Anyone subscribe to BA magazine? Is it worth it?

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  1. BullDoza

    BullDoza Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2014 Texas

    For whatever reason, this month's cover on the homepage caught my attention more than months prior. Any other BAs subscribe? If so, is it worth it?

    I guess I'm asking: Do you find that you flip through it a couple times a month and find one or two quality pieces, or is it something that entertains you throughout the month? Is the substance there, and is it intersting/insightful?

    One more day until an early office close and 4th of July weekend - Cheers!
     
    #1 BullDoza, Jul 2, 2014
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  2. Brenden

    Brenden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,436) Feb 25, 2008 Ohio
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    Totally worth it. It's the only mail I get that I'm excited to see in my mailbox. Always a great read from opinion pieces to food recipes to homebrew recipes and the stories behind them (and I don't even homebrew yet) to city profiles to reviews.
     
    #2 Brenden, Jul 2, 2014
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  3. GeorgiaKiwi

    GeorgiaKiwi Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2007 Georgia

    Any magazine that has Scott and Will from Burnt Hickory on the cover is worth reading.
     
    #3 GeorgiaKiwi, Jul 2, 2014
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  4. Curry

    Curry Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2003 Montana

    Not only the first piece of mail I read cover to cover when I get it, I save back issues for the ratings information. If you aren't a subscriber, do yourself a favor.
     
    #4 Curry, Jul 2, 2014
  5. spicoli00

    spicoli00 Pooh-Bah (2,305) Jul 6, 2005 Indiana
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    You could do a 14-day trial of the digital addition for free to see if you like it. For $10 a year, why not give it a whirl?
     
    #5 spicoli00, Jul 2, 2014
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  6. cyrushire

    cyrushire Initiate (0) May 25, 2012 Florida

    Yes its worth it.
     
    #6 cyrushire, Jul 2, 2014
  7. kingston2

    kingston2 Savant (1,049) Sep 14, 2008 Pennsylvania

    They ran a 9.99 special recently. I subscribed then and am glad I did. Can't wait for my first issue!
     
    #7 kingston2, Jul 2, 2014
  8. Hop-Droppen-Roll

    Hop-Droppen-Roll Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2013 Minnesota

    What about for those of us who neither homebrew nor have much selection in our distribution area? Would it just be a lot of reading about beer that we'll never likely get to try?
     
    #8 Hop-Droppen-Roll, Jul 2, 2014
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  9. kingston2

    kingston2 Savant (1,049) Sep 14, 2008 Pennsylvania

    You never know when the homebrew bug will get you plus you will know what you want to trade for or seek out when traveling. I think it is worth the price of admission.
     
    #9 kingston2, Jul 2, 2014
  10. Hop-Droppen-Roll

    Hop-Droppen-Roll Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2013 Minnesota

    I DO want to get in to homebrewing in the next few years, but I guess I feel that these forums and my conversations with you guys are more than sufficient regarding the latter of your points.
     
    #10 Hop-Droppen-Roll, Jul 2, 2014
  11. Brando87

    Brando87 Initiate (0) Oct 5, 2013 Illinois

    Well worth it. Always has very interesting articles and I like checking out their beer ratings.
     
    #11 Brando87, Jul 2, 2014
  12. MrDave

    MrDave Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2013 California

    Me too. When is that coming?
     
    #12 MrDave, Jul 2, 2014
  13. barrybeerdog

    barrybeerdog Pundit (941) Aug 17, 2012 South Dakota

    I would really like to order this magazine, but I'm not a fan of Google Play. Is there any other way to subscribe?
     
    #13 barrybeerdog, Jul 2, 2014
  14. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Print: http://www.beeradvocate.com/mag/
     
    #14 Todd, Jul 2, 2014
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  15. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    There's 64 pages + cover. Only 6 pages are about homebrewing (1) and reviewing beers (5), the rest is full of opinion columns, features, interviews, beer & food, travel, etc.

    Example TOC: http://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/beeradvocate-magazine-90.191596/
     
    #15 Todd, Jul 2, 2014
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  16. big789J

    big789J Devotee (398) Mar 13, 2014 Illinois

    I travel a lot for work, and it's a great mag to have on my tablet. Got to kill flight time somehow.
     
    #16 big789J, Jul 2, 2014
  17. mudbug

    mudbug Pooh-Bah (1,762) Mar 27, 2009 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah

    Yes!
     
    #17 mudbug, Jul 2, 2014
  18. BullDoza

    BullDoza Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2014 Texas

    Appreciate the responses. Just signed up based on the recommendations.
     
    #18 BullDoza, Jul 2, 2014
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  19. reaganrvltn

    reaganrvltn Pundit (817) May 24, 2014 Georgia

    Will let you know after I receive my first issue in my waiting hands. :slight_frown:
     
    #19 reaganrvltn, Jul 2, 2014
  20. kingston2

    kingston2 Savant (1,049) Sep 14, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Not exactly sure but guessing perhaps the next issue.
    Todd, I noticed on the magazine tab it states no subscription associated with my account. I signed up this past Father's Day for the 999 special.... Should that be showing up there??
     
    #20 kingston2, Jul 2, 2014
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