Velvet Merkin Release in TX

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by jsboots21, Sep 17, 2013.

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  1. WTKeene

    WTKeene Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2013 New Mexico

    =( Why can't the Dallas Central Market have any of the Sucaba or Parabolas? I got a DDBA at Specs yesterday, opened it tonight. Very good, gonna try to find another one tomorrow.
     
    #21 WTKeene, Sep 20, 2013
  2. frogfan

    frogfan Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2009 Texas

    FW just recently began distribution in Houston, they did the same (had Sucaba/Parabola/XVI) when they rolled out in DFW earlier in the year.
     
    #22 frogfan, Sep 20, 2013
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  3. Bluestar

    Bluestar Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2012 Texas

    Damn... any chance any of those scuba might be left at the central market today? I don't work too far from there and a bottle would be worth the small detour on my way outta here today around lunch time...
     
    #23 Bluestar, Sep 20, 2013
  4. puddledynamics

    puddledynamics Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2009 Texas

    It's already come and gone.
     
    #24 puddledynamics, Sep 20, 2013
  5. UtisTheLaw

    UtisTheLaw Pundit (876) Jul 26, 2012 Texas

    So... Velvet Merkin
     
    #25 UtisTheLaw, Sep 20, 2013
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  6. jsboots21

    jsboots21 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2009 Tennessee

    I'm guessing we may see a keg of this at TX Brewvolution. I know Chad won't let the cat out of the bag yet, but any takers on that theory?
     
    #26 jsboots21, Sep 20, 2013
  7. DanzBorin

    DanzBorin Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2012 Texas

    I am going to have to push some people over to get this beer!

    It's on my GF's short list of must try beers.
     
    #27 DanzBorin, Sep 20, 2013
  8. Theortiz01

    Theortiz01 Initiate (0) Jun 7, 2013 Texas

    I talked to the Texas Firestone rep at Central Market yesterday. He said they ran into a snag with TABC label approval for Velvet Merkin(bottles)...kegs were already approved though... anyways they were gonna roll out kegs for Austin Beer Week and bottles should be available around then.
     
    #28 Theortiz01, Sep 20, 2013
  9. HopAG

    HopAG Savant (1,137) Sep 22, 2012 Texas

    Man I'm excited about velvet merkin! OATMEAL STOUT LIFE!


    Also, been reading up about a beer they brewed called PNC that looks to be part of the reserve series?
    Any idea on what this is? Can't find any info about this anywhere?
     
    #29 HopAG, Sep 20, 2013
  10. Theortiz01

    Theortiz01 Initiate (0) Jun 7, 2013 Texas

    The only way to try PNC this year is to fly to Cali and visit the brewery :slight_frown:
     
    #30 Theortiz01, Sep 20, 2013
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  11. DanzBorin

    DanzBorin Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2012 Texas

    I'm not jazzed about Tequila aged beer anyways...

    Plus the name of the beer reminds me of PNC Park. lol
     
    #31 DanzBorin, Sep 20, 2013
  12. HopAG

    HopAG Savant (1,137) Sep 22, 2012 Texas

    Tequila in a stout... Not sure if it would work?
     
    #32 HopAG, Sep 20, 2013
  13. jsboots21

    jsboots21 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2009 Tennessee

    XVI was heavily influenced by PNC, specifically the tequila component. So if you liked that beer, I'd guess you'd like PNC.

    Also Theortiz01, certain "publican" (whatever that means) bars like Toronado SD and SF and some Seattle bars and shops got PNC. I know several people that have had it in both SD and Seattle. Bottles did make it out for sale at certain places, but they're much more limited than usual FW special releases. I'd imagine you'll see more of this next year given the positive response.
     
    #33 jsboots21, Sep 20, 2013
  14. Daemose

    Daemose Maven (1,407) Oct 3, 2011 Texas

    Got the last Firestone barrel aged beer at central market. I hope this saves someone a trip.
     
    #34 Daemose, Sep 20, 2013
  15. Theortiz01

    Theortiz01 Initiate (0) Jun 7, 2013 Texas

    OK, that's just what the rep told me, either way not coming to Texas.
     
    #35 Theortiz01, Sep 20, 2013
  16. GregSVT

    GregSVT Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2009 Texas

    Seeing as how Double DBA was released in July and it JUST got here I'm guessing we won't see Velvet Merkin until December...
     
    #36 GregSVT, Sep 20, 2013
  17. jsboots21

    jsboots21 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2009 Tennessee

    TX is trying to reinforce the notion that aging beers is a good thing.
     
    #37 jsboots21, Sep 20, 2013
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  18. DanzBorin

    DanzBorin Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2012 Texas

    Between TABC and the distributors, aged beer from west coast is the norm.
     
    #38 DanzBorin, Sep 20, 2013
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  19. HopAG

    HopAG Savant (1,137) Sep 22, 2012 Texas


    Unfortunately... :flushed:
     
    #39 HopAG, Sep 20, 2013
  20. jsboots21

    jsboots21 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2009 Tennessee

    I would like to know exactly what Stone does to get Enjoy by here so quickly vs. even their own other products? Perhaps they should apply their own standard consistently and then other breweries would provide similar pressure to stock their products as freshly as possible in the second most populous state in the country.
     
    #40 jsboots21, Sep 20, 2013
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