beerisheaven

    Beerisheaven Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2007 Pennsylvania

    If that is the case, can I join the club and have bottles put aside and pick them all up at one time since I live about 2 hours 30 mins away?
     
    #19 Beerisheaven, Sep 19, 2013
  20. Avalon68

    Avalon68 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2008 Pennsylvania

    I don't think the pub club makes it so they will hold bottles...but I'm not a member.
     
    #20 Avalon68, Sep 19, 2013
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