$16 Witbier?

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  1. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    I find it funny that even hardcore beer geeks still judge a beer's perceived value largely in part by its ABV. I understand that price is dictated partly by the cost of ingredients and more ABV = more ingredients, but it still seems strange that so many are willing to pay through the nose for certain styles while others seemingly aren't worth it, even if they're just as well crafted.
     
    #21 afrokaze, Aug 28, 2012
  2. drgarage

    drgarage Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2008 California

    True to all of that. I don't judge on ABV, I tend to judge on style. And I have never had a witbier good enough to justify a price this high. Except maybe Kili Wit from Logsdon, but then again, that had the most exquisite drying finish I've ever encountered, so it's in a different class.
     
    #22 drgarage, Aug 28, 2012
  3. mondegreen

    mondegreen Savant (1,013) Nov 4, 2009 Georgia

    #23 mondegreen, Aug 28, 2012
  4. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    It's okay but not on the level of his other beers, which I felt were mostly worth the higher cost for something unique.
     
    #24 afrokaze, Aug 29, 2012
  5. impending

    impending Pooh-Bah (2,695) Mar 12, 2010 California
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    but this is not your average wit
    although to many
    that is not saying much

    regardless, I've no idea the fair bottle price
    but I can say I've tasted it and it was delicious
    an absolutely delicious . . . . . . wit
    Pizza Port Ocean Beach had this on tap last Thursday
    I've not yet posted the A review

    I may like it more than most folks because I also think Prior 8 is delicious
    and this has a slick backbone shared with the Prior
    delicious
    cheers
    jd
     
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  6. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Just get it on tap somewhere. I got a taster pour for $4 or so.
     
    #26 UCLABrewN84, Aug 31, 2012
  7. 4DAloveofSTOUT

    4DAloveofSTOUT Grand Pooh-Bah (4,064) Nov 28, 2008 Illinois
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    I paid $20 for this witbier and just loved it! Heres my review:

    http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/11974/25220/?ba=4DAloveofSTOUT

    With that said, yes i would buy it again. And sometime you gotta pay alittle extra for something really good. Craft beer is not a cheap hobby!
     
    #27 4DAloveofSTOUT, Aug 31, 2012
  8. omniscientcause

    omniscientcause Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2010 District of Columbia


    I know it isnt cheap and I really dont have a budget when it comes to buying beer...it just seemed really high for that style. I have no problem paying 16-20 bucks if I personally think the beer or style would be worht it.

    My GF bought a 6 pack of hopslam for either 28 or 32 bucks earlier this year in DC. I probably would have paid that much if I had the chance.
     
    #28 omniscientcause, Aug 31, 2012
  9. Danny1217

    Danny1217 Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2011 Florida

    $2.39 for a single 33 cl bottle at my local Whole Foods. I think it was about $12 for a four pack though. Go figure.
     
    #29 Danny1217, Aug 31, 2012
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