FAT TIRE NOW in MN!!!

[ryno]

:DCheck it out !!!!
http://www.surdyks.com/beer/newbeer.asp (http://www.surdyks.com/beer/newbeer.asp)

[gopherhockey]

In addition to Fat Tire, Surdyk’s will also be stocking New Belgium’s; 1554 and Mothership Wit.

Interesting...

the last one listed isn't shown on their web site..

[ninjanick]

I saw a sign at my local richfield store saying it was coming this month or next. :-)

[Kayakoholic]

:DCheck it out !!!!
http://www.surdyks.com/beer/newbeer.asp (http://www.surdyks.com/beer/newbeer.asp)

Shhhhh!!!! Keep quiet about that, would ya?! If Dan Vold finds out, all available supplies will end up in his refridgerator.

[krazykatie]

Shhhhh!!!! Keep quiet about that, would ya?! If Dan Vold finds out, all available supplies will end up in his refridgerator.

but we do know where he lives:evil:

[manual63]

I was thinking of abusing my moderating abilities and deleting this thread so I can have it all to myself.....:D

[Kayakoholic]

but we do know where he lives:evil:

Katie, it may be up to you and me to save the Fat Tire Beer from extinction.

[biking_stickman]

Interesting...

the last one listed isn't shown on their web site..


Mothership Wit is great...I had a growler of in a few weeks ago when I was out there (it wasn't even being bottled out there at the time). I think they mentioned that it is their summer seasonal for this year.

[biking_stickman]

I was thinking of abusing my moderating abilities and deleting this thread so I can have it all to myself.....:D

Did I forget to mention how terrible Mothership Wit tastes...sort of like a mix of sewage and swamp water.

[berrywise]

end of an era

[Paul Swenson]

Did I forget to mention how terrible Mothership Wit tastes...sort of like a mix of sewage and swamp water.

Sort of like bud...or Coors light?

[Paul Swenson]

end of an era

Which era is that?

[Ish]

Hopefully they will start to carry some of New Belgiums better beers too.:cool:

[gopherhockey]

Hopefully they will start to carry some of New Belgiums better beers too.:cool:

Looks like they will have 3 of them to start, not just FT like originally thought.

[berrywise]

Which era is that?

The era when you had to know someone who was traveling out west to score you a sixer of Flat Tire on their way back. The mystique is gone :)

[Paul Swenson]

The era when you had to know someone who was traveling out west to score you a sixer of Flat Tire on their way back. The mystique is gone :)

Sort of like Coors or Lone Star.;)

[berrywise]

Sort of like Coors or Lone Star.;)

I heard a rumor that Coors was making Fat Tire :D

[Paul Swenson]

I heard a rumor that Coors was making Fat Tire :D

Yea but they're only using animal pee free water.

[RiverRat]

I'm taking off work so I can be there at 8:00. Ok, I'm taking off cuz I have vacation time and a bunch of projects at home to do. Getting some 1554, fat tire, and some mothership at 8:00 am on a thursday, along with free glassware and a poster, priceless.

[gopherhockey]

I heard a rumor that Coors was making Fat Tire :D

The rumor is actually Bud, and ask Ryan what happens to those who spread that rumor ;)

[Ish]

The rumor is actually Bud, and ask Ryan what happens to those who spread that rumor ;)


Bwhahahahaha!

[Kayakoholic]

The era when you had to know someone who was traveling out west to score you a sixer of Flat Tire on their way back. The mystique is gone :)

I know what you mean. When I turned 21, getting blitzkrieged suddenly lost its charm. I thought I would run down to Surdyk's, but instead, I'm drinking a glass of chocolate milk. And rather enjoying it.

[flutterbyes]

Solstice beer! perfect. :)

[Tegra54]

I could have sworn i got it (fat tire) at Williams in uptown over a year ago....

[gopherhockey]

I could have sworn i got it (fat tire) at Williams in uptown over a year ago....

A lot of people think they got it at Old chicago.. I think they had Singletrack, not Fat Tire.

[soupboy]

All you right wing alkys should appreciate Coors for its support of blowing up abortion clinics and their employees (who drink good beer)...:p

[Kayakoholic]

Solstice beer! perfect. :)

I had forgotten that Summer Soltice is scheduled for tomorrow, at 18:02. Celebrate like a Pagan!

[steef]

I had forgotten that Summer Soltice is scheduled for tomorrow, at 18:02. Celebrate like a Pagan!

Do we need to have another Burn the Pagans ride?

Or should we drown them this time?

