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Old 10-16-2007, 08:25 PM   #1
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uncommon beers mentioned lately

I noticed on a few boards everyone talking about Arrogant bastard Ale, dogfish, and other unusual beers. When I check it out online there mostly located in the west ( calif. and such)
how do you guys get your hands on them? i am in FL. and couldnt find any of them here locally.

also there are a few pics i 've seen of six packs, where do you buy them since the local grocery store ( publix) or liquor stores dont carry them?

please excuse my ignorance , or stupidity in this matter.

remember there are no stupid questions, ....just stupid people.
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Old 10-16-2007, 09:11 PM   #2
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I noticed on a few boards everyone talking about Arrogant bastard Ale, dogfish, and other unusual beers. When I check it out online there mostly located in the west ( calif. and such)
how do you guys get your hands on them? i am in FL. and couldnt find any of them here locally.

also there are a few pics i 've seen of six packs, where do you buy them since the local grocery store ( publix) or liquor stores dont carry them?

please excuse my ignorance , or stupidity in this matter.

remember there are no stupid questions, ....just stupid people.
Ya know, I've just been a bit lucky. Here in NC, they are starting to get distribution of more and more out of state beer lines. Dogfish head, Bells, Victory etc. I have a local Wine/Beer store called "Total Wine" and they literally carry about 50 or so different micro-brews. Really kick-butt. It seems like the times are changing here... Still, it really depends on the state you live in. There are some really screwey laws that are on the books to protect distributors at the expense of small businesses and consumers often times. It really can be crazy for an out of state brewery to get distribution without getting in with the correct distributor. And they are pretty monopolistic. They work out deals with some breweries and stifle a bunch more, based on their previous deals. No doubt Florida is playing by similar rules.

Back when I lived in GA, I remember the case of Dogwood brewery becoming defunct. It all had to do with their distribution contract. Seems their distributor sort of let them go by the wayside and did not relinquish the distribution rights though Dogwood BEGGED them to do so that another distributor would market their beers better (package stores, grocery chains etc.). Instead the distributor let them go right into insolvency and out of business - most likely to protect another of their client brews... Pretty harsh.

I would say, you have to look hard and go to a LARGE package or liquor store and ask them to carry some new beers if they don't already do so. Eventually, if enough people ask, the stores will then ask their distributors to FIND more good beer to sell....

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Old 10-16-2007, 09:19 PM   #3
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Gotta look into Deschutes Brewing out of Oregon. my newest/rarest favorite beer is Wittekerke, a true Belgian White Ale that comes in an 11.2 oz. can. You have to pour it into a glass and then it's amazing.
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Old 10-22-2007, 03:59 PM   #4
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Great question Cigar9. I have been thinking the same thing. I wish I knew of a good honest site that you could order mix & match 6 packs from.
I too would like to try some Arrogant, DogFishHead, Victory, Bells.... and many more that you cant get in KS.
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It just depends where you live. Here in Indiana Three Floyds and Bells are accessible, but I can't find anything from aleSmith which is made in San Diego.
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It just depends where you live. Here in Indiana Three Floyds and Bells are accessible, but I can't find anything from aleSmith which is made in San Diego.

wingo, or others ...do you buy them at a grocery store? or liquor store,...so atleast i know where to start looking.

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Just had a bottle of Arrogant Bastard Ale last night!! Some might say it was my 'names sake' brew!! But, then again there is a Chardonnay called "Royal Bitch"........
Finding craft brews outside of their regional home is difficult. You really have to hunt out good distributors. Another good source are some of the beer magazines and newspapers out there, like 'Draft', 'All About Beer' and "The Ale Street News"....all of which you can find online.
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I wouldn't look in grocery stores. Not all liquor stores will have a good selection. It all depends on the owner. Here in Lafayette there is only one good liquor store that carries a lot of beers and wine.

You will just have to search one out.

You are out of Florida? This link may help. Do a search in your area.

http://www.ratebeer.com/Places/ShowTours.asp
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I noticed on a few boards everyone talking about Arrogant bastard Ale, dogfish, and other unusual beers. When I check it out online there mostly located in the west ( calif. and such)
how do you guys get your hands on them? i am in FL. and couldnt find any of them here locally.

also there are a few pics i 've seen of six packs, where do you buy them since the local grocery store ( publix) or liquor stores dont carry them?

please excuse my ignorance , or stupidity in this matter.

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Give beerfly a try for possible locations in your area. I've never ordered any beer over the internet but this site has a good selection.
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Store called "World Market" my wife drags me into has quite a selection of unusual drinks. There are 15 stores in FL. Try World Market dot com. Interestingly, their homepage has a pretty neat bar on sale for 299
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Store called "World Market" my wife drags me into has quite a selection of unusual drinks. There are 15 stores in FL. Try World Market dot com. Interestingly, their homepage has a pretty neat bar on sale for 299
Sorry to quote myself but checked deeper. Select "eat and drink" at top of page. Go to drink - wine - bottom right hand corner says "beers of the world "Select that link opens up to three oddities. Might have to try "Lump of Coal Holiday Stout" this weekendhoohoo: Who knew looking for holiday table stuff could lead to this:leph:
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Old 11-14-2007, 11:29 PM   #14
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I am sure glad to be living in Colorado.... land of the Micro-brew!!!! You go to the local liquor store and you'll see more micros then your usual coors light, bud light, etc. Hell, the local Old Chicago here carries Arrogant Bastard on tap Tonights flavor is a Red Hook IPA.
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We have a great Brewery just about a 20 min. drive from my home called Snowshoe Brewery..they have a great brown ale called Grizzly...Very rich ..but not at all heavy..

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