Rare Barrel Founder's Society

[chemman141]

Can confirm as of right now (5:25PM Sunday) that Moon is still pouring for members, off menu. I forget if they will pour off menu stuff for non-members?

They do as long as you know to ask for it.

 

[Oaklandtraders]

Anyone have the Cascade collab beer yet? Worth a growler fill?

 

[ewwiccc]

Anyone have the Cascade collab beer yet? Worth a growler fill?

Not for me. Wasn't stoked for it unfortunately. They still have Map of the moon on tap by the way. Just have to ask for it. They also have Dank you for being a Friend (Cellarmaker / Noble ale works collaboration) which was pretty great. According to one of the rare barrel employees, apparently Cellarmaker doesn't have the ABC license that allows them to sell guest taps and since the beer was brewed at Noble in Anaheim they couldn't sell it. So they just sent it to rare barrel! Win.

 

[HeadytheElder]

Anyone pop open the new batch of Forces Unseen? Thoughts?

 

[drgarage1]

Not for me. Wasn't stoked for it unfortunately. They still have Map of the moon on tap by the way. Just have to ask for it. They also have Dank you for being a Friend (Cellarmaker / Noble ale works collaboration) which was pretty great. According to one of the rare barrel employees, apparently Cellarmaker doesn't have the ABC license that allows them to sell guest taps and since the beer was brewed at Noble in Anaheim they couldn't sell it. So they just sent it to rare barrel! Win.

Yeah...CM really needs to update that license so they can sell their own collaborations.

 

[BrandoSF]

Yeah...CM really needs to update that license so they can sell their own collaborations.

Shouldn't be a problem right? the CA ABC seems super chill and easy to work with.

 

[Sage1]

Isn’t the only way for a brewery in California to get guest taps is to get a type 01, which would require that they have a kitchen?

 

[shanrath]

Isn’t the only way for a brewery in California to get guest taps is to get a type 01, which would require that they have a kitchen?

Maybe they could roll out their own grilled cheese program.

 

[eb1]

Anyone pop open the new batch of Forces Unseen? Thoughts?

Popped it last week, didnt feel as complex as previous batches, but maybe needs a little more time. Still a really good golden, just not when comparing it to the previous batches in my opinion.

 

[chemman141]

Isn’t the only way for a brewery in California to get guest taps is to get a type 01, which would require that they have a kitchen?

Maybe they could roll out their own grilled cheese program.

Yep! I can see it now "Get grilled at Cellarmaker" it goes with their whole dank theme haha.

 

[matedog]

Anyone have the Cascade collab beer yet? Worth a growler fill?

It's not bad, they just have yet to do a great cherry beer. Cascade's kriek isn't very good either, so yeah, it's fine.

 

[ABSTRACTlegend]

We are excited to announce that we are starting Online Bottle Access! What is Online Bottle Access? Well, we now have some bottles of a couple brands to sell online to the public and our first 24-hour sale starts on Monday, August 8th at 8:00AMPacific. Bottles will occasionally be available for sale through Online Bottle Access but are not guaranteed. Below is a summary of the Online Bottle Access Terms and Conditions.

Summary

• Online Bottle Access is the name of our online store where we will occasionally sell our bottles of beer
• All orders must be shipped to an address in California
• There is an order minimum of 3 bottles per brand and a set maximum limit for each brand sold through Online Bottle Access
• Bottles are sold on a first come, first served basis, and are not guaranteed
• Customers must be 21 years of age or older
• Online Bottle Access is not for Licensed Retailers of beer. Beer purchased from Online Bottle Access is not for resale.
• Online Bottle Access is not a club
• Click here for more details on Online Bottle Access

 

[matedog]

We are excited to announce that we are starting Online Bottle Access! What is Online Bottle Access? Well, we now have some bottles of a couple brands to sell online to the public and our first 24-hour sale starts on Monday, August 8th at 8:00AMPacific. Bottles will occasionally be available for sale through Online Bottle Access but are not guaranteed. Below is a summary of the Online Bottle Access Terms and Conditions.

Summary

• Online Bottle Access is the name of our online store where we will occasionally sell our bottles of beer
• All orders must be shipped to an address in California
• There is an order minimum of 3 bottles per brand and a set maximum limit for each brand sold through Online Bottle Access
• Bottles are sold on a first come, first served basis, and are not guaranteed
• Customers must be 21 years of age or older
• Online Bottle Access is not for Licensed Retailers of beer. Beer purchased from Online Bottle Access is not for resale.
• Online Bottle Access is not a club
• Click here for more details on Online Bottle Access

Apparently the sales are only 24 hour windows? Still not sure why you can't buy bottles currently on sale at the brewery online whenever.

