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I fell in love with Sweetwater Blue this year, even though I got totally scammed and charged 12 bucks for my first one, I couldn't stop drinking them!
But now.... I live in Michigan, and cannot get it here anywhere.. I even emailed the brewery to see if there were any other ways I could get it... They replied and said that they plan on distributing to Michigan in 2009.... soo, I don't want to wait that long.
Anyone have a clue as to how I could get some? Besides me just taking a roadtrip to the south and stocking up ;D
I emailed them as well, and they said they'll be distributing in the Raleigh-Durham area by the end of the year. Woo-hoo!
As far as how to get it without roadtripping South? Well, seeing as they can't ship beer because of Georgia state law... I guess you're S.O.L... Unless you know someone down there who can buy it and bring it up for you?
We're driving to Atlanta in August for a wedding, and you can be damn sure I'm stocking up then.
Post by antsmarchn on Jun 25, 2007 17:00:22 GMT -5
There are beer snobs out there that trade beers. You can just try to find someone in the Atlanta area that would be willing to mail you some. Another option would be finding liquor stores in that area that are willing to ship beer, might pay a little more, but will be able to get your beer.
Post by circusoflight on Jun 25, 2007 17:27:13 GMT -5
i've been hearing a lot of hype about this beer for awhile now and finally tried it this roo. i fell in love immediately..so smooth and poundable, and refreshing with the blueberry aftertaste. it really hit the spot, but was dangerous because they were so easy to slam down (i was concerned about the heat/dehydration factor). i love the microbrew tent though, however, i thought it could've been a tad bigger, at least with more space to sit/lie down. i hit the sweetwater stand mainly, but i was happy they had magic hat as well (uber hetty).
So glad you guys fell in love with the Blue!! ;D Now you know why I have been an addict for a while...they have a few distributors in Birmingham and are planning to move into HSV (my town) next year.... But I'm only an hour away from two sources so I can't really complain.....and ATL is a frequent weekend road trip, that's when I really stock up cause it's cheaper there..... ;D
If you really get desperate....PM me addresses and I'll start making runs...LOL! Steve Farace of Sweetwater Brewery actually has emailed with me several times on different things and one of the things we talked about was making bootleg runs until HSV gets a distributorship....he would be so proud!! HA!
Well, I ordered my beer, from a woman that looked nice. She handed me my beer and then I handed her a twenty, she made change and as she was handing me it back, took a dollar off the top and put it in the tip jar (without asking) now, I am not one to not tip, I worked in the food industry as a server for four years, and am always more than willing to tip, but for her to take my money without asking me isn't right, thats not how TIPS work lol. So, annoyed by that action I took my change and put it in my pocket and continued on to Michael Franti and Spearhead.
Well I met up with my mom and dad at that show, yes me, my mom, dad and sister have traveled to Bonnaroo for the past three years together, and was going to buy a few beers for us, pulled out my change from the twenty, and had only 8 bucks left! SO the lady not only tipped herself but charged me 12 dollars for one 6 dollar beer..
All in all I didn't let it bother me but, but was quite suprised that that lady would take advantage of nice people by keeping their money and overcharging... Still had the best weekend ever!
The Sweetwater Blue was amazing, indeed. Did anyone try Shipyard (or Seadog's) Wild Blueberry ale or Apricot Wheat Beer? They were both pretty amazing as well.
She handed me my beer and then I handed her a twenty, she made change and as she was handing me it back, took a dollar off the top and put it in the tip jar (without asking)
Overcharging AND taking an extra dollar? I would have thrown the beer in her face and told her thats karma, I think thats worth $12
Post by antsmarchn on Jun 26, 2007 17:05:57 GMT -5
While blue was good, I was disappointed to see that all the breweries borught all their very mainstream beer. For example, Brooklyn is a great brewery, but didnt bring any special or one off brews like their Local 1. I would have also liked to see some other breweries their, Dogfish head for one. I think the dogfish aprihop or ithaca brewings apricot wheat blow away magic hat #9 and shipyards apricot wheat.
As far as getting Blue, I have contacted a few distributors about shipping to the northeast and elsewhere and as soon as I get a reply I will attempt to post it here. I have even spoken to a friend that owns a liquor store in NJ to see if he can get some, so hopefully he can come through. I even checked with sweetwater and they said they do not have any intention to distribute outside of the southeast for a while.
Good ole sweetwater! Blue is great, but a little bit goes a long way. And I had way too much at 'roo, plus thats what I was drinking alot up until 'roo. Drinking the 420 right now.
I became a big fan of the Sweetwater 420 while I was at Roo and can't find the dang beer anywhere up north (livin' in DE). Anybody that would want to work out a trade for some local stuff (Yuengling or Dogfish head beers I guess), I'd be super appreciative.
I tried the 420, they didn't have Blue at the Hospitality bar backstage...just not as good as Blue to me....good, but not as good. I think that was what I was drinking at Godsmack at the Fox....what I remember of it anyways ???
Yep the fox carries 420.....I remember being tempted the whole time I saw Derek Trucks there on NYE last year. I was the dumbass who decided to stay sober for NYE for a change! My friends were happy, but being sober and having to drive a shitload od drunks around downtown atlanta sucks.
Post by jray05stang on Jun 28, 2007 0:55:34 GMT -5
So I never remembered to try the sweet water blue while at roo and that is all I have heard about since I have been home... Today I drove to florida for our annual beach vacation and the first thing I did was search out sweetwater bue... not to hard to find here... sadly I am not blown out of the water by the beer... maybe my beer taste buds just arent fully developed... I also picked up some 420 and I hate it... I tried it, my father, my girlfriend, and my uncle... and every one of us think it taste like cough syrup? Maybe a bad batch I dunno... Ill give it another try tomorrow!
you can get it in Nashville, I see your from Memphis, and I can't recall how far that is from you, but according to the website they distribute to Nashville
Where in Tuscaloosa, AL can I find SW Blue!? ??? We go to there lots throughout the year!
You might luck up and find it in a few bars in T-town, but no stores. The only package store I know of that consistently carries it for Retail in AL is Wayne's in Cullman.