Fifty Fifty Eclipse Variants

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  1. scrub0bk

    scrub0bk Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2014 Pennsylvania

    So i stopped by a local shop and saw some of the BA variants there, a couple from 2012 and some from 2013. What was the retail on these? Also, is there a guide to tell me which color wax was which barrel? I know there are a ton of variants so wasn't sure if that was made available. I might buy one or so to try, anyone have a preference on the one they like most? The price is holding me back, but not sure how far off retail it was. They were selling $30 a bottle which seemed pretty high. Thanks all
     
    #1 scrub0bk, Jul 9, 2014
  2. infuturity83

    infuturity83 Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2009 Massachusetts

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  3. PuckIt

    PuckIt Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2014 Pennsylvania

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  4. scrub0bk

    scrub0bk Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Ah, thats perfect. I couldn't find that on their website for shit for some reason, thank you!
     
    #4 scrub0bk, Jul 9, 2014
  5. ocgasman

    ocgasman Crusader (400) Dec 29, 2013 California
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    $30-$35 is normal retail pricing. It's pricey beer.
     
    #5 ocgasman, Jul 9, 2014
  6. busternuggz

    busternuggz Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2008 California

    Eclipse is a love/hate beer around here, the hate mostly being the price. Personally, I can't help but buy at least one or two every year. I always like the Rittenhouse when they do one. The Bernheim Wheat Whiskey and Elijah Craig 20 from 2012 were great. I say pick one that sounds good to you and try it, see if it's worth the money for you next time.
     
    #6 busternuggz, Jul 9, 2014
  7. BergBeer

    BergBeer Maven (1,417) Aug 21, 2013 California

    Highest I've seen was 32. Lowest 28. Picked up a 2013 java that I am saving for a special occasion! Cheers!
     
    #7 BergBeer, Jul 9, 2014
  8. shnsajax

    shnsajax Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2013 Idaho

    I really need to make an effort to try one of these.
     
    #8 shnsajax, Jul 9, 2014
  9. scrub0bk

    scrub0bk Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Thanks all - good to hear. I'm gonna pick around and see if they have any of the coffee ones, those would be the one's i'd go after first. It seems Evan Williams has a decent rating as well, might have to go there since i know they have that one.
     
    #9 scrub0bk, Jul 9, 2014
  10. PuckIt

    PuckIt Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2014 Pennsylvania

    If you're talking Caliente, the Java Coffee is gone.
     
    #10 PuckIt, Jul 9, 2014
  11. scrub0bk

    scrub0bk Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2014 Pennsylvania

    I'm assuming thats a store? That's not the one i'm talking about i saw these at. It was Philly's Craft Beer
     
    #11 scrub0bk, Jul 9, 2014
  12. PuckIt

    PuckIt Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Oh, alright then! Yep it's a beer shop over on my end of the state…was just guessing you were in pittsburgh. I definitely recommend the java coffee!! Best of luck on the search.
     
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  13. scrub0bk

    scrub0bk Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Of course the good one is the one i wouldn't be able to find haha. For the high price tag i'm not sure i'll even grab one unless its a coffee.
     
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  14. core42

    core42 Pooh-Bah (1,862) May 5, 2010 Michigan
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    I went to the brewery in Truckee about 2 months ago & they had Rum Barrel available so I bought a bottle there for $27 so yea $30 is standard for retail
     
    #14 core42, Jul 9, 2014
  15. _morandi_

    _morandi_ Initiate (0) Jun 17, 2014 California

    Glad to see all this love for the Java. I have two and am growing increasingly excited to crack one.
    Also, price wise, paid like $34/bottle and that seemed to be the standard in the San Diego area when i bought them. (checked a couple bottle shops to compare)
     
    #15 _morandi_, Jul 9, 2014
  16. MLDucky

    MLDucky Maven (1,344) Oct 12, 2013 Texas
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    We don't see them in Texas, but on a recent beercation I picked up several bottles (2012 Elijah Craig, 13 Elijah Craig, Makers Mark, Java, Evan Williams and a mystery that I can tell if it's white or beige) and I've been happy with what I've tried thus far; java, EW and 12 EC. Like a poster above stated, get one that sounds good and try it. In terms of value, you're always going to find people that aren't willing to pay for it and I get that, it's pricey. I just knew I wasn't going to see these again and decided to bite the bullet so to speak. Glad I did.
     
    #16 MLDucky, Jul 9, 2014
  17. GreesyFizeek

    GreesyFizeek Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Mar 6, 2013 New York
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    The Evan Williams was really good, if you see that one, I'd snap it up. I've heard good things about the EC, as well.
     
    #17 GreesyFizeek, Jul 9, 2014
  18. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    Java coffee was brewery only, right, not distro'd?
     
    #18 HighWine, Jul 9, 2014
  19. _morandi_

    _morandi_ Initiate (0) Jun 17, 2014 California

    Found mine in a bottle shop... unless the shop was just putting out a big brewery haul at a price markup? :confused: Could be, who knows
     
    #19 _morandi_, Jul 9, 2014
  20. nate-henry

    nate-henry Initiate (0) Jun 16, 2014 Michigan

    $30 for a beer? go fuck yourself
     
    #20 nate-henry, Jul 9, 2014
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