Dogfish Head & PJ20

megatron

dougfloyd wrote:

RKCNDY wrote:

I went to a wine store yesterday in search of it. The owner laughed saying Dogfish Head limits their distribution greatly. She made it sound like it was almost impossible to get/order any. :(

I told her their website said that another wine store, Haggen and Albertson's carried their products, so she got on the phone with someone and left a message. She told me if she can find it, I have to buy a case of it. Told her I don't care, I'm sure I would be able to get rid of it.

If I find it, I may be looking to unload a few bottles...

If you are able to get a whole case, you will be VERY popular on here I've been searching online for places that can special order it and ship it since they don't distribute here but haven't had any luck yet. I'm going to Florida later this month for vacation, I'm trying to find a liquor store down there that might be able to order some.

i live in florida i'll let ya know if i hear anything..let me know the same.

shep

As an avid craft beer drinker (well actually well above avid, probably more like obsessive) and a big PJ fan, I've been avoiding this thread like the plague.... because well, the last thing I need is a 7% alcohol, craft brewed - PJ orientated beer in my life.... I will become an alcoholic (right now I'm just borderline)...

But reading the last few pages of this thread... I'm going to have to find me some.... The quest begins in Houston... I know that it is distributed here (it is available in my local supermarket and my 3 most frequented bars have 60 and 90 minute IPA on tap, as well as now Pumpkin...)

I'll start digging today and see what I can find... If I get lucky and find a stash here in Houston I will probably purchase a few cases and see if I can help some people out...

shep

shep wrote:

As an avid craft beer drinker (well actually well above avid, probably more like obsessive) and a big PJ fan, I've been avoiding this thread like the plague.... because well, the last thing I need is a 7% alcohol, craft brewed - PJ orientated beer in my life.... I will become an alcoholic (right now I'm just borderline)...

But reading the last few pages of this thread... I'm going to have to find me some.... The quest begins in Houston... I know that it is distributed here (it is available in my local supermarket and my 3 most frequented bars have 60 and 90 minute IPA on tap, as well as now Pumpkin...)

I'll start digging today and see what I can find... If I get lucky and find a stash here in Houston I will probably purchase a few cases and see if I can help some people out...

Wow.... great start to my search....

From the dogfish head "fish finder" page:

fish finder wrote:

Sorry Texans, we've been informed by the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission that it is illegal to list retail outlets in the Lone Star State on our Fish Finder. Even though we continue to sell Dogfish beers in Texas, we cannot tell you where. So sorry - cheers.

dougfloyd

shep wrote:

Wow.... great start to my search....

From the dogfish head "fish finder" page:

fish finder wrote:

Sorry Texans, we've been informed by the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission that it is illegal to list retail outlets in the Lone Star State on our Fish Finder. Even though we continue to sell Dogfish beers in Texas, we cannot tell you where. So sorry - cheers.

Ouch. What the heck kind of law is that??

shep

dougfloyd wrote:

Ouch. What the heck kind of law is that??

After reading up on it a little bit... basically it sounds like a bastard law put in place at the request of the giant brewers (Coors, Bud, Miller, etc) to help them keep the beer market under their thumbs... sounds like utter BS to me....

Fortunately though, the big locally owned liquor retailer around here (Spec's Liquors) carries dogfish, so I'm going to give them a call here shortly...

Also, the law doesn't stop them from listing the Texas distributors... so I have their information and I'm going to give them a call shortly too...

dougfloyd

shep wrote:

dougfloyd wrote:

Ouch. What the heck kind of law is that??

After reading up on it a little bit... basically it sounds like a bastard law put in place at the request of the giant brewers (Coors, Bud, Miller, etc) to help them keep the beer market under their thumbs... sounds like utter BS to me....

Fortunately though, the big locally owned liquor retailer around here (Spec's Liquors) carries dogfish, so I'm going to give them a call here shortly...

Also, the law doesn't stop them from listing the Texas distributors... so I have their information and I'm going to give them a call shortly too...

Good luck on your search!

Mamasan23

RKCNDY wrote:

If I find it, I may be looking to unload a few bottles...

:wave:

RKCNDY

Mamasan23 wrote:

RKCNDY wrote:

If I find it, I may be looking to unload a few bottles...

:wave:

:wave:

(gosh she sure is friendly...wonder why she's waving.... :? )


















yes, I added you to teh list!

shep

Update number 2 (and interesting local information) from the state of Texas:

I spoke with the Spec's public relations guy for craft brews in the state and found some weird info..

Apparently in the state of texas, in order to be sold at retail locations, all beers need to have a liquid sample sent to the liquor board for review and approval prior to selling... and said process normally takes about 2-3 weeks.

The relations guy informs me that normally with Dogfish Head limited release bevvy's, this means by the time the review process is complete, the brewery is sold out of the limited release, and thus rarely does anything special from DFH make it into their system....

The guy seemed very knowledgable about all of this... however something seems a little fishy (exuse the pun)... There is a local brewery in the city called St. Arnold's (actually the oldest craft brewer in Texas) that every now and then releases one of their limited release bevvy's called "Devine". The company has 13 different reciepes for "devine" and are constantly adding more... The release is so limited I've never actually scored a 6-pack, and I live on their beer.... so I find it odd that Devine gets sold all over the city, but DFH can't even get their's on the shelves... I'm guessing it has something to do with being brewed in the state, but that doesn't really make much sense to me cause beer is beer and the same laws for liquor control should apply across the board...

