The WI Thread: FIBs stay the **** out

[bigred1]

You mad I broke this first?

 

[trickytunadicky]

Technically the intern broke it first when he announced the keg line as a canning line.

 

[ChicagoGuy]

Is it even possible to "break" a story when the source publicly posts it on social media for all the world to see?

 

[kalvarez]

I thought you didn't care about this?!

 

[sherm10161]

I thought you didn't care about this?!

I thought it was a pretty cool picture.

And it's not that I don't care about them installing a canning line. As noted previously, I'm not really excited about 12 packs of 12oz cans.

 

[vav1]

I will shotgun the hell outta some Cow

 

[elkhunter36]

I will shotgun the hell outta some Cow

One of my favorite scenes. Thanks

 

[sherm10161]

Someone on BA is saying that Smoke on the Porter is the next Thumbprint, after Cran-bic, which is just hitting shelves this week.

Both of those items are way more exciting than 12 packs of Moon Man and Spotted Cow cans.

 

[kalvarez]

Someone on BA is saying that Smoke on the Porter is the next Thumbprint, after Cran-bic, which is just hitting shelves this week.

Both of those items are way more exciting than 12 packs of Moon Man and Spotted Cow cans.

Meh.

 

[furley]

no Cran-bic here yet
hopefully it's plentiful

 

[elkhunter36]

no Cran-bic here yet
hopefully it's plentiful

Stacks of it at Woodmans today so I'm sure there is a ton of it.

 

[sherm10161]

Total Wine will be opening their first store in WI in Brookfield later this year. Potential additional location near Bayshore sometime thereafter.

 

[user 310531]

Right next to the soon to be open Portillo's, I believe.

 

[elkhunter36]

New article about New Glarus getting into distilling.

http://host.madison.com/wsj/enterta...27f-815e-4d709eadb86a.html?platform=hootsuite

 

[sherm10161]

Stone returning to WI this month.

For the most part, meh, but I do love me some fresh Go To IPA.

It's already pretty crowded here, and this is not going to help.

 

[kalvarez]

Stone returning to WI this month.

For the most part, meh, but I do love me some fresh Go To IPA.

It's already pretty crowded here, and this is not going to help.

You're in luck. It will only be fresh once around here.

 

[furley]

and another widely acclaimed, highly respected, once completely adored beer company that everyone hates

bravo

 

[sherm10161]

Who said anything about hate?

The reality is that their beer will sit on the shelves just like last time around. They left almost on the same day as DFH. Curious to hear what DFH's experience with WI has been the second go round.

 

[furley]

Who said anything about hate?

give it time. the news is still too fresh.

The reality is that their beer will sit on the shelves just like last time around. They left almost on the same day as DFH. Curious to hear what DFH's experience with WI has been the second go round.

lots of beer "sits on the shelves". we beer nerds aren't the only market. so what seems like "sitting on shelves" to us because an IPA is 4 days old, to someone else is "holy ****, STONE!!"

 

[sherm10161]

lots of beer "sits on the shelves". we beer nerds aren't the only market. so what seems like "sitting on shelves" to us because an IPA is 4 days old, to someone else is "holy ****, STONE!!"

I'd be curious if this is the reaction to Alesmith at this point.

Given Stone's marketing is built around Fresh Beer, I suppose that Beechwood will need to change their attitude and/or process this time. Perhaps they will prove us wrong. Either that, or they will pull out again.

 

[JohnfromPurdue]

I just wanted to say that this years Cranbic is the best Unplugged/Thumbprint ever. That is all.

 

[furley]

I just wanted to say that this years Cranbic is the best Unplugged/Thumbprint ever. That is all.

so ******* good

 

[sjstraub]

I've still got an Exodus hanging around. Anyone open one lately? How's it doing?

 

[elkhunter36]

 

[MarcatGSB1]

Grabbed some Cranbic and Oud Bruin on Tuesday while in Green Bay. Both are superb. Also grabbed singles of Sprecher Orange and Grapefruit Radler. Just terrible. Also the Infectious Groove from O'so... That wasn't bad, but had a weird celery taste to it.

 

[furley]

i know we have never met and barely interacted but

on Tuesday while in Green Bay.

WTF

 

[MarcatGSB1]

i know we have never met and barely interacted but



WTF

Eh, I thought about you. We were down there for an eye doctor appt for my son. We didn't know how it would go, so we didn't make any plans. Had the appt, went back to the hotel, ran to Woodman and got some Wisconsin goodness, ordered Chinese and hung out at the pool as a family.
Next time tho! We have another appt in early Dec and will probably stay a couple days. We will meet.

 

[furley]

We have another appt in early Dec and will probably stay a couple days. We will meet.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

This year the first of three of Dan’s Limited Releases will be held at the brewery on June 10 & 11 in conjunction with Polka Fest and Beer, Bacon and Cheese in the Village of New Glarus. Although Beer, Bacon & Cheese is completely sold out, there will still be plenty to enjoy at Polkafest!
Vintage 2015 is an American Geuze that is naturally cool Ship soured in our Wild Fruit Cave. This beer featu...res Wisconsin wheat and aged Hallertau hops that import citrus fruit and farm aromas. This beer is also 100 percent spontaneously fermented in oak.
At the release on June 10 & 11, there will be a limited number of bottles available each day. There will be two bottle per person per day limit. The cost will be $10 per bottle and include tax, cash is appreciated, but not necessary. Sales will begin no later than 9:00 a.m.
The other two special releases will be held on August 12 &13 to coincide with the Great Taste of the Midwest. The third and final release will be September 23 & 24 (Octoberfest in New Glarus). Each of the three events will feature a different beer from the Wild Fruit Cave. If you want all three of the 2016 R&D beers you will need to attend all three releases.

 

[furley]

http://www.biztimes.com/2015/12/22/hard-cider-bar-opening-in-brix-building/

Hard Cider bar opening in Walker’s Point building
Bar in Brix apartment building will feature up to 100 hard ciders

Milwaukee will have its first hard cider bar in spring 2016, when a father and daughter team open Lost Valley Cider Co. on the first floor of the Brix building in Walker’s Point.

Stuart and Chandra Rudolph are leasing 1,400-square-feet at 408 W. Florida St., where they will have a small bar and an outdoor patio.



The bar will feature 14 hard ciders on tap, including their own home brew recipe that will be made off-site, two beers, and up to 80 bottled ciders.