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Discussion in 'Southwest' started by Techichi, Mar 17, 2014.

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  1. mdeluna

    mdeluna Pundit (839) Mar 6, 2011 Texas
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    Yeah definitely skipping for that price.. I can't see a black ipa being worth that much.
     
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  2. jacobbocce72

    jacobbocce72 Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2011 Texas

    Just confirmed with my beer guy at HEB that it was 17.99. Won't be buying any at that price... Although that is, what... 9 bucks a bomber?
     
  3. GoPokes

    GoPokes Zealot (508) Nov 9, 2013 Texas
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    I know... I'd definitely buy it at $8.50 a bomber, but paying the same price per ounce for a 4 pack of cans just feels so dirty to me. It's obviously illogical, but I just can't make myself stop thinking that way.
     
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  4. Looter

    Looter Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2014 Texas

    I just paid $11.49 at Specs for 4 pack. HEB is ******.
     
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  5. squirrely2005

    squirrely2005 Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2011 Texas

    Makes sense to me.
     
  6. ajaylock

    ajaylock Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2012 Texas

    I saw a tweet saying HEB has the wrong price in their system and should be closer to ~$12. Hope this is the case and they get it fixed.
     
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  7. jacobbocce72

    jacobbocce72 Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2011 Texas

    Direct quote from my beer guy: "The gross is ridiculous on it. So I'll most likely be able to bring it down to 12-13 "
     
  8. Chuk_Hell

    Chuk_Hell Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2012 Texas

    I think what happened was that Real Ale was going to release this in a 6pk that was going to be $17.99. They changed it to a 4pk ($11.99 at CM). Apparently HEB didn't get the memo.

    Either way 3 bucks a 12 oz can is worth it.
     
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  9. Bierwuver

    Bierwuver Initiate (0) May 30, 2011 Texas

    San Antonio Central Market, 11.99 the 4-pk.
     
  10. DamianX13

    DamianX13 Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2012 Texas

    Has anybody actually drank one yet? is it good?
     
  11. GoPokes

    GoPokes Zealot (508) Nov 9, 2013 Texas
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    I'm drinking it right now. I mean, it's decent, but I'm rather disappointed. It's very drinkable and smooth for 8%, but the flavors just seem kinda muddled and not very complex. Definitely not thrilled to have way overpaid for this. ABW's black IPA was better IMO.
     
  12. AdamR46

    AdamR46 Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2011 Texas

    4pack of 12oz cans 17.99 at heb bandera/1604. hopefully it goes down to 12 then I'd buy it.
     
  13. WTKeene

    WTKeene Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2013 New Mexico

    Anyone know if/when this is gonna make it to Dallas?
     
  14. mhenson42

    mhenson42 Maven (1,409) Nov 20, 2011 Texas
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    Head over to Specs DeZavala... $11.40 on the cash price.

    I thought it was pretty good. I've tried each brewery's version and I thought it was the Best of the 3 - caveat that with the fact that it was also the freshest when I tasted it at only 8 days since canning.
     
  15. HawksBeerFan

    HawksBeerFan Maven (1,378) Dec 24, 2011 Illinois
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    Having tried it, I probably wouldn't pay for it again.... not worth it.
     
  16. air

    air Zealot (671) Mar 28, 2007 Texas

    Tap at Goodfriend on Friday otherwise it should hit stores within the next week or so.
     
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  17. Wayne17

    Wayne17 Savant (1,121) Jan 8, 2013 Texas

    Anyone is Houston seen this yet?
     
  18. blatherbeard

    blatherbeard Initiate (0) Sep 30, 2007 Texas

    It makes me laugh at the places that are selling it for 17.99. Even rosedale market, which i love but usually are a bit pricey(no where near the flag store prices though!), has it for 14.99.

    Those who have had it, does it drink more like an ipa or a good mix of malt and hops? I didnt buy it because i like the idea of a black ale, but having been overwhelmed before (ranger creeks opa just too too tooo tooooo hioppy for me) so i didnt grab a four pack.
     
  19. 13DegN

    13DegN Devotee (368) Mar 25, 2012 Texas
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    I walked in to the HEB today and before I could say a word my beer guy said "I owe you a refund". Corporate messed up the system and he was quick to make it right without even asking. Well done HEB. Made it right without even asking.
     
  20. GoPokes

    GoPokes Zealot (508) Nov 9, 2013 Texas
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    It definitely doesn't taste like an IPA IMO. Much closer to a good mix of malt and hops, but neither stood out to me.
     
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