69 replies to this topic

[Genesee Ted]

Well?!!!

[Mya]

we have it here

[matt6150]

Have had a few bottles and is on tap at a few places here.

[matt6150]

Oh and its dang good!

[BlKtRe]

Been drinking it by the loads here

[al_bob]

They have all but forgotten about us here in West Texas. Whoever their sales rep is should be fired. 

[Poptop]

Texas?  Sh!t, here in south Florida, we can't get squat. 

 

Finally just got New Belgium down here and in the past I drank so much "imported" Fat Tire (because it was novel) that I can't stand the thought of drinking any more ever again.

 

But I do want to try some Flipside!!

[armagh]

Texas?  Sh!t, here in south Florida, we can't get squat. 

 

Finally just got New Belgium down here and in the past I drank so much "imported" Fat Tire (because it was novel) that I can't stand the thought of drinking any more ever again.

 

But I do want to try some Flipside!!

The New Belgium thing was a pissing contest about distribution rights for bottled product in FL.  SN distribution rights are settled, so it may just be a matter of timing. 

[Poptop]

Oh, I'm sure we'll see it down here and hopefully soon.  I've never been disappointed with any SN beer and have to say I place my order for Ruthless each January.

[al_bob]

We had it fairly good here two years ago, then something broke down with the distribution. I wasn't able to order any Celebration last year, and now the most exotic SN beer here is Torpedo, and it's usually dead for sitting on warm shelves. I really love their beers and really miss having the choice to buy them. 

 

I'm sorry, SN Pale is like the New Belgium. I drank so much of that before any other good beers came out that I can hardly do it anymore.

[SchwanzBrewer]

Supposedly they have it at publix here, but it was gone from the shelves in about an hour.

[BrewerGeorge]

What, nobody has said anything about 3 years from now?

[Genesee Ted]

What, nobody has said anything about 3 years from now?

That's how it feels!

[ncbeerbrewer]

Just got back from the grocery store and had to peruse the beer aisle..low and behold there was only 1 sixer left of Flipside...I felt it was calling my name...gonna give it a first go during the football game tonight.. Sierra Nevada never disappoints me and this is an IPA so it should be pretty good..

[Mya]

did this displace Tumbler? confused

[ncbeerbrewer]

did this displace Tumbler? confused

 

There was a sixer of Tumbler at the grocery store right next to the Flipside so I would say that  it is not a replacement..Checked the SN website and both beers are listed as seasonal offerings too.  

[Mya]

There was a sixer of Tumbler at the grocery store right next to the Flipside so I would say that  it is not a replacement..Checked the SN website and both beers are listed as seasonal offerings too.  

must have just been at my regular store then

[al_bob]

Just got back from the grocery store and had to peruse the beer aisle..low and behold there was only 1 sixer left of Flipside...I felt it was calling my name...gonna give it a first go during the football game tonight.. Sierra Nevada never disappoints me and this is an IPA so it should be pretty good..

               

 

BASSER!! WEST TEXAS!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Distribution was okay 2 years ago when I first moved here. what happened?)

 

I miss Sierra Nevada. Can only drink so much stale Torpedo. Just have your guy call my guy (ME!) I'll PM the number. 

 

 

 

*sets alarm for 3 years from now*

 

 

Edited by al_bob, 05 September 2013 - 10:40 AM.

[SchwanzBrewer]

Al_bob, Last time I was in Texas I could get SNPA. (North of San Antonio)

[al_bob]

Al_bob, Last time I was in Texas I could get SNPA. (North of San Antonio)

I think it is strictly a West Texas thing. From what I heard the last distributor lost the contract, and whoever has it now has done absolutely nothing, other than allow all Torpedo to be stored on warm shelves. 

 

A year and a half ago I had 3 cases of Celebration before it was gone. Everybody is acting ignorant about it now. I should check harder to find out who has it. It's just that I would think a company like SN would notice the slump in sales in this area and do something on their own. Shouldn't be my job. 

 

No problem, I guess. There are lots of other craft companies trying to sell their beer. Stone in particular has finally cracked down on distributors leaving out of date beer on the shelves. I notice it must be a national campaign as some 6 pack cartons tell you to check the dates first. 

 

I never find old Stone IPA anymore, and it is so nice to have perfectly fresh Stone beers now. The IPA gives me a boner. Plus, lots of their seasonals and collaborations are making into the stores. I had a great beer the other night that I hadn't heard of, Stone wOOt Stout. 13.9% collaboration partially aged in bourbon barrels. Like candy, but very dangerous. 

 

Oh, and I can get Pale Ale all day long. Sorry but that's so 20 years ago! It's great, but I drank so much of it through the years that I would love to be rewarded with their new offerings, thank you!