Pumpkinator

On the St. Arnold's website it states that it is usually released around October 15th. I am still sitting on about 6 bottles of last years release.

 

I haven't seen a firm date for this year's release, but St. Arnold's website states that they plan to release it "around every October 15".

 

Said Oct 16th at the tour a few weeks ago.

 

Nice! Is it difficult to get? I have a pumpkin tasting October 20th!! Probably cutting it close!

 

It seems that every limited release Saint Arnold puts out is much harder to find in Houston than other cities. I saw cases and cases sitting on the floor at some grocery store in New Orleans 3 months after last year's release. I don't remember it being too difficult to find around Austin either.

 

Their is going to be much more pumpkinator this year and the OG is spot on with DR9. Now that's what I am talking about!

 

3 X as much as last year is what I heard. Maybe Aaron can confirm

 

I think the only store that really sells out hours after is the Smith Street Specs in Houston. Oct. 15th is the release day I believe. Heb, whole foods may not be hard to come by.

 

It was easy to get in Austin last year. Easier is better! Our HEB had 2 cases, which is strange for that particular HEB.

 

Has anyone opened a 2011 lately?

 

Depends on where you are. I bought four bottles at Gabriel's (before I worked here) a month a half after it was released last year. I doubt any Houston shoppers were so fortunate. Hopefully the rumors of increased production are true and it'll be more available this time around.

 

I am going to open one of my bottles this weekend when I go camp at the Texas Ren. Fest Charity event. I will post back here of how I think it has developed.

 

We brewed twice as much as last year. Should be packaging soon.

 

If you're correct about the OG being back in line with DR9 then I'm excited as hell.