Abyss in Texas

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by Smithrob9999, Nov 21, 2012.

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  1. BrettLS

    BrettLS Initiate (0) Jun 8, 2010 Texas

    The Arbor Walk guy told me that last night.
     
  2. lokieman

    lokieman Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2011 Oklahoma
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    Man that's real shitty...I got lucky I guess. I know one of the employees and I got her to ask one of the beer guys if they had any left. I've heard of Arbor Walk pulling this kind of bs in the past...
     
  3. icetrauma

    icetrauma Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2004 Texas

    Spec's employees would never do that! :O
     
  4. turfy

    turfy Maven (1,438) Mar 17, 2010 Texas
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    My son went to Arbor Walk last night at my request to inquire about Abyss , with no luck.... Seems there are a number of shitheads working there.
     
  5. jacobbocce72

    jacobbocce72 Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2011 Texas

    Welp... I've determined that teaching does not lend itself to snagging Abyss. I'm at work from 7:30 to 6 with no real option of leaving. I called about 10-15 stores throughout today with no luck... Oh well.
     
  6. H0rnedFr0gs

    H0rnedFr0gs Initiate (0) Mar 12, 2012 Texas

    Just rip down the employee's only sign and start rummaging thru the cooler. Confidence is key, also ninja skills. Also you'd be surprised what a finsky will do to get you out of a tight situation (this however backfired on Ferris)
     
  7. obrike

    obrike Savant (1,153) Jun 19, 2009 Texas

    I got lucky. Dropped by today on my lunch break...couldn't find Scott, my main beer connection. Was lucky enough to find Mitchell who gave up one of his saved bottles. Helluva staff there at the RR Specs! Also managed to pick up a Big Bear. Cheers![​IMG]
     
  8. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    I went into Arbor Walk tonight (around 5:30) and the guy I talked to told me they sold out today. He also mentioned that Specs Airport got a non-scheduled box dropped off there this morning, so its possible that there is some there.

    But who the hell knows what the truth is, really. Specs guys (particularly Arbor Walk - I ALWAYS feel lied to there) tend to be full of it (except the RR guys - theyre awesome)
     
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  9. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    They are the best Specs beer guys in town, by a long shot. And I made that EXACT same purchase yesterday. :slight_smile:
     
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  10. acbe

    acbe Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2011 Texas

    I swung by Specs Airport this afternoon and they said they hadn't got any yet. Slaughter was already out by the time I got there.
     
  11. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    Once again, the truth is a cloudy and elusive being in the world of "beer guys".....
     
  12. r0nburgundy69

    r0nburgundy69 Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 Texas

    RR is my favorite specs by far, i think the guys name is will who i always talk to there, has hooked me up on several occasions, and my wife when ive sent her on various beer quests.
     
  13. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    Yes, Will and Scott are both great guys. Super helpful and totally honest. Can't ask for more
     
  14. icetrauma

    icetrauma Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2004 Texas

    I spoke with a guy, William was his name I believe, at Spec's on Holcombe in Houston. Very nice and cordial beer guy, who treated me like an actual customer. Anyway, he said his BEK rep will be in tomorrow and he will be checking/ordering several brews. The smaller Spec's stores are much better in customer service than the downtown/midtown box.
     
  15. lbour

    lbour Crusader (412) Jul 17, 2011 Texas
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    Haven't scored any bottles yet but Whip In has it on tap. Definitely needs some age on it, but not a bad beer. Out of the tap, I think Black Butte XXIV is/was much more interesting.
     
  16. Phoenix2443

    Phoenix2443 Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Texas

    Holy shit I am beyond irritated at specs staff in general right now either not knowing shit about their inventory or hiding shit for themselves. Specs South Park meadows saying they don't have it and haven't seen it and then the guy at specs Brodie saying he had no eta and hasn't heard anything. I had to tell him they're getting it tomorrow
     
  17. Phoenix2443

    Phoenix2443 Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Texas

    Just lef
    Just left there and I have to agree. Had darkest hour on tap and it was much better. Also if you haven't tried the brahmale yet you're fucking up
     
  18. r0nburgundy69

    r0nburgundy69 Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 Texas

    had whiskey brhamale and it was much better than expected
     
  19. tigrstylz

    tigrstylz Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2012 Texas

    Maybe starting a new trend...Dry Cheetoed, orange rind infused, jail lambic
     
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  20. mattchow

    mattchow Pundit (985) Jun 24, 2012 Texas

    anyone have an abyss they would want to trade for a karbach bba hellfighter? i'll be up in austin for the JK party on the 26th. BM me :grinning:
     
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