Toppling Goliath (2019)

$300?! What a deal! Must not be George.

 

You should've heard them talking about the tickets that were handed out for stout stock vs. the tickets that could potentially give them KBBS. Endless confusion.

 

How much Assassin did they end up selling?

 

I’d like to hear a complete rundown on the event. Bottle count, line issues, drafts, etc.

 

600-700 barrel slayer (impossible to say exactly, I was 400ish and got 2 bottles but most didn't reline) Stout hawks and MD were no limit by the end basically. Probably 300-325 KBBS tickets, maybe 100 bottles of assassin.

 

Assassin was most limited; when asked onsite, Mike Saboe said it was very limited but wouldn’t say an exact number.

Issues with lining up pertained to campers and people who showed up day of. First campers arrived on Thursday and to not block loading dock area, started camp on the field. They were given tickets on Friday, ticket distribution ended for the day with the intent to resume on Saturday morning. More campers arrived Friday night. Early Saturday morning, non-campers arrived and lined up at the loading dock; the line grew and confusion ensued as campers woke up to see the line...who gets tickets first? Ticket distribution continued, campers got tickets first, then start of loading dock line. Tickets were likely a way for TG to keep track of stock.

3-pour limit on all stouts (excluding Rover Truck and Mornin’ Latte). Available: Term-Oil 19-B, C, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Coconut Pecan, S’mores; Barrel Slayer; Stout Hawks; MD.

 

Thanks for the recaps! There were way more KBBS tickets than I assumed. Anyone have any feel for when people lined up? When would have been the perfect time to score everything, but wait the least amount of time?

 

Seems like around 9am to get kbbs, the line was such a stupid clusterfuck though. Ppl got tickets, then went inside for pours when the taproom opened, came back out all willy nilly etc.

 

Even if there were some people who went in to grab a pour inside, it seemed like everyone still followed the numbers they were assigned on their sticker/tickets when the lined up again at the doorway. TG staff stopped by to inform some people they really shouldn’t have brought out their pours to stand back in line, but they weren’t jerks about it. I thought the event started out with a bunch of confusion, but ended up being a reasonable experience.

To avoid some of the initial confusion, I wish TG had spoken to Maine Beer before attempting this event. I went to the Dinner releases a few years ago when everyone lined up and it was handled a little better. Basically they had signs that told everyone where to line up, and staff came out early in the morning to hand out tickets and told ticket-holders to come back at a specific time to line up again. Anyone else who showed up were sent to a line of people without tickets for the process to repeat. Seemed to work for the most part.

The camping and cars at this event just made things more confusing. Multiple campers tried to tell the people in line that they shouldn’t line up at the doors, and instead should form a line behind a bunch of parked cars, essentially ignoring the limited instructions TG provided online. TG staff apparently reviewed security camera footage to get a general sense of when people arrived. Probably not perfect, but they didn’t seem to make any huge errors.

Maybe the bar is low, but I was impressed by the people standing in line with me who were very reasonable, friendly, and generous for the most part. No one lost their minds and some people refused to take earlier tickets when TG staff mistook them for overnight campers, and instead headed back to their spots in the line and waited for their tickets.

 

They were handing out kbbs tickets like hot cakes. I know a couple people that camped from Friday to Saturday and didn’t get assassin.

 

Looks like KBBS is the new Rare ‘15 /s

 

Probably a dumb question but did they sell through all of their MD bottles?

 

Nope, at least not on the day of. At the end of the day, MD and Stout Hawks were available for purchase in the taproom/bar.

 

Stout hawks still available at the taproom as of yesterday. Been away for a while, funeral last weekend so missed out on the fun and busy week this past week. Went to brunch on Sunday had barrel slayer, fantastic beer. MD not available or on tap anymore after a solid 3 month run

 

Was funny. Dude rolled up with his own case and the TG employee didn’t question him. I got back in line to grab a 2nd for my brother and he was like don’t you already have one. He let me buy a second, but was funny he questioned me while allowing another to buy 12+. They did have a sign that says limit 1 per person.

 

Just received this..


PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, THERE IS A LOT OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We look forward to you joining us for the 2019 Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout bottle release on Saturday, December 7th in Decorah, IA.

PARKING WILL BE LIMITED!
Please carpool if possible or use the BruHop shuttle service ($10 per person/per trip). BruHop will be picking up from hotels for transport to TG on the following schedule:

• Country Inn & Suites – 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• Fairfield Inn – 8:35 AM - 11:05 AM - 1:35 PM
• Hotel Winneshiek – 8:45 AM - 11:15 AM - 1:45 PM
• Quality Inn & Suites – 8:55 AM - 11:25 AM - 1:55 PM
• Super 8 Motel – 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM- 2:00 PM

The BruHop shuttle service will be running Friday, Dec. 6th, as well. Friday and Saturday rides can be scheduled by calling BruHop directly at (563) 379-6403.
Handicap parking spots are located in front of the taproom and by the loading dock entrance.