[Kayakoholic]

Do we need to have another Burn the Pagans ride?

Or should we drown them this time?

Pagans are your friends; not a food source.

[Paul Swenson]

Do we need to have another Burn the Pagans ride?

Or should we drown them this time?

Grill them then stick them in a warm vat of beer. Sort of like what you do with a Bratwurst.

[DanB]

A lot of people think they got it at Old chicago.. I think they had Singletrack, not Fat Tire.

I could have sworn i got it (fat tire) at Williams in uptown over a year ago....

Actually Old Chicago did have Fat Tire on tap at various times but it was quite a while ago. They would bring it in as one of the beers of the month occasionally. I haven't seen it for quite some time now though at any of our local OC's. I know that when FT caught on and really really got popular NB was having a hard time just making enough to cover the regular distribution areas. Now that Budweiser is making it they seem to have cleared up all distribution problems.......:p

[gopherhockey]

Actually Old Chicago did have Fat Tire on tap at various times but it was quite a while ago.

Strange. I was talking to a NB rep that said she was never aware of any distribution to MN, even limited or "special order". She knew that people like us would "smuggle" beer back to MN but said anything that was for sale would have been illegal.

Having said that, perhaps they were testing the area in some way... I'm sure she wasn't completely aware of what has happened in the past here in Minnesota since she was a rep from CO.

Enough people have said they thought they saw it at Old Chi for me to believe that it happened. If you say it did, then I really believe it ;)

[biking_stickman]

Mothership Wit is great...I had a growler of in a few weeks ago when I was out there (it wasn't even being bottled out there at the time). I think they mentioned that it is their summer seasonal for this year.

I took a look at my "tasting card" from New Belgium last night. Mothership Wit is only described as "an organic wheat beer" not the summer seasonal.

Is it the start of a problem when I quote myself?

[gopherhockey]

I took a look at my "tasting card" from New Belgium last night. Mothership Wit is only described as "an organic wheat beer" not the summer seasonal.

Is it the start of a problem when I quote myself?

What I've read about this beer makes me think I'll enjoy it. Less hoppy than some wheats from the US, which is why I typically like European wheats WAY better. (Hoegaarden being the best, with many german versons being a close second) I wasn't a huge fan of sunshine wheat, so maybe this one will be better. I'm excited to try it. Strange that their web site has no mention of it.

A few reviews:

Appearance: Pretty much what you'd expect in a witbier; cloudy gold, ample head and lacing.

Taste & smell: Yeast comes through pretty strongly in the smell, followed by coriander and citrus. For being brewed in Colorado it has a very authentic Belgian wit aroma - nicely done. The taste is spicy, tangy and earthy. Surprisingly complex for a beer of 4.8% ABV.

Mouthfeel & drinkability: Crisp, mellow and light on the tongue but without the compromise of flavor. A great summer beer, and organic to boot.


The Beer: In traditional Belgian Wit fashion this beer is brewed with orange peel and coriander, and weighs in at a session worthy 4.8% alcohol. The beer pours a pale hazy straw color capped with a half inch frothy stark white head. The head does a decent job of sticking around through most of the beer. The nose is of oranges, bananas, coriander, cloves, and yeasty dough. The mouth is of sour lemons, sourdough bread, and oranges. Very zesty, very refreshing, great tasty summer beer.

[DanB]

OK so I just heard a commercial for Surdyk's and the arrival of Fat Tire. How the heck am I gonna get my souvenir glass if EVERYONE knows about this!!!

[biking_stickman]

What I've read about this beer makes me think I'll enjoy it. Less hoppy than some wheats from the US, which is why I typically like European wheats WAY better. (Hoegaarden being the best, with many german versons being a close second) I wasn't a huge fan of sunshine wheat, so maybe this one will be better. I'm excited to try it. Strange that their web site has no mention of it.


I am huge fan of Hoegaarden and really enjoyed the Mothership (we'll be picking some up tomorrow). The reviews are very good, I agree with them. The alcohol % seemed higher but the growler was consumed while camping at Rocky Mtn Nat'l park (9,000 ft altitude).

[gopherhockey]

OK so I just heard a commercial for Surdyk's and the arrival of Fat Tire. How the heck am I gonna get my souvenir glass if EVERYONE knows about this!!!

Thursday, June 21st.
Doors open at 8am!

Register to win an authentic Fat Tire bike and Fat Tire neon sign. Drawing will be held at 9:00 a.m. on June 21st. The first 100 customers receive a free Fat Tire poster and complimentary Fat Tire stem glass will accompany each case purchase.


