Swap-O-Rama #5, The fall harvest...

[Indytruks138]

RU-55 is only at the brewery at the moment. It used to be distributed so if you happen across a bottle then snatch it up but i wouldn't get my hopes up on finding one.

Sold out at the brewery as well, you won't be finding a bottle on shelves, if you post on BA that you want to do an in person trade you would easily find someone willing to swap with you, maybe even DisturbedChemist.

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

Dan, ever get a bite for Surly Darkness?

 

[TallDan]

Dan, ever get a bite for Surly Darkness?

Nope, but within hours of that post on the WTT board, I found out that Surly announced that they're planning to start distributing in the Chicago area again.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/...ew-brewery-windy-city-distribution-new-glarus



So, I'm a little less concerned about getting it this year if all I'll have to do next year is plan to be at Binny's on the right day.

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

Nope, but within hours of that post on the WTT board, I found out that Surly announced that they're planning to start distributing in the Chicago area again.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/...ew-brewery-windy-city-distribution-new-glarus



So, I'm a little less concerned about getting it this year if all I'll have to do next year is plan to be at Binny's on the right day.

Nice man! If you happen to come across some of the BCBS Coconut we should talk

 

[TallDan]

Nice man! If you happen to come across some of the BCBS Coconut we should talk

When i was at Binny's last week (picking up another bottle of Utopias ), I asked what they expected on the BCBS release. Sounds like most stores should get theirs the week after Thanksgiving. That's a good thing for me, I'll be out of town Thanksgiving weekend.

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

When i was at Binny's last week (picking up another bottle of Utopias ), I asked what they expected on the BCBS release. Sounds like most stores should get theirs the week after Thanksgiving. That's a good thing for me, I'll be out of town Thanksgiving weekend.

Keep me posted brother, I would gladly trade with you if you want

 

[absoluthamm]

When i was at Binny's last week (picking up another bottle of Utopias ), I asked what they expected on the BCBS release. Sounds like most stores should get theirs the week after Thanksgiving. That's a good thing for me, I'll be out of town Thanksgiving weekend.

I was contemplating getting a bottle of Utopias. Saw that a "reenlightened" liquor store in my home town of Plano(IL, not TX) has a bottle there and it's listed on beer menus for $199, which is the retail price, but I've never seen it actually on a shelf for that, it's always $225-$275.

I just couldn't see myself drinking it. I think I would only get it to turn around and attempt to sell it on an auction site in 5 years or whatever.

 

[TallDan]

I was contemplating getting a bottle of Utopias. Saw that a "reenlightened" liquor store in my home town of Plano(IL, not TX) has a bottle there and it's listed on beer menus for $199, which is the retail price, but I've never seen it actually on a shelf for that, it's always $225-$275.

I just couldn't see myself drinking it. I think I would only get it to turn around and attempt to sell it on an auction site in 5 years or whatever.

Yep, I paid $199, and the 2005 bottle i have still has the $149 price tag on it, even though I could have sworn that I paid $125.

I haven't gotten myself to drink the 2005. Most of my friends thought that I'd open it for my wedding last year, but while there was some Dark Lord and KBS bottles emptied that day, the Utopias stayed at home.

I told myself that buying the second bottle makes me more likely to drink the first, but I don't know.

 

[Cathedral]

I would buy a bottle or two, but stupid Ohio thinks it has too much alcohol to qualify as beer, and won't allow it. How that makes sense, I have no idea.

 

[DrPhunk]

Definitely haven't been able to justify buying a Utopias although I've considered it every time I've had the opportunity. I've been lucky enough to be able to try a few different vintages at my local pub, and while that was pricey at $10 per oz it's better than paying over $200 just to sit on it. Cause that's exactly what I'd end up doing too.

 

[TallDan]

Definitely haven't been able to justify buying a Utopias although I've considered it every time I've had the opportunity. I've been lucky enough to be able to try a few different vintages at my local pub, and while that was pricey at $10 per oz it's better than paying over $200 just to sit on it. Cause that's exactly what I'd end up doing too.

I'd jump all over a $10 1oz pour of Utopias. Then I'd know if i like it enough to keep it or not!

 

[Johnnyhitch1]

When i was at Binny's last week (picking up another bottle of Utopias ), I asked what they expected on the BCBS release. Sounds like most stores should get theirs the week after Thanksgiving. That's a good thing for me, I'll be out of town Thanksgiving weekend.

Mmmmm Utopias....
Clare rose on long island already have price sheets and is claiming to have BCBS on the shelve black Friday (release day)

I was contemplating getting a bottle of Utopias. Saw that a "reenlightened" liquor store in my home town of Plano(IL, not TX) has a bottle there and it's listed on beer menus for $199, which is the retail price, but I've never seen it actually on a shelf for that, it's always $225-$275.

I just couldn't see myself drinking it. I think I would only get it to turn around and attempt to sell it on an auction site in 5 years or whatever.

