Heading to Toppling Goliath this weekend

Discussion in 'Midwest' started by TheKOshow, May 16, 2014.

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  1. TheKOshow

    TheKOshow Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2012 Minnesota

    Does anybody know what the Growler laws in Iowa are? Can I just bring any growler I have at home? Or is it like MN where you need the specific branded growler? Any other general advice on what to try or do while visiting.
     
    #1 TheKOshow, May 16, 2014
  2. MNPikey

    MNPikey Pooh-Bah (1,693) Feb 27, 2011 Minnesota
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    Any growler as long as it has the federal alcohol warning label on it.
     
    #2 MNPikey, May 16, 2014
  3. warmlager

    warmlager Pundit (777) Aug 16, 2009 Minnesota
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    I was just there last weekend and filled up growlers from Town Hall and Three Floyds, so you are fine bringing pretty much any growler you have. They also had bottles of Sosus there for sale, with a 1 case limit for $96 ($8 a bottle). My advice to you is to buy a case. It's as good as it's ever tasted with this batch. Enjoying one right now actually. I'd also recommend mixing up a few of the different IPAs/Pale Ales. They have a recommendation board with the different names (Golden Sue, SueZee, etc.). Pretty fun.
     
    #3 warmlager, May 16, 2014
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  4. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    I'm going to be passing close to this area on Saturday and may detour to go there, so I'm wondering if this brewery is jammed on Saturdays, probably late afternoon or evening when I can get there?
     
    #4 PapaGoose03, May 16, 2014
  5. OnIowa

    OnIowa Initiate (0) May 31, 2011 Iowa

    It's never been slammed on a normal weekend day when I've been there. If there's a city festival or beer release, it'll be slammed, but otherwise, comfortably busy.
     
    #5 OnIowa, May 16, 2014
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  6. bravefan44

    bravefan44 Crusader (441) Feb 13, 2013 Iowa

    I believe Sosus bottles are gone, but worth the trip nonetheless.
     
    #6 bravefan44, May 16, 2014
  7. TheKOshow

    TheKOshow Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2012 Minnesota

    Thanks for the info. I have been loving what I have been able to get from Hudson and am really looking forward to getting to the tap room.
     
    #7 TheKOshow, May 16, 2014
  8. 4four4

    4four4 Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2007 Minnesota

    What's the square footage of the brewery?
     
    #8 4four4, May 16, 2014
  9. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    The brewery or the taproom?

    The taproom is fairly small
     
    #9 BrettHead, May 16, 2014
  10. 4four4

    4four4 Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2007 Minnesota

    brewery?
     
    #10 4four4, May 16, 2014
  11. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    For sure, no idea except for much larger than the taproom :slight_smile:
     
    #11 BrettHead, May 16, 2014
  12. shadetree67

    shadetree67 Savant (1,072) Sep 11, 2013 Minnesota
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    Are there always bottles for sale at the taproom?
     
    #12 shadetree67, May 16, 2014
  13. MNPikey

    MNPikey Pooh-Bah (1,693) Feb 27, 2011 Minnesota
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    No.
     
    #13 MNPikey, May 16, 2014
  14. 4four4

    4four4 Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2007 Minnesota

    Why not?
     
    #14 4four4, May 17, 2014
  15. Phil_H

    Phil_H Zealot (705) Jun 4, 2013 Wisconsin

    @4four4 They sell out quite frequently
     
    #15 Phil_H, May 17, 2014
  16. 4four4

    4four4 Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2007 Minnesota

    When they do decide to enter the Minnesota market I really hope they make the correct distribution choice.
     
    #16 4four4, May 17, 2014
  17. Otis32

    Otis32 Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2011 Minnesota

    Had a Millennium Falcon while driving through yesterday. Awesome beer and a nice atmosphere.
     
    #17 Otis32, May 17, 2014
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  18. DBijnagte

    DBijnagte Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2012 Minnesota

    I think they already have a distributor in MN , just haven't sent any beer in yet. Can someone else with more knowledge add to this?
     
    #18 DBijnagte, May 17, 2014
  19. HoudiniRN

    HoudiniRN Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2014 Minnesota

    I'm just kind of curious - What is the correct distribution choice? I have no idea if there are the good, the bad, and the ugly out there... I do like to throw my cash to individuals/businesses who try to do right by the customer - so I'm all ears.
     
    #19 HoudiniRN, May 17, 2014
  20. shawnp

    shawnp Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2010 Minnesota

    TG has signed with a distributor but unfortunately, still no brews are coming to MN. Why? Couldn't tell you. Supply and demand is my best guess which is a good thing for TG but bad for beer guys wanting their stuff to get here.
     
    #20 shawnp, May 18, 2014
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