A WORD FROM THE BREWER HIMSELF:
“Minnesota is a state with elevated consumer awareness and a desire for high quality craft beer,” said Bryan Simpson, spokesperson from New Belgium. “We are thrilled to begin our roll-out with three distinct beers that will introduce our brewery’s culture and commitment to creating world class beers.”

[DanB]

Thursday, June 21st.
Doors open at 8am!

Register to win an authentic Fat Tire bike and Fat Tire neon sign. Drawing will be held at 9:00 a.m. on June 21st. The first 100 customers receive a free Fat Tire poster and complimentary Fat Tire stem glass will accompany each case purchase.

Thanks John!!! :banghead: I guess I am gonna sleep in now. :eyeroll:

[gopherhockey]

Thanks John!!! :banghead: I guess I am gonna sleep in now. :eyeroll:

hehe... come on now... a morc member HAS to win that bike!

Not sure how on earth I'm going to get over there to get in on the drawing....

[DanB]

hehe... come on now... a morc member HAS to win that bike!

Not sure how on earth I'm going to get over there to get in on the drawing....

It's easy if I were you I would just get on 494 and go to 62........bwahahhahaha :D

[gopherhockey]

It's easy if I were you I would just get on 494 and go to 62........bwahahhahaha :D

I'm thinking show up at midnight, camp out, walk away with the bike and sign and some brew for the ride Thursday night ;) WHo's with me!

... ok mabe not. :p

[TML]

Thanks John!!! :banghead: I guess I am gonna sleep in now. :eyeroll:

Yeah, thanks alot.

I was hoping to quietly sneak over there and win that bike and sign out from under everyone. So much for that. . . ;)

[berrywise]

I'm gonna show up right when the close, wait all night, be the first person in the store, and then buy a case of Milwaukee's Best Ice and leave :banana:

[DanB]

I'm gonna show up right when the close, wait all night, be the first person in the store, and then buy a case of Milwaukee's Best Ice and leave :banana:

LOL...walk in and say "Hey I heard you guys just picked up this cool new beer from Colorado....can I grab a case of some Milwaukee Ice?". :D

[Paul Swenson]

Me: I'll be in late tomorrow
Boss:why
Me:I need to buy beer first thing in the morning
Boss: you're fired.

I'll think I'll wait until after work

[DanB]

Me: I'll be in late tomorrow
Boss:why
Me:I need to buy beer first thing in the morning
Boss: you're fired.

I'll think I'll wait until after work

I don't care who are....that there's funny! :jumpy:

[JayT]

Scoring Fat Tire from a traveler and sharing with friends has been a highlight. My first locally purchased FT won't be the same...

The era when you had to know someone who was traveling out west to score you a sixer of Flat Tire on their way back. The mystique is gone :)

[krazykatie]

hehe... come on now... a morc member HAS to win that bike!



For Sure! Someone ought to win it! I hope its someone who's going up to Marquette...I need a bike for the clucker crit dealy. You all have fun and good luck on the bike!:banana:

[Pandl]

Anyone win yet? Oh yeah, drawing not til 9. I found bus routes there, but being a non beer drinker, didn't wanna go alone. Other beer drinking biker on the floor didn't have time to go. And the bus ride would have been so short, and free. :banghead:

[DanB]

Mission accomplished but no MORC'ers won the bike! :banghead:

I did manage to spend $86 on two cases of beer though. When I asked the NB Rep if it was normal for them to have 250 people show up at 8:00 in the morning for a new market opening he said "No this is something unique, we've opened 14 markets recently and this is the first time we've seen something like this!" We Minnesnowtans love our beer I guess. :D

[bigwheel]

$86 for two cases? While they are introducing it? At that price, I'm going to have to mix it with Blatz.

[TML]

Got my poster, got my glass, got my case, and got 43 dollars lighter in the wallet. My taster's gonna be happy later today though. Those bombers will be great for homebrew.

Missed ya Dan! Only person I saw that I knew was Shad. Oh, and I think wheelbuilder Reed.

[gopherhockey]

I thought that we'd see the regular cases, not the bomber cases like they did in Chicago. Maybe eventually...

