Firestone Walker coming to Connecticut

Discussion in 'New England' started by xanok, Feb 18, 2016.

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  1. xanok

    xanok Savant (1,085) Aug 13, 2009 Connecticut

    #1 xanok, Feb 18, 2016
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  2. Shwilly_Vanilli

    Shwilly_Vanilli Crusader (478) Dec 20, 2013 Connecticut
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    Fantastic news! Very curious to see who the distributor in CT is, and what kind of allocations we will receive.
     
    #2 Shwilly_Vanilli, Feb 18, 2016
  3. Keithengelke

    Keithengelke Zealot (556) Jun 23, 2015 Connecticut
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    I talked to someone and they said special releases won't make it until 2017.
     
    #3 Keithengelke, Feb 18, 2016
  4. xanok

    xanok Savant (1,085) Aug 13, 2009 Connecticut

    Sounds legit.
     
    #4 xanok, Feb 18, 2016
  5. oasisfan35

    oasisfan35 Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2006 Connecticut

    For the last batch of larger CT entries I have heard the same from a few retail managers simply reiterating what the distributors and sales people are telling them. They are new markets so it makes sense to see how their brews sell before any consideration for special release allocations. In fact, if they have a model like Stone that's the prime reason.
     
    #5 oasisfan35, Feb 18, 2016
  6. jct133

    jct133 Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2014 Maine

    So damn awesome. Finally getting FW in Maine!
     
    #6 jct133, Feb 19, 2016
  7. NYR-Zuuuuc

    NYR-Zuuuuc Maven (1,351) Jan 1, 2013 Connecticut

    That's great news, as long as it gets here fresh..........
     
    #7 NYR-Zuuuuc, Feb 19, 2016
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  8. xanok

    xanok Savant (1,085) Aug 13, 2009 Connecticut

    One could certainly make the argument the other way. New releases get people excited about the brand. I like FSW a lot. When I was living in Springfield, Double Jack was one of my go-tos. However, Union Jack is very good but pricey, Velvet Merlin is good but nothing special, same can be said for Double Barrel Ale.

    If they don't drop Stickee Monkey, Helldorado, Sucaba, Parabola, and/or3 Anniversary beers into CT, well, I'm not even certain they would get my money. I'm not going to get excited over another IPA that's $13.99 per sixer when I can snag fresh Sea Hag at any point, or go to any of the other three breweries in Connecticut that do IPAs better and cheaper than FSW.

    When Stone came to CT, IRS, Old Guardian were immediately available and later that year, we got Double Bastard. I'm not sure you count those as "special releases," and I know Stone does a lot more stuff near their brewery, but we got way more than just the year-rounds when Stone dropped into CT.

    When Founders came to CT, it was mid summer, and we got KBS the following year.

    When Goose Island came to CT, we got BC beers that year along with some variants. We also got the limited sours.

    This talk of "waiting to see how sales are" is bullshit at its finest.
     
    #8 xanok, Feb 19, 2016
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  9. cosmicdebris

    cosmicdebris Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2008 Connecticut

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  10. edallolie

    edallolie Initiate (0) Oct 12, 2015 Connecticut

    I agree, I don't think any of their shelf beers are better than what we already have. Special releases will be the only reason to buy it.
     
    #10 edallolie, Feb 20, 2016
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  11. cjelden

    cjelden Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2015 Connecticut

    A Firestone Walker tap takeover in Rhode Island is the reason I call myself a beer fan at all so this is great news to me. Love the rare stuff. Really enjoy the shelf beers. All around fantastic news.
     
    #11 cjelden, Feb 20, 2016
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  12. SunDevilBeer

    SunDevilBeer Pooh-Bah (1,945) May 9, 2003 Massachusetts
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    FW has been avail in MA for a while now. I like their Pale/hoppy beers a lot, but rarely purchase bottles/cans because they're expensive & stale. Good on draft though.
     
    #12 SunDevilBeer, Feb 20, 2016
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  13. opwog

    opwog Initiate (0) Jun 16, 2008 Minnesota

    Any update on when Firestone will be in CT? Forgive me if it is there now, but I am out of state and visiting over Mother's Day weekend.
     
    #13 opwog, Apr 30, 2016
  14. Evmo31

    Evmo31 Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2015 Connecticut

    Mid may is what i heard last.
     
    #14 Evmo31, Apr 30, 2016
  15. beanoboy7

    beanoboy7 Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2014 Connecticut

    May 16th
     
    #15 beanoboy7, Apr 30, 2016
  16. Hoppy_Time

    Hoppy_Time Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2016 Maine

    Should be available in Maine starting next Monday, May 9th. As far as I've heard we should get Union and Easy Jack, Luponic Distortion (limited quantity), and Pivo Pils, no velvet or barrel stuff yet though.
     
    #16 Hoppy_Time, May 1, 2016
  17. PatrickKellyCT

    PatrickKellyCT Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2013 Connecticut

    What are the chances that the limited stuff ever gets to CT?
     
    #17 PatrickKellyCT, May 3, 2016
  18. beernuts

    beernuts Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2014 Virginia

    Not to mention FW beers are almost impossible to find fresh on the east coast. Every other major California brewery seems to be able to get beer on shelves quickly, but FW is consistently months old.
     
    #18 beernuts, May 3, 2016
  19. xanok

    xanok Savant (1,085) Aug 13, 2009 Connecticut

    Idk, Bear Republic always seemed old when I was living in Mass and I love Racer 5.
     
    #19 xanok, May 3, 2016
  20. dmolz

    dmolz Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2014 Connecticut

    you'll be lucky to ever see it even if it does. most get 1 maybe 2 six bottle cases. pretty limited still at alot of bigger ny shops and they have way better distro.
     
    #20 dmolz, May 3, 2016
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