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Sunrise OPA no longer canned?

Discussion in 'US: Pacific' started by BBThunderbolt, Jul 27, 2015.

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  1. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,294) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Was hanging with a friend yesterday, and on Untappd they posted a pic of a sign at Fort George that had the phrase "RIP OPA", or something similar. My friend commented on his post, asking if they were dropping OPA. The reply was that they are brewing it on a smaller system now, and it won't be canned.

    I really like this beer, but I've got to admit, I haven't really seen it much up here in the last year or so. That goes for most of the FG cans too. For a 2-3 years, the cans were all over town, and various FG stuff was on tap regularly as well. The more i think about it, the less I remember seeing FG stuff period. Which is a shame. We got 3-Way, and Overdub, but they're kinda falling off the scene up here. Are they pulling back in general, or is this a reflection of my local market?
     
    #1 BBThunderbolt, Jul 27, 2015
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  2. Reidrover

    Reidrover Grand Pooh-Bah (4,874) Jan 14, 2003 Oregon
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    Not sure they are still well available here..even in the likes of Freddys.
     
    #2 Reidrover, Jul 27, 2015
  3. sanford_and_son

    sanford_and_son Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2012 Washington

    This would make me sad. Love that beer.
     
    #3 sanford_and_son, Jul 27, 2015
  4. mtbeer3649

    mtbeer3649 Zealot (515) Feb 10, 2008 Washington

    its always been the hardest canned beer of theirs to find and also my favorite. sad to see it go.
     
    #4 mtbeer3649, Jul 27, 2015
  5. woemad

    woemad Grand Pooh-Bah (5,577) Jun 8, 2003 Washington
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    That explains why it was seemingly being clearanced out at Huckleberry's when I was there the other day.
     
    #5 woemad, Jul 27, 2015
  6. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    I see Ft George cans all over Seattle, but haven't seen OPA in a while.

    If this results in more Overdub, I'm ok with it.
     
    #6 distantmantra, Jul 27, 2015
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  7. woemad

    woemad Grand Pooh-Bah (5,577) Jun 8, 2003 Washington
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    Still seemingly normal amounts of other FG beers in Spokane as well (or maybe a FG output downsize hasn't made it over the Cascades yet:wink:)
     
    #7 woemad, Jul 27, 2015
  8. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,651) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    the orange can? i still see it around Portland at a few places
     
    #8 derftron, Jul 28, 2015
  9. woemad

    woemad Grand Pooh-Bah (5,577) Jun 8, 2003 Washington
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    Just tried one for the first time (I picked up one as part of a mixed 6'er on Saturday), and I really dig it. Kinda bummed it sounds like it's going away.
     
    #9 woemad, Jul 28, 2015
  10. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,294) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    It was my regular, everyday "drinkin'" beer for a while. Then Field 41 came along, and the fact (in addition to being delicious) that F41 is in 12oz cans, instead of 16s, meant I 'm more likely to grab a pack. I personally am probably responsable for a sales drop in Whatcom county.:flushed:
     
    #10 BBThunderbolt, Jul 28, 2015
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  11. Aleforme

    Aleforme Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2008 Washington

    I still see their stuff around. Lots of Vortex, 3-Way (still), OPA, Opptimist, a few Omegatex and Cavatica.

    I've seen all of the above at Met Market and Beer Junction on a pretty regular basis.

    BTW, still really liking this years 3-Way.
     
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  12. sanford_and_son

    sanford_and_son Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2012 Washington

    finally found some Overdub, dated 4/20 (lol) but still tasted very fresh. the hype on that beer is totally justified, IMHO. really good. make more, Fort George!
     
    #12 sanford_and_son, Jul 28, 2015
  13. RedMedicine

    RedMedicine Initiate (0) Jun 3, 2005 Oregon

    Saw some OPA cana today at Whole Foods dated May-something.
     
    #13 RedMedicine, Jul 29, 2015
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  14. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    My body requires more Overdub. Get on that Fort George.
     
    #14 distantmantra, Jul 29, 2015
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  15. Reidrover

    Reidrover Grand Pooh-Bah (4,874) Jan 14, 2003 Oregon
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    Saw OPA in cans last night in Roth's in Salem
     
    #15 Reidrover, Jul 31, 2015
  16. sanford_and_son

    sanford_and_son Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2012 Washington

    Found some OPA from March at the Sodo liquor store on 4th and Holgate.
     
    #16 sanford_and_son, Jul 31, 2015
  17. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,651) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    New Seasons on NE Broadway has cans/4packs

    had one last night. great beer
     
    #17 derftron, Jul 31, 2015
  18. maltmaster420

    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

    Just got word from their sales manager that they're canning one final run (350 cases) in a week or two, and that will be the last of it.
     
    #18 maltmaster420, Jul 31, 2015
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  19. NedStarkravingmad

    NedStarkravingmad Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2015 Washington

    Any idea if it will still be on draft around town?
     
    #19 NedStarkravingmad, Jul 31, 2015
  20. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,553) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    North Seattle reporting. Saw a bunch at Chuck's Greenwood yesterday, canned 5/14/15.
     
    #20 Orca, Aug 2, 2015
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