Case Sales at Three Floyds

Because variety is the spice of life?

And I'm aware they don't give a shit. Is this news? Who's high rolling, dickhead? I'd just like to be able to buy some beer for myself and everyone back home to enjoy. isn't that what the locals do? Talk about entitlement.

 

Again, I missed that part. You can still buy their beer. You've never seen purchase limits on an item that is in high demand?

 

I'm done with this thread. the practice of turning away business is ridiculous. I've said what I wanted to say. Those of you that hate the out of town guy taking too much beer the one time a year he rolls through town needn't worry. Wow.

 

U mad bro?

 

1) It's only in the immediate chicago area that FFF honestly "flies off" the shelves because Chicago is a shit show. Doesnt actually move *that* fast in the northern burbs (where i'm from) or Wisconsin (where I live)

2) it's not a matter of "talking to the booze guy" if it's been sitting on the shelves and they only order the beer when they shelf is empty. If it moves slower than it "stays fresh", why has an ever building inventory of stale beer you can't return? These stores mercilessly wait for the unknowing to buy the stale stock then replenish. Ergo, you can only buy fresh when replenished.

3) I don't enjoy "hunting down" "off the shelf" beer, so I appreciate the willingness to tip me to "fast moving" stocked stored, but if i won't hunt down parabola, im sure as fuck not hunting down gumball head!

 

To be fair, they probably did give him the finger. However, I know hayden and i'd give him the finger too.

 

I've had nothing but awesome service there.

 

A man walks into a bar. They have a two case limit. he says ouch

 

I don't know of any brewery that has a two case limit on their everyday, year round beer.

 

Yes you do: Three Floyds

EDIT: I'm surprised Alpine doesnt do it just to make their beer that much harder to drink if you aren't local lol

 

Usually when someone tells you that "your money is no good here" it means drinks are on the house. At FFF, it means fuck off.

 

When I worked at Jewel a decade ago, we were more than willing to deny sales during Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, etc., to people who came with their entire extended family to take advantage of loss leader soda sales. We're talking loading up multiple shopping carts and having everyone purchase the maximum amount of soda allowed per person. They'd clear out the shelves, and we were pretty sure all that product was ending up at Kwik-E-Marts somewhere. So, we'd let the group get the maximum of each brand (generally 4) and tell them have a nice day.

Yes, we turned down a few hundred dollars of soda sales to that group. We also made sure that the loss leaders in the ad were available for people who wanted to come in and not use us as a way to shortcut distributors.

So, case limits sound pretty reasonable to me. I'm guessing that 3 Floyds is trying to balance the large regular purchasers against the pilgrims, locals, and casual drinkers. They most likely have a stack of complaints from people who see something in stock on the list Friday only to show up Saturday and have it all sold out.

And, based on what I've seen on the list both online and at the pub, it's more than just Zombie Dust selling out. They seem to have issues with Gumballhead too, and I'm guessing there have been a few times that Alpha King and Pride & Joy have gone out of stock briefly. Plus, I'm guessing it's not entirely lip service to say that the demand for six packs has impacted their capacity for seasonal brews like Apocalypse Cow.

 

Also, Econ 101 would tell them that demand outpacing supply should necessitate a price increase to bring the supply/demand curves back into balance. Instead, they chose to introduce an externality (supply limits) to try and adjust the demand curve downwards to optimize profits.

I can only assume they chose this option because they looked at the data, and the data showed that they have significantly more small purchases (2 cases or less) than large purchases at the brewpub. This would let them keep price constant while artificially adjusting demand and maximizing profit. Based on the success of their business, I have to think they're not stupid when it comes to basic economic principles.

 

Thanks Ross Perot.

#YouAssumeWayTooMuch
#WhyAmIUsingHashTagsThisIsntTwitter

 

I grew up in the Munster area, now live in western Kentucky, about 6 hours away, make the drive north every five weeks or so, .. so a case of gumballhead or zombie dust is all i need until my next visit. Great move Three Floyds.. Those who need six cases of zombie dust are undercutting Three Floyds' business cuz, 1, they're re-selling it at a higher cost, i.e., in store or on ebay, and turning off its loyal customer base, and 2, they're making it more difficult for the locals who don't horde beer to get their hands on zombie dust or their other FFF favorites.. again, Great move .

 

I am amazed at how angry some people in this thread have become at this decision by FFF. I feel that between the new case limits, having sold DL tickets directly to the public at the pub and how they have better managed the huge crowds at DLD, they are really looking out for their local supporters. With the exception of the sometime rude bartenders, I feel FFF has been awesome. The only people that should be angry at this are those coming from out very far to stock up on otherwise unavailable beer, and (more likely) those who buy large amount to resell.

 

6hr round trip for a beer run....seems logical?

it doesn't matter if I lived next door or in Wisconsin, complaining about this is the ultimate first-world problem

bring a few friends next time to get your 6 cases, or, tell your friends that your get-togethers may feature "other beers"

 

I guess I'm an idiot then. I don't understand the concept of making a conscious effort to decrease the demand for your product. Also...you're going to sell out of your product anyway (maybe)...so assuming prices are the same...your profit should be the same. Perhaps they know a couple things about economics...but they've lost my business with their decision...and I'm sure they'll lose the business of others. I'm also sure there will be some word of mouth that works against them and disuades others to go Who knows. As for their pricing...I'm sure they could sell their Zombie Dust for more. I'd spend more than $35. $120 for their bombers is a bit much already.

 

It must be exhausting to take beer this seriously..

 

Actually you can only buy 4 bombers of each of the Alpine IPAs at the brewery. Oh the humanity!!