Dark Horse Beer Release (9/12)

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  1. Sparty1224

    Sparty1224 Savant (1,122) Jun 18, 2014 Michigan
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    Anyone going to this or been to the other ones recently? Is it super crazy? Or really no line at all? I'm thinking it might be calm given Bell's Funvitational is the same day...
     
  2. jrs3994243

    jrs3994243 Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2014 Michigan

    I got to the 3 Pair of Legs release early and waited in line. People showed up at release time and got bottles. I don't think this is going to be too crazy. I plan to show at release time and grab my bottles.
     
  3. sarcastro

    sarcastro Savant (1,133) Sep 20, 2006 Michigan

    It might be a lot crazier now.
     
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  4. spike8382

    spike8382 Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2015 Indiana

    They posted that Super Juice (Quadruple Crooked Tree) won't be available due to yeast issues. The only ones being released will be Oktoberfest (limit two 4-packs / 144 cases available) and Maple Bourbon Barrel Black Bier (limit one 4-pack / 110 cases available). There's enough Octoberfest for 432 people and 660 people will get the Maple Bourbon Bier. There might be a line, but there should be plenty for anyone that shows up when they start selling at 11:00am.
     
  5. ColonelHopslam

    ColonelHopslam Savant (1,037) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan

    660 four packs. No way it sells out before 5pm
     
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  6. jrs3994243

    jrs3994243 Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2014 Michigan

    Anyone ever hear what happened with the Tequilla Barrel Aged Pineapple Saison that was supposed to release with the 3 and 6 Pair of Legs?
     
  7. Jmorey

    Jmorey Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Michigan

    I saw this pop up, but not really interested in the Oktoberfest, and the other ones sounds good, but not amazing, plus 1 pack limit on that... I'll be driving right by on the way to Kalamazoo and think I am going to pass.

    For the OP's question, yes they are a bit crazy with lots of people waiting. Usually they are tied to an event though. Winter brew off, crawfish fest, etc. This one isn't, so I don't think it will pull the crowd as much. However a LOT of people are going to be passing by to get to Funvitational...
     
  8. WhoKnew23

    WhoKnew23 Initiate (0) Oct 20, 2014 Michigan

    It is hard saying how busy these things are. With BA Blueberry Tres, the line didn't even form until the time it went on sale. It wasn't really crazy at all. However, the 3 and 6 legs was a little crazier. I hopped in line about 20 minutes after it went on sale and missed out on the 3 legs. I would say, be there at 10:30 and you will be safe.
     
  9. LambicPentameter

    LambicPentameter Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Nebraska

    I'm camping out overnight you guys.
     
  10. vette-ss

    vette-ss Zealot (737) Nov 5, 2014 Michigan
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    Bringing some homeless with you too?
     
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  11. LambicPentameter

    LambicPentameter Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Nebraska

    Only if I can find a mattress.
     
  12. jrs3994243

    jrs3994243 Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2014 Michigan

    ISO: Dirty crack house mattress
    FT: Whalez
     
  13. craigo19

    craigo19 Zealot (685) Oct 12, 2009 Michigan

    Looks like I'm stopping at Dark Horse on the way to Bell's.
     
  14. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
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    Will be a small line. Should last through the day/weekend
     
  15. spike8382

    spike8382 Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2015 Indiana

    The line has begun!
     
  16. MadLatvian

    MadLatvian Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2015 Michigan

    My Mother In Law is eating dinner there tonight, any shot this makes it until this evening?
     
  17. ColonelHopslam

    ColonelHopslam Savant (1,037) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan


    I'd say very likely
     
  18. spike8382

    spike8382 Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2015 Indiana

    I'd guess that there was around 75 people in line at 11:00. Based on the release numbers, there should be plenty available all day. On to Funvitational!!!
     
  19. MadLatvian

    MadLatvian Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2015 Michigan

    She stopped in early to and got me a 4-pack. What an awesome Mother In Law! I'm always away on business I swear during every bottle release anywhere!
     
  20. a_beckman25

    a_beckman25 Pundit (946) Jan 27, 2013 Michigan
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    Maple bourbon black bier is drinking great. I already see the "could use more body" "could use more bourbon". But this beer has a lot of flavor, great nose, and its nice knowing that I can drink a beer after this and not be too buzzed (7.5%) well done, was still a half pallet of both around 2 pm with a small line. Also the oktoberfest is 6 packs, I thought I read it as 4 packs as well on facebook
     
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