[TML]

Kind of strange that I made it over there. I wasn't really planning to go. For some odd reason though, our neighborhoods power went out at around 6:15. My wife woke me to tell me this. Since I was now up early, i decided to take a dark shower and hit the road for some beer. :)

[butter]

My buddy works for New Belgium and the initial distribution is going to be in bombers only. Regular bottles will follow. He said they have had distibution trucks calling the brewery with stories of people waiting in line. He said one store had 65 people in line. :laugh:

[gopherhockey]

My buddy works for New Belgium and the initial distribution is going to be in bombers only. Regular bottles will follow. He said they have had distibution trucks calling the brewery with stories of people waiting in line. He said one store had 65 people in line. :laugh:

I'm having a hard time finding liquor stores that are stocking it... I emailed NB but got no reply. Liquor stores on the web seem more interested in wine than beer and don't seem to list this info.

I'd think Big Top in Eagan would have it...

[butter]

I'm having a hard time finding liquor stores that are stocking it... I emailed NB but got no reply. Liquor stores on the web seem more interested in wine than beer and don't seem to list this info.

I'd think Big Top in Eagan would have it...

I will check with him and see if he has any info. I am not sure if he will have that detailed of information, but it won't hurt to ask.

[DanB]

There was easily 250 (conservative estimate probably) people that went through the door by 9:00am. When we got there at 8:20 we had to wait outside for about 15 minutes because the store was full. :shocked:

The 12 packs are $39.48 plus tax. But they are 22oz. each. So if you figure that's 264oz. of beer that's $0.15 per ounce. Compare that to a 6 pack of a good craft beer at $7.99 and that equals $0.11 per ounce so yes a little high. But hey this only happens once in a lifetime right??? :eyeroll:

The story behind distribution here is that they did bring Fat Tire into Minnesota back in 1993 but it only was around for a little over a year because they couldn't keep up with distribution. So yes it was here. The cool part is that the poster we got is titled:

Commemorative
Return To The Twin Cities
We're Happy To Be Back

Cool poster and an awesome glass too. I feel special for being there today.....or maybe it just is a great excuse to miss work....probably more the latter. :D

[DanB]

Missed ya Dan! Only person I saw that I knew was Shad. Oh, and I think wheelbuilder Reed.

Yes I didn't see you either Troy but glad you got in on the chaos. I did see Shad, Tiffany, Mike, Dirk and a few others I knew. It was kinda cool. I'm still blown away by the turnout! Apparently work comes secondary to beer. :)

[TML]

Yes I didn't see you either Troy but glad you got in on the chaos. I did see Shad, Tiffany, Mike, Dirk and a few others I knew. It was kinda cool. I'm still blown away by the turnout! Apparently work comes secondary to beer. :)

Bummer. That would have been cool to see all of you! Sounds like I was gone before you got in the store. I was headed out as Shad was being let in.

Hopefully see ya tonight. I'm gonna try to make the ride.

[RiverRat]

I walked out with:
2 cases Fat Tire
2 cases 1554
1 case Mothership Wit
1 bottle champagne (for g.f.'s brother's wedding this weekend)
1 free poster
1 free glass

No bike, no neon sign (which wasn't given away at surdyk's, but by city pages, I guess). And I could have sworn the advertisements said 1 glass per case purchase, not per customer. I call Shenanigans! Oh well, I have beer.

[gopherhockey]

The story behind distribution here is that they did bring Fat Tire into Minnesota back in 1993 but it only was around for a little over a year because they couldn't keep up with distribution. So yes it was here.

Nice job clearing that up! I didn't move to the area until 1996, so no wonder I never saw it.

[DanB]

Nice job clearing that up! I didn't move to the area until 1996, so no wonder I never saw it.

Sometimes parts of my past are a little blurry......:beer_yum:

So it's good to know I actually did see and drink it here at one point in time and I wasn't getting that confused with some drunken night out west.......does that indicate a problem??? :confused:

[bigwheel]

The 12 packs are $39.48 plus tax. But they are 22oz. each. So if you figure that's 264oz. of beer that's $0.15 per ounce. Compare that to a 6 pack of a good craft beer at $7.99 and that equals $0.11 per ounce so yes a little high. But hey this only happens once in a lifetime right??? :eyeroll:

I was thinking 12 ounce 12 packs. Still, the fat tire is on the pricey side. Being a lowlife cheapskate, I think I'm going to go back to Summit or Sam Adams for post-ride refreshments. However, I still have about 3 12-packs of "imported" Fat Tire to go through before it expires.

[dvo1]

I will be able to go and buy it without a line.

But I also know where to shop.

[gopherhockey]

I think I'm going to go back to Summit or Sam Adams for post-ride refreshments.

I'd bet FT will eventually be on sale just like the rest when it comes in 12oz bottles.