BAGS WILL BE CHECKED
All bags will be checked before entering the event. No weapons or outside alcohol allowed. Strollers are allowed but will also be checked.

TICKETS
Bring your ticket either printed or on your smartphone - both can be scanned by our staff. You MUST have a valid photo ID to get into the event AND be 21+ to enter (children are allowed but must be accompanied by an adult at all times). You will enter at the loading dock on the far right-hand (east) side of the building. The entrance will be clearly marked. Once your ticket has been scanned and your ID checked, you may continue in line to purchase one 12 oz. bottle of 2019 Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout. You must have $100 in cash for the KBBS bottle. There will be one ATM located near the entrance to the loading dock. You MUST come during the session time listed on your ticket. If you arrive before or after the session time listed on your ticket you will NOT be allowed to enter. No proxies allowed. No late or early pick-ups allowed. If you have mobility limitations you can have someone enter with you to help you through the bottle line; however, that person cannot purchase a bottle of KBBS.

SESSION TIMES:

• Early Bird Session – 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
• Session 1 – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Session 2 – 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

KBBS DRAFT POUR POLICY
As a ticket holder, you will be issued a card that entitles you to the purchase of one 4 oz. draft pour of KBBS. This card will be issued when you purchase your bottle and is redeemable in the taproom. The cost of the KBBS draft pour is $20. You must redeem this card by 3:30 PM CST on Saturday, December 7th, 2019. If you do not make your KBBS draft purchase by this time, you forfeit your allocated pour. Ticketholders will be limited to one KBBS pour + three specialty stout pours (a total of four 4 oz. stout pours). Please refer to the list below. All pours are available exclusively in the taproom, which is accessible by the sidewalk at the front of the building (south-facing). The KBBS pours are for ticketholders only until 3:30 pm. All other specialty stout offerings are available to ticketholders and the general public while supplies last.

SPECIALTY STOUT POURS:

• 2019 Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout – TICKETHOLDERS ONLY - ($20)
• Term Oil S’mores ($10)
• Term Oil Coconut Pecan ($10)
• Term Oil Mexican Hot Chocolate ($10)
• Term Oil 19-C ($10)
• Barrel Slayer (Collab with Binny's Beverage Depot) ($10)
• 2019 Mornin’ Delight ($5)
• Stout Hawks (Collab with Horus Aged Ales) ($5)

TAPROOM:
Once in the taproom, you will find to-go beer, the TG gift shop, and the main bar. All cashiers in the taproom will accept cash or credit. To see the most up-to-date tap list and to-go beer for the taproom please CLICK HERE. New! We will have Double-Dry Hop King Sue available in 500 ml bottles, sold per bottle ($9/each), limit one case per person/per transaction. Growler fills are allowed but you must purchase new glassware at the bar. We will not fill any growlers brought into the taproom. Growler fills are limited to brands not offered in cans. There will be two separate to-go lines: one for cans/bottles only and the other for growlers+cans/bottles. The taproom will be open to the general public throughout the event.

FOOD:
We’ll be offering a specialty sandwich featuring coffee-braised pork loin with maple bourbon glaze and side of housemade potato chips. The cost is $9 - cash or credit. The regular menu will not be available.

MERCH:

Handcrafted KBBS Mug



On sale online and in the taproom now! This mug is selling fast. Less than 30 still available. Description and photo online. Check it out here:
https://www.tgbrews.com/product/handcrafted-kbbs-mug/

KBBS Teku Taster Glass



Inspired by the world famous Teku goblet, this KBBS Teku taster allows you to drink KBBS as it's meant to be enjoyed, shared with friends. These gold halo-rimmed tasters will be sold in the taproom gift shop only on release day. Less than 200 available. $12 each. Limit 2 per person. While supplies last.

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LOL, they couldn't possibly spare a free pour when they are barely making any profit on these $100 12oz bottles.

"So,were not seeing the margins that we use to on King anymore Clark now that their in 4 packs."
"Well lets put out a DDH version and sell it for same price in a smaller bottle than the bomber."
"What about everything being in cans going forward?"
"F*ck that sh*t..."


Still waiting on my 12 pack of Sue cans btw guys.

 

Ouch

 

Gotta love the less than 200 quantity on the KBBS glass.

what’s with the early bird session?