Beer deals at Trader Joe's

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  1. Dansac

    Dansac Pundit (912) Dec 6, 2014 California
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    Picnic Lightning is $13.99. It's no longer the beer it once was, but still a pretty good deal. That is a huge price slump, I hope they are doing well.

    I still prefer Madewest Hazy for shelf hazy, particularly for 9.99, but if they can get Starfish on shelf it might good to mix it up.

    West Coast Weekend vibe seems consistently good and well priced, Madewest Pale is excellent and spectacular for 7.99 a four pack, but very hard to land fresh. Port seasonal releases are often excellent. Other than that, Mayberry and Amalgamator remain the best steady deals.

    I really, really hope Popfuji hits the shelves at a reduced price.
     
    #1 Dansac, May 10, 2020
  2. TinFang

    TinFang Savant (1,243) Jun 20, 2011 California

    Which branch did you see this at? Westwood Village?
     
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  3. Dansac

    Dansac Pundit (912) Dec 6, 2014 California
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    Yep. It is also good they allow you to grab single cans. Canned April 6th, so not too bad.
     
    #3 Dansac, May 10, 2020
  4. TinFang

    TinFang Savant (1,243) Jun 20, 2011 California

    I'll have to visit that store now while traffic is subdued. I really like Picnic Lightning, haven't had it in a while.
     
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  5. Dansac

    Dansac Pundit (912) Dec 6, 2014 California
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    If you haven't tried Madewest Hazy, grab a few. Canned 4/20, and 9.99 a 4-pack. They are the best widely available hazy in LA imo.
     
    #5 Dansac, May 10, 2020
  6. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    It’s been awhile since I last had PL. Total Wine has it for 14.5. My local has it around $15+. Both my Trader Joe’s doesn’t stock their cans/bottles in cooler. Shelf only. So I don’t bother with TJ for beer.
     
    #6 dcgunman, May 10, 2020
  7. pro100

    pro100 Zealot (567) Oct 12, 2014 California

    PL is always good stuff
     
    #7 pro100, May 10, 2020
  8. j47paco

    j47paco Zealot (740) Dec 19, 2010 California
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    Does Madewest pay you commission?


    :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #8 j47paco, May 10, 2020
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  9. Dansac

    Dansac Pundit (912) Dec 6, 2014 California
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    Hahaha, people think I work for Cellador too.

    Honestly, I just think the beer community is extremely impressionable and they are not generally good judges of quality. Madewest hazy is way better than its price tag or reputation would suggest. Their Pale is arguably better.
     
    #9 Dansac, May 10, 2020
  10. j47paco

    j47paco Zealot (740) Dec 19, 2010 California
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    With the exception of some outliers, I don’t quite agree with your opinion of the beer community as a whole, and I somewhat agree with your opinion of Madewest hazy. But I completely agree with your opinion of Madewest Pale Ale. When fresh, that Pale is as good as any I’ve had. And when considering it’s price and availability, it’s probably the best Pale Ale around.
     
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  11. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Isn’t Trader Joe’s a supermarket?
     
    #11 dcgunman, May 10, 2020
  12. annakarina

    annakarina Savant (1,003) Jul 29, 2016 California

    I don’t buy beer from TJs for the same reason.
     
    #12 annakarina, May 10, 2020
  13. Dansac

    Dansac Pundit (912) Dec 6, 2014 California
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    I have had no problems with beer tasting as it should as long as it is fresh.
     
    #13 Dansac, May 10, 2020
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  14. J-loco

    J-loco Savant (1,042) Jan 23, 2015 California
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    But have you tried Madewest?
     
    #14 J-loco, May 10, 2020
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  15. mhucker28

    mhucker28 Crusader (466) Apr 24, 2020 California
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    Madewest is a solid beer for the price. Hazy Little Thing is still my go to grocery store beer though.
     
    #15 mhucker28, May 10, 2020
  16. Dansac

    Dansac Pundit (912) Dec 6, 2014 California
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    I can't believe you prefer HLT to Madewest haze. :S

    If it is an availability-price thing sure, but quality wise, they are quite far apart.
     
    #16 Dansac, May 11, 2020
  17. moosington

    moosington Zealot (543) Mar 29, 2009 California

    Ah, luckily "mine" still offers a decent amount of their shelf beer selections in the back cooler. Just gotta ask them to go grab it for ya. They always seem to have reasonably fresh Swami's and typically the newest Pizza Port IPA. I'm surprised more locations don't do that, because I don't think the HB one we also sometimes hit does that.
     
    #17 moosington, May 11, 2020
  18. mhucker28

    mhucker28 Crusader (466) Apr 24, 2020 California
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    I think Madewest Hazy is good but really doesn't stand out from the pack. HLT is far more available and comes in 12oz cans for usually around $10 a six pack. Both are fine beers but I am not going out of my way to obtain either.
     
    #18 mhucker28, May 11, 2020
  19. EEERRRIIICCC

    EEERRRIIICCC Initiate (0) Jul 9, 2018 California

    Can confirm, Brouwerij West is doing fine. Picnic Lightning MSRP is $14.99 and TJ's tends to run on a smaller margin than most retailers (30%+). Popfuji is $12.99 at retailers but you can order it direct from B West for $12.
     
    #19 EEERRRIIICCC, May 11, 2020
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  20. BeerBaron666

    BeerBaron666 Pundit (772) May 13, 2009 California
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    Id rather grab some accumulated knowledge
     
    #20 BeerBaron666, May 13, 2020
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