Mystery Barrel Aged box

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  1. parrotsnest

    parrotsnest Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2010 Washington

    Fremont Brewing was selling cases of their Summer Ale bombers for $20. Not the freshest, but damn that was cheap.
     
    #201 parrotsnest, Nov 20, 2014
  2. TruePerception

    TruePerception Initiate (0) Aug 30, 2013 California

    To clear up a misunderstanding you seem to entertain, John:

    I do not own the store, I did not decide on the mystery box policy, and I do not fill the boxes. I just work there. All I've been offering to your questions is conjecture (as I said). Make of it what you will.
     
    #202 TruePerception, Nov 20, 2014
  3. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    That's generally been my experience as well. However, TrueP makes a pretty case for his store, suggesting that there might be some other reason as well.
     
    #203 John_M, Nov 20, 2014
  4. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    If this is all just conjecture on your part, then why state the following:

    "When packaging is broken, we CANNOT sell the product as is. Mystery boxes are the only way we can sell that product."

    That doesn't sound like someone voicing an opinion. That sounds like someone in the know, who is explaining local ordinance or policy.

    The tone of your post lead me to the conclusion that you were probably the owner of the store. My apologies for the misunderstanding.
     
    #204 John_M, Nov 20, 2014
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  5. lester619

    lester619 Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2009 Wisconsin

    This cracks me up every time I see it.
     
    #205 lester619, Nov 20, 2014
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  6. LehighAce06

    LehighAce06 Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    @haknort did you ever RECEIVE the "make-up" beers from CBK/Moe? Would love to know what was in that box, or any other recent BA Mystery Box from them.
     
    #206 LehighAce06, Nov 20, 2014
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  7. spaceman24

    spaceman24 Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2008 Texas

    Yes, much closer than I initially thought. Maybe I would have a beer with you, after all.

    I get your take on it. I guess I'm just one who likes the fun of an unknown (albeit in a context where there isn't really anything to lose). I'm not very reckless, so these are my outlets. WATCH OUT FOR THIS GUY.
     
    #207 spaceman24, Nov 21, 2014
  8. the_trystero

    the_trystero Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2013 California

    Oh, man, what a great way to get rid of an incredibly crappy beer. I laughed when I saw that this was included in the box.
     
    #208 the_trystero, Nov 21, 2014
  9. tokimedo

    tokimedo Savant (1,038) Feb 28, 2015 California
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    what ever happened with this? did he end up getting his "make up beers"? I am very intrigued to see the outcome of this.
     
    #209 tokimedo, Mar 2, 2015
  10. Srqb

    Srqb Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2014 Washington

    Tried to order Mystery Sour Box #2 today, got to check out and it wouldn't continue, I put in all my info and shipping, added shipping then clicked continue, it reloaded to the same exact screen every time. I re-loaded and now it says sold out. I clicked on it right when I got the email and then didn't let me order. Oh well.
     
    #210 Srqb, Feb 19, 2016
  11. raynmoon

    raynmoon Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2011 Colorado

    So they threw a box in a barrel?
     
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  12. AlienSwineFlu

    AlienSwineFlu Savant (1,135) Dec 14, 2012 Ohio

    "But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him."
     
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  13. bostonbeans

    bostonbeans Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2012 Massachusetts
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    I love how I get an up date to this thread once a year
     
    #213 bostonbeans, Feb 19, 2016
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  14. tokimedo

    tokimedo Savant (1,038) Feb 28, 2015 California
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    paging @haknort
     
    #214 tokimedo, Feb 19, 2016
  15. Justinsosmart

    Justinsosmart Initiate (0) May 14, 2013 California

    I always get excited when I see the notification
     
    #215 Justinsosmart, Feb 19, 2016
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  16. Srqb

    Srqb Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2014 Washington

    I've still never seen anyone post what they got in a box.
     
    #216 Srqb, Feb 19, 2016
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  17. charlzm

    charlzm Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2007 California

    Here in Los Angeles, there would be a 10% sales tax on it, so it would be $182.60. Still not looking like a great deal, but if you accounted for marking up each bottle a dollar or so, it's in the high end of what's out there in retail-land.

    Still, there's nothing in there all that great. And Indian Wells? (shiver) The worst craft beer I have ever tasted. Consistently.
     
    #217 charlzm, Feb 19, 2016
  18. tommyguz

    tommyguz Pooh-Bah (2,534) May 14, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    This
     
    #218 tommyguz, Feb 19, 2016
  19. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    One of Champaign's finest agrees

     
    #219 Jaycase, Feb 19, 2016
  20. riverlen

    riverlen Pundit (852) Sep 16, 2009 Illinois

    Not quite the same thing, but in a similar vein, I've bought a mystery cigar halloween package a couple of times, I was disappointed each time. It sure looked like inventory clearance. I avoid mystery packages like the plague now, I don't care how much flowery language they wrap it up in. It's a mystery for a reason.
     
    #220 riverlen, Feb 20, 2016
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