TG to go bottles only. Draft only at taproom.

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by BottleCaps80, Aug 27, 2014.

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  1. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Mike confirmed it in Twitter. Part of me is OK with this and part of me hates it. I truly only hope this is the best choice for the brewery and their fans. If not, this is very upsetting news.

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    #1 BottleCaps80, Aug 27, 2014
  2. TboneRN

    TboneRN Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2014 Minnesota

    I cant read what matt said, but does that mean the taproom is shutting down?
     
    #2 TboneRN, Aug 27, 2014
  3. mothman

    mothman Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,016) Jun 21, 2007 Minnesota
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Not saying this is it, but growlers of sue (64 oz) at the nova = $11. 3 bombers (66 oz) of sue at the nova = $24. Sad day.
     
    #3 mothman, Aug 27, 2014
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  4. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    I highly doubt that the taproom is going anywhere, but it may be the only place you'll be able to enjoy TG on tap it sounds like. Everything else will be bottled and sold via bombers, in theory to create more revenue. I'm assuming this is a move to pay off their debt.
     
    #4 BottleCaps80, Aug 27, 2014
  5. TboneRN

    TboneRN Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2014 Minnesota

    That makes sense...especially if they can make 3x more by bottling the beer (Cha Ching!)
     
    #5 TboneRN, Aug 27, 2014
  6. MCImes

    MCImes Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2010 Connecticut

    Boo.

    Understandable (kinda, I mean, I see the utility, but dont like it)

    But Booooo.
     
    #6 MCImes, Aug 27, 2014
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  7. Beerbelly22

    Beerbelly22 Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2012 Minnesota

    Make it rain!!
     
    #7 Beerbelly22, Aug 27, 2014
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  8. Roudy1

    Roudy1 Initiate (0) Sep 29, 2012 Iowa

    Is it time for an universal TG thread similar to the New Glarus and Pipeworks threads?
     
    #8 Roudy1, Aug 27, 2014
  9. MooseBoose

    MooseBoose Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2007 Wisconsin

    Had King Sue on tap at Sloopys in La crosse and it was great. With the truck chasers and bottle hogs I'll probably never have it again with this news. :slight_frown:

    In the other hand, I prefer pseudo sue from the bottle and don't live that far from the taproom.
     
    #9 MooseBoose, Aug 27, 2014
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  10. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Also, this Tweet may make it seem like Mike made this decision. He didn't. He was simply confirming it was true and not a rumor.
     
    #10 BottleCaps80, Aug 27, 2014
  11. ToddSoonerFan

    ToddSoonerFan Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Iowa

    I don't frequent bars too often, so this is good news. Was at El Bait Shop Saturday night, that King Sue keg from Friday
    was long gone.
     
    #11 ToddSoonerFan, Aug 27, 2014
  12. Phil_H

    Phil_H Zealot (705) Jun 4, 2013 Wisconsin

    I would assume it's temporary until they can catch back up. I saw a tweet from Clark the other day saying they were super low on beer at the taproom.
     
    #12 Phil_H, Aug 27, 2014
  13. Boat

    Boat Initiate (0) Jul 29, 2014 Minnesota

    Ouch. There goes my weekly trip to Hudson. Any idea when this will happen or if it's immediate? I see the word "suspend" so who knows if it's testing the market or a permanent change. I can always understand the need to generate additional revenue and it's definitely understandable when you are faced with the sudden need for expansion but it hurts if you are outside the Decorah area and are used to getting fantastic draft beer (growlers) at very reasonable prices. Geez, my first post on BA and I'm already whining. Sorry.
     
    #13 Boat, Aug 27, 2014
  14. bocky24

    bocky24 Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 Iowa

    I know they are moving into a new facility next year, not sure if this has anything to do with it though.
     
    #14 bocky24, Aug 27, 2014
  15. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    No. They moved into a new facility this year. I'm assuming this is a move to pay off the debt of that move and the costs associated with it.
     
    #15 BottleCaps80, Aug 27, 2014
  16. Roudy1

    Roudy1 Initiate (0) Sep 29, 2012 Iowa

    Well, luckily for us there's one guy who frequents the forums that can tell us the story!
     
    #16 Roudy1, Aug 27, 2014
  17. bocky24

    bocky24 Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 Iowa

    I know they plan on moving tap room to new facility, and I've heard they will be increasing mug club membership in the future.
     
    #17 bocky24, Aug 27, 2014
  18. Pintofbrown

    Pintofbrown Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2011 Texas

    Lots of wild speculation in here at this point dudes... The one big negative I see is seriously alienating draft accounts. I felt lucky being in Iowa City and having TG on tap as an option on the regular. I will suspend the prospect of being happy about seeing more TG on the shelf until I see how much more area stores actually get with new deliveries.
     
    #18 Pintofbrown, Aug 27, 2014
  19. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    If going bottle only, I'd be happy if this was the time they went to the 12oz format for their regularly brewed beers. Six pack would be preferred, but I'd even take four pack. At any rate, I just hope this actually means more readily available bottles around my market and not having to take off work or beg store managers to save me ONE.
     
    #19 BottleCaps80, Aug 27, 2014
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  20. HomeBrewed

    HomeBrewed Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2006 Minnesota

    I think everyone knows by now, that breweries are in it for the money. Bombers make more money.
     
    #20 HomeBrewed, Aug 27, 2014
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