I have wondered if the batch get successively larger, as well.
Like, the first time Bug Farm shows up for the year, it's a small batch and some is saved back to grow up the next batch a week or two later. Then that 2nd batch is bigger. Then the 3rd batch is bigger yet AND none is held back for growing up a 4th batch. So, the first time it shows up, it sells out quick because the demand is high and the supply is low. Then when you get around to whichever batch is still for sale, the people that had been waiting in line for it are have some and there is suddenly a larger supply.
Anyway, whatever the situation is, I think this actually justifies the small batch/part-time aspect of ECY. If there was always tons of ECY stuff available and there always had been, then they would be screwed trying to sell the same large amount with all of the new competition sprouting up in the industry.
My $0.02
And yes, there is still BugFarm (ECY01) and Old Newark Ale (ECY10) available and I have 2 vials of BugFarm in my fridge in the basement. I need to pick up a sack of pils malt and get brewing some new sour brews.
Like, the first time Bug Farm shows up for the year, it's a small batch and some is saved back to grow up the next batch a week or two later. Then that 2nd batch is bigger. Then the 3rd batch is bigger yet AND none is held back for growing up a 4th batch. So, the first time it shows up, it sells out quick because the demand is high and the supply is low. Then when you get around to whichever batch is still for sale, the people that had been waiting in line for it are have some and there is suddenly a larger supply.
Anyway, whatever the situation is, I think this actually justifies the small batch/part-time aspect of ECY. If there was always tons of ECY stuff available and there always had been, then they would be screwed trying to sell the same large amount with all of the new competition sprouting up in the industry.
My $0.02
And yes, there is still BugFarm (ECY01) and Old Newark Ale (ECY10) available and I have 2 vials of BugFarm in my fridge in the basement. I need to pick up a sack of pils malt and get brewing some new sour brews.