Most expensive beer and was it worth it?

[cercueil]

What was the most expensive beer that you bought and was it worth it?

Got a bottle of Deus for Christmas.

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/deus-brut-des-flandres/18912/

I think it was about $30 or $1.20 an ounce. Was it worth it..No..It was a great beer but I woudn't pay that much for it.

 

[Edcculus]

Oh, I've had that beer before. It was beautiful!

I think the most I've spent was $20 on a bottle of Russian River Consecration. It was worth every sour penny.

 

[HVBrewtality]

I have some Utopias that I got for Xmas. Havnt opened it yet though.

Russian River beers are worth every cent though. I have had most of them and now that I am not in CA anymore, would gladly pay double for a few bottles.

 

[Jumbo82]

Dark Kriek from New Belgium http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/dark-kriek and the Transatlantic Kriek http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/transatlantique-kriek . I think I paid $17 each for 22 oz bottles when I visited the brewery a few months ago. They were great beers to try, but I can't justify paying that much on a regular basis.

 

[Edcculus]

I got lucky on that actually. A friend ordered a case of Consecration from Liquid Solutions. He didn't get an invoice or email confirmation of the order, so he ordered again thinking it didn't take the first time. The next day, both invoices came through. I was able to buy a few from that extra case he had.

 

[Beerrific]

Yeah, Consecration is the most expensive beer I have ever bought. Followed close behind by Cantillon Grand Cru. Both 100% worth the cost and I would and will pay again.

 

[Bobby_M]

I bought a 750 of RR Supplication at Monk's Cafe for $35 and a 375ml of Lost Abbey Red Poppy at Toronado for $27. Both worth it.

 

[Houblon]

Bush Prestige (Scaldis Prestige)
http://www.ratebeer.com/Ratings/Beer/Beer-Ratings.asp?BeerID=29196
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/604/21197


Had a bottle at Brasserie Dubuisson with lunch and was damn fine beer.


http://www.br-dubuisson.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=86&Itemid=89&lang=en

 

[carnevoodoo]

hmm. Utopias is obviously the most expensive beer anyone can buy, so that's my answer. And sure it was worth it. Was it the best thing I've ever had? Nah, but it was a cool experience.

I've bought a good number of bottles at 25-30 a bottle. Most have been pretty great. Consecration, Temptation, FW11-13, and plenty more have all been very much worth it.

 

[Desert_Sky]

bought a 6'er of Hopslam last weekend for 16 bucks.

Definitely worth it

 

[PolishLogic]

2002 Sam Adams Chocolate Bock. It was around $50 if I recall.

It was phenomenal.

 

[Crazytwoknobs]

I don't remember, but yes, I'm sure it was worth it.

I bought something with a small sailboat on it that was really sour for like $11 that wasn't worth it (pannepot??), but I'm sure I've spent more than that...

 

[Grimster]

Apparently I'm a cheap bastard. I get all bent paying $13 for a 4 pack.

However.

Few weeks ago I was in my favorite beer store and was joking with the girl about the $13 for 4 Yeti Stouts and she was like "we got some barley wine for $8 a bottle" and me being a fan of the Flying Dog barley wine said "POINT ME TO IT" and bought one.

Well it tasted nothing like my Horn Dog barley wine. I didn't like it, forget the name but I didn't like it My wife laughed.

 

[dap325]

I was lucky enough to grab a sip from a 750ml of Scaldis Prestige that a few friends went in on (cost them $50). It was a damn good beer, but I personally wouldn't pay that.

 

[Saccharomyces]

$35 for a 330ml of RR Beatification at Monk's Kettle. Yes it was worth it. The next night I drank a few Consecrations at Toronado on tap for $4 each so I think it evened out.

 

[Chudz]

I think my most expensive bottle was the twelve dollars or so for Chimay red. I think it was worth it.

 

[northernlad]

Rogue Ten Thousand Brew Ale. $24.99/22oz
My Brother In Law bought it for me and it was one of the best beer sI have had.

 

[trailblazer]

lost abbey- angles share- $32- yes (kinda)

 

[paulthenurse]

Yeager and I are into this years Utopia batch for around $250 for 10-ish gallons. If it's as good as last years it will definately be worth it.

(That's just for the grains, yeast, bottles and propane butn doesn't count the $250 for the barrels to age it in. We'll be able to reuse them for a few years.)

PTN

 

[david_42]

Golden Valley's IPA Brut, $15/bottle. Bought a case. Well worth it, but it didn't age well.

 

[King MF Midas]

2008 dogfish head Pangaea $30

it was just a couple of weeks ago. i remember the moment i laid hands on it wanted to crack it and drink it but waited...till later that night! worth it? HELL YES! actually i split the bottle with a friend so it was just $15 for a glass full.

 

[arturo7]

Dues Brut de Flanders. I bought it because I'd never seen a $40 bottle of beer.

This really is the champagne of beers. Brewed in Belgium then shipped to France for a second fermentation in the bottle with champagne yeast.

Just as bubbly as champagne but with a very complex taste which demands that you slow down and enjoy it.

I don't know if it was the best beer I've ever had, but I've spent more on a bottle of champagne that I enjoyed less.

 

[bosco_NJ]

i've spent $10 a bottle for Trappist Rochefort 8 & 10. 10 is one of the best beers i've ever had. i spend anywhere from $7-$10 a bottle for Dogfish Head World Wide Stout. i love that beer. i regularly spend $12-$15 for big bottles of Captain Lawrence specialties.

 

[Houblon]

I was lucky enough to grab a sip from a 750ml of Scaldis Prestige that a few friends went in on (cost them $50).

Damn! it only cost 18Euro, thats a huge markup in price.

 

[eddie]

I paid $15.00 for a shot of Utopias last year. It was good but not all that exceptional, IMO. I guess I was just expecting more from it.

 

[KYB]

2008 dogfish head Pangaea $30

it was just a couple of weeks ago. i remember the moment i laid hands on it wanted to crack it and drink it but waited...till later that night! worth it? HELL YES! actually i split the bottle with a friend so it was just $15 for a glass full.

Holy crap. It's $12 at our store. I think 2008 or 2007 are still on our shelves, hah.


Old Rasputin 12th Anniversary, $19.99 500ml. I really enjoyed it, but not worth another $20, except maybe to cellar.

 

[King MF Midas]

$52 for a 1997 dogfish head imortale. crack prices lol.

 

[Naked_Eskimo]

I must be cheap, really wanted to pick up a bottle of Southern Tiers Iniquity Imperial Pale ale or the Unearthly Imperial IPA......but at $6.99 a bottle (22oz), I just couldnt do it.

Ended up picking up a sixer of Founders IPA for just a little over that price.

 

[jonalexdeval]

I think an Ouds Beersel old kriek 10 oz for like $12 or something. Very good... even Russian River doesn't do sours like the Belgians.

 

[509inc]

Double Dead Guy $9.98 for the bomber. It was worth every penny. Its my go to beer when the home brew runs out.