Toppling Goliath (TG) Assassin 2014...

Discussion in 'Midwest' started by shawnp, Feb 9, 2014.

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  1. shawnp

    shawnp Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2010 Minnesota

  2. BarrelAgedBarry

    BarrelAgedBarry Zealot (639) Feb 27, 2012 Minnesota

    Me too!! I hope the release isn't a shit show.
     
  3. williamjbauer

    williamjbauer Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2012 Colorado

    Woot! This is sexy beer news.
     
  4. copslovebeer

    copslovebeer Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2012 Minnesota

    Made my weekend.
     
  5. Cyclone8

    Cyclone8 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2011 Minnesota
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    Realistically, it's time to buy a large plastic parka.
     
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  6. elliott1184

    elliott1184 Maven (1,320) Mar 31, 2011 Minnesota
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    Can't wait! TG releases are a great time. I do sincerely hope they utilize an online ticketing service like Eventbrite for folks to reserve bottles. Knowing that there's no chance of being shut out when you're traveling for beer makes it all the more fun, at least for me. :slight_smile:
     
  7. MNBeerGeek

    MNBeerGeek Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2013 Minnesota

    For real, I hope they take note of this comment! I will happily go, but it's nice to have that assurance.
     
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  8. MNPikey

    MNPikey Pooh-Bah (1,693) Feb 27, 2011 Minnesota
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    I'm sure they will lower the bottle allowances from last year from 12 to 6 (hopefully).
     
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  9. Seefeldt

    Seefeldt Initiate (0) May 15, 2008 Minnesota

    Never been to a TG release, how does it generally go down? Rochester guys, we should plan a trip me thinks...
     
  10. cacostaj

    cacostaj Zealot (579) Feb 15, 2013 Florida

    ^^THIS!!! Coming in hot from Miami so stricking out simply is not an option!
     
  11. shawnp

    shawnp Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2010 Minnesota

    Do I have to bring up 'suck it' to all of you out of staters?? Those of you familiar with 'suck it' need not reply as you know how this game is played.
     
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  12. aliving1

    aliving1 Initiate (0) Aug 3, 2011 Minnesota

    We should keep this on the low-low, otherwise it will be a shit show this year. I'm hoping the TG guys do something to prevent a total cluster. Their name and reputation are spreading fast which is good, but bad for such a limited release. I'd be cool with a 6 bottle limit. Hell, I only bought 4 last year. Kicking myself for not getting more though, it was that good.
     
  13. williamjbauer

    williamjbauer Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2012 Colorado

    It's too late for this. TG's cat is out of the bag. Chicagoland will descend upon Iowa...
     
  14. mnbuffalo

    mnbuffalo Initiate (0) Jul 26, 2012 Michigan

    I've got two comp days that need to be burned by June 1st, live within 3 hrs of Decorah, and have the cash to make it happen. That said.....I'm thinking my odds could be as low as 1 and 4 of seeing a bottle this time. I don't think a Saturday morning show up and get in line is going to get it done anymore for TG and could create a South American soccer riot. The Craigslist, *, hoarders who auction on BA, etc bottom feeder crowd smells blood on this one, so do the trophy hunters in CA, NJ, and FL.

    I'm a realist and understand that while I was with my family on Thanksgiving night, people were driving 6 hours to jump in the Chicago Bourbon County line. I'm going to give it a try, but will be following the hype regardless if I'm successful, just out of curiosity to gauge how competitive it gets. This release is going to be a real barometer in regards to measuring if the craze has peaked or if it is still growing.
     
  15. MNPikey

    MNPikey Pooh-Bah (1,693) Feb 27, 2011 Minnesota
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    As long as its not the weekend of April 26th I'll be there! And as MNbuffalo said, I'm sure an overnight campout is going to be required. :-(
     
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  16. sacrelicio

    sacrelicio Pooh-Bah (1,838) Feb 15, 2005 Minnesota
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    This is still a niche stout...BCBS was all over the news, everyone was out to get some, not just super geeks and traders. Hopefully it won't be as bad as that. @tgchief - any chance of tickets for reservations?
     
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  17. mnbuffalo

    mnbuffalo Initiate (0) Jul 26, 2012 Michigan

    I hope you're right. I think TG is white hot and the biggest emerging star of the past year.
     
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  18. williamjbauer

    williamjbauer Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2012 Colorado

    Of my 1500-2000 tics, morning delight was a top 10 for me and Assassin is definitely awesome as well. Really hope I can make it to one of the releases this year.
     
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  19. TheBeerDrinker

    TheBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Jan 29, 2014 Minnesota

    Really hope they do some ticket for this. Otherwise I fear a shitshow the likes that we may have not seen with lots of people getting shut out.
     
  20. HawkeyeNation

    HawkeyeNation Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2013 Iowa

    Seconded, thirded, fourthed, whatever for ticketing system.
     
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