Casey Brewing and Blending thread

[Snarf1]

You're right. But that doesn't make bottles freeze....

Sounds like the cold spot in your fridge does.

 

[austinbridges]

Any EF members headed up this weekend that could proxy bottles? I was supposed to fly out, but can't make it last minute. I've got a few cases. Will repay generously, of course.

 

[ASak10]

Well those are certainly some interesting changes...I like it.

Casey Brewing and Blending Future Release Plans

We’re changing the way we are open to the public.

We will no longer be doing a public release the first Saturday of each month. Instead we will be holding smaller, intimate 100% ticketed tours and tastings more frequently, beginning in mid June 2016.

We need to make this change to create a sustainable model for the future of our business.

To summarize:
· We will NOT be doing public releases first Saturday of each month after this June’s public release
· Every visitor will be required to have a ticket to attend these smaller tours and tastings
· We are opening more often for ticketed tours, tasting and bottle sales to go at our cellar (approximately 3 times per week)
· These tours and tastings will be small, personal and will occur during our full cellar operation
· Beer will be available for both onsite consumption and to go

FAQ:
Q: Why are you doing this?
A: The current model of opening once per month is becoming too large for our family operation and we have maxed out the number of parking spots available for our current location. This new sustainable model will allow us to provide a guest experience unlike any other brewery. You will be able to sample beer, have a private tour and witness our process for yourself.

Q: When will the future openings be?
A: We will announce the dates for our ticketed model in early June for additional limited June and July dates. From July on, we expect to schedule tours 3-4 times per week, twice per day.

Q: What does a tour consist of? How much are tickets?
A: Currently, we expect tickets will cost $20 plus fees and will consist of three 4 oz pours of in-season blends and a private, small group tour of our cellar. Following this tour and tasting, guests will be able to relax in our tasting room and purchase beer from both our current and past releases for onsite consumption. Beer will also be available to go at quantities similar to our current limits at releases. The window for these tours and tastings will be 2 hours.

Q: How will this affect your current distribution?
A: We expect this change to limit the amount of beer we’ll have for wholesale distribution, as we’ll be selling more beer through the tasting room.

Q: Can my friends come and join me after the tour and tasting is over?
A: No, every adult attending is required to have a valid ticket on premise. Children are welcome. Dogs are not allowed. There are no designated driver tickets.

Q: Will you be open more Saturdays?
A: Currently we are planning on having two Saturday ticketed smaller group sessions, once per month on the first Saturday of each month. All other sessions will occur on weekdays. Depending on demand we may open more Saturdays and weekends as needed.

Q: What beer will I be able to buy to go?
A: Whatever is ready! We’ll be announcing the beer we have for onsite tasting and to go at the beginning of each week. The available beer will constantly be changing. Beer quantities will be similar to what we currently release at the public releases.

 

[TDBuck]

Well those are certainly some interesting changes...I like it.

Looks like the weekend of the 4th will still have something going on? I was planning on being in the area then.

 

[blackgnome1]

Well those are certainly some interesting changes...I like it.

So much for wholesale California Distribution I was dreaming about. Seriously, applaud them for constantly changing to accommodate their supporters.

 

[DenverBeerDrinker]

Looks like the weekend of the 4th will still have something going on? I was planning on being in the area then.

Yes that is still going to be the same

 

[ASak10]

Looks like the weekend of the 4th will still have something going on? I was planning on being in the area then.

June 4th? Yes, that's the last of the Saturday releases, so if you are heading up should be good for pours and checking it out (unless you have a ticket in which case you are good to go on bottles).

 

[TDBuck]

June 4th? Yes, that's the last of the Saturday releases, so if you are heading up should be good for pours and checking it out (unless you have a ticket in which case you are good to go on bottles).

Sorry I meant July 4th

 

[Holden303]

I agree that a change is necessary, parking always looks at capacity. This is probably better for the other local businesses in town as well. Hopefully tickets on Saturday won't be too hard to come by!

 

[ASak10]

Sorry I meant July 4th

Oh in that case no idea how it will look...I'd keep on the lookout for when the tickets under the new system go on sale and hope for the best.

