Upset with Lagunitas...

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by peteboiler, Sep 13, 2017.

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  1. Squire

    Squire Grand Pooh-Bah (4,385) Jul 16, 2015 Mississippi
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    Neither have I.
     
    #101 Squire, Sep 15, 2017
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  2. i_run_far

    i_run_far Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2016 District of Columbia

    I rarely buy SA beers but there have been instances with other breweries who notch the labels where I couldn't tell for sure what month was notched. Also, a beer bottled June 1 and June 30 would have the same marking, while 30 days isn't a long time, it would factor into my decision to purchase or not.
     
    #102 i_run_far, Sep 15, 2017
  3. Dil_thebeerdrinking_do

    Dil_thebeerdrinking_do Savant (1,192) Jan 21, 2014 Georgia
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    Lol.. just do not buy beer without dates on it if you know it is hop forward....
     
    #103 Dil_thebeerdrinking_do, Sep 15, 2017
  4. jesskidden

    jesskidden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,145) Aug 10, 2005 New Jersey
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    BBC also puts a Julian (day of the year) bottling date on their 12 pk and case packaging after the Best By date, and the same code is stamped on the glass, near the shoulder IIRC.

    So, in the below examples, the beers were bottled on Dec. 20th (354th day) and Feb. 24th (54th day).
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    #104 jesskidden, Sep 15, 2017
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  5. peteboiler

    peteboiler Zealot (690) Dec 16, 2010 Florida

    Yes I am! Lol.
     
    #105 peteboiler, Sep 15, 2017
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  6. peteboiler

    peteboiler Zealot (690) Dec 16, 2010 Florida

    My point exactly.
     
    #106 peteboiler, Sep 15, 2017
  7. peteboiler

    peteboiler Zealot (690) Dec 16, 2010 Florida

    I really don't understand people. Truly. This IS a message board, yes? We come here, united, in an exact hobby of craft beer. So when I post a message, I am told to NOT come here and complain about something. Am I NOT to come here and give props and kudos when warranted? This is what the message board is here for. Again, don't read my post; don't reply in the thread if you just want to COMPLAIN about my COMPLAINING.

    I am secure and confident in my post. I am basically just asking why the dates aren't easily readable on bottles. I ask for a solution from the brewery in question. I have read many considerate and helpful replies, and I appreciate the debate. It is interesting and passes the time among my fellow beer nerds. However, some of you are just sad, lonely, and pathetic souls that wanna bring innocent fellow craft beer enthusiasts down with your ignorant and immature attacks on those who just want to have a discussion.

    Thanks to those who have responded in a kind manner that wanted to participate - positively - in this thread.

    To those that just want to be dickheads, you are not going to bring me down. Look in a mirror and find goodness in your life. You are blessed.

    Bob
     
    #107 peteboiler, Sep 16, 2017
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  8. Hoppedelic

    Hoppedelic Savant (1,065) Dec 6, 2010 California
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    Relax a little and grab yourself a beer. Sounds like you need it!
     
    #108 Hoppedelic, Sep 17, 2017
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  9. JuicesFlowing

    JuicesFlowing Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2009 Kansas

    I will always respect Lagunitas for one reason: customer service. I ordered a glass from them and they delivered it with a hand-written "thank you" as well as stickers and coasters. Nobody does that. As far as their beer // it all tastes the same to me so I stopped drinking it.
     
    #109 JuicesFlowing, Sep 17, 2017
  10. scream

    scream Initiate (0) Dec 6, 2014 Wisconsin
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    I for one have not ever had a problem w any Lagunita's product I have purchased. I read threads like this to try and get a perspective on what others think. I also do not as a matter of routine check bottling dates. Maybe my palate is just such that I cannot tell the difference between a beer bottled within the last week and one that was bottled 3-4 months ago.

    My take on this whole arguement/discussion is that those who are not happy w how Lagunita's does things should do one of two things and I have no preference for which one chooses- 1. Buy beer from a different producer. or 2. Shop only at stores who regularly turn over their product where one knows what one buys will be good/fresh whether it be Lags or the ABC beer co.
     
    #110 scream, Sep 17, 2017
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