addicted to buying beer...

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  1. mj81

    mj81 Savant (1,072) Sep 11, 2013 New Jersey
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    Consumption aside, who here finds themselves buying more beer than they can possibly consume in a reasonable amount of time? I know a vast majority will end up aging beers too but I find myself even buying way too many beers that run the risk of losing freshness before I will be able to drink them. With all the constant new limited runs/seasonals, it seems that I'm always buying something new coming out and some older things get pushed aside. Surely I can't be the only one. I did a beer inventory today and I have about 200 beer bottles currently on hand!
     
    #1 mj81, Oct 9, 2013
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  2. BigOldOaf

    BigOldOaf Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2011 Massachusetts

    Damn that's helluva a lot of beer dude! You're good to drink for at least a month or two. I do know what you're saying though. If I made more money I would probably be in the same situation. Most of my discretionary spending goes to trying new beers. Cheers!
     
    #2 BigOldOaf, Oct 9, 2013
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  3. clonebrewer

    clonebrewer Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2009 Iowa

    Glad I'm the only one man. I'm a total sucker for the new six pack, only to have a couple and push it back with a new 6 pack. Tailgating season is a good time to clean my fridge out!
     
    #3 clonebrewer, Oct 9, 2013
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  4. jeevo

    jeevo Pundit (976) Nov 1, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    I am addicted to drinking beer.
     
    #4 jeevo, Oct 9, 2013
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  5. kona14

    kona14 Initiate (0) Aug 22, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Wow..I thought I was the only one who got a "rush" every time I walked into a store to see what new beers they had:wink:
     
    #5 kona14, Oct 9, 2013
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  6. BeerMeInStl

    BeerMeInStl Initiate (0) Jan 26, 2013 Missouri

    I'm guilty of that. Sometimes I like buying the beer as much as I like drinking it. :slight_smile:
     
    #6 BeerMeInStl, Oct 9, 2013
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  7. koopa

    koopa Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2008 New Jersey

    I did that for years and then decided I'd rather spend my money on brewing equipment and learn how to make my own beer. The key to breaking a habit is replacing it with another one :slight_smile:
     
    #7 koopa, Oct 9, 2013
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  8. mrcraft

    mrcraft Grand Pooh-Bah (3,396) Dec 15, 2012 California
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    I was at one point, but now it's at a much more manageable level.
     
    #8 mrcraft, Oct 9, 2013
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  9. mj81

    mj81 Savant (1,072) Sep 11, 2013 New Jersey
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    Granted like 80 of them are specifically for aging but I have way more ipa, dipas and the likes on hand than I can realistically drink before the beer changes. I may have to start using the beer for barter, lol. I only drink like 1-2 beers a day 4-5 times a week but just seem to have the urge to but more than I actually drink.
     
    #9 mj81, Oct 9, 2013
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  10. stuckeyj64

    stuckeyj64 Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2012 Indiana

    I find I mostly want to buy beers when I travel to bring home for me and my friends to enjoy. It's kind of a badge of honor and boosts the ego when you bring home a home run (bragging rights for the night!). We are constantly trying to one up each other...makes for some pretty damn good beer nights, that's for sure. I have plenty in my garage refrigerator just waiting for the "right" occasion. Moral: Find friends that like good/great beers who enjoy sharing and a bit of competition. It's a win/win!
     
    #10 stuckeyj64, Oct 9, 2013
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  11. Weavagra

    Weavagra Initiate (0) Dec 12, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Not in pa. The 192 oz rule keeps me in check. :slight_frown:
     
    #11 Weavagra, Oct 9, 2013
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  12. trentbrown89

    trentbrown89 Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2013 California

    I have this problem too :slight_frown:
     
    #12 trentbrown89, Oct 9, 2013
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  13. Cubatobaco

    Cubatobaco Pooh-Bah (2,057) Jan 27, 2013 Virginia
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    Hi, my name is Ray, and I'm addicted to buying beer.

    I feel your pain. I have been on the beer scene for about a year and, just like with cigars/wine, I find just as much pleasure in hunting for beer, as I do drinking it. I need to start buying less and drinking more, but it's easier said than done. Although, I have been doing better these last few weeks. I'm currently at 260+ bottles. Anyone want to come over and help me reduce inventory? :wink:
     
    #13 Cubatobaco, Oct 9, 2013
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  14. BeerKangaroo

    BeerKangaroo Initiate (0) May 30, 2011 Alaska

    You're not alone.
     
    #14 BeerKangaroo, Oct 9, 2013
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  15. creepinjeeper

    creepinjeeper Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2012 Missouri

    I am no longer a freak! At last! A room full of people JUST LIKE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :grinning:
     
    #15 creepinjeeper, Oct 9, 2013
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  16. rgordon

    rgordon Pooh-Bah (2,701) Apr 26, 2012 North Carolina
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    If one is fairly young and compiles a collection, the threat is that the collection can become a shrine, then a mausoleum. With years, cellars of wine and beer disappear magically, if you are blessed with family and friends.
     
    #16 rgordon, Oct 9, 2013
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  17. Needmorebeer312

    Needmorebeer312 Pundit (972) Jul 12, 2013 Washington

    The only thing keeping me from buying "too much beer" at this point is my apartment size. If I had more space, you better believe I'd fill it with more beer
     
    #17 Needmorebeer312, Oct 9, 2013
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  18. mj81

    mj81 Savant (1,072) Sep 11, 2013 New Jersey
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    I do this too but only have 2 friends into craft beer like I am. One dude gave me some furniture from his house since he is getting new and gave him a nice assortment as a thank you. He is now looking at more stuff in his house he can give me.
     
    #18 mj81, Oct 9, 2013
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  19. utopiajane

    utopiajane Grand Pooh-Bah (3,982) Jun 11, 2013 New York
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    You are not the only one I check the store and buy beer every time I go. I have had a new beer practically every day for the past 259 days. =)
     
    #19 utopiajane, Oct 9, 2013
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  20. musicman7070

    musicman7070 Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2012 New Jersey

    I am the same way man. I have a good 50 or so bottles myself. I just love buying (and drinking) imperial stouts and barleywines and trading for things I can't get. With stout season approaching...it's gonna be crazy.

    If there's any advice I could give both of us, it would be to be very selective with what you buy.
     
    #20 musicman7070, Oct 9, 2013
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