Bullfrog Le Roar Grrrz Release 7/30

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  1. Avalon68

    Avalon68 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Here is some basic info. I will post the email from the brewery with all details below as well:

    Date: 7/30/16 @10:00 AM

    The following bottles will be released:
    Le Roar Grrrz(280 bottles on release day)
    Le Roar Grrrz Apricot(337 bottles on release day)
    Le Roar Grrrz Framboise(413 bottles on release day)
    Le Roar Grrrz Aardbei(368 bottles on release day)

    1 bottle limit on each variant
    Bottles are 750ml
    $30.00 per bottle

    ***** This release will be cash only*****

    Current Pub Club members can purchase their bottles beginning Sat 7/29 @ 11:00 AM. There are 75 full allotments put aside for pub club purchase. First come, first served until they are gone.

    The email sent from the brewery will be posted below. It contains much more detail.
     
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  2. Streaky

    Streaky Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2013 New Jersey

    Yikes that's really expensive! You could get a really amazing bottle of wine for that price - or a great bottle of bourbon! How big are those bottles?
     
  3. Avalon68

    Avalon68 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Bullfrog Brewery Bottle Release Details

    Friday, July 29th – Pre-Release

    Saturday, July 30th – General Public Release

    Here’s the skinny on 2016 Bottle Releases... Surprise! The first of several bottle releases is upon us!

    We realize that our first release is short notice, but we promise to give everyone adequate

    planning time for subsequent releases. Hint hint... we’re planning on 8/27, 9/24, and 10/22 J

    We’ll be releasing 4 Le Roar Grrrz varieties to the public and our members starting on July

    29th, 2016 at our brewpub. The brands and counts that will be available for the General

    Public Sale on Saturday, July 30th are as follows:

    280 Le Roar Grrrz (bottled 6/15/15) 337 Le Roar Grrrz Apricot (bottled 3/30/16)

    413 Le Roar Grrrz Framboise (bottled 3/30/16) 368 Le Roar Grrrz Aardbei (bottled 3/25/16)

    Dates and Times... Pub Club Members will be able to start purchasing bottles on Friday, July 29th,

    at 11AM. We will sell the allotted Pre-Sale bottles until they are gone. General Public sales

    will start at 10AM on Saturday, July 30th.

    Allotments... Clarifying the above information, Pub Club Members will be able to purchase a

    total of 4 bottles (1 of each). The total cost for this allotment is $120 ($30/bottle). Members

    and the general public are not required to buy the full allotment of bottles (but why wouldn’t

    you?). We have reserved 75 allotments for the Pub Club/Pre-Sale date. With roughly 500

    active Pub Club members, we advise that you plan accordingly.

    We have approximately 280 full allotments for the General Public Release on Saturday.

    Rules, Rules, Rules... We hate to follow rules all the time, but in order to appease the masses

    and put order into the event, we must set some ground rules.

    • You must be 21+ (Obviously!) and have a valid ID to pick up bottles.

    • Cash Only! ATM’s are located in the foyer of the Bullfrog, and in the Woodlands Bank

    lot next to the Bullfrog.

    • First-come, First-serve basis.

    • You may not reserve/hold bottles for pick-up.

    • If you happen to be waiting in line, please be courteous and fair.

    • No alcohol may be consumed outside the restaurant.

    Frequently asked Questions and Concerns...

    • Can I obtain a Pub Club Membership prior to the release date?

    Sorry, folks. We have decided to halt all Pub Club sales at this time in order to ensure

    that our pre-existing, faithful members have the opportunity to obtain their allotments.

    • If a member purchases bottles during the Pre-Sale on Friday, July 29th, can they

    purchase another allotment on Saturday the 30th?

    Yes. Even if you purchased your allotment on Friday, as a member, you may purchase

    more bottles on Saturday the 30th.

    • Is Bottle Sharing allowed at the event? Historically, bottle sharing has been allowed at

    Bullfrog during bottle release events. This practice will continue, as we feel it embodies

    the spirit of the craft brew movement, and builds community.
     
  4. Avalon68

    Avalon68 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Bottles are 750ml. i missed that in the original post. Added it. Sorry about that.
     
  5. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    It's kind of sleazy that they sell memberships and only 15% of the members can get bottles.
     
  6. callmemickey

    callmemickey Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2007 Pennsylvania

    The memberships have been around for a long time and never were designed to guarantee bottles. They were designed to reward local, regular patrons.
     
  7. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    Other than a free pour of new beers (which is a nice perk) the
    "Ability to buy special bottle releases one day earlier than public release"
    Seems to be the only real benefit.
    Just saying
     
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  8. Beerisheaven

    Beerisheaven Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2007 Pennsylvania

    They will tell you that a lot of the memberships are held by locals who don't care about the bottle releases and get the pub club for other benefits. Not sure I believe that but this is what I was told. There are not a ton of bottles but I think the bloom is off the rose for these.
     
  9. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    I'm sure a lot of people buy it for 15% off dinner on Monday and Tuesday and 10% off t-shirts
     
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  10. jweave16

    jweave16 Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2013 New York

    Anyone doing any shares beforehand?
     
  11. Beerisheaven

    Beerisheaven Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Any reports? How was the release? How is the beer? Almost no interest in these bottles now?
     
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  12. jweave16

    jweave16 Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2013 New York

    There was maybe 25 people there at opening. Release was obviously smooth with the #'s. Had 3 of them on draft and they were fantastic. Not sure if the turnout is due to short notice or lack of trade value.
     
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  13. nh2032

    nh2032 Savant (1,143) Oct 15, 2009 New York

    Was there for brunch this morning and bought a full allotment. Didn't ask exactly how much they left, but seemed to be a fair amount stacked behind the bar.
     
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  14. Beerisheaven

    Beerisheaven Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Wow, that is crazy how the buzz for these at one time has now fizzled. Thanks for the report. If I was closer, I might take a run but that is just too far.
     
  15. bvdubn

    bvdubn Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2011 Pennsylvania

    I picked up a full set on the way through town on Sunday evening. They pulled the Apricot out of the fridge so I would guess that one is almost gone.

    It looked like there was only 4 to 5 boxes behind the bar so there may be less than a case of each left as of 6pm Sunday night.

    I drank Apricot and Framboise on draft. I really like the Apricot but I thought the Framboise had a slight vinegar taste. I saw someone posted that the bottles were better than the draft versions.
     
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  16. jweave16

    jweave16 Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2013 New York

    Apricot still has active yeast so they probably had it in the fridge to settle it. One gushed pretty bad Saturday night upon opening so they suggested chilling the bottles.
     
  17. bvdubn

    bvdubn Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2011 Pennsylvania

    I do remember reading that a bottle gushed. I assumed I was supposed to put it in the fridge for a few days before drinking to make sure the C02 absorbs into the beer.

    Do I need to cold store the bottles? Is the pressure high enough that I need to worry about breaking the cage and/or the bottle?
     
  18. jweave16

    jweave16 Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2013 New York

    It was just a suggestion they made at three release. I can't imagine it would be bad enough to break the bottles though.
     
  19. bvdubn

    bvdubn Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2011 Pennsylvania

    I admit that I don't care about the trade value but the fact that it went from having to be in line at 4 am to "no perceived trade value" in 2 years confuses me.

    Not all of the variants have been out of this world but the majority of them were really good beers.
     
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  20. Gr1bble

    Gr1bble Initiate (0) Jul 29, 2016 Pennsylvania

    I think the small turnout might be due to the last minute announcement.
     
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