Hey Iowans! Toppling Goliath?

Discussion in 'Midwest' started by shebby, Sep 19, 2012.

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  1. shebby

    shebby Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Utah

    This might be in the wrong forum, but I'm wondering how I might acquire some bottles of Toppling Goliath. I had Millenium Falcon on tap at Red's a couple weeks ago, and it was sooo good! Ironically, I'm from Iowa, but don't get back too much, so I don't have many opportunities to make my way up to Decorah or to the bars where it's on tap. Anyone know where bottles are distributed, and what I would have to do/give up to land a few? I'm not sure what they are bottling and how hard they are to find, but I'm interested in trying anything else at this point. Thanks for your thoughts!
     
  2. redblacks75

    redblacks75 Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2010 Iowa

    It is very rare that they ever bottle anything, and it's super small numbers. They do fill growlers at the tap room in Decorah though.
     
  3. alcstradamus

    alcstradamus Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2008 Iowa

    If you have the patience to wait a few months, you will be able to get some bottles. They are building a new brewhouse as we speak.

    There has been some other stuff released, but in limited quantities. Assassin Imperial Stout is really the only reasonable thing to acquire, however I don't think a ton of it wound up in the hands of traders.
     
  4. shebby

    shebby Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Utah

    Thanks! I thought I had heard something about them expanding distribution, but it must have just been for on-tap purposes. It sounds like if I want any now I'll either A) have to drive to Iowa or B) try and trade for a growler. Decisions, decisions :slight_smile:.
     
  5. Bond111

    Bond111 Zealot (708) Feb 14, 2011 Minnesota
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    You in Kansas Shebby? Be a bit of a drive to Decorah I'm sure. I live about an hour from there(Rochester, MN) sending a growler via FedEx might work, can wrap it up real good. They are doing a new beer with Riwaka hops in late Oct as well. Never had MF, it was on tap last time I was there last month, but was focused on other stuff. Let me know if there is something you might want sent in a growler, and I can look into it.
     
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  6. tgchief

    tgchief Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2010 Iowa

    It's all going to change by next spring shebby! If you check out some other post by me you will see the details of our new filling line being delivered and set up in Nov, it is the same as Russian River uses, and in December we will be setting up our new 4 vessel 30 bbl brewhouse and new taproom. Although our beer will be easier to get, the trip to Decorah may still be worth it as each of our two breweries will have unique, brewery location only small batch creations! Cheers!
     
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  7. tgchief

    tgchief Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2010 Iowa

    PS.......find or trade for some pseudoSue.....I think you will be pleased! :wink:
     
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  8. huskermike12

    huskermike12 Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2011 Vermont

    I think he meant Golden Nugget. :wink:
     
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  9. tgchief

    tgchief Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2010 Iowa

    ...why yes I did! Thanks for the correction I had one at lunch in fact! :slight_smile:
     
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  10. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    I want to try your beer so bad! :-)
     
  11. shebby

    shebby Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Utah

    I would love to find or trade for some Golden Nugget! And great news about bottling, I can't wait for the opportunity to find your stuff in stores. Although...I think a visit to your taproom is a must as well, I love checking out taprooms and I have not been up in that area in quite a while. I'll put it on the list, and be sure to introduce myself when I make it up!
     
  12. JediMatt

    JediMatt Zealot (549) Jun 18, 2010 Iowa

    I haven't been able to make it to Zombie Burger or El Bait lately, so I'm really looking forward to you guys bottling your beer! :slight_smile:
     
  13. tgchief

    tgchief Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2010 Iowa

    Thanks Jedi.....we have appreciated your support and opinions about our beer! Keep up the great drinking, in moderation of course!:wink: Cheers!
     
  14. tgchief

    tgchief Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2010 Iowa

    Looking forward to it! We really value interactions with all our customers. We need to hear all feedback, good or bad, on our journey of the Hoptification of the Midwest! Cheers!
     
  15. DoctorRock

    DoctorRock Zealot (631) May 13, 2010 Minnesota

    I have a buddy going on saturday and filling my growler. What should i have it filled with?
     
  16. printer1

    printer1 Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2005 Iowa

    I've had the Golden Nugget and the PseudoSue. Both were great, but I liked PseudoSue a little better.
     
  17. DoctorRock

    DoctorRock Zealot (631) May 13, 2010 Minnesota

    Any special bottles in the back I should have him ask for? :wink:
     
  18. alcstradamus

    alcstradamus Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2008 Iowa

    WooHoo! After talking about it for a year now, I'm finally going to make the road trip up to Toppling Goliath tomorrow. Up for some brews, followed by camping in Decorah then down for some disc golf in Urbana and North Liberty Sunday. Going to be a fun but tiring weekend.
     
  19. SalukiAlum

    SalukiAlum Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2010 Colorado

    I've heard some talk about this brewery and I'm intrigued. Sort of area that I would have a hard time getting to, but you never know! I might be interested in swapping for a growler of the Golden Nugget with a local or visitor. No rush, live here in Northern Colorado so the breweries are unlimited and so many solid choices!
     
  20. laymansbeerfan

    laymansbeerfan Initiate (0) May 29, 2011 Minnesota

    If they have Zeelander, definitely look at that one... fantastic.
     
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