Rookie BIF Round 2 Hints and Hauls Thread

I see them all the time, but they are super pricy around here. Arguably worth it though. I've been lucky enough to drink two of them -- one was sent to me, the other was something I couldn't resist buying to check in the night of the Total Eclipse in 2017.

 

Definitely agree the packing is almost more fun lots of great boxes with great ideas little personal touches really make it awesome gonna beef up my profile a bit I think

 

I believe I've had two - the Elijah Craig from 2016 or 2017, and one other... can't recall which it was. The Elijah Craig was quite good.

They are definitely expensive bottles - I've hesitated to buy them every time I've seen them. Always amazes me how many are on shelves when I visit Chicago, but I suppose it shouldn't given the price point.

Very excited to try the Apple Brandy!

 

I’ve also had two. One where I paid 34.99 plus tax for a bottle here on LI, the other where I got 5oz for $3 as part of a four beer flight. Both great, only one was worth the money.

 

Oof. You're a fucking black ray of sunshine, homes.

I believe they're about five dollars cheaper in Chicago, per memory - but I don't disagree... thirty dollars a bomber is steep.

I've paid more at brewery releases, so... it's difficult to judge these things, man.

 

In my new found passion for craft beer, I think the bottle of CBS I bought last year was $34-39 mostly because it was unlabeled and I sent a picture of the shelves to a cicerone buddy I have and he immediately said buy that!!!

That's the most I've ever spent (and hopefully ever will but we all know how that goes). lol.

 

I haven't but I guess I'll have to now! The spice itself was tolerable. The stomach ache all night was what made me regret. Good luck/ post videos if you decide to embark!

 

There was one time on LI one of the shops (forget which) was selling them for 19 (!!!??) dollars. Only had 1 or 2 left (or I wasn't doing well that week and couldn't buy more lol). Which makes me believe I have a double in the cellar somewhere...

 

Charm City Meadworks out of Baltimore. The label looks to be their Sweet Blossom still mead I think.

 

If memory serves it was a verry ginger mead, which sounded super tasty.

 

They've been $30 per bottle here, which has been my main reason for not buying them. I think they have 4-5 variants, though, which is what keeps attracting my attention. Thankfully, they moved them to a different area of the store I don't regularly frequent, so the temptation hasn't been there as much recently.

 

One other thing - last night I picked up a beer that was discussed a bit earlier in the thread. If I get my act together, there will be two ninja boxes going out next week before I go on vacation for the rest of the month. At least one of the boxes will have said beer in it.

 

The 2016 Elijah Craig was one of the two I had, the other was a 2014 Four Roses. Both were real good.

Yeah, it seems like they are in the $32-$35 range most places I've seen them.

 

Awesome box @bl00 !

Those hot peppers are the perfect touch! Love it!

 

Same. Except no vacation for me. Could we possibly be talking about the same beer? We shall see sometime soon. Hint- not purple

 

hope so been chasing that distro just rumors in the bushes here right now have seen some pop in Mass

 

Possibly, but I would be surprised if it was the same. Not sure what I picked up gets much, if any, distribution outside its local market.

 

If anyone wants more I can send a care package before the season ends. I had no idea how hot these were and can't possibly use them all fresh.

 

Stop chasing Bill. I’m sending a King your way brother. I think you will be happy with another one that I picked up during my travels but will keep that a surprise. The second box will remain a secret so there is one ninja for me leaving soon also

 

such an ominous statement haha but look forward to a yellow dinosaur. guy at a local store said TG is going to all cans at some point with everything but the distro here is just starting up