Beer Release (Short's Brew): Batch 5000

My store didn't get any. Guy said he'd check with his distributor to see if he can get me one but it's not sounding good by what I'm reading in here.

My birthday is the end of next month and I was planning to visit Shorts for the first time...I wonder what the chances are they will have any bottles left at the pub

 

My store received their allotment. $21.99 for a bomber. That's higher than 3Floyd's prices. This too shall pass.

 

The only review out there is by my man @beergorrilla who I would trust with my beer life in terms of reviews. :-) No comments on the review, though...and a 4.1 (hmmm)

 

Was able to find a bottle and plan to open for the Super Bowl. Can't wait to try this one!

 

Decisions, decisions, decisions. Thought about making the run to grab a couple of bottles of 5000 versus heading to Oddside this weekend for the Hazel's release. Hoppy vs a great release lineup three hours away. Also, bought a new 10 gallon brew pot today for a Pliny kit in waiting. It's looking like a road trip on Saturday.

 

I got my full allocation and couldn't be happier. I do find it funny people complaining about $21, yet they'll drive from store to store and over pay dramatically for most BBA beers. I would have bought 2 at full price if I hadn't gotten any. If your local store didn't get any, it means they aren't selling enough Short's. I can't wait to crack this later today

 

As always, it's all about tastes. If there's a bottle of 5000 when I get there on Saturday, I may grab one for the experience. At four times the price of Hopslam, it's debatable. Sort of sucks when the amazing hoppy beers come out in January and February during what I like to consider "stout" season. It would be great if beers like Hopslam and Batch 5000 would hit the shelves in the warmer months, but it's the nature of the beast. Just happy to be near amazing Michigan beers.

 

I feel like people keep ignoring the fact that this is a 15% TIPA and are comparing the price to IPA and DIPA bombers. I often see Dogfish 120 come in at $12 - $13 for a 12 oz bottle and people rarely gripe about the price. $20 seems to be aligned with other beers of this size/ABV/availability.

 

How dare you use logic?

 

Well therein lies the crux of the matter certainly! (Sorry, it was a fat pitch down the middle )

 

Happened to be in Fenton and stopped at a shop off Owen Road, don't know the name. $29, that's just stupid and I clearly passed. I swear metro Flint has the highest prices if any county in Michigan.

 

So how is this ma fucka?

 

I genuinely meant that I should've kept my comment to myself. Just another example of not thinking before speaking or typing. Kudos to Short's for keeping people employed. Sorry for the sour grapes and thanks for taking the time to respond @HopHeadHerman.

 

I have a feeling a lot of the people who got their hands on this one aren't on BA

 

I have one reserved for me... I am picking it up tomorrow. I am a loser, so I will be shelling out the $20 for it.

 

That's damn classy of you.

 

If you compare it to 120 Minute pricing it's in line. Actually cheaper if you can land one at the brewery.

 

So my local store was charging $22 bucks for 5000. You're correct in that it is in line, per ounce, compared to DF 120.

But just for argument's sake, it's more expensive than my local pricing on Devil Dancer, Evil Twin Molotov Heavy and Kuhnenn TRIPA.

Again, that's just throwing that up there for comparison...I'm not really one of those "per ounce" guys. For me, in this case, 22 bux is on the steep side for what's basically an unproven beer with no reviews...it's a gamble and I would personally rather save some of my weekly beer budget cash for an extra 4-pack of Hazel's this weekend

 

Cracked mine tonight. Absurd amounts of citrus/pineapple/mango. Definitely some TIPA sweetness and an interesting beer overall. OK with paying 21.99 for one, but passed on getting another. I wasnt upset paying the premium, but I dont think missing out entirely would have been a tragedy.

Bring on Superfluid!!

 

The Pineapple is strong with this one...