BA Naked Evil

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  1. claaark13

    claaark13 Maven (1,412) Nov 29, 2007 Indiana
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    I just ran across this today.......for $25.99. Is that for real? Seriously? $25.99? It was $17.99 last year. Did I miss an explanation for this somewhere earlier? WTF is happening to craft beer when Hoppin' Frog can sell a beer for $26? I haven't had this batch yet, so I have to admit that I don't know for sure that it isn't worth $26, but I was shocked today when I saw that. Is this normal or just Indy?
     
    #1 claaark13, Jul 31, 2012
  2. raymo55

    raymo55 Initiate (0) Oct 3, 2011 Michigan

    Just Indy....I am guessing. $18.99 at the brewery
     
    #2 raymo55, Jul 31, 2012
  3. BobCobb

    BobCobb Savant (1,026) Jul 10, 2012 Illinois
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    Chicago was low to mid 20s. Mine was 24.99 in NW burbs.
     
    #3 BobCobb, Jul 31, 2012
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  4. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    All HF beers are overpriced. Simple solution is to not buy them... works for me.
     
    #4 miketd, Jul 31, 2012
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  5. yeahnatenelson

    yeahnatenelson Pooh-Bah (1,952) Feb 8, 2010 Illinois
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    Around $23 here. Sweet Evil was $15.
     
    #5 yeahnatenelson, Jul 31, 2012
  6. normyk

    normyk Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2007 Ohio

    In market it's pricey - out of market it's got a mark up like nothing I've seen.
    If you need, I've got and am always happy to hook up a friend.
     
    #6 normyk, Jul 31, 2012
  7. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    What Norm said.
     
    #7 MarkIntihar, Jul 31, 2012
  8. damngoode

    damngoode Zealot (730) Sep 22, 2010 Indiana
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    Where? I saw it @ payless on 96th but dont recall the price. Damn good beer, though. About the top of my shelf budget.
     
    #8 damngoode, Jul 31, 2012
  9. CWBlues

    CWBlues Initiate (0) May 4, 2011 Indiana

    Same price at that Payless. Just saw it the other day.
     
    #9 CWBlues, Jul 31, 2012
  10. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    Sean, I can tell you that the cost per case was $200, even more expensive than last year. And if you got it for under $20 last year it was priced incorrectly.
     
    #10 aasher, Jul 31, 2012
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  11. claaark13

    claaark13 Maven (1,412) Nov 29, 2007 Indiana
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    Thanks for the good info. That really sucks. I want to try this one, but not for the price (says the guy who bought multiple Fruet).
     
    #11 claaark13, Jul 31, 2012
  12. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    Going to Jackie O's on the 18th?
     
    #12 MarkIntihar, Jul 31, 2012
  13. claaark13

    claaark13 Maven (1,412) Nov 29, 2007 Indiana
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    I can't make it. Thank you in advance for what I assume may have turned out to be a pour of the stuff!

    Didn't you go to the release? Do you have any info on what's up with the pricing? Was it expensive to make or are they following the 50/50 and Bruery methods?
     
    #13 claaark13, Jul 31, 2012
  14. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    Didn't really ask about it, honestly. In general their prices are on the higher side though.
     
    #14 MarkIntihar, Jul 31, 2012
  15. Bonis

    Bonis Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2010 Ohio

    $19.99 here in Ohio. I definitely picked one up. It was really good... but worth $20?? Hell no. What annoys me about Hoppin Frog is that they think it's cool to charge $20 for a bomber. C'mon, at least give me a fancy 750ml bottle if I am paying fucking $20 for a beer. Absurd. I doubt I'll buy another one ever again, at least not on my current budget.

    And $14 for Sweet Evil? Effin blasphemy.
     
    #15 Bonis, Jul 31, 2012
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  16. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    And to top it off, I heard Sweet Evil was drainpour.
     
    #16 miketd, Jul 31, 2012
  17. BB1313

    BB1313 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) Jul 16, 2009 Ohio
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    I thought it was pretty good. It was extremely sweet and a little boozy though. It could maybe use a little time to mellow out, but it definitely wasn't a drainpour, IMHO. I hate HF's prices, but I like to try each of their beers at least once..
     
    #17 BB1313, Jul 31, 2012
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  18. Jparkanzky

    Jparkanzky Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2011 Ohio

    For those complaining about HF's prices (rightfully so in my opinion) in what appears to be an act of charity from Freddy, I hear rumblings that the BA Outta Kilter will be $14 a bottle or so.....
     
    #18 Jparkanzky, Jul 31, 2012
  19. beergod1

    beergod1 Savant (1,123) May 2, 2009 Ohio
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    Mentor Ohio $19.99
     
    #19 beergod1, Jul 31, 2012
  20. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    I have also been seeing a few kegs around. I'd rather pay $8 for a glass than $25 for a bottle. I love Fred - one of the best brewers anywhere, but dude freaking jacks his prices and uses international distribution to sell out.
     
    #20 miketd, Jul 31, 2012
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