Kuhnhenn Winter Solstice 2012

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  1. liamt07

    liamt07 Pooh-Bah (2,657) Jul 26, 2009 Canada (ON)
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    Thought I'd go ahead and start a thread on this, as it's ~3 weeks away. Really looking forward to this, as it's my first time heading over there for one of their Solstice events. Also highly anticipating the bottle releases (beer and mead alike).

    Let's use this thread to discuss news updates, too see who's going, related beer/mead release talk and tips for others who may perhaps be heading down there for the first time (and or anything else remotely pertinent to this event). Looking forward to seeing y'all there!
     
  2. imfrommichigan

    imfrommichigan Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2012 Utah

    When do they start the bottle sales?
     
  3. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    11am. I really really hope they use the system they used last year for it. Definitely a solid way to handle it.
     
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  4. Irishize75

    Irishize75 Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2012 California

    I'll be there with bells on. Have they released an official bottle list yet?
     
  5. Mattmc1973

    Mattmc1973 Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2008 Michigan

  6. chrisbokmuller

    chrisbokmuller Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2011 Michigan

    I'll be going. How did they work the bottle sales last year?
     
  7. raymo55

    raymo55 Initiate (0) Oct 3, 2011 Michigan

    I am a bit worried about this event! Will they or will they not have BBBW bottles for sale? It currently is not listed on the event poster.
     
  8. MasterSki

    MasterSki Grand Pooh-Bah (4,848) Dec 25, 2006 Canada (ON)
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    I think this may be the first time since 2008 that I won't be able to make it. Hopefully nothing is super-limited this year.
     
  9. TurdFurgison

    TurdFurgison Pooh-Bah (2,965) May 29, 2005 Ohio
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    I'm most likely not gonna be there, but somehow I've managed to still retain some stock from last year. Drinking a 2011 BA4D right now, still very good!
     
  10. monitorpop

    monitorpop Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2007 Michigan

    They gave out numbered order forms when you arrived. Mark the quantities you want next to each beer, turn it in and they call your number when the order is ready for purchase. No waiting in line, just sit and enjoy the taps until your number is called.

    Last year, you could arrive well after open and still get bottles, no problem.
     
  11. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    One of the smoothest run releases from last year. Something I thought I'd never say about Kuhnhenns.
     
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  12. Beerisheaven

    Beerisheaven Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Any idea if the KRE will be limited and to how may bottles you think? Given price point, do these bottles instantly sell through or is it relatively easy to snag during the event and after? Thanks. Just going off years ago when these bottles were pretty regularly available for an extended period of time at the brewery.
     
  13. BuckeyeDave

    BuckeyeDave Aspirant (296) May 30, 2008 Ohio

    Does any one know the approximate prices on the 4D, BB4D, and BBBW (if they have it) based on previous years?
     
  14. iceatalamo

    iceatalamo Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2011 Michigan

    Last year each was $7 - 12oz bottle. The year before BB4D was $10/bottle.
     
  15. BuckeyeDave

    BuckeyeDave Aspirant (296) May 30, 2008 Ohio

    Thanks for the info.
     
  16. sarcastro

    sarcastro Savant (1,133) Sep 20, 2006 Michigan

    I remember the good ol' days when you could get it almost year round. Those days are over. The craft beer scene has changed and there are a lot more people willing to spend the money they charge. Depending on how much they release and limits, I bet it isnt hard to get during the event. I wouldnt bank on being able to get it for that long after that.
     
  17. liamt07

    liamt07 Pooh-Bah (2,657) Jul 26, 2009 Canada (ON)
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    Interestingly enough, I was able to buy some 4D and BB4D earlier this year (late May) that was leftover from last year's solstice. I'm sure a few of the bottle releases will be in good supply.

    Does anyone know if there have been bottle limits placed on any of the meads (or any of the bottles for that matter) in previous years?
     
  18. erikkoppin

    erikkoppin Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2009 Michigan

    Most will have a bottle limit.
     
  19. monitorpop

    monitorpop Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2007 Michigan

    The cost per bottle makes most people self impose a limit. Last year, Kuhnhenn had no limit on all bottles except for the two 6oz bottles and it took a good amount of time before anything completely sold-out. My friend arrived hours after open and got all the bottles he wanted.

    Here are last years prices and limits:

    Dark Heathen Triple Bock $7.00
    Fourth Dementia Olde Ale $7.00
    Winter Wonder lager $7.00
    Vintage Ale $7.00
    Cherry Olde Brune $7.00
    Bourbon Barrel Barley Wine $7.00
    Bourbon Barrel Aged Fourth Dementia $7.00
    Metry’s Winter Lager $5.00
    Tenacious Cassis (1- 6oz bottle per person) $13.00
    Duvil in Ms. Jones $6.00
    Nine $6.00
    Extraneous Ale $7.00
    Prometheus $6.00
    Braggot $10.00
    Dark Heathen Braggot $10.00
    Chocolate Pumpkin Braggot $10.00
    Pumpkin Braggot $10.00
    Bourbon Barrel Sack Mead 6oz $12 (2 bottles per person)
     
  20. deleted_user_570457

    deleted_user_570457 Zealot (728) Feb 21, 2011

    Won't. Brett forgot to brew it.
     
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