Craft lager conundrum

marquis · May 26, 2013

TTAmod said: ↑

What's great about (most) craft lagers is that they can deliver a huge punch of flavor without the huge ABV/drunkeness.

However, I somewhat agree with the OP. It's hard justifying a $10 price tag for a 6 pack of 5% ABV beer when I can get a 6-pack of a 7-9% ABV beer for the same price. Most lagers are low ABV, with the exception of Doppelbocks and a few other styles, so it doesn't seem like I'm getting as good as a value with lagers as I do with ales.

I know most of us CLAIM not to care about ABV/getting tipsy, but I guess I do care a little bit since it is a conundrum for me.
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Why does the ABV matter? It's understandable in a place like the UK where tax is directly levied on alcohol content and price should follow strength but elsewhere all that matters is how much pleasure you derive per dollar.Personally I find that moderate strength beers are actually more enjoyable than strong ones so price isn't really a factor.

Craft lager conundrum

marquis Pooh-Bah (2,313) Nov 20, 2005 England
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