Jester King Craft Brewery

I'm going to hoard the beejesus out of raspberry uberkind and cherry hellfighter. Really diggin Texas breweries right now. I'm barely touching any of the out-of-state things right now. Though I did split a Pannepot 2012 with my family last night. And it was super tasty.

 

Official introduction of Atrial Rubicide

http://jesterkingbrewery.com/introducing-jester-king-atrial-rubicite

Can. Not. Wait.

 

yup. just saw it on twitter. instafap status.

 

Etymology?

 

So if Jester King does a bottle release at the brewery, the bottles purchased there would be for consumption there.

Hopefully Stanley's will be seeling bottles as well.

 

I'll be there for sure for the bottle release.

 

They can change their license to a brewpub and sell bottles to-go.

 

Check my profile for a link to my beer podcast. We're publishing a show tomorrow where it's one of the beers we taste and discuss.

 

It's so beautiful I almost want to cry. I hope it's released soon I want.

 

The concept is that the raspberry (rubus) is a parasite that has infiltrated the heart of the beer.

It's Josh Cockrell's concept and creation. Personally, it reminds me of the chest-exploder thing from Alien

- Jeff

 

We've filed for our brewpub license. It makes sense for us, if the law changes, since we only make about 1,500 barrels per year. We're looking forward to (hopefully) selling bottles for on-site consumption as well as bottles to go.

- Jeff

 

The only more awesome thing I'll hear all year is my name being called for graduation. I guess I better start a Jester King trip fund. Houston BA's. We need to make regular trips now. I suggest carpooling.

 

Dat Redhead...


... And dat glass...

 

sucks working Saturdays. sigh.

 

Since ya'll be selling it on site n all - does that means less beer for retailers ? should i start stocking up on anything jester king i can get thru virtuoso NOW ?? lol

 

Depending on bottle limits, I'll do my best to keep you hooked up if you miss out, and I happen to get some.

 

Damn so this is going to be a brewery release only?

I would totally make the drive

 

I was going to consider signing up for the Crooked Stave cellar reserve society this year. But perhaps not anymore

 

Assuming the bills are signed into law, I think we'll see what's the norm in most other states start to emerge in Texas for those breweries holding a brewpub license. Limited releases that are likely to sell through very quickly will take place at the brewery itself. The example that immediately comes to mind for me is Allagash's coolship beer, which as I understand is only sold at their brewery when it's available. Larger releases that won't sell though in a few days or weeks at the brewery itself end up being sent through the distributor and retail tiers. In your case, your ability to get beers like Le Petit Prince, Noble King, Black Metal, etc. should not change. I would however expect for small, limited upcoming releases like Atrial Rubicite to happen exclusively at our brewery, again assuming the laws change.

The upside as I see it for retailers, is that breweries being allowed to sell beer will help them grow much faster and add additional capacity. This ultimately means a greater amount and diversity of beer for the retailer to sell. As always, thanks for supporting us by selling our beer.

- Jeff

 

Sounds great for the brewery, bad for me.