Ranger Creek kickstarter...

They should use that money to improve their bottling process first and foremost.

 

This!

I was a big supporter of Ranger Creek until they released the small batch series and screwed the pooch. I just want them to fess up really.

 

Exactly, and that reflects not only a complete lack of professionalism, but also their product.

 

Haha, I completely overlooked that it was a bottling line. For some reason I was thinking cans.

But still, I would think the process leading up to the actual bottling is where the problem lies. This could be a step in the right direction though.

Anytime I see "Ranger Creek" now, I immediately remember that putrid sour smell/taste. The small batch series scarred me.

 

I'm all for supporting RC - even with the recent problems (though I haven't had a bad SB#4 yet). I'll do so by buying their beer - provided it's not infected. I do like the MSP. I'm not donating money though. Begging for donations to fund your commercial operations to buy a bottling line is kind of pathetic IMO. If they have so much faith in their business, the investors should put up their own cash or borrow it.

 

Completely agree.... I don't think established businesses should be allowed to ask for $$$ for a piece of equipment from their fans (at least not for anything less than stake in the company as investors). It's kickSTARTER... meaning funds to start a business, not expand because you're doing well! If you need to expand, you need to either infuse the business with capitol from actual investors or take out a loan.

I promised I wouldn't be negative this week about breweries, so I'll try not to say more.

 

Totally agree. It's like my wife's niece who is throwing a welcome home party for her husband and charging $15 a plate. True story.

 

I've been watching them beg and beg on facebook and it makes me sick tbh... It's taking an act of congress to get them to fess up but I might be on to something. I'll keep you posted

 

Unbelievable that they're pushing $10,000 with this racket.

 

see original RC small batch 4 thread....

 

Are you referring to SB #1? Because that was undrinkable to me.

 

#1 and my bottle of #3 was just as bad as #1.

 

As others previously stated, asking for funds from your customers to create a bottling line is egregious and unprofessional. They have been around long enough to be financially stable enough to make an investment in their own business, or to secure a loan from a bank or investor. This is a red flag to me, and I only have to assume that they have tried and failed to secure a loan because they lacked an appropriate business case or financial stability. As much as I want them to succeed on their own merits, I would caution anyone that is considering dumping money into it.

 

What was wrong with your bottle?

 

That being said, if Freetail asked customers for money to expand their barrel-aging program, I'd be first in line. Sometimes it's about the product and not about the practices.

 

Super foamy, smelled skunky and putrid. And the wax was pretty raunchy too.

 

Yeah, I'd agree with this. Though Scott is an economics guy and I'm pretty sure if he needed funding he would know how to secure it without asking us.

 

It's obvious they screwed up a bunch of the small batch bottles from the reports on here and they refuse to take responsibility. All the important signs of a company you want to invest in.