BA Old Raspy

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  1. lokieman

    lokieman Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2011 Oklahoma

    Anybody heard anything about bottles making it to Texas? Last year I was able to grab a couple bottles but this year haven't seen or heard anything. Only know that bottles keep getting shorted on orders but kegs are available. I posted on their FB page asking them what's up with bottles this year and they said they are forwarding my post to the Regional Sales Manager (BEK I guess). Anybody got any info...?
     
    #1 lokieman, Jan 22, 2013
  2. DanzBorin

    DanzBorin Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2012 Texas

    I would love to grab a bottle or 2. I know it's expensive, but it's soooo good. :slight_smile:
     
    #2 DanzBorin, Jan 22, 2013
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  3. lokieman

    lokieman Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2011 Oklahoma

    Stupid expensive but just can't help myself. Think kegs are going for around $450 for a 1/6 barrel...ouch.
     
    #3 lokieman, Jan 22, 2013
  4. cam_williams

    cam_williams Initiate (0) Oct 3, 2012 Texas

    According to the TABC site, the label just got approved on 1-18-13, so hopefully it will be out soon!
     
    #4 cam_williams, Jan 22, 2013
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  5. canadianghetto

    canadianghetto Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2011 Texas
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    I just brought some back from Louisiana I picked up for $20!
     
    #5 canadianghetto, Jan 22, 2013
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  6. lokieman

    lokieman Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2011 Oklahoma

    "Texas only received label approval for Barrel Aged Old Rasputin this week. You should see it pop up in the market in the coming days. There is twice as much inventory ordered in the state than last year. It is still limited so be sure to keep in close touch with your retailers! Cheers!"

    Somebody (I guess the rep for TX) left this response on North Coast's FB page...
     
    #6 lokieman, Jan 22, 2013
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  7. tx_beer_man

    tx_beer_man Pundit (902) Jan 22, 2013 Texas
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    Never had BA Old Rasputin. Old Rasputin alone is delish...on Nitro, monster. Thanks Cam & Lokie for the heads up...I'll certainly be keeping my eyes open.
     
    #7 tx_beer_man, Jan 22, 2013
  8. ThirdEyePA

    ThirdEyePA Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2011 Texas

    I really hope I can grab a bottle or two of this. I've never had BA Old Rasputin, but it's been on my wish list for a while.
     
    #8 ThirdEyePA, Jan 23, 2013
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  9. UHCougar12

    UHCougar12 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2011 Texas

    Does anyone know an average price of one of these. I've never seen nor herd of it. Does it come in 4pks or bomber?
     
    #9 UHCougar12, Jan 23, 2013
  10. frogfan

    frogfan Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2009 Texas

    Comes in 500 ml bottles at $20 or so.
     
    #10 frogfan, Jan 23, 2013
  11. lokieman

    lokieman Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2011 Oklahoma

    So a little more than a pint for $20...god I hate myself for loving this beer.
     
    #11 lokieman, Jan 23, 2013
  12. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    Is this the one you're talking about? I dont know if this is this year's or last years. I picked one up when I was in Portland recently - think I paid $23, which I didnt feel good about (but better than the $17.50 that 12oz of Cherry Adam ran me)

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    #12 kmello69, Jan 23, 2013
  13. lokieman

    lokieman Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2011 Oklahoma

    XV is this year's batch...$23 on the west coast? Good to know it's still expensive close to the source...
     
    #13 lokieman, Jan 23, 2013
  14. BK1017

    BK1017 Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2009 Texas

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  15. lokieman

    lokieman Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2011 Oklahoma

    I like Old Raspy...it's a classic but prefer a couple other in the same style and price range (ie...Double Stout, Black Chocolate Stout) but...something magical happens when you put Old Raspy in a bourbon barrel. I've never thought of the price tag when drinking this beer...it's irrelevant at that point.
     
    #15 lokieman, Jan 23, 2013
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  16. BK1017

    BK1017 Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2009 Texas

    Yeah totally agree. This is one of those beers that I will happily pay money for, much like Cantillon. Totally worth it, and very drinkable. It's super balanced to begin with, but the barrel character adds extra goodness.

    Everyone here should definitely try and grab a bottle if it gets here, or trade for one. I've done a 1-for-1 for locals to get it, so it's possible. It's sitting on shelves in other parts of the country. Just $$$.

    BK
     
    #16 BK1017, Jan 23, 2013
  17. blatherbeard

    blatherbeard Initiate (0) Sep 30, 2007 Texas

    Wish i could have a crack at that for sure. I like Raspy ok, a bit bitter for me, but like lokie says, BA old raspy sounds godlike.

    unlike lokie though, id take raspy over BCS :wink:
     
    #17 blatherbeard, Jan 23, 2013
  18. omnigrits

    omnigrits Initiate (0) Jun 1, 2006 Texas

    Dayum. That would make it by a country mile the most expensive beer I've ever encountered. I reckon that's $10.89 per pint - cost! That's more than twice the cost of Mysterium Verums, 120 Minute or Mephistopheles.
     
    #18 omnigrits, Jan 23, 2013
  19. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    Very true. There was a TON of it just sitting on the shelves in pretty much every store I went into in Portland. The cost keeps it around longer, I'd imagine.
     
    #19 kmello69, Jan 23, 2013
  20. tx_beer_man

    tx_beer_man Pundit (902) Jan 22, 2013 Texas
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    I'd hope so ;-)
     
    #20 tx_beer_man, Jan 23, 2013
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