Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Massachusetts - Sightings!

Discussion in 'US - New England' started by wdarcy77, Oct 17, 2012.

  1. BostonHops Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    i'm not holding my breath about ever deciphering the great, unknowable riddle that is the beer distribution system in mass. when we'll get certain allotments, how much we'll get, what stores will receive it, allotments that just vanish... it's like this mind-bending mystery on every level. maybe it's better not to think about it.
  2. Rekrule Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    FYI Burlington Wine and Spirits just got it in. (1 4pk limit, $24.80) They must have JUST got it, they had to put it into the system before I purchased it.
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  3. AdamsDTD Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    The Wine Press in Brookline just got some. $23.99.
  4. DutchZwilling Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Just got an email from the beer manager at Wines & More in Mansfield -- BCS arrived on Thursday. Three-bottle limit, located on the shelf behind the front checkout, so you have to ask for it. Not sure of the price.
  5. Sesmu Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    It's off-topic, but since it was mentioned...
    So you used to go there, talked to the owners, and found them pompous?!? Really?!? They're anything, but, imo. In fact, I find them quite humble when they talk about their store.
    About the subject, and I personally discussed it with them: they decided simply not to deal with InBev. That's all there is to it. Yes, unfortunately, good brands got caught in this, too, but this is their stance - not to do business with InBev. Period. Almost every beer geek considers it his/her duty to shit on Bud related products and business, but when a retail store does it, it's, for some reason, perceived as pompousness and snobbery.
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  6. CADMixes Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    I don't know if CBC is pompous, but I do think they make a self-conscious effort to be something other than a liquor store. Thing is, I like liquor stores.
  7. BobCobb Member

    Location:
    Illinois
    I think this is probably the case, not some snobbery about dictating what is and is not craft beer. I've found Kate and Suzanne to be nothing but wonderful over the past few years.
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  8. Archemedies Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Any sightings in the South Shore? I am hoping Kappys in Falmouth might get some...
  9. BleepBloopBlap Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Uh, duh. Hence the name.
  10. Jnorton00 Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Craft Liquor Cellar anyone?
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  11. IcemanCometh Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Kappy's Medford today 5pm it will be released as part of GI tasting

    Fun with rush hour traffic!
  12. Jnorton00 Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    I've been there once and that area was awful to drive in on a Saturday, I can't imagine in rush hour.
  13. Dope Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    It's behind the counter, you have to ask for it. Just FYI for anyone else who goes there.

    Dope
  14. sjverla Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    The traffic is brutal around there always. Any idea on bottle limits?
  15. CADMixes Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Asked them that on Facebook but they haven't replied.
  16. BostonHops Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Grabbed a 4pk based on this tip. Thanks man, I owe you one!
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  17. CADMixes Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    1 four-pack per customer, $21.99
  18. BumpkinBrewer Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Picked up a 4pk at Beer and Wine At the Andovers. Paid $30. I feel dirty.
  19. wdarcy77 Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Picked some up at Curtis Liquors in Weymouth today.
    No idea what their allocation was.

    BUT
    The store reminded me of Master P . . . NO LIMIT!!
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  20. girlmeetsbeer16 Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Blanchards in Allston got their shipment. They're making calls to people who are on the hold list. Good luck to all!
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  21. Psychmusic Member

    Location:
    Rhode Island
    blanchard's in allston got some- 25 plus deposit though their getting it to people on their waitlist first
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  22. AdamsDTD Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Happy to help. Just hope people keep up the tips when (or if) Boston gets cherry and coffee!
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  23. IcemanCometh Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    When it finally makes it here 5 months from now...
  24. tehzachatak Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    holy cow.
  25. BostonHops Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Agreed. Going to be a tougher one to reel in I reckon but if I get any solid info there will be a head's up going your way.
  26. hnbc34 Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Just bought 2 (that's all you could buy ) at Gordon's on Main in Waltham. They also had a bit of FBS (grabbed some of that as well)
  27. Resuin Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    FYI: Still have some at Gordon's in Waltham - 2 bottle limit. $5.99 per. Gotta ask though.
  28. sjverla Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Just got back from Kappy's in Medford. I got there a few minutes past 5:00. They were opening the first of what looked like three remaining cases. $21.99/4. 4-bottle limit as previously stated.
  29. shlauncha Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Well that's some bullshit.

    Every day for a week, after work I've been walking down to Gordon's in Watertown and asking "Hey, I don't suppose the Bourbon County has come in yet, eh?"

    "Nope, supposedly tomorrow."

    Repeat.

    I go in tonight, "Hey, has the Bourbon County come in yet."

    "Sorry, only if you reserved it."

    "Wait, what? I've been coming in every night asking about it. Nobody mentioned that you needed to reserve it."

    "We didn't know you needed to."

    [IMG]
  30. brikelly Member

    Location:
    New Hampshire
    Absolutely, couldn't agree more. They make trips to CBC a real delight. Having a wonderful beer selection AND such phenomenally helpful, friendly staff make it a place worth driving to. Frequently.
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  31. AdamP Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Same here. They also had a few bottles of Madame Rose left at $9.99/bomber, as opposed to Ball Square's $17.74 price tag for the same beer. I stupidly only bought one...
  32. CADMixes Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    They were doing a one-bottle limit on Madame Rose, don't beat yourself up.
  33. tehzachatak Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    holy crap. shoulda gotten that. passed because ball square was so pricy. that has to be a misprice at Kappy's.... right?
  34. AdamP Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    I guess? The Goose Island rep was there and actually the one who told me the price. Regardless, even just one bottle at $9.99 is a nice treat.
  35. tehzachatak Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    well, if a goose island rep was there, then i believe it! i just figured the price to the store was probably that high.. i've never seen one of the three sisters for under $12, ever.

    see http://beeradvocate.com/community/threads/madame-rose-price-check.48603/
  36. Horbar Member

    Location:
    Rhode Island
    This years BCBS tastes great and has been the easiest time I've had getting some. Very pleased. The only issue has been the time it took to hit the shelves. So much for the doom and gloom. Hickey's liqours in Milford has some left yesterday.
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  37. Auror Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Holding 4-packs for the first people who called about it originally, but selling to anyone that asks about it. $25.99. It'll go on the shelf eventually if it doesn't sell out in a reasonable amount of time with this method.
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  38. Fluke828 Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts

    Stopped in tonight...asked if they had any left, guy said he sold his one case before Thanksgiving.....so yeah...not sure what happened there...
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  39. seanwhite Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Wegman's still has some left - 4 pack for 19.99.
  40. cbeer88 Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    Curtis can be a night and day experience depending on who you talk to. I've had everything from "very helpful beer guy" to "being called retarded for spending $10 on a 12oz bottle of beer".

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