2012 Goose Island BCS Keg

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  1. ekardz

    ekardz Zealot (723) Dec 6, 2009 New York

    So,

    I somehow was just able to get a keg of this. 1/6 keg, I'm around $300, and it's a several hour drive to pick up.

    Is this a standard/good rate to pay for the keg?

    I just want to make sure it's good value, I might save it for a few years. Also, will it age well in the keg?

    Thanks,
    Mike
     
    #1 ekardz, Oct 21, 2013
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  2. redsand22

    redsand22 Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Illinois

    I bought a keg of 2010 in 2011 for about that much (with tax and deposit) so it's in the right ballpark. And yes, age is always good with BCS, but you've already got a year on it :wink:.
     
    #2 redsand22, Oct 21, 2013
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  3. imperialbeerdude

    imperialbeerdude Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2012 Colorado

    dude if you're lucky maybe and just maybe someone will consider trading a BA Vanilla DL. Don't get your hopes up though.
     
    #3 imperialbeerdude, Oct 21, 2013
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  4. jbdpsu82

    jbdpsu82 Pundit (942) Aug 28, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Wooooo. Who's up for some keg stands!?
     
    #4 jbdpsu82, Oct 21, 2013
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  5. ekardz

    ekardz Zealot (723) Dec 6, 2009 New York

    lol good thing I already have one.
     
    #5 ekardz, Oct 21, 2013
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  6. bigthirst

    bigthirst Devotee (332) Jan 30, 2013 Wisconsin

    It doesnt have the same cult following as bcbs...but I got a 1/4 bbl of Cental Waters BB Scotch ale for right around $150 (the GI is priced that high due to demand, its obviously cheaper for the brewery that packaging up all those 4 packs)
    But its a great beer and if you were looking at barrels then the extra cash prolly dosent matter that much...I guess if you can I'd pull the trigger (just my 2 cents)
     
    #6 bigthirst, Oct 21, 2013
  7. ekardz

    ekardz Zealot (723) Dec 6, 2009 New York

    i'm so excited going to sip this for a few months I think
     
    #7 ekardz, Oct 21, 2013
  8. fistfight

    fistfight Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2006 Massachusetts

    I too just got a keg of the 2012 BCBS. I paid $250 w/o deposit/tax in MA. I was planning on tapping it for December of this year and hopefully next year as well. Would there be any issues with drinking half and then letting it sit for a year before opening it again?
     
    #8 fistfight, Oct 21, 2013
  9. HugeBulge

    HugeBulge Savant (1,132) Dec 31, 2012 New York

    yup I got one a couple months back, $290 out the door.
     
    #9 HugeBulge, Oct 21, 2013
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  10. Woodrow

    Woodrow Zealot (556) Jun 17, 2007 North Carolina
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    Would definitely not recommend doing this. Not sure what type of draft system you'll be using, but even at a higher pressure there's no good way to keep a partial keg and I'd be scared to risk a keg like BCBS.
     
    #10 Woodrow, Oct 21, 2013
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  11. HugeBulge

    HugeBulge Savant (1,132) Dec 31, 2012 New York

    why would it matter? your not adding any o2 to the keg , it should be fine. Ive had mine on tap for 8 months and I take it off frequently to clean the line/faucet.
     
    #11 HugeBulge, Oct 21, 2013
  12. FrankHammer

    FrankHammer Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2013 Michigan

    You guys can buy BCBS kegs? Where?
     
    #12 FrankHammer, Oct 21, 2013
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  13. Hefewiseman

    Hefewiseman Pundit (968) Sep 6, 2011 Florida
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    Yeah... WHERE?
     
    #13 Hefewiseman, Oct 21, 2013
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  14. imperialbeerdude

    imperialbeerdude Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2012 Colorado

    I hate you so much
     
    #14 imperialbeerdude, Oct 21, 2013
  15. mellowmark

    mellowmark Savant (1,018) Mar 31, 2010 Utah

    That is awesome. Buy it and run.
     
    #15 mellowmark, Oct 21, 2013
  16. Woodrow

    Woodrow Zealot (556) Jun 17, 2007 North Carolina
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    Keeping it on and just untapping for cleaning isn't a big deal, but I don't think pouring part of it and then waiting a year for the rest makes sense. Maybe if you put a good amount of pressure on it before untapping, but I'd be worried about it for sure.
     
    #16 Woodrow, Oct 22, 2013
  17. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    Yeah tell us where or we torture the kittens!
     
    #17 Kadonny, Oct 22, 2013
  18. regularjohn

    regularjohn Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2013 New Jersey


    damn and you're in the city, can we be best friends? :grimacing:
     
    #18 regularjohn, Oct 22, 2013
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  19. semibaked

    semibaked Pooh-Bah (1,897) Mar 27, 2007 Minnesota
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    43 cents an ounce seems fair to me, I have paid $1.00 a ounce for it before. Congrats!
     
    #19 semibaked, Oct 22, 2013
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  20. HugeBulge

    HugeBulge Savant (1,132) Dec 31, 2012 New York


    I've brewed many stouts that put on tap for a bit then take off if I feel like it needs more time. If your not putting a party pump/tap on it and introducing oxygen into the keg nothing is going to happen to it. But why not just pick up a couple bottles and save the keg.

    Putting more pressure into the keg is possibly the worst thing you could do. You'll just end up with a fizzy over-carbed beer.
     
    #20 HugeBulge, Oct 22, 2013
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