It sucks but I respect their decision. They've been running full steam production for a LONG time. Whenever they add new expansions, they're immediately back to full steam. Its sustainable for some sprints, but not for a long term (and that goes for any business, not just brewing). They'd rather scale things back so that their largest markets are well supplied, and then slowly grow into newer markets. Its a sound business move. As for anyone who can't get DFH, we have plenty here in the North East, so let me know when you're coming and I'll pick up a case for you
As for people who say DFH makes crappy beer, you obviously haven't tried all of their beers. Comparing WWS to 120 to Nut Brown to Red and White to Raison... well, there's no comparison. They're completely different brews, and they're all fantastic.
They didn't start the craft brew biz in the US, and they weren't the first brewing crazy styles (hell, just look at Anchor and Sam Adams). They made their name through shrugging standards and saying that style guides are BS, making a consistently great product, and marketing. Frankly, I agree with their stand on brewing standards and guidelines. Standards shouldn't constrain us.
As for people who don't like them purely because of price... well, certain things cost money. I have a 1970 bottle of dom perignon in my house that is worth god knows what. I have numerous vintage bottles. I regularly spend 20+ dollars on a bottle of beer. Moreso, I usually buy the bottles in groups of threes so I can have one to drink, and two to age. Why? I love vintage beers, and I love the idea of having a wine and beer cellar one day. Hell, I almost bought a 120$ Methuselah of Chimay grande yesterday purely to cellar.
Ok, off my soapbox. It sucks for those of you who won't be able to get your hands on it
Take it as a business opportunity to brew some extreme beers yourself!