FIB War Room

[Tyrsis]

Busting balls, didn't mean to make light of a bad situation. Welcome to Illinois (and happy holidays)! Champaign tends to be a pretty boring town, but you're in a good jump off spot to Chicago, St. Louis, and Carbondale, which are the three main beer spots near you. Come up to Chicago and rage.

Nah it's fine, I was looking for a change anyway. Very hard to save any sort of wealth in CA, so I was looking to move anyway. Was trying to move to Austin since that's a hotbed for my industry, and the prices haven't gone completely insane yet. We're taking the approach of "well if we hate it, we'll just move." Not a big deal, and a fun new experience.

Ah, I see I forgot the most important information: there is an Amtrak that runs from Champaign to Chicago, and it's like $28-40 round trip. Adds like a half hour to the trip time, but you can work remotely drink.

This just made my planned Chicago trips even better. **** yeah.

 

[Hopping Tiger]

A Little Crazy SZN

 

[kodt]

Did a beer trade today and agreed to meet at More brewing as they were having a release and it was a good half-way point. First thing I see as I pull up was a guy getting his 3ish year old kid out of the car and running towards the line while carrying his kid. He didn't have time to put the kid's coat and hat on until he made it to the line, wouldn't want to lose a valuable spot now.

Also saw at least two grandmules and some dudes pounding Hop Butcher cans at 10am. Did not wait in line myself and went home.

Never change Chicago beer scene.

 

[Unbreakabolt]

beeraficionado is there still time to rack up rewards points before this month’s deep woods release? I need an excuse to go eat at the pub.

 

[beeraficionado]

beeraficionado is there still time to rack up rewards points before this month’s deep woods release? I need an excuse to go eat at the pub.

You have until Monday to rack up points. I had this new gnocchi dish yesterday for the first time that was fantastic. Then Legal-Hero is great.

 

[Unbreakabolt]

You have until Monday to rack up points. I had this new gnocchi dish yesterday for the first time that was fantastic. Then Legal-Hero is great.

Awesome thanks! If you are able to say, we still looking at 600?

 

[yeahnatenelson]

MSV must have sent some old Shelton stock to More Brewing. Who wants to join me in housing $25 bottles of 2013 Classic on Thursday?

3 FONTEINEN INTENSE RED OUDE KRIEK 2014 - 5% ABV ($35 per 375mL)
3 FONTEINEN OUDE GEUZE 2018 - 7.4% ABV ($30 per 750mL)
3 FONTEINEN OUDE GEUZE CUVEE ARMAND & GASTON 2018 - 6.5% ABV ($40 per 750mL)
CANTILLON CLASSIC GUEUZE 2013 - 5% ABV ($25 per 375mL bottle)

 

[beeraficionado]

Awesome thanks! If you are able to say, we still looking at 600?

Unfortunately since so many people racked up points at the last release and we can only handle so many, it will be 700...

 

[RedCoffee]

#TalkRev

Question about the Rev Rewards account: the site seems new since I was last there (maybe?) so I'm not sure if I have a web profile or not? It doesn't like the number on the back of my card.

Is there some poor soul at Rev who is in charge of helping people like me get their balls out of their own zipper?

Failing that, if anyone here knows what my username is if it's not the card number with spaces or without spaces, that'd probably get me there.

 

[user 306237]

#TalkRev

Question about the Rev Rewards account: the site seems new since I was last there (maybe?) so I'm not sure if I have a web profile or not? It doesn't like the number on the back of my card.

Is there some poor soul at Rev who is in charge of helping people like me get their balls out of their own zipper?

Failing that, if anyone here knows what my username is if it's not the card number with spaces or without spaces, that'd probably get me there.

I used the online form to credit points to my account and the submission just went to
[email protected].
Rob emailed me back promptly and was very helpful. I assume this address goes to a person, too: [email protected].

