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No beer is worth 85 bucks for a six pack. it is a 1 time release so who even knows what it tastes like?
They've been making the beer since 1838. If there are wines worth it, I don't see why a beer could not be worth it

It's not the first time they've made the beer, it's the first time sold in the US
 
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20$ cigars - like Arturo Fuente Opus Opus X
Bottles of wine that go through the stratosphere
Cognac, whisky, champagne....why not beer??

This isn't the type of stuff that you sit down and swizzle the 6 pack down in a couple of hours....
 
Every year my wife gets me the Sam Adams winter mix pack... And every year I toss half of it. Right now I'm finishing off what's left and found a new one from them I quite like...a dunkelweizen. Very nice.

I'm partial to dark ales, Belgians, hefeweizens, a good octoberfest...ect. Not a fan of IPA and stout. Haven't had a bud or similar since the last time I was at frat party ~15 years ago.
 
They've been making the beer since 1838. If there are wines worth it, I don't see why a beer could not be worth it

It's not the first time they've made the beer, it's the first time sold in the US
Roger that.......still 85 bucks for a six pack? Never
 
Ommegang Hennepin Growler tonight.

REgarding the 85 dollar six pack. Do you. It is not for me. Beer, to me, is something I like to drink, not sip from a snifter like brandy or wine. I enjoy good beer but I like to drink it like a beer. Beer is all made basically the same way. There are variations in techniques and ingredients but nothing that warrants an 85 dollar six pack to me. But this is America so do as you please!

I mean to give no offense.....I would spend 80 bucks on a bottle of wine. But I drink wine differently than I drink beer....I expect something different from wine than beer, etc. If anyone gets this stuff.....let us know how it is. I would be interested to hear.
 
Homemade American Bitters currently.
 
Its a beer bar on the west end of Madison Ave in Albany. Nice place with a rotating tap and cask selection and lots of bottles. You can sign up for the "beer tour" if you like, and they will keep track of the beers you try. Its not a regular US bar as they have no specials, no music, little or no food, and mercifully no television. Its much more like an English pub including a closing time at midnight.

Funny, I was there a few days before you posted this and they didn't throw us out at midnight...must be only Wednesdays they stay open late:cool: The ladies drank through their Local 1 stock before moving on to Chimay (they like bubbles) while the boys did the hop, belgian and sour tour. Very cool atmosphere and lots of entertainment from those who take their beer connoisseur status way too seriously. Great place for business strategy sessions.
 
Funny, I was there a few days before you posted this and they didn't throw us out at midnight...must be only Wednesdays they stay open late:cool: The ladies drank through their Local 1 stock before moving on to Chimay (they like bubbles) while the boys did the hop, belgian and sour tour. Very cool atmosphere and lots of entertainment from those who take their beer connoisseur status way too seriously. Great place for business strategy sessions.

Last call is usually about 11:45 and they try to get most people out of there by just after 12. If they are having a good night, they might let people stay a little longer. Yes, the more serious beer enthusiasts can be amusing. I really only wanted my own mug, which is achieved at 125 beers. However, I lived in Albany at the time and my housemates and I were always keen to stop by and see what was new. It wasn't long before we all had an impressive number of beers on our lists. Glad you got to check it out.
 
If they are having a good night, they might let people stay a little longer.

Not sure if they were but we definitely were:cool: We'll be back the next time we are in Albany.
 
Sam Adams Cherry Wheat and Fat Tire this afternoon while wheelbarrowing dry wood into my stash in the garage.
Actually broke a sweat while rather lightly dressed in 50 degree weather here in West Michigan.
Amazing weather, my son just helped me put the plow on the truck today, still have not tested out the snow thrower,
and the snow shovels are all still in the shop building.
Barely even a trace of snow here yet this year, they said maybe some measurable snow by next weekend. I don't mind not having the snow.
 
Being from the dairy state, I'm sipping on a Lake Louie Milk Stout, unfiltered, and made with Meister cheese lactose. If it was any thicker,
you could walk on it.
 
I was drinking milk stout Monday night. "Mother's Milk" from Keegan Ales in Kingston, NY.
 
With dinner a Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale.Now another one for dessert.
 
Blue Point Brewing Company: Toxic Sludge......a black IPA.......an awesome beer.....stopped by my local beer store and they had 4 packs of 16 ounce cans.......have only seen it in 25 ounce bottles. Very good. Picked up a few extra for my upcoming steelhead trip in a couple days. Merry Xmas
 
Was given a 6 pack of Leinenkugels Sunset Wheat came in a bottle I'm not used to that;lol It's ok a bit of a citrus taste or should I say over tones ;? isn't that how beer connoisseurs refer to it;) after 2 I need to cleanse my pallet see avatar.
 
Made it to the pub in Albany last night and had a local cask Christmas beer. Also had some K-9 Winter Cruiser from Colorado which was very good. I will sample the Corsendonk Christmas next time.

Currently making labels for the pumpkin-ginger beer I made for gifts.
 
We would be here till next Christmas if I tried to list the beers I have consumed in the last 4 days.;lol
 
My little snow man buddy says," choices choices what to do? I'll have several of all 3.":cool:
 

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If you had better beers you wouldn't have to make up drinking buddies.;lol

(is joke - no insult intended.;))
 
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