Good bye bombers?

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  1. 19etz55

    19etz55 Savant (1,236) Aug 12, 2007 New Jersey
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    Honestly I haven't had a bomber in awhile.
    I realized this when I went to the beer store
    and hardly glanced at the bomber section.
    I then thought when was the last time I had
    one? This from a guy who's beer consumption
    1/2 the time were bombers in the past. I found
    I could drink great beer in other formats other
    than bombers. Plus they aren't cost efficient
    for what you get IMHO. Now I'll probably grab
    an Enjoy By or some other bomber now and then.
    But not nearly as often as I used to.

    How about you?
     
    #1 19etz55, Nov 6, 2015
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  2. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I'm long on record as hating the 22oz format.
     
    #2 BBThunderbolt, Nov 6, 2015
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  3. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    I make it a point not to buy bombers even if it's something I really want. Guess I'm just a cheap bastard
     
    #3 hopnado, Nov 6, 2015
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  4. Beer_Nye

    Beer_Nye Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2012 Florida

    I think it depends on where you are. I live about 20 Minutes from Cigar City and everything in Bombers by them is totally worth the price. I do agree with you on most of the everyday drinking beers though, but almost everything in my cellar is a bomber.
     
    #4 Beer_Nye, Nov 6, 2015
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  5. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
    Society Pooh-Bah

    Permit me to suggest that you are a smart shopper.

    Cheers to you!
     
    #5 JackHorzempa, Nov 6, 2015
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  6. laketang

    laketang Grand Pooh-Bah (3,017) Mar 22, 2015 Arizona
    Pooh-Bah

    I too found bombers not economical, but, I will get "certain beers" as bombers tho
     
    #6 laketang, Nov 6, 2015
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  7. Brolo75

    Brolo75 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,134) Aug 10, 2013 California
    Pooh-Bah

    I prefer 12 ounce cans/bottles but there are some world class beers only available in bombers. If every beer came in 12 bottles/cans, I'd never buy a bomber again.
     
    #7 Brolo75, Nov 6, 2015
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  8. Beef_Curtains

    Beef_Curtains Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2013 Ohio

    Although I prefer the 12 oz, I am not going to pass on a beer I want because it's bombers only
     
    #8 Beef_Curtains, Nov 6, 2015
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  9. Zorro

    Zorro Grand Pooh-Bah (3,258) Dec 25, 2003 California
    Pooh-Bah

    I have Lots of Bombers.

    Most of the good stuff ONLY comes in Bombers.
     
    #9 Zorro, Nov 6, 2015
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  10. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    I prefer pints for all beers. Either cans or bottles are fine.
     
    #10 dennis3951, Nov 6, 2015
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  11. Yellolab2010

    Yellolab2010 Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Bombers aren't economical but what is with this hobby or disease?
     
    #11 Yellolab2010, Nov 6, 2015
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  12. StartedwithSAM

    StartedwithSAM Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2015 Virginia

    Agreed. I haven't had one in a while. 8 Maids A Milkin' is sitting on the shelf and I just walked by it just glancing and not giving it a thought. *Shrug* at $12.99 + 2 something tax, no thanks.
     
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  13. thepenguin

    thepenguin Savant (1,215) Aug 8, 2010 Massachusetts

    I'm totally with you. When I first got into beer I would buy lots of bombers because I wanted to try every beer that got love on this website. As I've gotten older I've realized how big the price margin between them and packs of 12oz bottles is so I only go in for a bomber if it's something I really want or I see it for a great price.
     
    #13 thepenguin, Nov 6, 2015
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  14. Oktoberfist

    Oktoberfist Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2014 Pennsylvania

    The only bombers I've had were either very cheap or given to me.
     
    #14 Oktoberfist, Nov 6, 2015
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  15. PatrickCT

    PatrickCT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,776) Feb 18, 2015 Connecticut

    Not my preferred format. However, with certain releases I have no choice as there is none given.
     
    #15 PatrickCT, Nov 6, 2015
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  16. ChangSing

    ChangSing Zealot (640) May 5, 2013 Illinois
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    I do like hte move towards cans..but some of those special/seasonals etc are still only in bombers. the question is $0.50-$1 per ounce worth it? and do you know of any comparable beers that come in 4/6 packs for pretty much half the price per ounce.
     
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  17. johnInLA

    johnInLA Pooh-Bah (2,350) Jun 12, 2005 California
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    Hello Bombers!

    I buy them over 12oz everytime, I prefer them ( 750ml to be honest ), and they are more economical for me.

    Why?

    Because I generally drink two beers in sitting. So one (bomber) and done. And once I have any given beer, I don't revisit it for months, at best. So if I buy a six pack of an IPA, have one or two, and don't revisit it until its past its prime.

    Bombers work well for those of us frequently rotate what we drink.
     
    #17 johnInLA, Nov 6, 2015
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  18. ShinHarryCaray

    ShinHarryCaray Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2010 North Carolina

    I just like beer no matter what it comes in. They could sell Grimm Double Negative in an old boot and Id buy it.
     
    #18 ShinHarryCaray, Nov 6, 2015
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  19. Averwo

    Averwo Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2013 Iowa

    I used to buy them all the time. Now I realize the only bombers worth the price are Lagunitas.
     
    #19 Averwo, Nov 6, 2015
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  20. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado

    The only beer I seek out in a bomber is Hop Stoopid but come to think of it, I haven't had one in a while. Thanx.
     
    #20 otispdriftwood, Nov 6, 2015
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