PseudoSue. The question is not if, but when...

Not even close.

 

I am pretty sure Des Moines has 7 accounts that get TG bottles. Each account got 7 cases. So that's 49 cases for a metro with a population of about 600,000. Needless to say, it was all gone yesterday at all accounts, even with the additional 2 cases per account and that was with most accounts having a 2 bottle limit as well.

I can't comment on what Iowa City got, but I am sure it wasn't even close to 50 cases.

 

I would guess the whole IC/CR area got 50 cases total, but what do I know.

 

[facepalm image]...I understand it, but at the same time, I absolutely do not understand it.

 

I don't understand what you understand and don't understand.

 

I get that the Nova gets so much because its so close to the Twin Cities. Their last drop up there lasted something like a week or so. In that case, supply > demand. Des Moines, while the metro is much smaller and gets the same amount of cases in total (so in that sense, it certainly is fair), but sells out within hours, even with low limits. Supply < demand. Why not adjust that to meet demand? I'm sure its something that we'll see get better as the company grows.

 

TG is sending lots of beer to Hudson to build their brand for when they start distributing in MN. The Twin Cities could become their biggest or close to their biggest market so I'm sure TG is thinking about the future.

I wonder how much business the Nova will lose when TG is distributed in the TC. First Green Point, then Oscar Blues, later TG. Pretty soon New Glarus will be the only reason to go to Hudson!

 

I'm guessing as long as Minnesota doesn't offer Sunday sales or growler fills at liquor/beer stores, they'll still be doing OK. I think the only way someone could out-do them would be to open a store with a drive-thru window right on the Exit 1 off-ramp.

 

Was at the Nova yesterday, they had at least 20 cases left.

 

Its also worth mentioning that the growler fills of Sue at Nova are 64 oz @ $9.99 , vs bottles 22oz @ $7, pretty easy decision there. I know when I head back to Green Bay this weekend I'll get growler fills rather than bringing bottles

 

I see what you're saying and I agree that I understand and don't at the same time.

Like you said, I get that they send a lot to Hudson, to keep the Twin Cities folks happy. But if their intent with sending so much is indeed to supply the TC folks, then why does it sit there so long? Apparently, not many TC folks make the drive to Hudson to get their TG bottle fix if it does sit that long, considering their metro population is about 5 times as big as DSM. Yet DSM get's the same allotment and it sells out in hours. I agree, the demand is not being met in Des Miones, and it looks like there may be a bit of oversupply in Hudson.

I for once would just love to see DSM get enough for it to last longer than a day (or hours really).

 

Please reference my post about Nova growler sales, I'd bet if they didn't sell growlers of TG , bottles wouldn't stick around. I'm sure TG has done their market research and just don't pick numbers by throwing darts at a dart board.

Also, for some of us metro folks, the drive to Hudson can be lengthy depending on where you are and when you go. I Really like Sue but I'm not going to drive to Hudson after work. Which would probably be a 1.5-2 hour round trip and spend $10 (including gas) per bomber. When there are plenty of great options 3 blocks from my apartment.

Finally. To say our demand is low is kind of a stretch. They went through 30 cases in 3 days,don't know many other bombers that sell like that. I know Abyss was on the shelves over a week at some places and they only had 2 cases

 

This is spot on. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if most of the bottled Sue is going out for trades. That's what I buy my bottles for, anyway; if I want drinkin' Sue, I just get a growler for nearly half the price.

 

No doubt, this is right on. $10 for 64oz of awesomeness? I have no clue as to why someone would take the bomber.

Your other post also hits the nail on the head, as driving to Nova is fine on the weekend, but most of us don't wanna have anything to do with that during the week.

I do agree with you guys in IA, if it really is a struggle to grab a bottle or two.

 

I do totally agree bottles selling out in hours woul be frustrating

But it's also worth noting that Hudson/MSP is closer to Decorah than DSM. So take away state lines and the distribution makes a lot of sense since as mentioned before ,TC is a much larger market

 

Maybe saying the demand is low was the wrong wording. I agree, selling 30 cases of any beer in 3 days indicates demand is high. But look where I'm coming from where 50 cases sells out in 6 hours and Sue has never lasted a day in ANY shipment. The only TG beer I know that has lasted a day or longer in DSM is Dorothy's. Ever.

 

Jesus , DSM must love their TG. I've also seen posts from Madison saying bottles are also sticking around longer. Do DSM stores have bottle limits?

 

Yes, most every store in DSM has a limit of 2 bottles with every TG delivery. There is one store that apparently doesn't set limits, but I've never been able to get there in time to snag a bottle(s) to confirm.