I was wondering how people felt about beers that have their own individual packaging (i.e. most of FW's Proprietor's Reserve series, Dark Horizon (metal), Dog A, Rare). I realize that not too many beers come in them though, so it isn't a big issue. I know that they keep the light out and look nice, but would you rather they just save the money and the paper/metal resources necessary? I know I will be keeping the boxes and stuff, but I wonder if not having them would save the consumer some $$$. Can we name some more beers that come in individual boxes/containers? Also, your favorite boxes/containers?
I forgot to add beers that come wrapped in paper (Mikkeller 1000 IBU) or beers that have it glued to the bottle (Gratitude).
Some of the Nogne releases come in a metal tin. The Night Shift/Backlash/Pintley Oncemade set came in a real snazzy wooden box.
There's some rouge beer that comes in a nice porcelain swing top type bottle. I thought it was pretty nice. The guy told me the price and I laughed. But imo, I like it when it comes in nice boxes or wrapping. Makes me feel good inside, but im a sucker and these bastards see me coming every time...
They look decent sometimes but I know I'm paying for the extra useless materials. I would rather no containers.
I like the cardboard box that sixpoint beers come in. I like that it is recyclable. I would also not want to pay for metal or anything expensive to cart my beer home in. The cardboard six pack is fine with me.
I think I might have confused people with my post. I didn't mean the stuff multiple beers are kept in. I don't expect people to buy 12 packs without some kind of cardboard container or variety packs (glass) for that matter. I meant stuff like these:
Putting the bottle in a fancy package helps to justify the high price of the beer. Makes it look / seem more high class.
I really don't care. Plus, if I see a beer in a container like this, more often than not it's going to be somewhat pricey.