 

[DannyFullpint]

Probably trying to gauge demand while creating a sense of demand?

 

[ewwiccc]

Apparently the sales are only 24 hour windows? Still not sure why you can't buy bottles currently on sale at the brewery online whenever.

I think last time someone asked them it was because their POS system that they use at the bar isn't the same as the system that ambassadors purchase from. They couldn't guarantee inventory would be there in that case. Not sure how the OBA fits in here (i'm guessing on the same system as ambassadors) since they are setting aside a good amount for the 24'hour OBA sale.

 

[Oaklandtraders]

Only annoying aspect is that bottles NEED to be shipped and can't be picked up at RB. Not sure of the reasoning behind this...

 

[matedog]

Only annoying aspect is that bottles NEED to be shipped and can't be picked up at RB. Not sure of the reasoning behind this...

Probably something to do with what ewwiccc was mentioning above. Same deal with the 3 bottle minimum bottle count. It'd be nice to buy a single bottle of Ensorcelled now and pick up whenever I feel like.

 

[tosh1]

Only annoying aspect is that bottles NEED to be shipped and can't be picked up at RB. Not sure of the reasoning behind this...

Probably something to do with what ewwiccc was mentioning above. Same deal with the 3 bottle minimum bottle count. It'd be nice to buy a single bottle of Ensorcelled now and pick up whenever I feel like.

To be fair Ensorcelled has been available at the tap room with a limited of 12 per person for a number of weeks.

 

[Oaklandtraders]

To be fair Ensorcelled has been available at the tap room with a limited of 12 per person for a number of weeks.

Please take your valid argument to the non-bitching RB Founder's thread please.

 

[matedog]

To be fair Ensorcelled has been available at the tap room with a limited of 12 per person for a number of weeks.

Not the best example, but you get my point!

 

[blackgnome1]

I don't like how they use "brand" so much, but the idea of buying bottles online without being a member is cool.

 

[rainer1]

Only annoying aspect is that bottles NEED to be shipped and can't be picked up at RB. Not sure of the reasoning behind this...

I imagine it's a PITA manage and to keep track of all the reserved bottles and it's only worth doing it for paying members.

 

[chemman141]

I imagine it's a PITA manage and to keep track of all the reserved bottles and it's only worth doing it for paying members.

So why dont ambassadors get the extra benefit of storage? I get the reason why the gen pop doesn't but members should IMO.

 

[DannyFullpint]

Yikes, did anyone look at the survey sent out about Ambassadors of Sour feedback?

 

[ewwiccc]

Yikes, did anyone look at the survey sent out about Ambassadors of Sour feedback?

What's Yikes about it?

Seems pretty standard. I commented on wanting the ability to purchase bottles currently being sold at the brewery (right now they can't do this bc their POS system for ambassadors online sale differs from the tasting room one.

Even if it means it will be a pending (unpicked) order for a day until the bottles in hand can be confirmed, it would be nice.

 

[HeadytheElder]

I commented that I want an option to not get a growler and glassware each year at a reduced price.

Also, I suggested that the beer could be a little less expensive and not always so tart, but more funky.

Requested a grape sour for something they haven't made yet.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[ewwiccc]

Have they ever made a golden raspberry sour? I can only think of Ensorcelled / wise guise / Hypnotized as being their only raspberry ones.

 

[DannyFullpint]

What's Yikes about it?

Seems pretty standard. I commented on wanting the ability to purchase bottles currently being sold at the brewery (right now they can't do this bc their POS system for ambassadors online sale differs from the tasting room one.

Even if it means it will be a pending (unpicked) order for a day until the bottles in hand can be confirmed, it would be nice.

I'm a negative Nelly and assuming something must be up if they are soliciting feedback mid season and opened up online bottle sales to the public.

 

[chemman141]

Yikes, did anyone look at the survey sent out about Ambassadors of Sour feedback?

What is "Yikes" about it?
I too requested being able to purchase more beers that are on sale in the tasting room, the OBA is nice but not quite that.

 

[chemman141]

I'm a negative Nelly and assuming something must be up if they are soliciting feedback mid season and opened up online bottle sales to the public.

They do that every year though...