Feelin ripped off by Founders

[rjbergen]

$22/30 rack

Ahh, we don't have Bud Light in 30 racks here, only 24. Only things that come in 30 racks are things I don't want to drink.

 

[Mb2658]

I think that 4 packs are disappointing in general. It's like they are trying to ration us. Beer comes i. 6 packs. If I want 4 beers, I'll buy a six pack and drink 4. What's next? Cartons of 8 eggs instead of 12?

 

[Crito]

I am not crazy about their beer. So it won't affect my wallet.

To many locals that produce just as good beer. Competition.

 

[Evan_L]

Ok, guess I need to recant a bit, saw the 4pk for $10, not too bad. I guess the local packy was the one ripping me off.

 

[Fuzzymittenbrewing]

Ok, guess I need to recant a bit, saw the 4pk for $10, not too bad. I guess the local packy was the one ripping me off.

Off sub but this is like the 3rd time this week ive seen "local packy" wtf is that?? Lol

 

[Mb2658]

Off sub but this is like the 3rd time this week ive seen "local packy" wtf is that?? Lol

I believe that it is a pejorative for someone from Pakistan.

 

[MaxStout]

I believe that it is a pejorative for someone from Pakistan.

Or east-coast slang for "package store."

 

[Fuzzymittenbrewing]

Ahh I see. I come from somewhere theyre just liquor stores, then moved to MI and its "party stores" so I figured its a regional deal

 

[tx-brewer]

Yall call em package stores up there?

Where does "package" come from?

 

[MaxStout]

Yall call em package stores up there?

Where does "package" come from?

Due to the requirement in some states that purchased liquor must be packaged in sealed bottles or other containers when it is taken from the store. Mostly a New England term. I recall hearing people in Boston referring to "package stores."

 

[tx-brewer]

Due to the requirement in some states that purchased liquor must be packaged in sealed bottles or other containers when it is taken from the store. Mostly a New England term. I recall hearing people in Boston referring to "package stores."

Ok, makes sense. Seems crazy until I realized it is an old term passed down

 

[Mb2658]

Or east-coast slang for "package store."

. Hadn't heard that one. Good to know.

 

[MaxStout]

Yeah, the first time I heard someone in New England talking about "packies," I also thought they were making a slur against Pakistanis.

I do like the Michigan term "party store." Hadn't heard that one before, but makes perfect sense!

 

[Fuzzymittenbrewing]

Yeah, the first time I heard someone in New England talking about "packies," I also thought they were making a slur against Pakistanis.

I do like the Michigan term "party store." Hadn't heard that one before, but makes perfect sense!

Yeah. Most of them actually say party store on the sign

 

[tx-brewer]

Yeah. Most of them actually say party store on the sign

That's awesome, around here its all liquor stores. And I like that. Bottle shop, and package store, etc are hard to get into, but I could get down with party stores. (they sell coke and cheap whores too right?)

 

[Fuzzymittenbrewing]

That's awesome, around here its all liquor stores. And I like that. Bottle shop, and package store, etc are hard to get into, but I could get down with party stores. (they sell coke and cheap whores too right?)

Lol well Im originally from Tx and I was kinda suprised by the name too. I kept askin wtf is a party store?? Is that even legal??

 

[Trippel-A]

As others have noticed and pointed out no one flinches at 10 to 25 bucks for a bomber however. Even at 10 bucks for 22 ounces, a four pack selling for 12 bucks is still a good deal by those ideas.

Surly only sells in four pack cans unless its a special release. Four cans range from 9 bucks to 16 bucks for 4 sixteen ounce cans. I would say that the founders price is with in the general price point.

If its a great beer it will sell.

If it's a great beer, it will indeed sell.

And yes, it has a lot to do with consumer perception and the prices for comparable offerings. Founders is great, and if they are priced lower than inferior competition, it actually sends the wrong message about their beer. Not to mention undercompensates them for making better beer.

And bombers... It's amazing how bombers can get people to pay more, by selling an illusion of high quality, then setting a high price expectation. Trader Joe's sells some pure crap private label stuff in bombers for $4-8. And because it's in a bomber, that looks like a low price compared to what else is in bombers. But NOBODY would pay $2-4 for a 12oz bottle of the stuff.

 

[MaxStout]

If it's a great beer, it will indeed sell.

And yes, it has a lot to do with consumer perception and the prices for comparable offerings. Founders is great, and if they are priced lower than inferior competition, it actually sends the wrong message about their beer. Not to mention undercompensates them for making better beer.

And bombers... It's amazing how bombers can get people to pay more, by selling an illusion of high quality, then setting a high price expectation. Trader Joe's sells some pure crap private label stuff in bombers for $4-8. And because it's in a bomber, that looks like a low price compared to what else is in bombers. But NOBODY would pay $2-4 for a 12oz bottle of the stuff.

There's a lot of cachet and mystique associated with some craft beers. And if that's so, and people are willing to pay $10-plus for a bomber, kudos to the breweries' marketing departments. I will pay that much for something stellar, like a Trappist ale, and have dropped that kind of coin based on the opinion of a trusted beer store employee. But when I walk into a store with a sea of bottles competing for my attention, I will often give the more reasonably-priced beers a try. I like to experiment, but don't want to pay top-dollar unless I know the beer is spectacular.

And for day-to-day beers to keep on hand, I can buy Deschutes for $3 a bomber, or get 12-packs of SN or Big Sky for around $13. Surly runs about $10-11 for a 4-pack of 16oz. That's what keeps my fridge stocked (in addition to home brew).

 

[Babybatch]

That's awesome, around here its all liquor stores. And I like that. Bottle shop, and package store, etc are hard to get into, but I could get down with party stores. (they sell coke and cheap whores too right?)

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[SharonaZamboni]