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RonanC · 22-05-2021 08:15PM

adrian522 wrote: »

To be honest I misread the same day shipping and I assumed worse case it would be next day shipping. Given the amount I'm paying for the beer and for the delivery I'd expect a quicker turnaround.

Maybe I'm expecting too much.

I ordered from Whiplash on Wednesday just after 2pm and it was delivered at 7.45am the next morning. Can't ask for much quicker turnaround than that, with the caveat that you don't miss the giant sized text that details their shipping policy.

adrian522 · 22-05-2021 08:18PM

What giant sized text? You need to go looking for it,

I agree that is a great turnaround which makes waiting 5 days for mine all the more frustrating.

youcancallmeal · 22-05-2021 10:51PM

RonanC wrote: »

I ordered from Whiplash on Wednesday just after 2pm and it was delivered at 7.45am the next morning. Can't ask for much quicker turnaround than that, with the caveat that you don't miss the giant sized text that details their shipping policy.

Same here and would agree they are the cheapest delivery from any of the usual craft beer brewers/retailers

adrian522 · 22-05-2021 11:00PM

youcancallmeal wrote: »

Same here and would agree they are the cheapest delivery from any of the usual craft beer brewers/retailers

I agree it's a great service if you order any day other than Thursday

Not sure they are cheaper than other brewers for delivery though. Several offer free delivery over a certain amount.

feylya · 22-05-2021 11:12PM

adrian522 wrote: »

I agree it's a great service of you order any day other than Thursday

Not sure they are cheaper than other brewers for delivery though. Several offer free delivery over.a.certain amount.

What do you want the outcome of all this to be? You've admitted that you misread the site, something that many others didn't do. Are you annoyed that you've no beers for the weekend, and you've spent your beer money online rather than in a local offy? Do you want Whiplash to add a large red disclaimer at the start of the page so you can't miss it? What's the goal here?

adrian522 · 22-05-2021 11:17PM

feylya wrote: »

What do you want the outcome of all this to be? You've admitted that you misread the site, something that many others didn't do. Are you annoyed that you've no beers for the weekend, and you've spent your beer money online rather than in a local offy? Do you want Whiplash to add a large red disclaimer at the start of the page so you can't miss it? What's the goal here?

I've said above what my issue is.

feylya · 22-05-2021 11:25PM

adrian522 wrote: »

I've said above what my issue is.

You've said a lot of things above.

adrian522 · 22-05-2021 11:31PM

feylya wrote: »

You've said a lot of things above.

I pointed out my issue in a single post then I've been responding to individual messages.

Essentially I don't understand why an order made on Wednesday afternoon can be delivered on Thursday morning at 7.45 am yet an order made on Thursday afternoon can't be delivered until Tuesday.

I struggle with that logic. But anyway I've made my point and received my answer at this point.

feylya · 22-05-2021 11:39PM

adrian522 wrote: »

I pointed bout my issue in a single post then I've been responding to individual response

Essentially I don't understand why an order made on Wednesday afternoon cam.be delivered on Thursday morning at 7.45 am yet an order made on Thursday afternoon can't be delivered until Tuesday.

I struggle with that logic. But anyway I've made my point and received my answer at this point.

You completely miss the point that deliveries can be made, but Whiplash chose not to, and advertise that fact repeatedly, to ensure quality. Do you bang on shop doors when they chose to close between 1 and 2 pm for lunch, just because other places are still open?

adrian522 · 22-05-2021 11:46PM

feylya wrote: »

You completely miss the point that deliveries can be made, but Whiplash chose not to, and advertise that fact repeatedly, to ensure quality. Do you bang on shop doors when they chose to close between 1 and 2 pm for lunch, just because other places are still open?

I don't miss that point at all. I just don't understand why they don't ship on Fridays. Didn't think it would be that hard for you to understand.

Also they don't "advertise it repeatedly", it's buried on an FAQ page. The same page that says deliveries can be expected in 1 to 2 days.

I don't get your point about banging on shop doors at all.

Pen Rua · 23-05-2021 11:50AM

Personally, the shipping policy / FAQ is one of the first places I go to on a (new) website prior to placing an order on it.

It's been explained already why they opt not to ship on Fridays. They have it emblazoned on foot of the webshop that there is same day dispatch Mon - Thurs where orders are placed before midday (fwiw, I placed an order a 2pm when the new releases went live and it was with me the next morning). It's said again on the FAQ and generally on the social channels. That's their policy for the reasons many have pointed to above. I got the vibe from the various Meet-the-Brewer type events that they did in the last couple of months that they really care for the quality of the beer. If not dispatching on Fridays means the beer stays in their control for two extra days, that's their policy choice.

adrian522 · 23-05-2021 12:21PM

Exactly, I asked a question and it was answered.

I personally would prefer my order to be delivered as soon as possible but as you say its their choice, also feel they could be clearer that they don't ship on Friday-Sunday but I've learnt my lesson in that regard.

