2018 Membership drop/renewal

[jwacky]

I see you did the sensible thing.

LOL!! I tried to be good. That bottle list, though... had to do it.

 

[chemman141]

LOL!! I tried to be good. That bottle list, though... had to do it.

That list is great, the price is terrible! I could see it maybe being worth it for locals but at a cost of $37.50 + tax per bottle its such an easy pass for me.

 

[sdreaper]

That list is great, the price is terrible! I could see it maybe being worth it for locals but at a cost of $37.50 + tax per bottle its such an easy pass for me.

It is a tad less per bottle, but not by much. Gotta take into account that rebranded teku (glass whalez bruh duh =P) and then the piece of merch. Which probably costs more than normal since they are offering a choice between three and the lack of bulk ordering makes them pricier.

But again....just a tad less per bottle.

 

[chemman141]

It is a tad less per bottle, but not by much. Gotta take into account that rebranded teku (glass whalez bruh duh =P) and then the piece of merch. Which probably costs more than normal since they are offering a choice between three and the lack of bulk ordering makes them pricier.

But again....just a tad less per bottle.

Yeah, I get that but for me I don't factor those things into the cost as I do not want them at all. I wish breweries would get the message that I assume most would rather just get beer and a lower membership cost vs beer and "other stuff" we already have way too much of. Pretty lame one of the options isn't a growler, which is apparently required to get the special member only growler fills. So out of touch.

 

[Padraig]

^ and while we're on the subject.

I'm actually just splitting this with a buddy this year so he gets to deal with the frustrations. Not sure if he's gotten the card or not (he's the one on the account). Or if the lockers have been built yet (guessing not).

Lockers are now going ahead per the last newsletter. So I guess they'll be ready for next year.

(I don't really get the point of having them).

 

[chemman141]

^ and while we're on the subject.



Lockers are now going ahead per the last newsletter. So I guess they'll be ready for next year.

(I don't really get the point of having them).

The point is so that you aren't forced to have beer shipped. Really ******* stupid, I agree.

 

[sdreaper]

Yeah, I get that but for me I don't factor those things into the cost as I do not want them at all. I wish breweries would get the message that I assume most would rather just get beer and a lower membership cost vs beer and "other stuff" we already have way too much of. Pretty lame one of the options isn't a growler, which is apparently required to get the special member only growler fills. So out of touch.

That is a good point. I do have a slew of black brewery hoodies and starting to get more than enough bottle bags. I don't mind them though and obviously it is advertising for their brewery/club when we take those things out in public.

As for the growler, yes, it is required...but when you go there enough they will look past it and fill whatever vessel you ended up remembering to bring.

 

[jwacky]

The point is so that you aren't forced to have beer shipped. Really ******* stupid, I agree.

Nobody else seems to have the issues with holding beers for members that these guys do. Just have never felt that the member program was any sort of priority for them. Ending last year's a month early (coincidentally - or not - RIGHT before BA Traeblod, which is what many wanted access for), "lost" swag, confusing communication... not sure why I even agreed to split a membership with a buddy other than convenience and him living nearby and passing through Miramar on the way home. I.e. never had to go there myself.

 

[sdreaper]

Nobody else seems to have the issues with holding beers for members that these guys do. Just have never felt that the member program was any sort of priority for them. Ending last year's a month early (coincidentally - or not - RIGHT before BA Traeblod, which is what many wanted access for), "lost" swag, confusing communication... not sure why I even agreed to split a membership with a buddy other than convenience and him living nearby and passing through Miramar on the way home. I.e. never had to go there myself.

I actually haven't been there at all this year despite them being on my way to alesmith. I think I even left member swag there I didn't bother to collect. The month early thing really got me, especially when they were arguing that we got the full year...despite me showing them the emails and bank statement with the purchase date.

I like them over there, I really do....but the club is definitely an after-thought.

 

[jwacky]

I actually haven't been there at all this year despite them being on my way to alesmith. I think I even left member swag there I didn't bother to collect. The month early thing really got me, especially when they were arguing that we got the full year...despite me showing them the emails and bank statement with the purchase date.

I like them over there, I really do....but the club is definitely an after-thought.

Yep. Membership sales in April, effective start date May 1. They switched everything off March 30. Doesn't take a genius to see that that's 11 months. Lame. They are like a crazy ex-girlfriend though. So many member bottles that are just 'meh' at best and a little crazy... but then you get one of the amazing BA stouts and you forget about the bad times.

But, not forgetting next go 'round. Their best stuff is always made public anyway. No need for the membership.

 

[chemman141]

I actually haven't been there at all this year despite them being on my way to alesmith. I think I even left member swag there I didn't bother to collect. The month early thing really got me, especially when they were arguing that we got the full year...despite me showing them the emails and bank statement with the purchase date.

I like them over there, I really do....but the club is definitely an after-thought.

So this was Libertine all over again? haha what's with breweries getting away with ending memberships early.

 

[KevSal]

I actually haven't been there at all this year despite them being on my way to alesmith. I think I even left member swag there I didn't bother to collect. The month early thing really got me, especially when they were arguing that we got the full year...despite me showing them the emails and bank statement with the purchase date.

I like them over there, I really do....but the club is definitely an after-thought.

**** now i’m confused, which club is this, i thought you guys were still talking ale smith. sounds like one to avoid tho

 

[MKtheGeneral]

**** now i’m confused, which club is this, i thought you guys were still talking ale smith. sounds like one to avoid tho

Sounds like Mikkeler SD.

 

[sdreaper]

**** now i’m confused, which club is this, i thought you guys were still talking ale smith. sounds like one to avoid tho

Sounds like Mikkeler SD.

