San Fernando Valley - ISO Beer Singletons

I only drink one beer a week and I prefer to have three different styles in any three-week period. Naturally I have no use for six-packs, and bombers are a little bit too much for me.

I love Trader Joe's - they allow purchases of singletons from six-packs with no upcharge. I am happy with their somewhat limited assortment, but I would like to try some new highly-rated beers. Whole Foods once allowed purchases of singletons, but they have discontinued that privilege.

Any suggestions for a San Fernando Valley resident? TIA.

 

Yes, I am pretty slim. I drink one beer a week for medicinal purposes - per the New England Journal of Medicine, that's all you need to reduce the risk of stroke by 20%. My brother is 10 years younger than I am and he had to have an emergency triple bypass, so naturally I am concerned.

 

Thanks. I just happened to have called them last night. I intend to check them out in a week or two, hoping for a longshot - they currently are out of Ground Breaker Dark Ale, a beer I'd like to sample. I hope it will show up in their singles section, even though the guy I talked to said it was unlikely.

Something new is bound to strike my fancy since I have only had 20-30 different beers.

 

I was there several years ago and they did not sell singletons from six-packs. It won't hurt to give them a call for an update, but the odds are against it.

They have a huge selection; I'd love a shot at it.

 

Thanks, but this from Ask Men:

"In November of 1999, The New England Journal of Medicine stated that light to moderate beer drinkers would decrease their chances of suffering a stroke by 20%. They also stated that those who drink one beer a day compared to those who drink one beer a week experience no difference in reducing stroke risks."

http://uk.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/45_eating_well.html

My regular doctor and my oncologist are both fine with me drinking one beer a week. I am never tempted to drink 7 or 14; thank goodness - that would be a logistical nightmare with no car.

 

I recently discovered that Ralphs let you make your own six-pack; there is a separate section with all single beers. Singletons are all $1.99 each, including Warsteiner which is available for $1.17 at Trader Joe's.

On the plus side, they stock many beers that TJ's doesn't, including Koko Brown. I had my first one last week and I certainly enjoyed it. The coconut made for a rich, creamy mouthfeel, and I also like the flavor and aroma.