OFFICIAL De Garde + Tillamook County Thread!

[sfsea]

So you guys are excited for a $60 glass that seems likely to shatter at the slightest impact?

still want.

 

[Gene1]

So you guys are excited for a $60 glass that seems likely to shatter at the slightest impact?

It’s just such a pleasure to hold. The glass seems lighter than air.

 

[evanw1]

And here I thought I joined a beer club; turns out I apparently got mixed up in an easy-to-break, super-fancy-pants glassware club!

 

[JimmyWimms]

Curious minds must inquire - My friend and I split a membership but he gets all the emails. I’m getting the glassware since I’m the glasswhore. I noticed this at the bottom of the email:

“Keepers glassware is now available for pick up!
*Keep an eye out for a members sale of the Zalto Glass featured above, later in November!”

If the Whalecow glass is the Zalto, what’s the Keepers glassware? Want to make sure homie isn’t holding out on me...

 

[evanw1]

If the Whalecow glass is the Zalto, what’s the Keepers glassware?

DG 2017 Keepers glass

DG 2017 Premier Keepers glass

 

[JimmyWimms]

Much obliged, good sir!

 

[ggfunk]

If you guys want some $62 glassware, presales are up for the keepers:

Zalto Universal Glass with de Garde wrap logo.
$62 per glass
Height: 235 mm, Volume Capacity: 530 ml
One per member with the ability to wish for more.

Zalto Glass with de Garde imprint and base etching
"de Garde Brewing"
$62 per glass
Height: 230mm, Volume Capacity: 400 ml
One per member with the ability to wish for more

 

[wuntrikpony]

I’ll take bad decisions for $124, Alex.

 

[ewwiccc]

Trevor mentioned that each will come with the original box so hopefully that's some added protection when shipping

similar to this.

 

[sfsea]

 

[falc0n26001]

I’ve heard the stem is actually quite strong... nevertheless, I’m sure I’ll be the first to break mine. I can’t really afford it and I’m basically out of space for glassware, but..... it’s damn pretty.

 

[DougOLis]

I’ve heard the stem is actually quite strong... nevertheless, I’m sure I’ll be the first to break mine. I can’t really afford it and I’m basically out of space for glassware, but..... it’s damn pretty.

I haven't broken any of my Zalto stemware in the past 3ish years I've been using it. I take reasonably good care of it, but I've also had lower quality glass fold under similar conditions.

 

[BadJustin]

No way that ****** is making it from OR to NY, nope.

 

[JulianB1]

The complaints about the price of this glass all over Facebook are amusing. People keep bitching even when informed about the base price of the glass!

I really think that some consumers (and this isn't just beer) simply resent being "priced out" of anything. Like, if they can't afford it (or even if they can but don't assign enough personal value to it), they don't want anyone to be able to buy it. Then they hide this behind claims of "elitism" or something similar.

 

[JimmyWimms]

EDIT: Now to find a video on how to ship.

 

[Lansman]

The complaints about the price of this glass all over Facebook are amusing. People keep bitching even when informed about the base price of the glass!

I really think that some consumers (and this isn't just beer) simply resent being "priced out" of anything. Like, if they can't afford it (or even if they can but don't assign enough personal value to it), they don't want anyone to be able to buy it. Then they hide this behind claims of "elitism" or something similar.

Can't speak for anyone else but one of the best things about dG was/is(?) the unpretentiousness and realistic pricing in a world of Side Projects, $40+ saisons, etc. Selling a super fancy and expensive glass, setting aside how much profit is built in (this part doesn't matter to me personally, again, can't speak for anyone else), just seems a bit at odds with the brand image that I've associated with dG.

 

[Digita7693]

EDIT: Now to find a video on how to ship.

I shipped one internationally, but I tripled boxed it.

 

[jrstar96]

I'm still considering it, but I'm just to worried about it being shipped to me safely and I don't want to ask my proxy to have to triple box it and go through a lot of trouble. My father in law has a set for bourdeux and he says they are worth the money, I would just be so upset if it broke.

 

[FoudreGuy]

Can't speak for anyone else but one of the best things about dG was/is(?) the unpretentiousness and realistic pricing in a world of Side Projects, $40+ saisons, etc. Selling a super fancy and expensive glass, setting aside how much profit is built in (this part doesn't matter to me personally, again, can't speak for anyone else), just seems a bit at odds with the brand image that I've associated with dG.

