BA Blackout Stout

Trust me, tipping a pint with Kevin is awesome!

 

Guys - Does BA Blackout hit any distribution, or is it brewery only?

 

Brewery only.

 

When does it typically hit? Late Jan?

 

Yep, mid-late Jan.

 

Last year's release party was 1/21 (ticketed), with open sales 1/22 at the brewpub

 

I long for days when the release party was $10, they filled growlers (including Rackhouse) and served kick-ass appetizers.
Now its $35 and a cheese plate.

I do really enjoy BA Blackout though. It belongs in the conversation with the other big boy BA stouts, but it's several notches from the top.

 

Some posters are so predictable with their input.... Cough... Kzoo.... Cough

 

http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/events/3362

 

So this usually lasts a week or so? So if I go up on that Saturday I'd be totally cool?

 

There was plenty last year. I think it was in the gift shop for nearly two weeks.

 

It was available for a while. I think the cost keeps it sitting for a while. Just like Blacknote was available at Bells. People are weary to blow $300 over and over again...I have to wait for Dark Lord Day before I blow a wad like that again. Spent $650 over Thanksgiving on Bourbon County and Hoppin Frog....time to drink um!

 

I thought in the past they did a vertical of the BA Blackout? Oh well. Info below.

Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout Release Party
Date: January 20, 2014
Price Range: $40.00 - $40.00

Join us on Monday, January 20, 2014 for our annual Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout Release Party. Make your reservation for one of our two sessions (5-7PM and 8:30-10:30PM) and enjoy a festive experience that will enliven your taste buds and help you forget all about your winter blues.

Guests will receive one (1) ticket for each of the TBD beers:
- One (1) for 2014 Rackhouse Ale (5oz)
- One (1) for 2014 Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout (5oz)
- More specialty beers TBD!


New for 2014: - Free valet parking
- Live blues from Austin Walkin’ Cane
- Barbecue-themed tasting menu

Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase 12oz bottles of Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout individually ($8), in 4-Packs ($30), or by the case ($180) before the general public (limit two cases/person/day).

Admission: $40 per person (tax and gratuity included; non-refundable and non-transferable to a later date).

RSVP: Reservations are available online only! Guests must be 21 years of age with a valid ID to attend. No ID, No Entry. No Exceptions.

Please Note:
- Cash bar will be available
- Tickets cannot be refunded or transferred
- Details subject to change without notice

Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout will go on tap in the GLBC Brewpub on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Sorry, no growlers. 12oz bottles of Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout will be available for sale individually ($8) and in 4-Packs ($30) and cases ($180) in the GLBC Gift Shop on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 starting at 10AM (limit two cases/person/day).

 

$180 a case, roughly a 38% premium on BA Plead the Fifth from last week.

"Lol"

 

Does that account for tax? They charge tax on top of the $180 whereas BB Plead was $130 out the door.

 

I don't believe it's out the door but I could be wrong, I don't remember from last year.

 

I am saying it's not out the door... it's $180 plus tax. At least that's what I remember from the past. Not sure what Ohio tax is exactly, but I am guessing tax puts it near $200/case.

 

LOL @ $33 per 4pack.

 

World-class BA Stout for about $15/per if it was in a bomber.

Sign me up every day & twice on Mondays. One of my top-five favorite beers in the world.