I don't really have a good storage area either. I keep it in a closet and it's dark, but the temp can vary. Everything I've tasted that I had through the summer seems to have held up well though.
― Jeff, Wednesday, 5 February 2014 17:26 (ten years ago) link
We just moved, and our new house has this bonus semi-insulated closet in the basement. In the winter (well, at least this winter) it chills white wine down to pretty much perfect serving temperature. It has been hypothesized that in the summer, it will be perfect red temperature. In any case, it's a pretty great place to keep beer. Whiskey, not so much, but it gives me an excuse to let a glass sit a bit while it warms up.
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 5 February 2014 18:52 (ten years ago) link
I just picked up two bottles of New Holland Night Tripper on my lunch break. Why not?
― dan m, Wednesday, 5 February 2014 19:16 (ten years ago) link
I drank one of my cellared-for-18-months 2012 DDBAs a month or two ago and I couldn't really say if it was better than a fresh one. I also have some 2013s, so I was thinking I should have cracked open one of those to see if it mattered, but then I wasn't sure if they alter the formula from year to year, which might make the comparison meaningless.
― nickn, Wednesday, 5 February 2014 21:39 (ten years ago) link
i had some Night Tripper last night, also more Epic Big Bad Baptist and Alesmith Speedway Stout (my folks were in town and i asked them to pick up some birthday bombers).
― festival culture (Jordan), Wednesday, 5 February 2014 22:00 (ten years ago) link
Enjoy, this is my local Whole Foods' tap list for the week:https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1/1891109_647065002027900_787464401_n.jpg
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Friday, 7 February 2014 22:48 (ten years ago) link
Half of those would kick within a couple of hours here. Probably faster.
― Jeff, Friday, 7 February 2014 22:51 (ten years ago) link
Beer guy at the store today was impressed that not only does Trader Joe's carry Revolution's barrel aged barleywine, but that it just hangs around on the shelf. He thinks it's pretty strong, and remembers the day not long ago when his store would just be allotted one bottle.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 7 February 2014 22:51 (ten years ago) link
Straight jacket, love it. I really like most of rev's barrel stuff.
― Jeff, Friday, 7 February 2014 23:04 (ten years ago) link
nice list al
― call all destroyer, Friday, 7 February 2014 23:18 (ten years ago) link
Yeah, that beats my WF list. Though they did have Parabola, and I'm pretty sure it lasted at least 2 days.
― nickn, Friday, 7 February 2014 23:54 (ten years ago) link
since when does whole foods have...taps?
― gbx, Saturday, 8 February 2014 03:19 (ten years ago) link
Lots of them do. Several in Chicago do. One has three bars in it!
― Jeff, Saturday, 8 February 2014 03:36 (ten years ago) link
The larger Pasadena one has about 8 taps, I believe. A 5 minute walk from my work, I should eat/drink there more often.
― nickn, Saturday, 8 February 2014 06:52 (ten years ago) link
what does a growler of something like bourbon county/world wide stout even cost?? looks like a great list.
― ian, Sunday, 9 February 2014 01:15 (ten years ago) link
First day of Oskar blues in my local beer store, bought everything but the ten-fidy. It is all stupid stupid good so far. Ranked of what I have had inn order from most awesome to slightly less awesome in order - g'knight, rales pale, mommas yellow pils, old chub. Probably won't get to the deviant dale tonight.
― Corpsepaint Counterpaint (jjjusten), Sunday, 9 February 2014 03:53 (ten years ago) link
went to a bar tonight that had bourbon county stout & barleywine on draft. wanted to try em, but had to drive, so i had to limit myself to just trying the goose island illinois double IPA; it was fine but nothing exceptional. this bar for some reason had tons of goose island stuff -- lots of the weird belgian/wild ales. i wish i was more into that stuff.
― ian, Sunday, 9 February 2014 04:51 (ten years ago) link
gi has been doing a lot of random tap takeover type things since a-b bought them. great events imo.
― call all destroyer, Sunday, 9 February 2014 05:23 (ten years ago) link
this was julian's in providence, if you feel like driving an hour to check it out. they have great food too imo.
― ian, Sunday, 9 February 2014 16:30 (ten years ago) link
should be acquiring a sixer of hop slam later. never tried it, stoked that bell's is in NY now.
― ian, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 18:53 (ten years ago) link
yep! was visiting a friend in rockland county NY the other day and the Target had 6 packs hopslam for $16.00 i bought a case.
― (•̪●) (carne asada), Wednesday, 12 February 2014 19:04 (ten years ago) link
that's a great price! most places in the city here it's like $20+
― ian, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 19:07 (ten years ago) link
That stuff is such a cash cow. My MI beer insider friend complains about it a lot... "It's not that good! They are knowingly gouging you!" etc. He has a bit of a point.
― dan m, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 19:11 (ten years ago) link
man, that seems like a lot to me
― sleeve, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 19:12 (ten years ago) link
now I wanna go to a local bottle shop and check the pricing
― sleeve, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 19:13 (ten years ago) link
It's not my favorite DIPA, but I do enjoy one sixer of it every year.
― Jeff, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 19:14 (ten years ago) link
Trader Joe's here has Hopslam for $16
― festival culture (Jordan), Wednesday, 12 February 2014 19:16 (ten years ago) link
I had one sixer and it was fine, but I'd rather have more of a chance to try the Oracle vs more Hopslam. Could only ever find one bottle of that shit.
