Lambic Discussion Thread

[andrewcschultz]

It’ll hit distro

I have no idea if we’re referring to the same batch but my local spot had OG and A&G magnums that just came in on the shelf today which were distributed legitimately.

Awesome. Thanks!

 

[andrewcschultz]

Anyone know if the recent OG magnum from 3F is supposed to hit distribution...

I just woke up to see that Shelton posted this shortly after my question (but SeaWatchman and JonanthanAmes still get first credit for their swift replies)


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[MikeG1]

****, we'll never see any of this 3F stuff in NYC. If anyone runs into an extra decently priced OG mag, please lmk.

 

[SeaWatchman]

****, we'll never see any of this 3F stuff in NYC. If anyone runs into an extra decently priced OG mag, please lmk.

What would you consider decent? (Genuinely curious, not being snarky)

 

[MikeG1]

What would you consider decent? (Genuinely curious, not being snarky)

$50 - $75. About the same price I'd pay on Etre/BiaB (using the last A&G mags as reference.)

 

[SeaWatchman]

$50 - $75. About the same price I'd pay on Etre/BiaB (using the last A&G mags as reference.)

Ingesting. I’m just trying to establish what some people’s thresholds are on these. For example, I feel like these guys are way off base and I’d never buy from them. I think that creates a bit of a problem further upstream for distributors, importers, and producers in the end as they’re pumping more out and it’s not moving as quickly or as easily anymore.


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[Dbijnagte]

Ingesting. I’m just trying to establish what some people’s thresholds are on these. For example, I feel like these guys are way off base and I’d never buy from them. I think that creates a bit of a problem further upstream for distributors, importers, and producers in the end as they’re pumping more out and it’s not moving as quickly or as easily anymore.


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I’d grab the honig Kriek at that price for sure. That’s about it though.

 

[SeaWatchman]

I’d grab the honig Kriek at that price for sure. That’s about it though.

I would if the prices for the rest were more in line, but as it stands not a chance I’d give them any money for anything.

 

[NClambicguy]

Ingesting. I’m just trying to establish what some people’s thresholds are on these. For example, I feel like these guys are way off base and I’d never buy from them. I think that creates a bit of a problem further upstream for distributors, importers, and producers in the end as they’re pumping more out and it’s not moving as quickly or as easily anymore.


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I'm sure they will still sell out but **** those prices. Wow.

Edit: amazing that he told you to go **** yourself on a business page. What a shitshow of a business.

 

[SeaWatchman]

I'm sure they will still sell out but **** those prices. Wow.

Edit: amazing that he told you to go **** yourself on a business page. What a shitshow of a business.

Haha... love it.

 

[NClambicguy]

Haha... love it.

On a side note, is this the same blend of Golden Blend that was dropped in Europe just without the bee logo?

 

[Dbijnagte]

I'm sure they will still sell out but **** those prices. Wow.

Edit: amazing that he told you to go **** yourself on a business page. What a shitshow of a business.

But did you see the emojis?!?!?! They were the Instagram equivalent to “no offense, but...”

 

[Dbijnagte]

On a side note, is this the same blend of Golden Blend that was dropped in Europe just without the bee logo?

There is a newer blend that came out in the autumn packs.

 

[Saind]

On a side note, is this the same blend of Golden Blend that was dropped in Europe just without the bee logo?

I think they're selling this one in the current package of 12 they're selling at the brewery. Haven't seen it in shops yet

 

[SeaWatchman]

On a side note, is this the same blend of Golden Blend that was dropped in Europe just without the bee logo?

No the one with the bee logo has honey. The one without doesn’t have honey. There were two different blends this time around.

 

[NClambicguy]

Thanks guys. It's impossible to keep up with all the blends that keep dropping. The honing blend was damn incredible though.

 

[Saind]

Thanks guys. It's impossible to keep up with all the blends that keep dropping. The honing blend was damn incredible though.

According to Untappd I had 52 unique 3 Fonteinen beers last year, it's ******* nuts how much they've been putting out

 

[MikeG1]

Ingesting. I’m just trying to establish what some people’s thresholds are on these. For example, I feel like these guys are way off base and I’d never buy from them. I think that creates a bit of a problem further upstream for distributors, importers, and producers in the end as they’re pumping more out and it’s not moving as quickly or as easily anymore.


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Ah, crazy naz. I just recently learned about him and his "reputation" through one of the bourbon FB groups, where he posted an unhinged rant about how he sells his allocated VW products fairly, only to be called out immediately with screenshots and in-store photos of his "fair" over secondary prices. I'm not sure he is a good barometer for 3F pricing.