I paid 215 out the door when I picked up an '11 last year.
Saw a local put it on the shelve for 250 and laughed, mark up on some "beer" is ridiculous.
Its also not a "drinking" beer, the flavors are pretty crazy and it has tons of layers as it warms.
I break it out for special events and still have a pretty good chunk of the bottle left.

Yep, I paid $199, and the 2005 bottle i have still has the $149 price tag on it, even though I could have sworn that I paid $125.

I haven't gotten myself to drink the 2005. Most of my friends thought that I'd open it for my wedding last year, but while there was some Dark Lord and KBS bottles emptied that day, the Utopias stayed at home.

I told myself that buying the second bottle makes me more likely to drink the first, but I don't know.

2005 Utopias Mmmmmm
What could I trade you for that!?!

I would buy a bottle or two, but stupid Ohio thinks it has too much alcohol to qualify as beer, and won't allow it. How that makes sense, I have no idea.

*note to self: never move to ohio*

Definitely haven't been able to justify buying a Utopias although I've considered it every time I've had the opportunity. I've been lucky enough to be able to try a few different vintages at my local pub, and while that was pricey at $10 per oz it's better than paying over $200 just to sit on it. Cause that's exactly what I'd end up doing too.

Different vintages at 10$ a pour is pretty awesome. 750ml bottle retails for 199 so at that rate the bar owner is only making 40-60 a bottle depending on pours.

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

I'm seeing that there are a few people that will have BCBS on Black Friday, but only a select few shops. I think there are only some certain distributor partners that have cases allocated for that release. nationwide should be the week after, sadly with the exception of Georgia.

 

[aeviaanah]

Wait you guys are paying this much for a beer?

What am I missing???

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

Wait you guys are paying this much for a beer?

What am I missing???

Sam Adams Utopia? Yep...a single bottle is that much money. Its must be nice lol

 

[RedOktoberfest]

Sam Adams Utopia? Yep...a single bottle is that much money. Its must be nice lol

The story is that they have naturally selected yeast that can survive very high alcohol conditions. I think they are up to low 30% ABV with only fermentation; no ice removal.

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

The story is that they have naturally selected yeast that can survive very high alcohol conditions. I think they are up to low 30% ABV with only fermentation; no ice removal.

Fermentation science is just the balls! Makes me wish I had a better understanding of chemical make up and math.

 

[Psycotte]

Fermentation science is just the balls! Makes me wish I had a better understanding of chemical make up and math.

Your prayers have been answered right here on HBT...

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f14/free-online-beer-chemistry-course-439877/

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

Your prayers have been answered right here on HBT...

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f14/free-online-beer-chemistry-course-439877/

This looks great! Wish I was smarter...being blond, Polish and a Marine doesn't exactly give me good smarts too much.

 

[Psycotte]

This looks great! Wish I was smarter...being blond, Polish and a Marine doesn't exactly give me good smarts too much.

I'm a redhead, polish and Army. If I can do it you can too. :rockin:

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

I'm a redhead, polish and Army. If I can do it you can too. :rockin:

Where's the button to make stuff go boom?

 

[TheMan]

Utopias is good stuff. Worth trying once in your life for sure. Definitely not worth $200 a bottle though. Just one fellas opinion though....

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

Utopias is good stuff. Worth trying once in your life for sure. Definitely not worth $200 a bottle though. Just one fellas opinion though....

I could only imagine how many other great beers you can get for 200.00 total. You can get a bunch of really good stuff or get your self through swap o rama six and maybe 1/4 of the way through 7 lol

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

By the by, happy Abyss day everybody

 

[pluchar]

By the by, happy Abyss day everybody

Any word on when it will be here?

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

Any word on when it will be here?

Not a clue. I don't see any out here since we just picked up the line not that long ago...rather then leaving it to chance I have three bottles coming to me in trade

 

[pluchar]

Not a clue. I don't see any out here since we just picked up the line not that long ago...rather then leaving it to chance I have three bottles coming to me in trade

What might you be giving up? I think I might go that route but have no idea of what people would bite on.

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

What might you be giving up? I think I might go that route but have no idea of what people would bite on.

I can't imagine it would take very much at all, unless you were talking about vintage aged bottles. Pipeworks should land some for you and everybody is always crazy for FFF brews. Seems most people are really into CA, Northeast and Chicago area brews than mostly anywhere else. You should have it easy lol

 

[pmcint01]

45 pounder filled with beer from Maine to Florida to California heading out from New Jersey across country to a large state. I think I went a little crazy, but there were so many good beets I wanted to share.

 

[TallDan]

Not a clue. I don't see any out here since we just picked up the line not that long ago...rather then leaving it to chance I have three bottles coming to me in trade

According to Beer Street Journal, it hits distribution on the 18th.

http://beerstreetjournal.com/deschutes-abyss-november-14th/