Comments on: Bell’s Draught Back In St. Louis

By: Derek Bean

Derek Bean — Sat, 31 May 2008 05:01:15 +0000

Dave hit it on the head: you have to have 1)a knowledgeable Glazer’s rep (or any distributor rep, for that matter) who cares, and 2)a knowledgeable account who cares. Lukas would be the best bet at an off-premise account who knows their shit about ordering kegs, and has the the cooler to store them. Not knocking anybody else, just sayin’ that it relates back to the equation of having the right rep who a)knows their shit, and b)cares + having a retailer who also knows his shit and cares.

Sounds like 33 is the proper on-premise spot for ordering your keg needs.

But, again, if you go to Bob’s, they can always order you a keg of 5-Day IPA, and who needs anything else?!

By: Ericstl6

Ericstl6 — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:14:20 +0000

Cubby,

I swear to god…make the short trip north on 55 to “33″ and talk to Dylan! If it can be done he will get it done!

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:37:04 +0000

I get my kegs through either 33 or Bon Vivant. I’d contact Dylan at 33, and he’ll get the scoop. Drop me an e-mail or PM through the forum here, and I can share some other thoughts. 33’s Glazer’s rep used to be the beer buyer for Lukas in Ellisville, and is the first person from whom I heard about the return of Bell’s draft.

By: cubby_swans

cubby_swans — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:17:35 +0000

Well, I tried Friar Tuck too. They said they’ll get back to me… But Dave, if Bell’s has no problem with you ordering half barrels, how do you do that? Obviously I can’t call the brewery and order a keg, bob’s says glazers can’t/won’t get me one…. but Bell’s says it’s OK. Bottom line is, WHO do I call to get a 1/2 barrel of Bells? In the forum it was suggested that I try 33. But if 33 can get it, why not somewhere else closer to my home?

By: Derek Bean

Derek Bean — Thu, 29 May 2008 04:04:48 +0000

It is entirely possible that Bell’s is directing Glazer’s to only sell their kegs to bars/ restaurants. But, of course, it also depends on who Bob’s talked to at Glazer’s and how knowledgeable said person is. (With Glazer’s, finding someone knowledgeable on the phone can be difficult.)

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 29 May 2008 01:52:18 +0000

The Bell’s rep told me via e-mail that 20l kegs of specialty beers (HopSlam, Expedition, SDCS, etc.) would be for bars and restaurants only, but he seemed to have no problem with me ordering (even special ordering for brands that aren’t here yet) half barrels.

By: Carl

Carl — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:47:26 +0000

I do seems to remember a conversation (I think with Dylan at 33, but don’t hold me to that) where I was told the kegs were for bars/restaurants only. I know part of the reason Bell’s pulled out in the 1st place was that empty kegs were not being returned. At least for the time being, they wanted tighter control of where the kegs were going.
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