Hu Dey Beer: Where To Buy And Enjoy

Hu-Dey beer is a limited-edition brew by Hudepohl Brewing Company, released to commemorate the Cincinnati Bengals' Super Bowl appearance. The beer is not available in grocery or convenience stores but can be found at select bars in Cincinnati, including Arnold's Bar, Moerlein Lager House, Birch Station BBQ, and select 4EG locations such as Lackman's. Fans are encouraged to check the social media pages of these establishments for updates on availability. Online sweepstakes and raffles are also held occasionally, offering fans a chance to win a Hu-Dey Fan Pack containing the beer along with themed merchandise.

Hu-Dey beer is sold at the Hudepohl Brewing Company's brewery

In celebration of the Cincinnati Bengals' Super Bowl appearance in 2022, Hudepohl Brewing Company released a limited run of "Hu-Dey" beer. The beer was released in commemorative "It Is Us" six-packs, with only 2,800 six-packs made available. The cans were sold at the brewery's dock sale, with fans lining up for hours to get their hands on a pack.

The highly coveted beer was not available in grocery stores, liquor stores, or gas stations. Instead, a small number of bars in Cincinnati were allotted six-packs. These bars included Arnold's Bar, Moerlein Lager House, Birch Station BBQ, and select 4EG locations such as Lackman's. The bars encouraged fans to check their social media pages for updates on availability.

The demand for the limited-edition Hu-Dey beer greatly outstripped the supply, with fans eager to get their hands on a piece of Cincinnati history. The beer itself was a different brew from the original Hu-Dey beer, with a new special recipe created specifically for the limited run.

The beer is also available at select bars

Hudepohl Beers has said that demand for the beer has far outstripped supply, with people lining the streets for blocks to get their hands on one of the 2,800 six-packs produced. The beer was first released in a Hu-Dey can in 1981, and the new release brings back the dash between "Hu" and "Dey" on the can, reflecting the heritage of the city. The beer itself is also a different brew to the original, with a new, special recipe.

It can be purchased online

Hu-Dey beer is a highly sought-after beverage for Cincinnati Bengals fans, especially around the time of the Super Bowl. The beer is produced by the Hudepohl Brewing Company, which was established in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1885. While the beer is typically sold in bars and at the brewery, it can also be purchased online in certain circumstances.

In 2022, for example, the brewery offered a dock sale of $10 six-packs to commemorate the Bengals' Super Bowl LVI appearance. However, these quickly sold out, and the beer was not available in stores. A small number of bars in Cincinnati, such as Arnold's Bar and Moerlein Lager House, were allotted six-packs, and some of these bars offered online sales or raffles for the chance to purchase Hu-Dey beer.

Moerlein Lager House, for instance, held hourly raffles for Hu-Dey Fan Packs, which included a can of Hu-Dey beer, a T-shirt, and pretzel buns with beer cheese and mustard. They also offered a social media sweepstakes, where followers could be randomly chosen to receive a Fan Pack. Arnold's Bar offered an online presale for $30 six-packs, with a limit of one six-pack per person.

In addition to these bar-specific online sales, Hu-Dey beer can also be found on auction sites and collectible sites. For example, eBay has listings for empty commemorative cans, as well as full six-packs from past Super Bowls. These collectible cans can range in price from around $60 to over $200 per six-pack.

So, while Hu-Dey beer is not always available for purchase online directly from the brewery or bars, limited releases and special promotions may offer online purchasing options. Additionally, collectible and auction sites provide opportunities to buy the beer online, especially after high-profile events like the Super Bowl.

The beer is sold in packs of 6

The beer was released in celebration of the Cincinnati Bengals' Super Bowl LVI appearance, with the cans featuring a new design and the phrase "It Is Us," reflecting the team's motto. The beer itself is also a special, one-time brew, different from the original Hu-Dey beer that was first released in 1981.

The six-packs were sold for $10 at the dock sale, while bars like Arnold's Bar and Grill charged $30 per six-pack. The high demand and limited supply of the commemorative cans led to long lines and even traffic backups in the neighbourhood.

While the initial release sold out quickly, some bars received additional stock and sold the six-packs online or through raffles. Moerlein Lager House, for example, offered Hu-Dey Fan Packs that included a six-pack, a t-shirt, and pretzel buns for $38 plus tax and fees.

The beer was also available at select 4EG locations, such as Lackman's, and at Birch Station BBQ. The release of the 2022 Hu-Dey beer caused a frenzy among Bengals fans, with some even reselling the six-packs online for over $200.

It is also available as part of a Hu-Dey Fan Pack

The Hu-Dey Fan Pack is available at the Moerlein Lager House. The pack includes one 12oz can of Hu-Dey '22 beer, a Hu-Dey '22 T-shirt, and an order of Moerlein's pretzel buns with beer cheese and mustard.

There are two ways to get your hands on a Hu-Dey Fan Pack. Firstly, you can enter the hourly raffles at the Moerlein Lager House. Raffle tickets are $5 for one and $20 for five, and the proceeds will go to local nonprofits Brewery District CURC and the Ken Anderson Alliance. Secondly, you can enter a social media sweepstakes. All you need to do is follow, like, share, and tag the Moerlein Lager House on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Winners of the sweepstakes must be 21 or older.

The Moerlein Lager House is limiting the release of Hu-Dey beer to one can per person through three opportunities to get a Hu-Dey Fan Pack. There will be a raffle on 10 February from 3-10 pm, on 11 February from 11 am to 11 pm, on 12 February from 10 am to 11 pm, and on 13 February from 10 am to 7 pm. You can also buy the Hu-Dey Fan Pack in advance online for $38 plus tax and fees, with pick-up at the Moerlein Lager House. There is a limit of one pack per person.

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