tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post5624905902775979549..comments2023-06-16T11:59:53.479-04:00Comments on Hoosier Beer Geek: A Beer Blog for Indiana, from Indianapolis: The Beer Geeks Take Madison: New Glarus Brewing Co.Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17412784462353586629noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-26664840789032460882010-09-02T08:47:49.891-04:002010-09-02T08:47:49.891-04:00good point, anon - we bought from the store on bre...good point, anon - we bought from the store on brewery premises and then found the same beer at cheaper prices at the bar we ate lunch at. of course that bar didn't have the same selection...Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047590428827738771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-6905103547054768892010-09-02T01:03:21.615-04:002010-09-02T01:03:21.615-04:00Definitely worth the trip, and they have a sweet r...Definitely worth the trip, and they have a sweet retail store full of case after case of tasty items. However, be aware that those items can be bought cheaper - in some cases, MUCH cheaper - in a grocery store than at the brewery itself. They won't undersell their distributors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-24819401940245278222010-09-01T19:49:05.589-04:002010-09-01T19:49:05.589-04:00I thought I relly liked Spotted Cow but Totally Na...I thought I relly liked Spotted Cow but Totally Naked is even better. Try the Belgian Red! Woo Tart!cmodlinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-51301659102382163262010-09-01T13:43:26.150-04:002010-09-01T13:43:26.150-04:00Watch out for Math Guy and his cheese arms, Anon.Watch out for Math Guy and his cheese arms, Anon.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047590428827738771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-9855590027317343212010-09-01T12:36:30.762-04:002010-09-01T12:36:30.762-04:00I'm sorry, anon, but that's impossible.
8...I'm sorry, anon, but that's impossible.<br /><br />8 gal = 1024 oz = 85.33 x 12oz servings<br /><br />85.33 servings per week is 12.2 beers beer day, so you're saying that, on average, EVERYONE in Wisconsin is drinking a 12 pack a day? Right.....CorrNDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371462855078578516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-75159664911551826222010-09-01T12:30:19.722-04:002010-09-01T12:30:19.722-04:00I heard a statistic on the radio not long ago that...I heard a statistic on the radio not long ago that the amount of beer currently consumed in Wisconsin averages out to over 8 gallons PER WEEK for every man, woman, and child in this state. That's higher than Germany and Romania combined. So you can imagine how much some individuals must be sucking down to keep up our reputation! So there's your 80,000 barrels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-8411663853159369512010-09-01T11:01:15.855-04:002010-09-01T11:01:15.855-04:00They don't distribute outside of WI not becaus...They don't distribute outside of WI not because they can't, but because they don't want to.....and clearly don't need to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-89465934090020462712010-09-01T10:40:10.293-04:002010-09-01T10:40:10.293-04:00Is there a reason you can't branch out to othe...Is there a reason you can't branch out to other states? I have a case of Spotted Cow in my closet, which is in Denver, CO... We like it here too, and it still tastes good!NoWayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754750748338277054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-27387114996619394392010-08-26T22:11:54.822-04:002010-08-26T22:11:54.822-04:00Glad you stopped by, ampm!Glad you stopped by, ampm!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962101636917040661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-12840405526725065282010-08-25T20:29:45.911-04:002010-08-25T20:29:45.911-04:00So "hoppy" to find your blog! New Glarus...So "hoppy" to find your blog! New Glarus is a great beer. I love the pictures that you posted. Look forward to seeing more updates. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772985657875783553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-19739746463172900712010-08-25T12:35:47.149-04:002010-08-25T12:35:47.149-04:00Yeah I think it was a maximum of 100,000 barrels a...Yeah I think it was a maximum of 100,000 barrels at the new facility (currently at 90,000) and 80,000 at the old facility. Although I was drinking New Glarus R&D Golden Ale at the time so I wouldn't quote that.<br /><br />It was also the cleanest and most organized brewery I have ever seen in my life.rodneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280976642258884193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-68691648823885036322010-08-25T00:37:57.684-04:002010-08-25T00:37:57.684-04:00New Glarus is one of my top 5 favorite breweries. ...New Glarus is one of my top 5 favorite breweries. I'd consider moving to Wisconsin just so I could buy NG beer anytime I want!Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506138590620524434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-33161683404347195312010-08-24T22:11:00.027-04:002010-08-24T22:11:00.027-04:00They told us they could do around 180,000 barrels ...They told us they could do around 180,000 barrels between the new brewery and the old brewery location. That is an insane amount of beer for just one state. <br /><br />They brew more beer than DogFishHead, and are close on the heels of Brooklyn, Stone, and Bell's. All for just one state!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913054347911490028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-68248430078620706092010-08-24T21:10:52.303-04:002010-08-24T21:10:52.303-04:00When we were at New Glarus the folks at the inform...When we were at New Glarus the folks at the information counter told us the capacity was 150,000 barrels but they were currently only doing about 80,000 barrels. What a fabulous brewery! Truly a place to worship shiny stainless steel.Sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-74863326603805942652010-08-24T18:00:15.621-04:002010-08-24T18:00:15.621-04:00I've been to the original brewery. Can't w...I've been to the original brewery. Can't wait to go back and tour the new one. You know my appreciation for New Glarus.Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801795740199072666noreply@blogger.com