Pen Rua · 23-05-2021 07:37PM

I may be in the direction of Waterford next weekend. Is there any particular off license worth trying to get to? I believe Metalman is brewed in that part of the country and is seldom available in Cork.

adrian522 · 23-05-2021 07:50PM

Pen Rua wrote: »

I may be in the direction of Waterford next weekend. Is there any particular off license worth trying to get to? I believe Metalman is brewed in that part of the country and is seldom available in Cork.

Not sure about Waterford bit if you are in Kilkenny the Wine Centre is worth a look.

Pen Rua · 23-05-2021 08:07PM

adrian522 wrote: »

Not sure about Waterford bit if you are in Kilkenny the Wine Centre is worth a look.

Thanks! As it happens, due there in June so I’ll have that in my to do.

BeerNut · 23-05-2021 08:07PM

World Wide Wines is the Waterford offy that wins all the awards.

adrian522 · 23-05-2021 08:30PM

Pen Rua wrote: »

Thanks! As it happens, due there in June so I’ll have that in my to do.

Obviously closed now but they have a bar/taproom setup outback in conjunction with Sullivans Brewing

https://sullivanstaproom.com/

but1er · 23-05-2021 09:38PM

I discovered the Sours are very hard for me to drink. Didnt like the The White Hag - Pineapple Puca Sour and tonight had the new whiplast mango sour. Riddled with heartburn

Brock Turnpike · 24-05-2021 10:34AM

adrian522 wrote: »

Not sure about Waterford bit if you are in Kilkenny the Wine Centre is worth a look.

Would second that. Great selection of beers.

Pen Rua · 24-05-2021 02:15PM

adrian522 wrote: »

Obviously closed now but they have a bar/taproom setup outback in conjunction with Sullivans Brewing

https://sullivanstaproom.com/

I can't remember if it's this brand or another I'm getting it mixed up with, but do they contract brew in Dundalk as opposed to by themselves in Kilkenny?

adrian522 · 24-05-2021 02:24PM

Yes I think that's them alright.

Macy0161 · 24-05-2021 02:28PM

Yes, so calling it a taproom is a bit of stretch. Decent food deals in the pre-covid days when I was in there.

BeerNut · 24-05-2021 03:31PM

Pen Rua wrote: »

do they contract brew in Dundalk as opposed to by themselves in Kilkenny?

They do both. The pilot kit in Kilkenny produces small-batch specials that are only sold on draught in the taproom.

JPA · 24-05-2021 03:35PM

Pen Rua wrote: »

I may be in the direction of Waterford next weekend. Is there any particular off license worth trying to get to? I believe Metalman is brewed in that part of the country and is seldom available in Cork.

Carry out ferrybank and World Wide Wines.

Pen Rua · 24-05-2021 04:04PM

Macy0161 wrote: »

Yes, so calling it a taproom is a bit of stretch. Decent food deals in the pre-covid days when I was in there.

BeerNut wrote: »

They do both. The pilot kit in Kilkenny produces small-batch specials that are only sold on draught in the taproom.

adrian522 wrote: »

Yes I think that's them alright.

Gotcha. "Taproom" would have me think the beer is brewed onsite, but eh. I'll see if we can get a table when we visit as outdoor dining should be back for then.

Macy0161 · 24-05-2021 06:43PM

Pen Rua wrote: »

Gotcha. "Taproom" would have me think the beer is brewed onsite, but eh. I'll see if we can get a table when we visit as outdoor dining should be back for then.

It's a decent spot in fairness. The in laws were there last summer iirc, and it was all outside pods and sheds. But it was predominantly outdoor dining even when I was there in previous years.

The Stout, Red and Golden were all that were available when I was last there though - no sign of any specials.

youcancallmeal · 24-05-2021 06:50PM

Picked up these four Fraugruber beers in my local off license at the weekend. Not sure if they were mispriced but all 5.95, even the DIPA. Looking at them on Untappd seems like they are all similar eggy looking NEIPAs. Basically like what Fuerst Wiacek released in Ireland a few months back, they were nice but all samey. Must be a German craft brewer thing that this is the only style the export

l14masasddadsg · 25-05-2021 01:02PM

youcancallmeal wrote: »

Picked up these four Fraugruber beers in my local off license at the weekend. Not sure if they were mispriced but all 5.95, even the DIPA. Looking at them on Untappd seems like they are all similar eggy looking NEIPAs. Basically like what Fuerst Wiacek released in Ireland a few months back, they were nice but all samey. Must be a German craft brewer thing that this is the only style the export

One's called Illusion of Choice! :rolleyes:

adam240610 · 26-05-2021 10:13PM

Had the white hag puca pineapple in the sun today, tasted like I bit into a lemony pineapple, definitely the right day for that one

Basq · 26-05-2021 10:18PM

adam240610 wrote: »

Had the white hag puca pineapple in the sun today, tasted like I bit into a lemony pineapple, definitely the right day for that one

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