That said, I'm not sure if the distributor is jacking up the already high prices on some of the more limited/fruited 3F stuff, causing the insane pricing for Boos/Hommage

 

[mateoloco]

Ah, crazy naz. I just recently learned about him and his "reputation" through one of the bourbon FB groups, where he posted an unhinged rant about how he sells his allocated VW products fairly, only to be called out immediately with screenshots and in-store photos of his "fair" over secondary prices. I'm not sure he is a good barometer for 3F pricing.

That said, I'm not sure if the distributor is jacking up the already high prices on some of the more limited/fruited 3F stuff, causing the insane pricing for Boos/Hommage

I'm just excited that I can go there and get a six pack of Hopslam for $20.

 

[andrewcschultz]

Ingesting. I’m just trying to establish what some people’s thresholds are on these. For example, I feel like these guys are way off base and I’d never buy from them. I think that creates a bit of a problem further upstream for distributors, importers, and producers in the end as they’re pumping more out and it’s not moving as quickly or as easily anymore.

For reference, Boston didn't see much of the A&G magnums that showed up in some places around the fall. I know one place in Boston that had one, and they sold it for $110. I also think that HF sold their A&G magnums for $100. The magnum A&G I ordered from Etre at the end of the fall wound up running $95 (after factoring in shipping).

The prices in that IG post don't seem overly wild for the geuze and kriek beers, but the "Freamboos", Hommage and Golden Blend prices seem nuts to me.

 

[SeaWatchman]

Thanks guys. It's impossible to keep up with all the blends that keep dropping. The honing blend was damn incredible though.

I know a place where you can find all that info

 

[primebeer]

I know a place where you can find all that .info

FTFY

 

[tylerk88]

Ingesting. I’m just trying to establish what some people’s thresholds are on these. For example, I feel like these guys are way off base and I’d never buy from them. I think that creates a bit of a problem further upstream for distributors, importers, and producers in the end as they’re pumping more out and it’s not moving as quickly or as easily anymore.


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wow do i regret going to that store's instagram page. holy ****.

 

[NClambicguy]

I know a place where you can find all that info

Next time I look and don't see it immediately updated I'm tagging you and giving you ****.

 

[SeaWatchman]

Next time I look and don't see it immediately updated I'm tagging you and giving you ****.

I just wait for the brewery to send me the spreadsheet and do it all at once for the season! I am but a mere messenger

 

[holldy01]

Ingesting. I’m just trying to establish what some people’s thresholds are on these. For example, I feel like these guys are way off base and I’d never buy from them. I think that creates a bit of a problem further upstream for distributors, importers, and producers in the end as they’re pumping more out and it’s not moving as quickly or as easily anymore.


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His customer service skills seem impeccable

 

[NClambicguy]

His customer service skills seem impeccable

I'm sure the comment I just made is going to get a hearty "**** off."

SeaWatchman, what happened to your comments???

 

[SeaWatchman]

I'm sure the comment I just made is going to get a hearty "**** off."

SeaWatchman, what happened to your comments???

He deleted them

Edit: wow. His response.

 

[arren]

Ingesting. I’m just trying to establish what some people’s thresholds are on these. For example, I feel like these guys are way off base and I’d never buy from them. I think that creates a bit of a problem further upstream for distributors, importers, and producers in the end as they’re pumping more out and it’s not moving as quickly or as easily anymore.


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Ah, crazy naz. I just recently learned about him and his "reputation" through one of the bourbon FB groups, where he posted an unhinged rant about how he sells his allocated VW products fairly, only to be called out immediately with screenshots and in-store photos of his "fair" over secondary prices. I'm not sure he is a good barometer for 3F pricing.

That said, I'm not sure if the distributor is jacking up the already high prices on some of the more limited/fruited 3F stuff, causing the insane pricing for Boos/Hommage

Haha holy ****, how have I never seen this store's posts? I'm deep into this rabbit hole now and I'm hooked. This is from their Yelp page:

Onto the actual topic, his prices are still pretty meh for Hommage and GB, but I've seen worse. Most places in the county have Hommage and GB for the $60-65 range, while the magnums are running anywhere from $65-75 for the OG and $90-110 for A&G.

 

[wuntrikpony]

Haha holy ****, how have I never seen this store's posts? I'm deep into this rabbit hole now and I'm hooked. This is from their Yelp page:

Onto the actual topic, his prices are still pretty meh for Hommage and GB, but I've seen worse. Most places in the county have Hommage and GB for the $60-65 range, while the magnums are running anywhere from $65-75 for the OG and $90-110 for A&G.

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