I just realized I have like 3 12-packs of SA October Fest in the cooler... dang, I hope its still good. Probably not... <sigh>

[Ish]

Does this mean the value of my wool NB jersey just went up?:D

[bigwheel]

I'd bet FT will eventually be on sale just like the rest when it comes in 12oz bottles.

I hope you are right.

II just realized I have like 3 12-packs of SA October Fest in the cooler... dang, I hope its still good. Probably not... <sigh>

Bummer. Oh well, you may as well use it to slop the hogs or feed to the thirsty Thursday group riders.

[bigwheel]

Slightly off-topic:

This month there is an article in Popular Science about a company that thinks they can make gasoline out of algae. If it pans out, this could be a very promising technology, since Algae only needs sunlight and CO2 to produce and the farms can be located in non-ideal areas, like adjacent to power plants.

Anyway, the founder and main scientist is a fan of New Belgium brewing, and has made a deal with them. New Belgium is going to supply the high-grade CO2 from the brewery, to be used in the algae growing process of the prototype facility.

I thought that was cool. New Belgium is trying to be environmentally friendly, and willing to walk the talk. It's cool to also see them participating on the research side.

[butter]

I'm having a hard time finding liquor stores that are stocking it... I emailed NB but got no reply. Liquor stores on the web seem more interested in wine than beer and don't seem to list this info.

I'd think Big Top in Eagan would have it...


I just went to Byerly's in Minnetonka and they have it. Actually I was their first sale. I received a free poster as well.

[berrywise]

Anyone heard what beers are being pulled from the tap lines to make room for Fat Tire? I'm thinking its not gonna be Blue Moon :embarass:. I am curious to see how well Fat Tire will do on tap, after the fad kinda wears off.

[gopherhockey]

I am curious to see how well Fat Tire will do on tap, after the fad kinda wears off.

I'm curious as well. I wouldn't think it would replace a wheat beer.. and nobody is really going to pull Summit I wouldn't think.. at least long term (that would be like places in Denver pulling Fat Tire)

Blue moon pushed out Hoegaarden as a cheap crappy alternative so I have no love lost for it, but I'd hate to see places without at least one on tap.

How about Leinies... they can pull that off tap and nobody would care, right? :p

[bigwheel]

How about Leinies... they can pull that off tap and nobody would care, right? :p

Maybe Killians (Coors with food coloring). Swap one Colorado beer for another.

[SPR]

I'd bet FT will eventually be on sale just like the rest when it comes in 12oz bottles... <SIGH>

Yeah since only about 250 people in the city drink the stuff ...:laugh::D;)

There was easily 250 (conservative estimate probably) people that went through the door by 9:00am. ...

[gopherhockey]

Yeah since only about 250 people in the city drink the stuff ...:laugh::D;)

By that logic its 250 people drinking it before the bar has been open for an hour though... :p

[SPR]

By that logic its 250 people drinking it before the bar has been open for an hour though... :p
Wait a minute you're talking Minnesota here not Wisconsin...:shocked:

[bakkeb]

Anyone heard what beers are being pulled from the tap lines to make room for Fat Tire? I'm thinking its not gonna be Blue Moon :embarass:. I am curious to see how well Fat Tire will do on tap, after the fad kinda wears off.

It depends on which distributor has Fat Tire. They would drop one of there beers and replace it. I haven't heard who has it. One of the bars that I clean taps for is promoting that Fat Tire is coming on tap, so when I go there next time to clean them, I'll ask the manager which distributor has it. It won't be til next week.:beer_yum:

[chervianne]

I am curious to see how well Fat Tire will do on tap, after the fad kinda wears off.

Fat Tire a fad!!! No way! This is great news; I'll get better gas mileage now on my trips back from Colorado. ;)

[gopherhockey]

I had a Mothership Wit last night (thanks Dan!) and I must say it jumped up to a very close #2 on my favorite wheat beer list.

I was actually very surprised at how good it was. So many brewers claim that they brew in the style of one European country or another, but most fall short because they use a varaiety of hops from the US, or don't find a good balance.

This one definitely got it right. Nicely balanced hops, perfect amount of orange and spices. I almost would have thought I had a Hoegaarden in my hand. This is actually the first beer from NBB that tastes at all like it could have been from Belgium.

The only problem I found was a slightly strange aftertaste. (due to the organic nature perhaps?) Not at all an issue that would keep me from buying this beer. I'll be looking for it today after work. I hope they keep this one distributed here!