― dan m, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 19:28 (ten years ago) link
That stuff is such a cash cow. My MI beer insider friend complains about it a lot... "It's not that good! They are knowingly gouging you!" etc. He has a bit of a point.― dan m, Wednesday, February 12, 2014 2:11 PM (17 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalinkman, that seems like a lot to me― sleeve, Wednesday, February 12, 2014 2:12 PM (16 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
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yea, it does seem like a lot! anyone else feeling priced out of the craft beer movement? there are so many more good beers available now than, say, even 5 years ago but the prices have skyrocketed along with the quality. i feel like i never had to spend more than $9 a six-pack but now it's almost impossible to spend less than $12. all the best stuff is more like $14 a six-pack or $12 a four-pack. most bombers are expensive, too, more like moderately priced wine now. i feel like i have my repertoire of 4 or 5 breweries that still only charge <$10 a six, and branching out and trying new stuff just gets really pricey
― marcos, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 19:34 (ten years ago) link
My friend brought this up just yesterday after picking up a bottle of Sucaba. $20 a bottle of beer? I guess. I mean, it keeps, and some of that stuff has moved so beyond mere "beer." But those bottles add up fast.
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 19:42 (ten years ago) link
Having had one sixpack of Hopslam this year, when presented with the option for more recently I went for yet another six of Sucks. Man I love that stuff.
― burbbhrbhbbhbburbbbryan ferry (Dan Peterson), Wednesday, 12 February 2014 19:54 (ten years ago) link
yeah loving Sucks this year
― (•̪●) (carne asada), Wednesday, 12 February 2014 20:04 (ten years ago) link
sucks is great, will always drink a sucks.this latest batch of Enjoy By didn't wow me but i'm gonna give it another chance, before the time runs out..
― ian, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 20:08 (ten years ago) link
Man, I was really surprised to see shelves full of Sucks at my local Jewel of all places. Haven't gotten any of this year's Hopslam yet.
― an enormous bolus of flatulence (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Wednesday, 12 February 2014 20:23 (ten years ago) link
what I usually buy for normal home 6-pack usage:
10 Barrel IPA ($10 for 6)Lagunitas ($9 or so)Full Sail (usually when it's on sale for $7.50)Ninkasi IPA ($10)
once Anderson Valley and Rogue hit $11 they became a lot less common in our fridge
― sleeve, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 20:31 (ten years ago) link
never had a 10 barrell or a ninkasi :( or an anderson valley for that matter.
― ian, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 20:40 (ten years ago) link
beer is way overpriced in NY i guess. even at delis most 6packs will cost you $12 or so, unless it's bud/miller type stuff. even brooklyn beers are usually around $10/six.
― ian, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 20:41 (ten years ago) link
Typically the cheapest craft sixers I see around Chicago are Great Lakes stuff. Even Revolution has jumped the $10 barrier which is just insane, especially for their regular lineup.
― dan m, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 20:42 (ten years ago) link
ian I am gonna email you when I get home so I can send you a sampler, for reals
― sleeve, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 20:43 (ten years ago) link
man, you dudes do get gouged on beer prices yikes.
imo, considering that dales pale is $16 a 12 pack and hopslam is $16 a six pack, i am not likely to buy hopslam ever again. shit, sculpin is $13 a six pack and ten times as good
― Corpsepaint Counterpaint (jjjusten), Wednesday, 12 February 2014 21:05 (ten years ago) link
10 barrel is really solid! i always forget... their 12-pack variety box is usually a good deal too
i've mentioned this before but hop valley has definitely secured a spot on my house's rotating roster of everyday-drinkin' beers. the festeroo, alphadelic, proxima and (most recently) citrus mistress are all pretty solid and less than $10/sixer
besides lagunitas, great divide might be my favorite brewery for affordable yet impressive beers. being able to get colette for $8-9/sixpack over the summer was a game-changer
anchor has some pretty solid stuff available in six-packs as well, especially when the seasonals are on sale
― hug niceman (psychgawsple), Wednesday, 12 February 2014 21:06 (ten years ago) link
Citrus Mistress is v good, as I think I mentioned the Eugene Hop Valley is a 10 minute walk from me. did not know you could get it in 6-packs, will look.
their Alpha Centauri DIPA is yummy too
― sleeve, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 21:13 (ten years ago) link
Hop Stoopid is my bargain DIPA.
― Jeff, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 21:18 (ten years ago) link
bombers for like $5.00 cant go wrong there
― (•̪●) (carne asada), Wednesday, 12 February 2014 21:22 (ten years ago) link
yeah hop stupid is kind of shockingly cheap tbh
― Corpsepaint Counterpaint (jjjusten), Wednesday, 12 February 2014 21:42 (ten years ago) link
My local place sells singles for exactly 1/6 of a six pack price so I tend to buy a bunch of those rather six of one particular bottle. My standard IPAs are usually around $1.80 apiece ($10.80 for a six), stuff like New Belgium or Full Sail is lower, others are slightly higher (Sculpin is like $2.60 or something for some reason). I'll often get four packs of Old Rasputin or No-Li imperial stouts for maybe $10 or so.
Anything more than this, or more than $5 for a 22, makes me question how much I really want this particular beer.
― joygoat, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 21:43 (ten years ago) link
yep! I will buy Ninkasi's Tricerahops for $5.50 but it is like 9.5%, other than that I stick to the cheaper ones
Pyramid is cheap but iirc they got bought out by a major?
― sleeve, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 21:44 (ten years ago) link
i like Southern Tier's 2XIPA for a normal priced (usually $9/6 pack here), weeknight IPA.
― festival culture (Jordan), Wednesday, 12 February 2014 21:54 (ten years ago) link
hopslam livin up to the hype tbh. despite the honey it's not too sweet at all; subtle flavor, great mouthfeel.
― ian, Wednesday, 12 February 2014 23:31 (ten years ago) link
a big display of Lagunitas Sucks just showed up at the local co-op, and no one seems to be buying it....should I?
― gbx, Thursday, 13 February 2014 01:40 (ten years ago) link