 

[Ispeakforthetrees]

Oh in that case no idea how it will look...I'd keep on the lookout for when the tickets under the new system go on sale and hope for the best.

I'm taking it people are ******.
Which sucks cause that is balesfc birthday and we had a trip planned.

 

[Steve_0]

I'm taking it people are ******.
Which sucks cause that is balesfc birthday and we had a trip planned.

Yeah that sucks. I haven't been up in a while, but this was the weekend I was planning on.

 

[TheMitz]

I get what he is trying to do and the reasons for it, but I feel like Mon-Thur will be pretty slow most of the time. I guess we will wait and find out. I wanted to make one this summer, but those Saturday tickets will be VERY hard to get I am sure.

 

[TDBuck]

It's not the end of the word if it's not open that weekend but I was hoping to get a chance to check out the operation. Have a non refundable hotel in the area the night before so I'll be in the area regardless, maybe just outdoors stuff though if they don't do anything.

 

[pmoney]

It's not the end of the word if it's not open that weekend but I was hoping to get a chance to check out the operation. Have a non refundable hotel in the area he night before so I'll be in the area regardless, maybe just outdoors stuff though if they don't do anything.

If nothing else, I'm confident you'll find some bottles in town. Check out Coopers in downtown Glenwood, and check out Casey's website for a full list of where he occasionally distributes.

 

[selbyg]

I'm taking it people are ******.
Which sucks cause that is balesfc birthday and we had a trip planned.

Oh man that's a bummer! Hopefully you guys didn't lock up a hotel yet. OOOH that Troy He'll keep you on your toes.

 

[Shakedwnst]

He must have had a lot of requests from beer tourists coming through during the week to move to this system, right?

 

[Snarf1]

He must have had a lot of requests from beer tourists coming through during the week to move to this system, right?

If I had to guess, I'd say it was because the monthly releases had turned into a giant pain in the ass.

 

[DenverBeerDrinker]

He must have had a lot of requests from beer tourists coming through during the week to move to this system, right?

It had nothing to do with requests. It had to do with the limited parking. That was a pain in the ass.

 

[ASak10]

Tickets for July tours will be posted next week, so all of you hoping to go then keep an eye out!

 

[Ispeakforthetrees]

Tickets for July tours will be posted next week, so all of you hoping to go then keep an eye out!

Ha. Nope!
I'm even missing the EF party....

 

[ASak10]

Ha. Nope!
I'm even missing the EF party....

 

[JohnnyBags]

While in Denver this past weekend for the 2 My Morning Jacket shows at Red Rocks, I was gifted a bottle of Nectarine Fruit Stand by someone I sat next to the night of the first show. While I was unloading the car getting back to the hotel after the second show I dropped the bottle in the parking lot.

 

[omgeezo]

While in Denver this past weekend for the 2 My Morning Jacket shows at Red Rocks, I was gifted a bottle of Nectarine Fruit Stand by someone I sat next to the night of the first show. While I was unloading the car getting back to the hotel after the second show I dropped the bottle in the parking lot.

Brutal! Great shows though. Shoot me your address and I will get a bottle or two out to ya.

 

[DenverBeerDrinker]

Brutal! Great shows though. Shoot me your address and I will get a bottle or two out to ya.

ISO: All the extra bottles of Nectarine FS you have

 

[omgeezo]

ISO: All the extra bottles of Nectarine FS you have

Ha. I should clarify- a Casey bottle or two from my cellar. Not sure if there is any nectarine left.

 

[TDBuck]

I'll be at the 7-1 2PM Tour/Tasting if anyone else will be out there at the same time.

Pic on Instagram is Raspberry FP and I'm a raspberry fiend, I really hope that is released when I'm there.

 

[DougOLis]

Brett Loves Mosaic - 4 bottles per member - $18 per bottle - The last BLM blend and the last "Bret Loves...." blend we might ever do. We're going to start using Saison as a base beer for these exotic hops in the future. This blend was dry hopped for a huge citrus note.

 

[ASak10]

I agree, but if that means more hopped saisons....then

 

[blackgnome1]

I agree, but if that means more hopped saisons....then

That cascade dry hopped saison was great, so this isn't all bad news. But, the brett loves... series had nice funk on it.

What was the base for Hot Mess?