This right here. I've had this feeling that de Garde has changed a lot in the last year or so. But, we probably created the monster. So there you go.

I've got plenty of glassware, I'd rather spend $62 on beer.

 

[JulianB1]

Can't speak for anyone else but one of the best things about dG was/is(?) the unpretentiousness and realistic pricing in a world of Side Projects, $40+ saisons, etc. Selling a super fancy and expensive glass, setting aside how much profit is built in (this part doesn't matter to me personally, again, can't speak for anyone else), just seems a bit at odds with the brand image that I've associated with dG.

I think that's more understandable, but I'd probably only worry about that sort of thing if it became a trend. A fancy glass here and there doesn't really send a strong signal to me; significant increases in the base prices on everything would be a different story.

 

[Digita7693]

This right here. I've had this feeling that de Garde has changed a lot in the last year or so. But, we probably created the monster. So there you go.

I've got plenty of glassware, I'd rather spend $62 on beer.

How have they changed? One exclusive hand blown glass, which, while beautiful, nobody has to buy? Are they charging $20-$25 for 375ml bottles?

I see them as a brewery with extremely fair pricing, some of the most wonderfully down to earth and charitable people, who have a commitment to quality and whose beers have only improved over time. But some want to bring out the pitchforks bc of a handblown glass...

 

[user 306349]

it's harder to flip a readily available $62 glass for max profits than an unannounced $10 cat glass

 

[FoudreGuy]

How have they changed? One exclusive hand blown glass, which, while beautiful, nobody has to buy? Are they charging $20-$25 for 375ml bottles?

I see them as a brewery with extremely fair pricing, some of the most wonderfully down to earth and charitable people, who have a commitment to quality and whose beers have only improved over time. But some want to bring out the pitchforks bc of a handblown glass...

No pitchforks here, the multi-tiered secretive selection process for the new Keepers was kinda odd and the prices have started to rise up and some of the more affordable beers aren't made anymore. I didn't have an interest in joining so there's no animosity or jealousy or anything. Everyone is still super nice and it's clearly a business with the goal of paying their employees a livable wage and making good beer. Just random observations from a guy who goes to Tilamook once a year and buys the bottles when they hit store shelves in Seattle.

 

[theLostWizard]

I thought the same until I found (I believe this is) the original product ($58-59): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003AJ96Q2/?tag=talkbecom09-20, http://www.wineenthusiast.com/zalto-denk-art-universal-glass.asp. I would actually pay more if I bought a single glass from the source's linked retailer with shipping (http://www.zalto.co.uk/).

As it's been said above I don't see any reason to get out the pitchforks, tiki torches, etc over a $3 increase for an optional, luxury item.

Very tempted to buy a glass myself as it's gorgeous, but am worried about shipping.

 

[Digita7693]

No pitchforks here, the multi-tiered secretive selection process for the new Keepers was kinda odd and the prices have started to rise up and some of the more affordable beers aren't made anymore. I didn't have an interest in joining so there's no animosity or jealousy or anything. Everyone is still super nice and it's clearly a business with the goal of paying their employees a livable wage and making good beer. Just random observations from a guy who goes to Tilamook once a year and buys the bottles when they hit store shelves in Seattle.

Keepers system probably due to the *********gery perpetrated by the mema and raffle dicks from other releases, keepers, anniversary parties etc...

 

[FoudreGuy]

Keepers system probably due to the *********gery perpetrated by the mema and raffle dicks from other releases, keepers, anniversary parties etc...

It definitely was.

 

[dimensionx]

Zalto glasses are expensive, hence the sale price is also expensive.
If it is too expensive/you are gonna break it then don't buy it.
Some people like fancy glassware, while others, do not care about such luxuries.

 

[evanw1]

I’m a numbers guy, so per my earlier ‘glassware club’ comment, and leaving wishes outta the mix, here's what regular Keepers have had the opportunity to reserve so far, dollar-wise:

$96 of beer
$134 of glass

MOAR delicious beerz, pls #kthxbyeeeee

 

[sfsea]

opportunities are the worst

 

[user 306349]

I’m a numbers guy, so per my earlier ‘glassware club’ comment, and leaving wishes outta the mix, here's what regular Keepers have had the opportunity to reserve so far, dollar-wise:

$96 of beer
$134 of glass

MOAR delicious beerz, pls #kthxbyeeeee

six bottles and three glasses? pretty sure the ratio is still ok.