Ames Lager Update
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What are the rules? or where can I find them?
I live in Illinois but will be in Ames for a basketball game in a few weeks. Rules or no rules, I can tell you that everyone who goes to Wisconsin comes back with a few cases of New Glarus. I figure it shouldn't be a big deal to bring back a few cases of Ames Lager
It makes complete sense that demand has dropped. Scarcity and being the new cool thing will skyrocket demand initially. Also we're getting into cold weather, most drinkers I know start switching to heavier beers and liquors around this time.
From my own personal experience, I saw Ames Lager for the first time last week at HyVee on University in West Des Moines and there were only two 6 packs.
From my own personal experience, I saw Ames Lager for the first time last week at HyVee on University in West Des Moines and there were only two 6 packs.
It's "illegal" to transport alcohol across state lines, one of those dumb laws still carried over from Prohibition era. Everyone does it, especially from Wisconsin (Spotted Cow).
It's not illegal to transport it, it's illegal to transport and sell it.
You can buy Spotted Cow and bring it to Iowa. You can't buy Spotted Cow, bring it to Iowa, and then sell it.
Iowa law prohibiting out-of-state alcohol rarely enforced
Iowa lawmakers are keeping a law that makes it illegal to transport most alcohol into the state despite police saying regulation is rarely enforced.
www.kcrg.com
Well, I was wrong. For some reason I thought I looked into this a long time ago to see if it was actually true and had come to the conclusion that personal use transport was legal, but I guess not.Iowa law prohibiting out-of-state alcohol rarely enforced
Iowa lawmakers are keeping a law that makes it illegal to transport most alcohol into the state despite police saying regulation is rarely enforced.
I live close to both Minnesota and Wisconsin and regularly shop in each state. I can't fathom how many times I've broken this law.
I feel like it basically is a light beer but I usually only drink IPA or stronger beers so I might be a bad person to ask.
People might have stopped looking for it since early on it was hard to find. I'll check for it more often and do my part when I see it.
It's just not distributed enough. HyVee Dollar Fresh in my small town always has Swarm but no Ames Lager.
I'd drink it all the time if it wasn't a hassle to get it
I'd drink it all the time if it wasn't a hassle to get it
I'm in the same boat. I think I'm down to my last three so need to stock up soon.
I'm definitely more of an IPA guy for most of my consumption and I brew myself, but plan to make Ames Lager my "house beer" for the non ale types and when I want a lager. I still can't get it in my area, but next time in Des Moines I'll stock up.
Was good to see it at the stage door before the basketball game. I was a bit worried when I got one and there were only three left in the cooler, but shortly after they refilled the cooler.
Wish there was a way to order some and get it delivered it to my house here on the east coast. Maybe there is I have no idea.
2 of the 3 Hy-Vee's in Dubuque are carrying it and seem to always have some available since early September at least. I personally know the W&S manager at the other Hy-Vee that doesn't carry it. Huge Hawk fan and probably wouldn't ever allow it.
Can't find it anywhere else in town. Local liquor stores are a no-go. Fareway doesn't have it. Assuming big box stores (Walmart, Target etc.) wouldn't carry it regardless. Not sure if local convenience stores are carrying it, but feel like I've seen Swarm at various Kwik Stars and Casey's.
Can't find it anywhere else in town. Local liquor stores are a no-go. Fareway doesn't have it. Assuming big box stores (Walmart, Target etc.) wouldn't carry it regardless. Not sure if local convenience stores are carrying it, but feel like I've seen Swarm at various Kwik Stars and Casey's.
I was referring to shipping specifically. USPS doesn’t allow it. UPS does allow it but adult signature is required. I have done it without following the rules without issue but I don’t endorse it (publicly)
I have similar drink preferences to you. I liked Ames Lager fine enough, but it certainly didn't have me constantly checking stores after the 2 sixers I initially got ran out.
Right, if it’s on the shelf you’d buy it but not gonna drive around looking for it.
Surprised sales have dropped. I can rarely find it lol.