^^ this, yeah...sorry. We definitely jumped subjects there all willy-nilly

 

[Padraig]

They are like a crazy ex-girlfriend though. So many member bottles that are just 'meh' at best and a little crazy... but then you get one of the amazing BA stouts and you forget about the bad times.

But, not forgetting next go 'round. Their best stuff is always made public anyway. No need for the membership.

I've really enjoyed the two stouts I've received so far (the double barreled Berserker 3 and the bourbon Stroopwafel Shake) and the sour was decent too. Hopefully they pick up the pace with the remaining 5 beers.

 

[souredstouts]

Yep. Membership sales in April, effective start date May 1. They switched everything off March 30. Doesn't take a genius to see that that's 11 months. Lame. They are like a crazy ex-girlfriend though. So many member bottles that are just 'meh' at best and a little crazy... but then you get one of the amazing BA stouts and you forget about the bad times.

But, not forgetting next go 'round. Their best stuff is always made public anyway. No need for the membership.

Are you my brain? I swear those are my exact thoughts.

 

[RyanG1]

For those out of state Casey members, easy enough to find a proxy?

 

[Padraig]

There are a bunch of local folks who proxy quite a lot.

 

[RyanG1]

There are a bunch of local folks who proxy quite a lot.

Anyone on here? Slide into my PMs.

 

[Padraig]

The Extended Family FB group is really active with all of that stuff. There will be inevitable bitching and complaining at the start of the year about too many new members being admitted and looking for proxies of course.

 

[SpentBrain]

Anyone on here? Slide into my PMs.

Oh come on....

 

[Padraig]

Mikkeller SD Viking Club bottles from the last two years being sold to the public today. Haven't seen that before.

 

[jwacky]

Mikkeller SD Viking Club bottles from the last two years being sold to the public today. Haven't seen that before.

So much for exclusivity.

 

[KevSal]

Mikkeller SD Viking Club bottles from the last two years being sold to the public today. Haven't seen that before.

did they atleast offer another round to their members first?

 

[Padraig]

Coming after the public sale today I think.

 

[souredstouts]

Mikkeller SD Viking Club bottles from the last two years being sold to the public today. Haven't seen that before.

Bahahahaha hahahahaha hahahaha

 

[pen15clubmember]

Picking up our Pure Project club bottles next week...probably should have tried some of the BA beers before deciding on whether to stay in the club. Site says they're closed for next year. Oh well. Even if they're great, $390 is steep.

So, apparently dropping that and adding back Casa Agria. I also split Lost Abbey with some bros, but we're not going to renew.

 

[jwacky]

Bahahahaha hahahahaha hahahaha

Also, no discount on the cans this week because its a Horus collab and they'll sell just fine without it. Or "selling close to cost", is their reason.

 

[jwacky]

Lock & Key renewal emails were just sent out... my thoughts in italics below:

Quarterly Selection: Once every quarter, a curated selection of bottles and/or cans will be delivered your beer locker. The bottles will be hand selected by our team to fit both the season, as well as your tastes. To make this possible, we will be asking you a few questions at the beginning of your membership and throughout the year to ensure we find the best beers for you.

- Unwanted collab beers, stuff that was always available on the shelf the day I'd go in to grab my locker drop.


Other Benefits Include:
- First dibs on select rare bottles, via pages on our website only accessible to Key Holders - I liked this part, however other local shops get virtually all of the same beers and sell online
- 10% off all draft beer - Never took advantage of this
- 10% off Bottlecraft branded merchandise - what merchandise? BC glassware? Even the member glassware had to be purchased
- 2019 Lock and Key challenge coin - No purpose
- Access to exclusive, members-only draft beer in our tasting rooms - only happened a handful of times, beers still available to public after.
- Access to members-only tastings and events - I think there was just the one this year?
- First opportunity to purchase Bottlecraft collaboration brews - They have pallets of these. No need for early access
- First opportunity to purchase tickets to Bottlecraft events - the one unticketed event that they hosted?
- First right of acceptance for 2020 membership

Honestly felt that the club was a severe afterthought while they opened new locations and I see that they've got another planned in 2019 as well. Glad I tried it, and I liked the access, but the two breweries I wanted it for most are distributing much more frequently now so I'm not sure there's any need for that perk.​

 

[KevSal]

Lock & Key renewal emails were just sent out... my thoughts in italics below:

Quarterly Selection: Once every quarter, a curated selection of bottles and/or cans will be delivered your beer locker. The bottles will be hand selected by our team to fit both the season, as well as your tastes. To make this possible, we will be asking you a few questions at the beginning of your membership and throughout the year to ensure we find the best beers for you.

- Unwanted collab beers, stuff that was always available on the shelf the day I'd go in to grab my locker drop.


Other Benefits Include:
- First dibs on select rare bottles, via pages on our website only accessible to Key Holders - I liked this part, however other local shops get virtually all of the same beers and sell online
- 10% off all draft beer - Never took advantage of this
- 10% off Bottlecraft branded merchandise - what merchandise? BC glassware? Even the member glassware had to be purchased
- 2019 Lock and Key challenge coin - No purpose
- Access to exclusive, members-only draft beer in our tasting rooms - only happened a handful of times, beers still available to public after.
- Access to members-only tastings and events - I think there was just the one this year?
- First opportunity to purchase Bottlecraft collaboration brews - They have pallets of these. No need for early access
- First opportunity to purchase tickets to Bottlecraft events - the one unticketed event that they hosted?
- First right of acceptance for 2020 membership

Honestly felt that the club was a severe afterthought while they opened new locations and I see that they've got another planned in 2019 as well. Glad I tried it, and I liked the access, but the two breweries I wanted it for most are distributing much more frequently now so I'm not sure there's any need for that perk.​