Anyway, after lunch phone call to the ditributor is going to be made next... and we'll see what comes out of that....

dougfloyd

RKCNDY wrote:

Mamasan23 wrote:

RKCNDY wrote:

If I find it, I may be looking to unload a few bottles...

:wave:

:wave:

(gosh she sure is friendly...wonder why she's waving.... :? )


















yes, I added you to teh list!

I think this one is more appropriate. Are you passing around a sign up sheet for this list? You're like Santos with the white Backspacers, lol.

ComeToTX

Checked Spec's in Austin on Friday with no luck. I'd love to get a bottle if anyone finds it.

demetrios

So what's the good word? Will these be shipping to Atlantic Canada?

LeafsJaysCubsRaptorsFan

demetrios wrote:

So what's the good word? Will these be shipping to Atlantic Canada?

unless someone hooks you up with some unfortunately not. won't be anywhere in Canada according to dogfish head. US exclusive. I just hope for all those who are able to purchase,that the stores give everyone a fair shot instead of just putting it away for regulars or friends.

demetrios

dmbpjfan4ever wrote:

demetrios wrote:

So what's the good word? Will these be shipping to Atlantic Canada?

unless someone hooks you up with some unfortunately not. won't be anywhere in Canada according to dogfish head. US exclusive. I just hope for all those who are able to purchase,that the stores give everyone a fair shot instead of just putting it away for regulars or friends.

D'oh! Will have to try & find someone to send me a few of these up here. Never had booze shipped from the USA to CDN before. Any help on an 8 pack would be great!!

Of The Aggie

shep wrote:

Update number 2 (and interesting local information) from the state of Texas:

I spoke with the Spec's public relations guy for craft brews in the state and found some weird info..

Apparently in the state of texas, in order to be sold at retail locations, all beers need to have a liquid sample sent to the liquor board for review and approval prior to selling... and said process normally takes about 2-3 weeks.

The relations guy informs me that normally with Dogfish Head limited release bevvy's, this means by the time the review process is complete, the brewery is sold out of the limited release, and thus rarely does anything special from DFH make it into their system....

The guy seemed very knowledgable about all of this... however something seems a little fishy (exuse the pun)... There is a local brewery in the city called St. Arnold's (actually the oldest craft brewer in Texas) that every now and then releases one of their limited release bevvy's called "Devine". The company has 13 different reciepes for "devine" and are constantly adding more... The release is so limited I've never actually scored a 6-pack, and I live on their beer.... so I find it odd that Devine gets sold all over the city, but DFH can't even get their's on the shelves... I'm guessing it has something to do with being brewed in the state, but that doesn't really make much sense to me cause beer is beer and the same laws for liquor control should apply across the board...

Anyway, after lunch phone call to the ditributor is going to be made next... and we'll see what comes out of that....

Texas has some of the most archaic alcohol laws ever. And ones that greatly benefit the middleman distributors. I wouldn't expect to find the Faithfull Ale anywhere in Texas. Every odd year in the fall I try like hell to find some Sam Adam's Utopias and the guys at Specs just laugh.

shep

demetrios wrote:

dmbpjfan4ever wrote:

demetrios wrote:

So what's the good word? Will these be shipping to Atlantic Canada?

unless someone hooks you up with some unfortunately not. won't be anywhere in Canada according to dogfish head. US exclusive. I just hope for all those who are able to purchase,that the stores give everyone a fair shot instead of just putting it away for regulars or friends.

D'oh! Will have to try & find someone to send me a few of these up here. Never had booze shipped from the USA to CDN before. Any help on an 8 pack would be great!!

D, I hate to be a total bummer, but you cannot ship anything liquid between US and Canada (going either way). If customs catches it, it will not go through. You can lie when they ask you "Does this contain a liquid" and take your chances, but I've had people try and send me some old sams rum from NL to Texas on several occassions and it has never made it.

Go Beavers

Here's a reply I got from a local store (in Oregon) that has a huge variety from all over:

"If it gets shipped over here we will definitely order it.

I have my doubts though. Dogfish is cutting back on their distribution. I
think we have seen last of the 60 and 120 minute IPA's."

Doesn't sound that great for me.

shep

Of The Aggie wrote:

Texas has some of the most archaic alcohol laws ever. And ones that greatly benefit the middleman distributors. I wouldn't expect to find the Faithfull Ale anywhere in Texas. Every odd year in the fall I try like hell to find some Sam Adam's Utopias and the guys at Specs just laugh.

That doesn't surprise me at all... there are a lot of archaic laws still on the books in Texas...

It would shock some people to know that upon your release from prison you are still allowed to demand a horse and gun as long as you're out of town by sundown....

(that is not a joke, it is a law that is still on the books... though rarely exercised... )

awilkins

RedMosquito02 wrote:

P-Jam wrote:

awilkins wrote:

Any plans for Maine?

It will probably find its way to Maine. What part are you from?

Already reached out to the distributor via email, but haven't heard back yet...I'll keep you guys in the loop

Waterville, here...

I live in Fredericton, NB, Canada but have a family camp in Kingfield, ME.

NoelMichael

Just went to my distributor to order a case, they told me they already ordered a few, waiting for them to come in. They'll gimme a call and make sure I get the first case. Cheers!