cowdery Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 When I'm in my hometown of Mansfield, Ohio, I find myself at Walmart because that's where my dad wants his prescriptions filled. Last time I was delighted to discover that they had Ale-8-one, the Kentucky-made ginger ale that is my preferred mixer if I'm in the mood for bourbon with a soft drink (which happens occasionally in summer). I've never seen it elsewhere in Mansfield. I've never seen it outside of Kentucky except perhaps right across the river, so I wonder if they're expanding their distribution area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Even though I brought home a couple of six packs from Cumberland Falls last week, there was a recent article in the Atlanta paper that stated that it is now available in Atlanta. It seems it's more of a limited thing, with an individual (who is a big fan of Ale-8-One) getting a distribution deal. So, it does sound like they are opening up the distribution channels. Good for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harshest Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 You can always buy it online...http://ale8one.com/store/index.php?cPath=22&osCsid=894d5d77ffc8149806111433a68652eb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanzoluk Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Man, I miss Ale-8. I still have a few bottles left from when my folks visited, it's a great mixer. A homemade favorite: The Kentuckiana (a variation of the Horse's Neck) 1 part bourbon (rye-heavy, bulleit is a perfect choice up here in Ontario) 2 parts Ale-8 dash of lime juice OR a lime twist (for fancy lads, I usually go with the lime juice because that's how we cheap kids used to do it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer&Bourbon Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 They've been expanding. I've seen it up in Dayton occasionally over the past few years. I can get it at the grocery store here in Cincy; I've even seen it at a number of gas stations in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 It's funny that this thread, dormant since last summer, would reappear today since just last night I was telling some people the story of finding it at Wal-Mart, and it was probably the first time I've mentioned Ale-8-one since last summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Comp Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 The ale8one.com web site (sorry I can't link from where I'm posting) has a detailed map on their distribution area. It is still not available unfortunately in the western Kentucky area which is where I am the most in my travels there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasH Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I checked out the Ale 8 website and it lists CCE as a distrbutor in Columbus,OH. They distribute to a number of surrounding counties. Mansfield is in Richland county which isn't listed on the website so either CCE Columbus is covering the area or someone else is distributing farther north!Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Wal-Mart also does its own distribution and Ale 8 may not even know where Wal-Mart is selling it. I imagine Wal-Mart buys direct and handles its own distribution. It probably doesn't buy through a distributor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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