Speaking of the portal, though, I don’t think there’s a way to show overall point accumulations. Or if there is, I haven’t found it. All it does is show me progress towards my next redemption. Someone at the taproom or brewpub can manually look your account up and give you lifetime points that way but it would nice helpful if the portal could, too.

 

[Unbreakabolt]

Unfortunately since so many people racked up points at the last release and we can only handle so many, it will be 700...

Challenge accepted. And thanks!

 

[beeraficionado]

#TalkRev

Question about the Rev Rewards account: the site seems new since I was last there (maybe?) so I'm not sure if I have a web profile or not? It doesn't like the number on the back of my card.

Is there some poor soul at Rev who is in charge of helping people like me get their balls out of their own zipper?

Failing that, if anyone here knows what my username is if it's not the card number with spaces or without spaces, that'd probably get me there.

I used the online form to credit points to my account and the submission just went to
[email protected].
Rob emailed me back promptly and was very helpful. I assume this address goes to a person, too: [email protected].

Speaking of the portal, though, I don’t think there’s a way to show overall point accumulations. Or if there is, I haven’t found it. All it does is show me progress towards my next redemption. Someone at the taproom or brewpub can manually look your account up and give you lifetime points that way but it would nice helpful if the portal could, too.

Everything dan says is correct, but I would use [email protected] for questions and requests related to points, cards, accounts, etc. Since it's critical that the rewards system be that of our POS system, we're married to the one we've got so there will inevitably be ways that you'd like to see your points sliced and diced that just aren't an option for us to display. That being said, we welcome the feedback and will do our best to make them happen if it's an option. Some will be out of our hands.

Thanks for praising, Rob, or "Metal Rob" as we call him cause he's in a kickass metal band. I will pass that compliment on to him.

While I have you here, we are doing 16oz cans of a Bock in a few weeks, just before the Deep Wood release. I think this crowd especially will really appreciate it. The brewers are really jazzed, and so am I.

 

[vav1]

MSV must have sent some old Shelton stock to More Brewing. Who wants to join me in housing $25 bottles of 2013 Classic on Thursday?

I sold them the OG and A&G...i don't know where the others came from. Getting a lot of emails though!

 

[Hopping Tiger]

Just me or is Is/Was the best thing to happen to us in years?

 

[user 306237]

I saw a reference to this on the other site. I didn’t know if it’s a brewery, a beer, both or something else entirely.

Their name is awful as far as SEO - but I like having more options for good, local beer. That said, do I need to stand in line for it? Something of a deal-breaker for me these days.

Their website is here, but it’s a little thin on information: https://www.iswasbrewing.com/

 

[kodt]

I saw a reference to this on the other site. I didn’t know if it’s a brewery, a beer, both or something else entirely.

Their name is awful as far as SEO - but I like having more options for good, local beer. That said, do I need to stand in line for it? Something of a deal-breaker for me these days.

Their website is here, but it’s a little thin on information: https://www.iswasbrewing.com/

Started by Mike Schallau formerly of Pipeworks. Brewing at Marz I believe. Releases mostly at Beer Temple and a handful of other shops.

 

[user 306237]

RedCoffee , did you figure out what was going on with the Rev Rewards portal? It looks like the FAQ has two links - one to an admin page of some sort (https://revbrew.com/admin/login) and another to the portal where you put in your number (https://revolutionbrewing.alohaenterprise.com:4430/memberlink/Login.html?companyID=rbv01).

beeraficionado , it's the link in this paragraph that seems off (I also emailed the rewards address above):
HOW DO I START GETTING POINTS?

If you received a card at the brewpub or taproom, you already received the points from that visit. Please complete your member profile at our Rev Rewards portal so that we may look you up in our system and contact you about future events/promotions. If you signed up for an account online, just give a Revolution staff member your name or phone on your next visit to start earning points.

