The Beer Thread

Best beer purchase of the weekend: a 12 oz bottle of Troegs Hopback Amber mispriced with a sticker on it for 10 cents. They gave it to me for that price.

Second best beer purchase of the weekend: 32 oz growler of Alpha Domina Mellis for $7. (Fairfax WHole Foods).

Bagley wrote:
Sour ale night at Church Key last night.  Sampled a few then was bowled over by DC Brau's  Alpha Domina Mellis DIPA.  Wow!!!  I've always been a big proponent of Bell's Hopslam.  However, it has met its match with this honey-fermented brew.  Anyone know any place else that taps it around dc?

Sidehatch wrote:

James wrote:Surprised they still have it at Churchkey, maybe they got multiple kegs.

hope there is some left as I was going to swing by tonight to sample

Well the Alpha Domina Mellis was very good and still on tap Friday night.  although at $9 for what didn't even look like 12oz.  I think the Wholefoods growler is the way to go. 
Also got a bomber of Suede this weekend….very tasty

sweetcell wrote:

James wrote:
interesting…Boulevard Bourbon Barrel Quad is $8.99 at Total Wine in MD and $12.99 at Total Wine in VA. (I got one for $9.99 at Whole Foods in DC).

in case you're still looking for some: i picked up three bottles yesterday at foggy bottom WF, $9.99.  they just got a shipment in.

went back to WF over lunch to grab another pair of Quads, last two they had on the shelf (might be more in the back, didn't ask).  got to the register and was informed they were $13.99.  i told the cashier that i paid $9.99 just 3 days ago and she shrugged "must have been on sale."

well, holy shit…

http://www.alchemistbeer.com/a-difficult-decision/

just saw that on DCHB's FB page… dammit.  i might be going to VT for thanksgiving.  i was hoping to drop by.  guess i'll have to get some from a retail location and hope that they don't charge too much.  and that they have a whole case (or two) to sell.  dammit.

Sidehatch wrote:

Sidehatch wrote:

James wrote:Surprised they still have it at Churchkey, maybe they got multiple kegs.

hope there is some left as I was going to swing by tonight to sample

Well the Alpha Domina Mellis was very good and still on tap Friday night.  although at $9 for what didn't even look like 12oz.  I think the Wholefoods growler is the way to go. 
Also got a bomber of Suede this weekend….very tasty

that looks DELICIOUS.

sweetcell wrote:
just saw that on DCHB's FB page… dammit.  i might be going to VT for thanksgiving.  i was hoping to drop by.  guess i'll have to get some from a retail location and hope that they don't charge too much.  and that they have a whole case (or two) to sell.  dammit.

Unfortunately, my guess is you'll never be able to get more than a few four packs unless you have some sort of connection. Sucks.

I had two cases lined up for Xmas. blah.

that, is what, they get, for limitations.  go big or get out.

Sidehatch wrote:
Also got a bomber of Suede this weekend….very tasty

I thoroughly enjoyed the Suede I had.  It's kinda like the other bluejacket beers in that it isn't overpowering at all but very enjoyable.

Doesn't at all taste like a high octane beer.

I take back my criticism of The Truth… was drinking it out of a bottle most of the weekend and it was delicious. Way better than the couple of times I had it on draft.

jen kimmich's response in the comments:

"Retailers will be receiving much more beer so you should be able to access Heady easily. You should be able to purchase a full case from our larger retailers. As always, we do our best to encourage suggested retail pricing- the price should be in the $13-$15. "

sweetcell wrote:
jen kimmich's response in the comments:

"Retailers will be receiving much more beer so you should be able to access Heady easily. You should be able to purchase a full case from our larger retailers. As always, we do our best to encourage suggested retail pricing- the price should be in the $13-$15. "

So many issues with that… one, they can't control the price and once retailers realize the demand (not that they don't already know), they'll be upping their prices.

Also, retailers also have the ability to put a limit on the amount purchased. At least prior to the 15th of November, if you planned your trip right to VT, you were guaranteed to come home with topper, now a trip to VT might get you a four pack or two.

Yada wrote:

sweetcell wrote:
jen kimmich's response in the comments:

"Retailers will be receiving much more beer so you should be able to access Heady easily. You should be able to purchase a full case from our larger retailers. As always, we do our best to encourage suggested retail pricing- the price should be in the $13-$15. "

So many issues with that… one, they can't control the price and once retailers realize the demand (not that they don't already know), they'll be upping their prices.

