Barrel Aged Old Rasputin

I'm just surprised that nobody down here has heard about getting it.

 

There were several bottles of last year's release recently at my local liquor store. Two reasons why I didn't pick it up: price tag and the reviews are right about the same as regular raspy, IIRC. I think I can go without this one unless it shows up on tap somewhere

 

Dear God, why so expensive?

 

I drank a bottle of 2010 after having sat on it for a year, and I can confirm it is quiet delicious. That said, as others have pointed out, I think the money is just better spent. It was nice to try once, but I don't think I'll be getting any more unless I see it for less than $20.00, which seems to be the standard price in my area. It's all over the shelves in Southern Illinois.

 

Twice the malt, the extra R&D that goes into making the yeast/barrels work on a 19% beer, etc. We've seen a million breweries do an 11% RIS in barrels well, but very little the size of Black Tuesday. And yes, I realize the Bruery marks beers up because they can, but that just speaks even louder to how severely marked up BAOR is when BT still comes out cheaper per ounce.

Note that I'm not even suggesting BT is a better beer than BAOR, but $26 for a 750 of BT is a lot more justifiable than $20-$25 for a 500 of BAOR. I realize deals can be found, but BAOR is rarely less than $20 - in fact even $20 flat is a great price around here.

 

Wish I could find this here... Is trade 4 Brooklyn BCS for one

 

Twice the malt?? It is not a single mash with yeast added. Not even close.
Black Tuesday yeast is continuously fed sugar until it Peters out. Do you even know if this is all malt extract or other sugars.
A little research on this beer may help.

Either way, one beer causes diabetes and the other is a well rounded drink.

 

yeah its okay as BA stouts go: pretty thin actually but the barrel is definitely there, but waaay too expensive.
i have two from last year just aging...er something

 

Bought one for $13.99 in ca still a lot for 500 ml

 

this years release?

 

yep XV

 

Well, I guess I can't complain about expensive...I shell out $30 for Black Tuesday!!!

 

well not exactly complaining, just had no idea it was closer to 20 on the east coast. very excited to try this!!
also I would have bought black tuesday for 30 but I know I cant make it down there any time soon. is rueuze @ $18-20 avg or high any idea?

 

Couldn't have said it better myself. I thought it was just amazing, but buying two bottles to cellar was a painful experience for my wallet

 

Just had a 8oz pour for $10... it was really good and I don't regret it but I'll wait until I can get a bottle on sale.

 

Damn, I'm in NY...let's work out a trade bud!

 

Well just heard about a couple places that have em' in Tacoma, WA from my friend. It's circulating on the west coast.

 

A shop in SF that isn't City Beer has it.

 

This, exactly. Seriously though, I have two still just "aging"...or waiting to be consumed...whatever. Either way I was greatly underwhelmed and won't be buying it again if it is at that absurd price - I'd rather just get a couple 4pks of the regs for less cash.

 

I bought a bottle.
Figure it is worth a try,
at least once, that is.

I love the base beer,
Old Stock Reserve is great too...
but somewhat pricy.

If you cannot tell
I am from the great North West.
Haiku, not rare beer.