The Answer Brewpub (Richmond, Va)

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  1. oldn00b

    oldn00b Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2015 Virginia

    $40 for some of those glasses is steep - but I got my Hop Link shirt coming!
     
    #361 oldn00b, Nov 26, 2018
  2. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    More glasses added at Noon today for anyone who missed out earlier. SOnic, Megawoman, Tyson, DD Set, Battletoads, BND and Dansky currently showing availability
     
    #362 TomCat11, Nov 26, 2018
  3. Crumps_Brother

    Crumps_Brother Devotee (376) Jun 24, 2017 Pennsylvania
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    ouch

    Pizza Boy Brewing (central PA) does a great coffee stout (Little Amps) in 16 oz cans, 9.5% ABV that they sell in 6 packs with a price point of $16...when they first did it they were $15

    They seem like they're still making money
     
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  4. carolinabeerguy

    carolinabeerguy Pooh-Bah (2,035) Oct 10, 2005 North Carolina
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    Do they use vanilla? Vanilla beans are outrageously expensive.
     
    #364 carolinabeerguy, Nov 27, 2018
  5. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    I think the cost of vanilla is what makes the cost so high. I gasped at first when I read the price but then after thinking about it the way they worded it could have been done better. If they had stated $7/can instead of $28/4pk and then sold them as individual cans then the price would have been much more accepted and also the release could have spread to more people. I believe Aslin stouts are typically $8/can and think Triple Crossing has done some of their canned stouts at this price too. 600 cans (100 cases) in 4pk only covered 150 people. I'm not sure when the last pack was sold but think they sold through everything within a few hours. Being their first 16oz can release I give them a pass and know they will make adjustments next time and possibly do individual cans at 2pp or 4pp limit.
     
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  6. Crumps_Brother

    Crumps_Brother Devotee (376) Jun 24, 2017 Pennsylvania
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    the regular PB Sunny Side Up Little Amps does not use vanilla

    It uses coffee beans from a local coffee shop which is not extremely expensive...but not cheap at the same time

    their variants with added adjuncts cost more but are still a much better value

    I have idea the cost of vanilla beans but I'm certain they're gauging

    I had a crowler of Joose which cost $20+, it was good, but nothing I would buy again at that price...I thought it was really overrated especially for the cost...I would say I've had things along the lines that I liked much better for a better value like Burley Oak JREAM beers
     
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  7. oldn00b

    oldn00b Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2015 Virginia

    I used to agree with this, but now that Answer is doing Imperial and Triple versions of Joose I'm a fan. It helps balance out all the sweetness and gives it a different weight. Plus if I'm splitting a 1,000 calorie crowler (guessing) I'd at least like it to have more than 3.5% abv. I think it's worth giving those another shot is all!
     
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  8. Crumps_Brother

    Crumps_Brother Devotee (376) Jun 24, 2017 Pennsylvania
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    ^yea, I think mine was 3.5% ABV :slight_frown:

    what's the price point on imperial and triple crowlers?
     
    #368 Crumps_Brother, Nov 27, 2018
  9. oldn00b

    oldn00b Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2015 Virginia

    I believe exactly the same price - also part of why I prefer them. I feel like I can more easily justify spending $20 on something at 9% abv than 3.5%. I still get these aren't for everyone but both my wife and I prefer the imperial/triple joose.
     
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  10. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    If anyone is going to be around Brooklyn / Flushing and/or NYC this weekend The Answer will be pouring tomorrow at Five Boroughs Brewing for Juicy Brews, have a couple taps going at Mikkeller NYC and then several taps along with some of The Answer folks at As Is NYC on Sunday at 3pm.
     
    #370 TomCat11, Dec 7, 2018
  11. mikehayz

    mikehayz Devotee (336) Aug 11, 2012 Virginia

    Such a good point here. Another brewery released four-pack of BA stout cans for a similar price point and I laughed it off, but I happily spent $7/can and got two. Funny how things work like that, but I think individually pricing high ABV or adjunct stouts is the way to go.
     
    #371 mikehayz, Dec 8, 2018
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  12. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    Can release TODAY @ 4pm.
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    “Y'all like stout or not? Trombone Adam is our Collaboration with our good friends Parish Brewing featuring Marcona Almonds toasted in house and organic white chocolate chunks. Come grab a four pack at 4pm today!
    105 four packs available, 1 pack per person, $28 / four pack. In house pours available at open.

    Stay tuned for our Collaboration glassware! Cheers RVA!”
     
    #372 TomCat11, Dec 11, 2018
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  13. JMUbrewz

    JMUbrewz Savant (1,180) Jun 12, 2013 Virginia

    So I guess this is just the price of their stouts. Steep precedent for sure, but I agree with Mike, individual pricing would make a difference for me.

    Also, are these adjunct stouts significantly less sweet than the andalls? Maybe it’s just me, but the last few andall stouts I’ve had have been even sweeter than I remember. Any of them without coffee are hard for me to drink. I’ve got no issues drinking the Joose though. That strawberry coconut is ridiculous.
     
    #373 JMUbrewz, Dec 11, 2018
  14. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    For those in RVA on NYE, post from An earlier today..
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    Fam, Answer crews want to THANKS each and everyone of you for your LOVE ❤️ and Support thru out the year. We want to end the year and start a new year with a BANG with you. We want to give you this glass as a present. We have 800 of this and we will give out 2 per person on New Year Eve( 12/31/18) from 4pm to 7pm. Blackninja and I will be there giving out by the Giving Tree.
    Looking forward to seeing everyone next Monday
    [​IMG]
     
    #374 TomCat11, Dec 27, 2018
  15. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    First 16oz IPA cans releasing tomorrow (4pm or 4:20pm likely) along with new glassware....No mention of can counts, limits, cost, etc other than there will be 500 glasses available @ 2pp. Stay tuned for more...
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  16. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    An responded to a question about can cost and his response was "22ish"

    I said the same thing about Trombone Adam counts but again. I really think they should sell them as individual cans with a 4pp limit instead of 4pk @ 1pp. I would much rather have the option to purchase singles can at $5.50 - $6.00 each with the option of maxing at 4 than having to purchase the full 4pk. Not sure the total count but if it's similar to Trombone (600 cans) they won't have a problem selling out in no time. The singles option may allow cans to stretch out to a few more people be sell out.
     
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  17. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    Details about today's release (counts, limits, cost, etc)...
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    4PM Tuesday, January 8th. Bru-Bert is here! Our very first IPA can release is a Quadruple Dry Hopped Triple IPA. At 10% this hazy TIPA is well balanced between dank and fruity and deseptively sessionable.

    CANS
    We have 500 cans (125 4-packs) available at $22 / 4 pack, limit 1 4-pack per person

    GLASSES
    Also available are Bru-Bert glasses, $15/ glass, limit 2 per person

    APPAREL
    Our Bru-Bert pullovers are available immediately with no limits
     
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  18. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    Cans last about an hour and sold out just after 5.
     
    #378 TomCat11, Jan 8, 2019
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  19. oldn00b

    oldn00b Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2015 Virginia

    Good news was glasses lasted considerably longer. Was able to get by after hitting the CoW release at Veil and was able to get the qbert glass and Bru-Bert on tap.
     
    #379 oldn00b, Jan 9, 2019
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  20. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    For those in RVA today, Knuckles glass going on sale at 4:20 TODAY.

    Not confirmed but for those non-locals I would not be surprised to see this glass available online part of the BND 10am drop tomorrow (Friday).
     
    #380 TomCat11, Jan 17, 2019
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