Iowa Rumors?

Does anyone know if w00t stout is coming or not, for sure? I bought a glass online hoping to pair it as Stone said "available in our entire distribution area" but that was apparently false.

 

It's already been here and is probably gone in most places. I know it sold out in Des Moines in a day or two. Hopefully we get a 2nd round of shipments from Stone, similar to IRS and Espresso IRS and more will be available before long.

 

I was in Des Moines last night and stopped at the Pleasant Hill Hy-Vee. They had just received a case yesterday. Kent(?) seems like a cool dude.

 

Yeah.... Kent is awesome. He is definitely my go to beer man and that's my go to HyVee. He knows his stuff and gets great beers.

 

Fresh Squeezed, yes... Black Butte XXV, no...

 

bditty187, have you received/are expecting Schell's Star of the North? Thanks

 

Really? Must've only been your part of the state. I never saw any in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area.

 

My wife and sister are heading out from Colorado next weekend and I am trying to see if they can pick up a keg for me while they are out there. Does anyone know if founders or Bells use microstar for their shells? Makes it a lot easier for me to take care of deposits. Whats the story with All Day IPA, is that available anywhere? They are visiting LeMars and Ames area, so I was thinking my best option was Cyclone liquor for getting some stuff not available here.

 

Oakland rd hy vee just got 2 cases in cedar rapids. 1 per person

 

w00t Stout on tap at Zombie Burger in DSM now as well!

 

Cyclone Liquor is definitely the best option.

 

Thanks, snagged 1 and then went straight to Benz. Still missing 1 of the bottle arts. Hoping the store near my house in North Liberty got some.

 

Johncy's liquor in North Liberty got 1 case

 

That's where I was going to hit up. Only one case, someone probably already snagged the 1 alternate bottle art. I wouldn't be surprirsed if all bottles were gone already.

 

Don't have it. Didn't get straight answer if I am getting it. Will ask again tomorrow.

 

Mmm...Zombie Burger.

 

What are you guys seeing for prices on the Deschutes 6 packs?

$9.99 here in Sioux City. Tried Twilight, Chainbreaker, and Mirror Pond and think they're all a little overpriced but good beers to push BMC drinkers' palates.

 

On second thought the price seems fine. Couple bucks more than masscraft, slightly cheaper than Bell's and Founders.

 

Typical price point here in Minnesota. Great price for the quality.

 

I think they're 8.99 around Cedar Rapids/Iowa City

 

Obsidian is one of the best non-imperial/non-BA stouts in the world in my opinion. Once you start seeing that beer around I think you will change your mind on Deschutes beers being over priced. They make extremely solid shelf beers, and I definitely feel like they are sold at a value price for what they are. Check out Black Butte Porter too once it arrives. Phenomenal.

 

All of this. Inversion IPA is another strong year rounder.

 

Agreed on Obsidian Stout. One of my favorite stouts for sure. Can't wait until we start seeing it on shelves.

Anybody heard any new rumors on Odell, Oskar Blues, or Lagunitas making their way to Iowa this year? Hear Nebraska Brewing Co is hitting shelves here next week!

 

Man, I'm really hoping for Odell's...Myrcenary alone would be worth it.

 

I think Iowa Beer Baron said Oskar Blues wouldn't be until 2014 now.

 

The Coralville HyVee got 2 cases of woot in

 

Looks like Cyclone Liquor in Ames has some Nebraska Brewing Co on the shelves today and some Clown Shoes! That makes me happy!

 

Anybody seen Evil Twin's Justin Blabaer yet? There was a post on Abu Nawas' FB, but, it didn't specifically state they were getting any.

 

I saw it last night at Cyclone Liquor in Ames, $12 a bottle I think. I'd assume Benz or Johns would get it out east at some point.

Off topic but Cyclone (and the Hyvee next door) had Founders Mango Magnifico con Calor already on their shelves so I'd expect the rest of the state to have it soon (I think its actually supposed to be released early August).

 

$8.99 a sixer in Davenport. Good price for most of their lineup, but that's an absolute steal for Black Butte.

 

Pleasant Hill HyVee had plenty of bottles when I was there last night.

 

It is around Des Moines too. I had a bottle today.

 

I'm runnin the Deschutes out at 8.99, Ive got the Justin Blabaer and some Clown Shoes 4pks in. Also grabbed some more Tilquin Guezue in the 375ml format. The Clown Shoes Molotov Cocktail=what Devil Dancer was intending.....holy hops.....

 

How is it? Very spicy?

 

Not too spicy at all. I mean, there is heat and you can tell it's brewed with peppers, but it is subtle. It is way more sweet (from the mangoes I presume) than it is spicy.

 

A 2nd shipment of w00t is hitting shelves in a few places around DSM. Keep your eye open!

 

Ought to be able to find All Day IPA at Cork It in Le Mars

 

Have you had it yet? You'll have to let me know what it is like.

 

I haven't, but I was able to secure a bottle from the first shipment. I'll try and grab a few more if I can, because i have heard great things about it.

 

Hey Iowa folks, what is the likelyhood of being able to purchase bottles at the TG taproom this Saturday? From what I have heard bottles there are very hit and miss?