Fen Tao B2

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  1. BeerSamurai34

    BeerSamurai34 Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2015 Texas

    I saw that the 2015 batch of Fen Tao was bottled a few weeks back, but I haven't heard anything about the release yet. Does anyone have an idea of the weekend JK will release this? I would imagine it has to be coming soon.
     
    #1 BeerSamurai34, Aug 12, 2015
  2. tokimedo

    tokimedo Savant (1,038) Feb 28, 2015 California
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    im hoping on 9/12 when im there!
     
    #2 tokimedo, Aug 13, 2015
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  3. Erikone

    Erikone Initiate (0) Sep 12, 2014 Texas
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    JK Usually Updates on Thursdays with bottle releases and inventory.
     
    #3 Erikone, Aug 13, 2015
  4. BeerSamurai34

    BeerSamurai34 Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2015 Texas

    Yeah I know they typically like to wait until the last second. I just wondered if you guys had an estimate on when it might happen. I wasn't sure how long they bottled conditioned the last batch. Surely it wouldn't be Aug 21-23, right? That seems early, right?
     
    #4 BeerSamurai34, Aug 13, 2015
  5. NoahMayes

    NoahMayes Initiate (0) May 14, 2015 Texas

    Lots of people are predicting it being released this weekend.
     
    #5 NoahMayes, Aug 18, 2015
  6. BeerSamurai34

    BeerSamurai34 Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2015 Texas

    Oh man I am praying that doesn't happen. I will be in Chicago this weekend. Word is they made a ton, so maybe it will last two weekends?
     
    #6 BeerSamurai34, Aug 18, 2015
  7. Berrymon

    Berrymon Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2015 Texas
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    Seems like 2500 bottles or more will generally last through the second Friday. I think this batch will be over 3k if the speculation is correct.

    Sup @Erikone !
     
    #7 Berrymon, Aug 18, 2015
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  8. Pldevo

    Pldevo Initiate (0) Jul 25, 2015 New Hampshire

    They bottled July 8th, so that would be ~6.5 weeks of bottle conditioning if they were to put it out this weekend.

    I know it depends, but it seems like they usually spend about 8 weeks in the bottle before release, which would put it over Labor day (excellent marketing and timing for a holiday weekend release)

    I am hoping it is this weekend or next, as I will be in Portland, Maine over Labor day weekend.
     
    #8 Pldevo, Aug 18, 2015
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  9. elbrooksie

    elbrooksie Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2013 Texas

    4,500 bottles apparently, so I would expect it to last multiple weekends (baring a 3PP limit, of course.)

    Jester King Fēn Táo Batch 2 Nears Release | Tenemu
     
    #9 elbrooksie, Aug 18, 2015
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  10. BeerSamurai34

    BeerSamurai34 Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2015 Texas

    Awesome. Well, let's hope it comes out this weekend and lasts until the next one. Cheers!
     
    #10 BeerSamurai34, Aug 18, 2015
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  11. WolfBrewer

    WolfBrewer Initiate (0) Mar 23, 2015 Texas

    I would have said this weekend, given that NC and AR were released at 4 & 6 weeks (resp.) post-bottling, but there is also Culmination festival in Anchorage this weekend and I imagine most of the crew will be gone for it. Next weekend will be my bet, but we shall see. Either way, having this around for 2-3 weekends will be great.
     
    #11 WolfBrewer, Aug 19, 2015
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  12. NoahMayes

    NoahMayes Initiate (0) May 14, 2015 Texas

    I hope they hold off a week. I'm going out town Thursday for a few.
     
    #12 NoahMayes, Aug 19, 2015
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  13. mph005

    mph005 Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2013 Texas
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    Not this weekend.
     
    #13 mph005, Aug 19, 2015
  14. dmolz

    dmolz Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2014 Connecticut

    iso!!!! wish they gave a release schedule. this would be easier to acquire if so lol.
     
    #14 dmolz, Aug 21, 2015
  15. Premo88

    Premo88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,670) Jun 6, 2010 Texas
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    If they put the 1-bottle per person per visit limit on it, it can last. Bierre de Syrrah lasted at least two weekends ... not sure if it stretched into a third.
     
    #15 Premo88, Aug 21, 2015
  16. NoahMayes

    NoahMayes Initiate (0) May 14, 2015 Texas

    Easier for you, harder for locals. I wish they'd wait till Friday to announce all of their releases. There would be less of a crowd.
     
    #16 NoahMayes, Aug 21, 2015
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  17. NoahMayes

    NoahMayes Initiate (0) May 14, 2015 Texas

    Syrah sold out on Saturday weekend #2 I think.
     
    #17 NoahMayes, Aug 21, 2015
  18. WolfBrewer

    WolfBrewer Initiate (0) Mar 23, 2015 Texas

    It will be more than 1pp first weekend at least, but bigger bottle count should still keep it around for a while
     
    #18 WolfBrewer, Aug 21, 2015
  19. HOPTOMIC_BOMB

    HOPTOMIC_BOMB Savant (1,044) Feb 18, 2014 California
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    #19 HOPTOMIC_BOMB, Aug 22, 2015
  20. LouAleHead

    LouAleHead Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2015 Texas

    @HOPTOMIC_BOMB, I hope that is true, I was just at the brewery but they didn’t give up any details, other than the release will be soon.
     
    #20 LouAleHead, Aug 22, 2015
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