Three Floyd's visit

You should prolly call them up and ask them.

 

You should have no prob. Maybe a 15-30 min wait if that. Usually only crazy busy on weekends.

 

I'll probably get there about 11:00 am. You text me when you're arriving and I'll leave, giving you my seat at the bar.

 

But Saturdays are the old Wednesdays making Tuesdays the future Thursdays. Last I heard the bar burned down. Brewery is ok but the dark lord all boiled.

In short, have a good time.

 

I'm going to jump in on this thread as opposed to making a new one since it seems like there's some regulars who have already posted. I've read some of the other boards so I get it--it's crazy busy, packed, and some people have had a less than positive experience. But others haven't, obviously.

So that said... It doesn't surprise me that I've never tried any of their beers--I just haven't spent enough time in places where I would have had a chance to do so. But I'm making it a goal over the winter break to make the trip out there. Seems like early and mid-week is the way to go, although with holiday weather and vacation schedules I have a feeling that's not going to keep me from waiting.

A few questions: Do they just sell cases or can I get a sixer or mixed pack to go? Will there be any growlers left? I am flying to the midwest and won't be checking bags so I'm not too worried/disappointed about missing out on some of the exclusive bombers but I will have some time to work through a few singles.

Looking forward to tasting some of these beers I've been hearing about for years! (I'll still have a bit of a drive so I won't be going too crazy.) And maybe I'll see a few of ya'll out there too.

 

The service has never been less than great for me, at least. Also, if you're by yourself, they try to get you a seat in the bar area pretty quick and don't put you on the same list as groups. At least, they haven't for me.

They sell by the sixer, bomber, and case. They don't do mix-a-six. They just brought growlers back, so it's anyones guess how those will work. In the past, it's been much more cost effective to just get bottles.

 

Just give them a call an hour out. They have tons of electrical problems there and many fires occur. Don't worry, though, they usually rebuild in about an hour and give out free Brandy Vanilla DL while they berate you.

 

Yes, I heard all about that the fire. And that they are cancelling Darklord Day, moving location, and pulling out of states they distribute to. http://www.3floyds.com/faqs-and-rumors/ (ha!)

@mdomask, the growler would be more of a souvenir for me--the fact that it comes filled with delicious beer is just icing on the cake!

 

Right. They used to have them, but even before they added on the to-go area, they priced the growlers ridiculously. Hopefully the amend that now.

 

According to their Facebook posting about it, the growler pricing is:

Dreadnaught $30
Jinx Proof $18
Alpha King, Robert the Bruce, Pride & Joy, Gumballhead are all $12

No charge for the growler itself and no growler refills.

 

I went on a Wednesday and Thursday night recently and it was dead.

 

Heard Zombie Dust is out but it might be old news. Weather permitting this Friday might be my first visit! Aiming for the early afternoon to avoid the waits and hoping to pick up some treats to bring back for NYE.

 

Ohhh people are going to love $30 a growler for Dreadnaught...

 

Dreadnaught is actually reasonable 3x22oz bottles = $30 for 66oz versus a $30 - 64oz growler.

Jinx Proof on the other hand: 6x12oz bottles = $10 for 72oz versus a $18 - 64oz growler.

 

Do they still have growlers available?

 

Last time I was there (mid-December) they had just started filling growlers again. I assume they still are.

They stopped filling growlers not because they ran out, but rather due to some problems with the tap lines/pressure filler.

 

The pressure filler exploded and almost killed the dude operating the machine and the guy who was purchasing said growlers, then burnt down the bar.

 

Well, when I visited in late October, the guy in the box back there told me that the machine did in fact blow up and injure the dude waiting for his growler...So they were trying to decide how to procede.

 

IIRC, they won't refill growlers, even their own.