 

[RedCoffee]

RedCoffee , did you figure out what was going on with the Rev Rewards portal? It looks like the FAQ has two links - one to an admin page of some sort (https://revbrew.com/admin/login) and another to the portal where you put in your number (https://revolutionbrewing.alohaenterprise.com:4430/memberlink/Login.html?companyID=rbv01).

beeraficionado , it's the link in this paragraph that seems off (I also emailed the rewards address above):
HOW DO I START GETTING POINTS?

If you received a card at the brewpub or taproom, you already received the points from that visit. Please complete your member profile at our Rev Rewards portal so that we may look you up in our system and contact you about future events/promotions. If you signed up for an account online, just give a Revolution staff member your name or phone on your next visit to start earning points.

Once I heard the total points aren't on there, I gave up hahaha

I figure I'll just let the chips fall where they may. If I need to brave the shitlord sea this time, I'll be fine. Just means I'll take the whole day off work.

 

[beeraficionado]

RedCoffee , did you figure out what was going on with the Rev Rewards portal? It looks like the FAQ has two links - one to an admin page of some sort (https://revbrew.com/admin/login) and another to the portal where you put in your number (https://revolutionbrewing.alohaenterprise.com:4430/memberlink/Login.html?companyID=rbv01).

beeraficionado , it's the link in this paragraph that seems off (I also emailed the rewards address above):
HOW DO I START GETTING POINTS?

If you received a card at the brewpub or taproom, you already received the points from that visit. Please complete your member profile at our Rev Rewards portal so that we may look you up in our system and contact you about future events/promotions. If you signed up for an account online, just give a Revolution staff member your name or phone on your next visit to start earning points.

Once I heard the total points aren't on there, I gave up hahaha

I figure I'll just let the chips fall where they may. If I need to brave the shitlord sea this time, I'll be fine. Just means I'll take the whole day off work.

I passed on the feedback to the folks who can fix the glitches.

 

[RedCoffee]

I passed on the feedback to the folks who can fix the glitches.

I should add it's no big deal either way. It's only ~4 times per year it even comes up. Even then, if I really wanted to figure it out, I'm sure someone at one of those emails could've helped.

 

[user 306237]

I passed on the feedback to the folks who can fix the glitches.

I’m very disappointed that the CFO doesn’t also make minor website edits. Sheesh.

(lymi)

 

[Dunt1]

Just me or is Is/Was the best thing to happen to us in years?

Afterthought, people just dont really know yet

 

[Thorpe]

Afterthought, people just dont really know yet

Selfishly and selflessly, can it be both?

 

[SAISON FUCK]

Selfishly and selflessly, can it be both?

Selfishly, I drink all of the Afterthought that I buy.

 

[Dunt1]

Selfishly and selflessly, can it be both?

It's a good problem to have

 

[RedCoffee]

If you're part of the #TalkRev crew, check those emails...

 

[Alum]

beeraficionado any idea on yields for this upcoming release?

Curious if this is a "Get yo ass there right after work on Friday" release or a "It'll be chill, come Saturday" release..

 

[RedCoffee]

beeraficionado any idea on yields for this upcoming release?

Curious if this is a "Get yo ass there right after work on Friday" release or a "It'll be chill, come Saturday" release..

There's a barleywine with cherries in it.
There's a cuvee made of 36% VSOJ(ish?) with 6% made of other barleywine-in-a-fancy-barrel variants
It's the 10-year party so I expect the draft list will be ******* bonkers

It's a perfect storm. Get in line today!

 

[middlebrow]

if anyone manages to have an extra can of both, I got a car and cash.

 

[beeraficionado]

If anyone has an Orin + that Cherry Cola version, I totally slept on those and really want to try that variant. I can swap you some Deep Wood cans you're missing but am all out of VSOJ.

if anyone manages to have an extra can of both, I got a car and cash.

I know a guy

beeraficionado any idea on yields for this upcoming release?

Curious if this is a "Get yo ass there right after work on Friday" release or a "It'll be chill, come Saturday" release..

Enough for about 700 people to max out (3/3). Then we have more Ten Year Beer set aside to go out to our retailers as well.