Pittsburgh

[preluderl]

Last year was 150 alotments @ 3 per person so 450 last year versus 400 this year.

Okay. I was thinking it was significantly more than 150 allotments, but my memory is terrible.

 

[preluderl]

But 50 bottles or so off of last year's number would make sense if they're holding some bottles back for in-house down the line.

 

[tommyguz]

Don't think I get the reference. Probably something ridiculous though if it involves that Al guy.

 

[greg4579]

But 50 bottles or so off of last year's number would make sense if they're holding some bottles back for in-house down the line.

I have no visibility into whether or not this is the case, but I will say that I have lobbied for this with them and other breweries.

I'd love to see more of this where periodically you could buy a bottle for onsite consumption. From the economics standpoint you miss out on some of the initial influx of cash, but I think you make far more because folks who buy a bottle in house typically hang out, have a few more beers, eat some food and perhaps take a growler home versus the cluster releases have become.

 

[tommyguz]

https://m.facebook.com /story.php?story_fbid=10159514067995094&substory_index=0&id=10150097225655094

Take the space out of the link and go to it.

 

[preluderl]

I have no visibility into whether or not this is the case, but I will say that I have lobbied for this with them and other breweries.

I'd love to see more of this where periodically you could buy a bottle for onsite consumption. From the economics standpoint you miss out on some of the initial influx of cash, but I think you make far more because folks who buy a bottle in house typically hang out, have a few more beers, eat some food and perhaps take a growler home versus the cluster releases have become.

Agreed. I enjoy that approach.

 

[clwatt3]

Did that dude finally go drink one with Al?

He did. I saw him check into it on untappd.

 

[tommyguz]

He did. I saw him check into it on untappd.

Haha. Did it suck?

 

[clwatt3]

Haha. Did it suck?

No rating. He hates pumpkin beers.

IDK about you, but id like a can!

 

[dadavat]

https://m.facebook.com /story.php?story_fbid=10159514067995094&substory_index=0&id=10150097225655094

Take the space out of the link and go to it.

that's so great. i love it when the brewers get all bent out of shape. i kinda got into it with a brewer from weldworks not too long ago. i think this is your calling shuggy

 

[jagoffbrewer1]

That’s a good question.

I’m still waiting for the reports of the lines at Hitchhiker. Anyone?

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL. The only line we will ever have is a canning line which will be operational before the end of the year. Even then no one will ever give a **** about anything here.

 

[preluderl]

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL. The only line we will ever have is a canning line which will be operational before the end of the year. Even then no one will ever give a **** about anything here.

You just wait until you bottle that barrel aged beerz. There will be upward of seven people outside your door!

 

[jagoffbrewer1]

You just wait until you bottle that barrel aged beerz. There will be upward of seven people outside your door!

Been there, done that, no line. We did have one person wait in line for the release of a Crystal Clear Quad IPA that we posted on April Fools day doe.

 

[preluderl]

Been there, done that, no line. We did have one person wait in line for the release of a Crystal Clear Quad IPA that we posted on April Fools day doe.

I thought the new one you just put in barrels was the launch of your barrel program?

 

[dtx00]

I have no visibility into whether or not this is the case, but I will say that I have lobbied for this with them and other breweries.

I'd love to see more of this where periodically you could buy a bottle for onsite consumption. From the economics standpoint you miss out on some of the initial influx of cash, but I think you make far more because folks who buy a bottle in house typically hang out, have a few more beers, eat some food and perhaps take a growler home versus the cluster releases have become.

Or it could be bad. The chance does exist however likely or unlikely. From a pure business standpoint it makes sense to sell everything initially. Not advocating one way or the next, simply offering a different perspective. Even though I know that is frowned upon.

 

[greg4579]

Or it could be bad. The chance does exist however likely or unlikely. From a pure business standpoint it makes sense to sell everything initially. Not advocating one way or the next, simply offering a different perspective. Even though I know that is frowned upon.

Not frowning upon this, but rather I would like to understand your argument on "from a pure business standpoint it makes sense to sell everything initally".

