This is an email I received on 8/13. I posted it on another board on this site.
Eric,
First of all thank you for the email:
Current data as of this morning have the brewers just starting in production w/ 3rd party inspections scheduled for the 20th. If past history (almost 5 years) of our roaster manufacturing is used as a valid indicator this would put brewers in the hands of distributors 30 days from then. The lone caveat being DHS/ Customs. They can and do at times hold a shipment for further inspection.
As to pre-orders, I've requested none be taken until I know with 100% certainty they brewers are on the water. That should occur in about 10-12 days then they would be free to do so. I just like being cautious.
Thanks again for writing.
Best regards
Joe Behm