Karbach Krunkin Punkin update

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by icetrauma, Sep 17, 2012.

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  1. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    Per FB, the shoot for date is Oct. 8th on draft and in bombers!
     
    #1 icetrauma, Sep 17, 2012
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  2. thirdeye11

    thirdeye11 Pundit (973) Feb 3, 2009 Texas

    About time someone knew what season pumpkin beers should be released in.
     
    #2 thirdeye11, Sep 17, 2012
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  3. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    Agreed. Next year they'll be out after Easter. :rolling_eyes:
     
    #3 icetrauma, Sep 17, 2012
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  4. Texas_Speed

    Texas_Speed Initiate (0) Aug 22, 2012 Texas

    I read this on their page also. I'm really looking forward to this beer, I'm sure it isn't going to disappoint. I love what they are doing over at Karbach, and I'm trying to introduce their beers to my friends and family so others can enjoy their work. Now I just need to get my hands on some BBA Hellfighter when it comes out. I know certain bars have it on tap right now but I'm working offshore so no luck for me :slight_frown:
     
    #4 Texas_Speed, Sep 17, 2012
  5. Lutter

    Lutter Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2010 Texas

    From what I've heard, you need to blame the distributors, not the brewers, for all the early pumpkin releases lately.

    Same reason it's Christmas in Wal-Mart at freakin' Halloween nowadays. Or why Michael's starts Halloween after the 4th of July, lol.
     
    #5 Lutter, Sep 17, 2012
  6. BeanBone

    BeanBone Initiate (0) Oct 12, 2006 Texas

    I saw Christmas trees up in force at Walmart yesterday...
     
    #6 BeanBone, Sep 17, 2012
  7. Lutter

    Lutter Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2010 Texas

    Oh god. What neckbeards are already buying their Christmas tree?
     
    #7 Lutter, Sep 17, 2012
  8. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    Christmas trees have been up at Garden Ridge since July. Just sayin
     
    #8 kmello69, Sep 17, 2012
  9. Lutter

    Lutter Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2010 Texas

    LOL. The Garden Ridge in South Austin is so large, I wouldn't be surprised if they had them year-round.

    BTW: Fun game to play in Garden Ridge (as my gf is always dragging me there) is try to find a product that is Made in the USA. Hours of fun! :wink:
     
    #9 Lutter, Sep 17, 2012
  10. lindsey624

    lindsey624 Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2009 Texas

    Since when did the distro start brewing beer?
     
    #10 lindsey624, Sep 17, 2012
  11. Lutter

    Lutter Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2010 Texas

    When they started saying "We'll need all your pumpkin beer at our launch date of August 1st, or we won't be needing it." *Zoom out slowly to reveal warehouse filled with Shocktop Pumpkin Wheat as Distributor twirls his moustache and laughs maniacally*
     
    #11 Lutter, Sep 17, 2012
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  12. champ103

    champ103 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,296) Sep 3, 2007 Texas
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    Hay, I am offshore now as well. Missed the Freetail release:slight_frown:
     
    #12 champ103, Sep 18, 2012
  13. starkmarvelo

    starkmarvelo Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Texas

    Do we get any Karbach in SA?
     
    #13 starkmarvelo, Sep 18, 2012
  14. Texas_Speed

    Texas_Speed Initiate (0) Aug 22, 2012 Texas

    Yeah, I have a set rotation so I spend about 6 months out of the year offshore. It makes it hard to get some of the limited release beers but it pays the bills which is the important part.
     
    #14 Texas_Speed, Sep 18, 2012
  15. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    I do not believe y'all do.
     
    #15 icetrauma, Sep 18, 2012
  16. thirdeye11

    thirdeye11 Pundit (973) Feb 3, 2009 Texas

    Karbach has made it very clear on multiple occasions, that they have no intentions to go into any market outside of Houston, now or in the foreseeable future. I guess they're not even able to meet demand in Houston, so that makes sense. Satisfy the locals first, and grow outward.

    Cheers,
    Chad
     
    #16 thirdeye11, Sep 18, 2012
  17. wsnich

    wsnich Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2010 Texas

    Exactly that. I was told they are currently on year 4 of their business plan in 1 year. They have grown pretty damn fast and can't seem to keep up with demand.
     
    #17 wsnich, Sep 18, 2012
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  18. thirdeye11

    thirdeye11 Pundit (973) Feb 3, 2009 Texas

    Sounds like a pretty solid business plan! :slight_smile: All kidding aside, good for them. Always happy to see our Texas craft beer brethren doing so well. I just hope they're not too busy to do Big Texas Beer Fest in Dallas next year.
     
    #18 thirdeye11, Sep 18, 2012
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  19. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    Good on Karbach. That's what happens when ya brew good beer!
     
    #19 icetrauma, Sep 18, 2012
  20. EA728

    EA728 Initiate (0) Jul 17, 2010 Texas

    They actually just expanded to College Station this past summer, guess they have just enough for a smaller market.
     
    #20 EA728, Sep 19, 2012
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