I laid out the start of my thought process before, but to expand: I realize there is the not carrying inventory and re-cooping your investment quicker argument, which is why newer breweries typically cannot do this model. However, assuming you a.) have room to store said inventory and b.) your initial bottle release covers your initial investment plus some additional value then the remaining stock for onsite consumption would add the additional values I outlined earlier plus what I would also argue is an uptick in your branding. Most breweries invest quite a bit in their "image and branding" and being able to consume what most consider to be their premium offerings in their space and chosen atmosphere would only add to it.

 

[kbuzz1]

We did have one person wait in line for the release of a Crystal Clear Quad IPA that we posted on April Fools day doe.

I'm still bitter about that. Single-handedly fuels my skepticism of all social media.

 

[preluderl]

Not frowning upon this, but rather I would like to understand your argument on "from a pure business standpoint it makes sense to sell everything initally".

I laid out the start of my thought process before, but to expand: I realize there is the not carrying inventory and re-cooping your investment quicker argument, which is why newer breweries typically cannot do this model. However, assuming you a.) have room to store said inventory and b.) your initial bottle release covers your initial investment plus some additional value then the remaining stock for onsite consumption would add the additional values I outlined earlier plus what I would also argue is an uptick in your branding. Most breweries invest quite a bit in their "image and branding" and being able to consume what most consider to be their premium offerings in their space and chosen atmosphere would only add to it.

This was my thought as well, so I thought the statement "From a pure business standpoint it makes sense to sell everything initially." was a little perplexing.

 

[OneDropSoup]

Or it could be bad. The chance does exist however likely or unlikely. From a pure business standpoint it makes sense to not own & operate a brewery. Not advocating one way or the next, simply offering a different perspective. Even though I know that is frowned upon.

Right? Wrong?

 

[chefduff2]

Let’s be honest, there’s no way for a brewery to make everyone happy for a limited release. They can try to invent ways to curb frustrations from customers all they want, but in the end someone is walking out with their dong in hand.

 

[preluderl]

Let’s be honest, there’s no way for a brewery to make everyone happy for a limited release. They can try to invent ways to curb frustrations from customers all they want, but in the end someone is walking out with their dong in hand.

Yep.

And I've been that whiner before, especially in the very beginning when I started doing this. But after a while you learn that you can't have them all, and a little further down the line you'll hopefully get to a place to where you don't even want em' all.

 

[nhindian1]

Yep.

And I've been that whiner before, especially in the very beginning when I started doing this. But after a while you learn that you can't have them all, and a little further down the line you'll hopefully get to a place to where you don't even want em' all.

bro take those commie comments to Russia, but here in America, we are entitled to what we want, when we want. The sooner you get that through ya melon, the sooner you can pop your chair up in line.

 

[McMatt7]

and a little further down the line you'll hopefully get to a place to where you don't even want em' all.

 

[McMatt7]

bro take those commie comments to Russia, but here in America, we are entitled to what we want, when we want. The sooner you get that through ya melon, the sooner you can pop your chair up in line.

Pretty sure he's just quoting some country music lyrics or something

 

[preluderl]

bro take those commie comments to Russia, but here in America, we are entitled to what we want, when we want. The sooner you get that through ya melon, the sooner you can pop your chair up in line.

Serious Q... Is it common practice to come to the line, pop a chair down and then leave? Because up until yesterday at BG I had never witnessed this.

 

[preluderl]

Pretty sure he's just quoting some country music lyrics or something

I'd love to smack your face.

 

[McMatt7]

I'd love to smack your face.

This is so us

 

[preluderl]

This is so us

 

[clwatt3]

Serious Q... Is it common practice to come to the line, pop a chair down and then leave? Because up until yesterday at BG I had never witnessed this.

What is this, a parade in Canonsburg?

 

[moarhops1]

Let’s be honest, there’s no way for a brewery to make everyone happy for a limited release. They can try to invent ways to curb frustrations from customers all they want, but in the end someone is walking out with their dong in hand.

Gonna start walking into places with my dong already in my hand, use that reverse psychology on them, really **** with their minds.