[kidinthecorner]

Coincidently (or maybe not) on the same day that Fat Tire returns to MN, this story appeared on Denver News 9.

http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=72415

Video Here (http://www.9news.com/includes/buildasx.aspx?fn=/06-21-07-brewery-9p.wmv&sp=http://wm.kusa.gannett.edgestreams.net/ads/sales/pre-stream/usap6-07.wmv)

[gopherhockey]

Spoke to a guy at Byerly's Liquors tonight. He said that there was a "distributor issue" that kept him from getting Fat Tire until next week. He then indicated he would still have to "cross the river" to get it.

Not sure what that means...

[flombe]

I had a Mothership Wit last night (thanks Dan!) and I must say it jumped up to a very close #2 on my favorite wheat beer list.

I was actually very surprised at how good it was. So many brewers claim that they brew in the style of one European country or another, but most fall short because they use a variety of hops from the US, or don't find a good balance.

This one definitely got it right. Nicely balanced hops, perfect amount of orange and spices. I almost would have thought I had a Hoegaarden in my hand. This is actually the first beer from NBB that tastes at all like it could have been from Belgium.

The only problem I found was a slightly strange aftertaste. (due to the organic nature perhaps?) Not at all an issue that would keep me from buying this beer. I'll be looking for it today after work. I hope they keep this one distributed here!

I agree! The Mothership Wit is really good. And, I am not much of a wheat/white beer fan likely due to the fact that I have not had many good options over the years.

The 1554 is good too, but nothing like what I recall from one long day Brugge. Anyone else do the Straffe Henrick (sp?) brewery tour there? My wife and I also got into a few local brews at a pub that blew us away in taste and AC.

[Standard]

The Eden Prairie liqour store across from Cub has Fat Tire, 1554, and Mothership Wit. Also had a bunch of those posters still when I was there last night.

[DmacBmac]

Got some 1554 last night...sweet. Thanks to Dan for directions!!:)

[manual63]

I really like the Mothership Wit. It's missing the bitter taste I don't like...:)

I like Fat Tire and have that too, but I think this Mothership Wit. is going to be one of my faves!

Speaking of good beer, I am drinking a Surly Cynic Ale out of the can right now. Canned beer never taste so good! :) Yeah, it has a slight bitter taste, but not as much as the other two they offer. Try it!

Glad to have both New Belgium and Surly in town!! We gots good beer now!

[ibismojo2001]

Spoke to a guy at Byerly's Liquors tonight. He said that there was a "distributor issue" that kept him from getting Fat Tire until next week. He then indicated he would still have to "cross the river" to get it.

Not sure what that means...

I was told from the guys at the Cellers on Cliff that New Belgium has not picked a distributor south of the MN river. It could take a couple of months to finalize. SOOOOOOOO have to head north of the river to get it. :banghead:

[gopherhockey]

I was told from the guys at the Cellers on Cliff that New Belgium has not picked a distributor south of the MN river. It could take a couple of months to finalize. SOOOOOOOO have to head north of the river to get it. :banghead:

Ok, that makes sense. I suppose places like MGM and Byerly's can get it from their other stores, thats what he meant by having to go get it on the other side of the river.

It would be nice to email NBB and ask, but their email address is not working. Their web site hasn't been updated in like years either. I guess you can't be good at everything.

[jaybird]

Spoke to a guy at Byerly's Liquors tonight. He said that there was a "distributor issue" that kept him from getting Fat Tire until next week. He then indicated he would still have to "cross the river" to get it.

Not sure what that means...

... this confirms why I haven't seen any Fat Tire in Mankato yet. :mad:

[gopherhockey]

... this confirms why I haven't seen any Fat Tire in Mankato yet. :mad:

I'm actually quite disappointed in New Belgium's Minnesota "release"... or at least their communication on their release. Why on earth would they leave out part of the entire state like that. Add to that, most stores are selling the bombers by the bottle (not case) so prices are more like $42 for 12. luckily there are some that give a 10% discount on a 12... but still, thats spendy.

I almost went to Cellars in Woodbury today to grab a 12 of Mothership but couldn't get myself to drive the 20 minutes just for beer. <SIGH>Whats wrong with me!

One would think if you wanted to introduce yourselve into an area you'd have screaming deals and not make it hard to get. Maybe thats part of their plan... the stuff probably sells itself at any price.

[jaybird]

The only relief I have for now is that my job requires me to go out to Idaho every two weeks. This area picks up micro brews from both the mid-west and west coast. The gas stations have a better beer selection than any store in MN - no joke.

[Mountain Jam]

Fat Tire In MN, In My Living Room! Whoo!