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  • InBetweenIsMne
    InBetweenIsMne Posts: 430
    SVRDhand13 said:
    InBetweenIsMne said:
    Today’s haul for BCBS Day. 

    Nice (and pricey) haul! 

    I got everything but Prop, since I’m in NY. 
    Yeah way too pricey, got out of hand. 
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    InBetweenIsMne said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    InBetweenIsMne said:
    Today’s haul for BCBS Day. 

    Nice (and pricey) haul! 

    I got everything but Prop, since I’m in NY. 
    Yeah way too pricey, got out of hand. 
    Yeah it was a pricey lineup this year.  I guess they think they can charge so much when they put half the beers in fancy boxes.
  • InBetweenIsMne
    InBetweenIsMne Posts: 430
    Indifference71 said:
    InBetweenIsMne said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    InBetweenIsMne said:
    Today’s haul for BCBS Day. 

    Nice (and pricey) haul! 

    I got everything but Prop, since I’m in NY. 
    Yeah way too pricey, got out of hand. 
    Yeah it was a pricey lineup this year.  I guess they think they can charge so much when they put half the beers in fancy boxes.
    Labeling/packaging definitely adds to the increased cost but I think it is the bourbon barrels they have to source now too. 

    Used barrels which were once readily available are now a hotter commodity and you tack on the bourbon hype that has swept through the last 10-15yrs; sourcing those Blanton’s, Elijah, Old Forester can’t be cheap. 

    Now people chase those bourbon brand names and Goose Island has to do the same. 

    Oh and the fact that idiots like me will pay for it. 
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    InBetweenIsMne said:
    Indifference71 said:
    InBetweenIsMne said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    InBetweenIsMne said:
    Today’s haul for BCBS Day. 

    Nice (and pricey) haul! 

    I got everything but Prop, since I’m in NY. 
    Yeah way too pricey, got out of hand. 
    Yeah it was a pricey lineup this year.  I guess they think they can charge so much when they put half the beers in fancy boxes.
    Labeling/packaging definitely adds to the increased cost but I think it is the bourbon barrels they have to source now too. 

    Used barrels which were once readily available are now a hotter commodity and you tack on the bourbon hype that has swept through the last 10-15yrs; sourcing those Blanton’s, Elijah, Old Forester can’t be cheap. 

    Now people chase those bourbon brand names and Goose Island has to do the same. 

    Oh and the fact that idiots like me will pay for it. 

    Same.  I guess the 1 good thing about AB buying Goose is that they're able to do a lot more with BCBS...great barrels to age in and they seem to make more and more of it every year.  Other than that the rest of their beer has completely gone to shit.  312 and green line are pretty much undrinkable these days.

    Sticking with my Binny's and Prop day allocations for now.  Also won the Maplewood BA raffle....Cuppa BA series is legit.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,471
    BCBS!  Bought the Cola, Cherrywood and regular.  I will pick up the Blantons bottle this Friday.  They have all the bottles except the Prop.  I'm passing on the others as they are just too damn much.
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    Couple of good ones. Delicious stout from Maplewood and a Bearded Iris DIPA. Two of my favorite breweries. 


  • Glorified KC
    Glorified KC KCMO Native Posts: 2,814
    This is really tasty.

    I wish I was a sacrifice, but somehow still lived on.
  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    I discovered some BCBS from 2017 stored upright.   Is that stuff still good?   
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    cp3iverson said:
    I discovered some BCBS from 2017 stored upright.   Is that stuff still good?   
    Yes. Most should be good for at least 5 years. Enjoy! 
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,007
    cp3iverson said:
    I discovered some BCBS from 2017 stored upright.   Is that stuff still good?   
    Yes I’ve had them aged upwards of 8 years. They last a while. 
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    Thanks guys.  Wanted to make sure I wasn’t about to drink used motor oil.  
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    Got a four pack of Heady Topper recently. Still overrated. Really solid fucking beer for sure. But just about anything I've head from Tree House is superior. 
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  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    SVRDhand13 said:
    cp3iverson said:
    I discovered some BCBS from 2017 stored upright.   Is that stuff still good?   
    Yes I’ve had them aged upwards of 8 years. They last a while. 
    Awesome.  
    So I rediscovered that I have a 17, 18, and 19 of the regular BCBS.   Picked up the Cola version this past Black Friday.  Looking forward to that one.  
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,007
    The Juggler said:
    Got a four pack of Heady Topper recently. Still overrated. Really solid fucking beer for sure. But just about anything I've head from Tree House is superior. 
    Agree but heady topper was out at least 4 years prior to treehouse and inspired many breweries. 
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    Enjoying a tasty doppelbock. Such a good style of beer that has been an afterthought with the popularity of IPAs. 


  • lmckenney24
    lmckenney24 Posts: 2,101
    bbiggs said:
    Enjoying a tasty doppelbock. Such a good style of beer that has been an afterthought with the popularity of IPAs. 


    Love Doppelbock. Looks delicious. 
  • Glorified KC
    Glorified KC KCMO Native Posts: 2,814
    Any Untappd'ers?  I don't remember getting something like this in the past.  Mimicking Spotify?


    I wish I was a sacrifice, but somehow still lived on.
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    Half Acre’s bourbon barrel aged stout, Benthic. Super good.  Brewed with coffee and coconut, but it’s not overpowering. 


  • lmckenney24
    lmckenney24 Posts: 2,101
    Decent start after a long ass day. Cheers fella's
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    Not a bad way to start the day...enjoy paradise!

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