Also, retailers also have the ability to put a limit on the amount purchased. At least prior to the 15th of November, if you planned your trip right to VT, you were guaranteed to come home with topper, now a trip to VT might get you a four pack or two.

i don't know what VT distribution laws are, but it might be possible for The Alchemist to withhold stock from gougers.  The Alchemist has made a point of being a "Vermont brewery for Vermonters", i don't think they'll put up with gouging.

something to keep in mind is that some of these retailers are off the beaten path.  even the big cities sell to locals, and retailers don't want to piss off their main clientele.  we make a big deal about the HT that's leaving the state, but a lot is consumed by locals.  it's nice that lines of immigrants snap up the stuff on weekends at the brewery, but now that the stock is diffused across the state retailers gotta be careful to not kill the goose. 

the trick is going to be finding those out-of-the-way retailers.

sweetcell wrote:

Yada wrote:

sweetcell wrote:
jen kimmich's response in the comments:

"Retailers will be receiving much more beer so you should be able to access Heady easily. You should be able to purchase a full case from our larger retailers. As always, we do our best to encourage suggested retail pricing- the price should be in the $13-$15. "

So many issues with that… one, they can't control the price and once retailers realize the demand (not that they don't already know), they'll be upping their prices.

Also, retailers also have the ability to put a limit on the amount purchased. At least prior to the 15th of November, if you planned your trip right to VT, you were guaranteed to come home with topper, now a trip to VT might get you a four pack or two.

i don't know what VT distribution laws are, but it might be possible for The Alchemist to withhold stock from gougers.  The Alchemist has made a point of being a "Vermont brewery for Vermonters", i don't think they'll put up with gouging.

something to keep in mind is that some of these retailers are off the beaten path.  even the big cities sell to locals, and retailers don't want to piss off their main clientele.  we make a big deal about the HT that's leaving the state, but a lot is consumed by locals.  it's nice that lines of immigrants snap up the stuff on weekends at the brewery, but now that the stock is diffused across the state retailers gotta be careful to not kill the goose. 

the trick is going to be finding those out-of-the-way retailers.

If they are  selling so much they should borrow money to increase production.  Interest rates are at all time lows.  Build a huge plant and start selling the stuff for real.  Although I guess the appeal of it is that is hard to get. If everyone can get it easily they probably won't want it as much. 

Haven't had it on draft yet. But yes, bottles are excellent. Not quite as good as DirtWolf, but I'm definitely excited to have those two produced regionally.

Went to Matchbox for lunch on Monday, and our server announced that Beer X had been replaced by "Victory Dirty Wolf", so I got the have my first DirtWolf on draft, and was extremely pleased.

Yada wrote:
I take back my criticism of The Truth… was drinking it out of a bottle most of the weekend and it was delicious. Way better than the couple of times I had it on draft.

atomic wrote:

sweetcell wrote:

Yada wrote:

sweetcell wrote:
jen kimmich's response in the comments:

"Retailers will be receiving much more beer so you should be able to access Heady easily. You should be able to purchase a full case from our larger retailers. As always, we do our best to encourage suggested retail pricing- the price should be in the $13-$15. "

So many issues with that… one, they can't control the price and once retailers realize the demand (not that they don't already know), they'll be upping their prices.

Also, retailers also have the ability to put a limit on the amount purchased. At least prior to the 15th of November, if you planned your trip right to VT, you were guaranteed to come home with topper, now a trip to VT might get you a four pack or two.

i don't know what VT distribution laws are, but it might be possible for The Alchemist to withhold stock from gougers.  The Alchemist has made a point of being a "Vermont brewery for Vermonters", i don't think they'll put up with gouging.

something to keep in mind is that some of these retailers are off the beaten path.  even the big cities sell to locals, and retailers don't want to piss off their main clientele.  we make a big deal about the HT that's leaving the state, but a lot is consumed by locals.  it's nice that lines of immigrants snap up the stuff on weekends at the brewery, but now that the stock is diffused across the state retailers gotta be careful to not kill the goose. 

the trick is going to be finding those out-of-the-way retailers.

If they are  selling so much they should borrow money to increase production.  Interest rates are at all time lows.  Build a huge plant and start selling the stuff for real.  Although I guess the appeal of it is that is hard to get. If everyone can get it easily they probably won't want it as much.   

Thank you for your contribution to this thread and topic.

i just want to remind folks that while heady topper is very good, there are also other excellent, widely available beers out there.

such as leffe blonde, hoegaarden, goose island ipa, etc…

stevewizzle wrote:
i just want to remind folks that while heady topper is very good, there are also other excellent, widely available beers out there.

such as leffe blonde, hoegaarden, goose island ipa, etc…

Those don't seem like the same thing.

James wrote:
my first DirtWolf on draft, and was extremely pleased.

Had a Dirtwolf at Lost Dog and thought it was excellent too

stevewizzle wrote:
i just want to remind folks that while heady topper is very good, there are also other excellent, widely available beers out there.

such as leffe blonde, hoegaarden, goose island ipa, etc…

I don't like goose island IPA's.  I just mentioned those as good In Bev beers. 

I am done with American Beers anyway.  Like American food I just don't see the appeal.