Pittsburgh Breweries - 2018

Exactly. When it comes to beer releases, I don't think there is a perfect method. While I was lucky they released this BRC yesterday because it was my day off, I've missed a majority of them secondary to work and other planned obligations.

 

I've never had the opportunity to attend a BG bottle release, but it does sound like they botched this one a bit. I'm sure they've learned and will adjust accordingly.

 

This. They're ultra smart dudes and it didn't work out the way they would have liked. They'll learn and adjust.

I'm just glad both BG and Voodoo have fully gotten on board with the reservation system. I've been on the unfortunate short end of missing one from time to time, but ultimately I think it's the most fair way available. It's imperfect, but I don't think a perfect method truly exists.

 

Kind of off topic from the Voodoo BRC conversation, but I'll possibly be in Pittsburgh on Saturday and if I make the trip I'm looking to hit up DG for the can release. I've never been to a Saturday DG can release so what time do you guys recommend I get in line?

 

I haven't been to any of the flower series IPA releases, but they seem pretty popular, and Saturday releases always get more of a crowd. That said, they seem do a pretty good job of limiting the amount you can get, depending on how long the line is. You're safe if you get there by 11am IMO and even most likely if you get there closer to noon, but depends on how much you want to risk it.

 

What was the issue with the BG release? I thought they did it the same as doublemex last October which went pretty smooth I thought. Or did they do something new?

 

Instead of capping each of the 4 reservation days at X people/day, they decided not to cap at all (and were silent on the matter on social media) and allowed up to 4 bottles pp, thinking they had properly anticipated demand, especially with a different style. After Wed and Thurs, they had almost already run out and posted Friday morning that only the first 20 people on each of the next two days would be able to get BG IV. This upset some people that planned on going Fri/Sat since it was obviously hard/impossible to make it in time. Seems like they were trying to think of ways to avoid a huge line each day, but obviously that only works if you have enough beer to go around. They were apologetic about it and said they would make the proper changes next time, which I'm sure will be the case.

 

So this is a thing that's happening.

 

Wow, people have been clamoring about this for years it seems. Tempted to get back down there this afternoon. No bottles though?

 

Crowlers/growlers to start, it seems.

 

I'll be hitting up the Erie location tonight to try the beer! I think my wife is more excited than I am.

 

While we're on the topic of voodoo what's their plan for their summer block party? Is it a ticketed event or just throwing caution to the wind and first come first serve?

 

I know this was a few days back, but when I ordered Little Birdy, they had a full mason jar under the taps that they poured from into my glass instead of giving fresh. There were about 3 mason jars filled with beer (tbh, mostly foam) that they were pouring from into the glasses instead of a fresh draft. It was beyond flat.

 

I haven't heard anything concrete or from any credible sources, but there are rumors a majority of the tickets will be sold at the different locations with some ticket sales online. Who knows at this point though. Something will have to come up soon because its less than 2 months away....

 

Anybody try Really Thin Pancakes? To me, it tastes like a non BA IBS. Really enjoyed it even though the price point isn't the best.

 

Not yet, glad to hear the feedback. Any sense on how much they still have? I was thinking about swinging down there for a few over the weekend.

 

Not sure which pub you’re going to try to hit up but I know the Erie location still has a decent amount left.

 

Sorry, Homestead, but still good to know.

 

I think the 4 pack limit and the price point will keep the beer around awhile.

 

Just an fyi, I saw on facebook last night that someone posted the cans of Really Thin Pancakes are getting low in Homestead.