Bombers should only be 8% ABV +

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  1. Frankinstiener

    Frankinstiener Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2009 Illinois

    I'm really tired of beers that I kind of like being in Bombers only for $7.00 +. I have no problem buying a bomber from time to time if it's something imperial, something Belgian, something limited, or just something really good. What really makes me mad is when something that I like, not love, that I wouldn't mind sipping a 6 pack of, is only available in an overpriced bomber. Rogue is major culprit, to the point where I've almost written them off. A lot of their stuff I have liked but not really been crazy about, if it was available in a 6 pack for basically $9.99 or less I would purchase it from time to time. They have some above average beers that are just completely overpriced. I had their Hazelnut Brown on draft, probably my favorite beer that I've tried from them. I got a pint at the bar for $5.00 (pretty normal price), went to the store and picked up a bomber for $6.99. So basically this beer is the same price per once at the bar as it is at the grocery store. Although I bought this one it's just not worth the price, along with their Chipotle ale, & Juniper ale, these are all beers I like, and would like in a 6pack for $9.99 but will just drink them on draft only. Same price in the bar as at the grocery store? LAME

    In conclusion I made a new rule for myself, only buy bombers if they are 8+ ABV or $5.00 or cheaper. Hop Stoopid is both- haha
     
    #1 Frankinstiener, Jan 13, 2013
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  2. Jnorton00

    Jnorton00 Maven (1,338) Apr 13, 2007 Massachusetts

    Your title mentions abv but your post complains about price. Learn to drink like a man and stop being so cheap.
     
    #2 Jnorton00, Jan 13, 2013
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  3. raffels

    raffels Initiate (0) Dec 12, 2009 West Virginia

    ProTip: Rouge is priced out the wazoo.
     
    #3 raffels, Jan 13, 2013
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  4. Frankinstiener

    Frankinstiener Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2009 Illinois

    If being manly means paying more than - NO! I don't want to. I want to only drink beers that are worth their price.
     
    #4 Frankinstiener, Jan 13, 2013
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  5. IdrinkGas

    IdrinkGas Pooh-Bah (2,262) Feb 25, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    I hope you make more sense when you are sober. Story is cool bro...
     
    #5 IdrinkGas, Jan 13, 2013
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  6. Frankinstiener

    Frankinstiener Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2009 Illinois

    I hope your reading comprehension is better when your sober.
     
    #6 Frankinstiener, Jan 13, 2013
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  7. bramsdell

    bramsdell Initiate (0) May 27, 2011 North Carolina

    If you don't like it, don't buy it. I rarely buy bombers. I miss out on a few beers. It happens.
     
    #7 bramsdell, Jan 13, 2013
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  8. RPH2327

    RPH2327 Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Put on your BA pants and stop complaining.

    #1) You're okay with spending $5 on draft Hazelnut Brown, but you won't fork over $6.99 for a bomber (even though you say it's a pretty normal price)?

    #2) There are only, like, a million beers available in reasonably priced 6-packs. Open two, put one in each fist, and you've got your bomber.

    #3) Hop Stoopid is definitely not cheaper than $5 where I live.

    #4) I forgot, but stop complaining. Seriously.
     
    #8 RPH2327, Jan 13, 2013
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  9. TheodorHerzl

    TheodorHerzl Savant (1,001) Mar 30, 2007 Indiana

    You should come to Indiana. I don't believe I've ever seen a 7$ bomber. We have 11.99 four packs of cream ale in cans though.
     
    #9 TheodorHerzl, Jan 13, 2013
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  10. Barrelsnbeer

    Barrelsnbeer Initiate (0) Oct 6, 2012 North Carolina

    1. rogue hazelnut brown comes in 6 packs, my store has them for $13.99 and weve got single 12oz bottles of HNB for $2.50.
    2. anyone paying over $5 a bottle for hop stoopid should punch their retailer in the face. its $3.99 here in nc
     
    #10 Barrelsnbeer, Jan 13, 2013
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  11. TheSaboteur

    TheSaboteur Initiate (0) Sep 20, 2010 Nebraska

    Hop Stoopid price check: $4.19 - $4.69 a bomber in Omaha, NE.
     
    #11 TheSaboteur, Jan 13, 2013
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  12. Frankinstiener

    Frankinstiener Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2009 Illinois

    #1) Yes, this is exactly my point. This beer and the others I am complaining about should come in 6 packs for $7.99 to $10.99 at the grocery store. Beers in this price range at the grocery store are usually $4 - $7 a pint at the bar, this is pretty normal pricing. Bars have to charge much more than grocery stores for obvious reasons. If a bar and grocery store are selling a beer for the same price per once the beer is either completely overpriced at the grocery store or dirt cheap at the bar. In this case it's completely over priced at the grocery store due to being sold in a $7.00 bomber.

    2) Good point, this is what I plan on doing - buying reasonable priced 6 packs and not $7.00 bombers.
     
    #12 Frankinstiener, Jan 13, 2013
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  13. kenpo23

    kenpo23 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2009 Massachusetts

    If I really want a beer that only comes in a bomber... I suck it up and buy it. Why? Cuz if I can't bring myself to shell out the money then I must not really want it.... 8+ ABV or not.
     
    #13 kenpo23, Jan 13, 2013
  14. Frankinstiener

    Frankinstiener Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2009 Illinois

    Right around $4.50 here in Illinois.
     
    #14 Frankinstiener, Jan 13, 2013
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  15. Hockey_Fan

    Hockey_Fan Pooh-Bah (1,851) Jan 13, 2013 Maryland
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    ABV is not an indication of how good a beer is or what it's worth.
     
    #15 Hockey_Fan, Jan 14, 2013
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  16. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    $7 bombers?! Holy shit. Everything that comes out in bombers here in TX is in the $12-15 dollar range, if not more. I'd kill someone for $7 bombers.
     
    #16 kmello69, Jan 14, 2013
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  17. fujindemon74

    fujindemon74 Pooh-Bah (1,797) Nov 7, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Someone needs a He'Brew Jewbelation Sweet 16...stupid cheap & delicious for 16%abv
     
    #17 fujindemon74, Jan 14, 2013
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  18. pudoo

    pudoo Initiate (0) Oct 12, 2010 Canada (BC)

    I agree Bombers are not always the best cost per amount of beer. But its a free world {Sort of} So Buy or dont buy Its your choice .. I buy some Bombers and some sixers
     
    #18 pudoo, Jan 14, 2013
  19. MarcatGSB

    MarcatGSB Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2011 Michigan

    Post at will. Respect.
     
    #19 MarcatGSB, Jan 14, 2013
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  20. stealth

    stealth Pooh-Bah (2,023) Dec 16, 2011 Minnesota
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    Well we know one thing for certain, this man does not like sours.
     
    #20 stealth, Jan 14, 2013
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