KBS on tap PRICE. WTF?

I just got a 16oz pour for $11 at a place in Spring Lake NJ. Not a bad deal.

 

They are tapping CBS and KBS at Churchkey in DC jan 12th and Rustico Ballston on Jan 17th. I'll probably be paying whatever they are charging. (Since CBS is rated higher now, it might be even more expensive than the KBS - your spot may charge $16/ 10oz for that. But maybe not, as CBS is not as well known.)

 

Really? I was just in Brielle and Belmar.

- Joe

 

Thats where I had it for $9.Was Thursday night during the Founders (Half ass tap take over)((Three beers)). The most disappointing part was the chilled pint glass they served them in. Only a hand full of people there for it. I guess thats why they never kicked it.
Alos supposed to tap at 6PM, never happened until @6:45pm

 

Unfortunately, classiness/ fanciness/ upscale-ness of a restaurant has a lot to do with drink prices in reality, thus justifying my original comment. I ate at a really trendy sushi place in Philly, and paid $18 per pint of Hitachino beers, for comparison purposes.

Atmosphere/ market forces are probably the most important factor, which is why BMC beers cost $10 a pint at sporting events, even though (as you said) they SHOULDN'T.

 

its not just "atmosphere" that you're paying for, its overhead, it costs the establishment more money to have a nice building with good glassware, comfortable booths, all that stuff. Its not just them saying "this place is fancy so lets charge more", they have to charge more to make it fancy.

 

If you can find a bottle which would be cheaper, why not do that for such a special beer like KBS? I prefer the experience of the craft bar scene, but that price isn't worth it, especially when a 12 oz bottle can be purchased for 7.50 - 8.00

 

Where are these magical places you speak of? I must be looking in the wrong places.

 

LOLZ.

 

Yeah, I saw a friend of mine from Shorepoint post something about it on her facebook. I was surprised it was still on tap when I went there Sunday. If this had been at Brickwall in Asbury, it would have been kicked in 30 minutes. Can't complain though - good price point and the food there was really good too.

 

Off of the original topic, but I'm curious to hear if anyone is at Churchkey and how big the crowd is for this.

 

got there at 3:50 waited in line, about 40 deep in front, was very smooth. They staggered the entrance so it wasnt a rush, i was in the third wave. Got a beer within 3 minutes. They were pouring 4-5oz pours and until 4:30 it was one per person for CBS and KBS. I left at 4:30 and heard it was flowing until about 6. Well done if you ask me.

 

Ever bought a miller lite at a sporting event? A candy bar at a movie theater? A 2oz. pour of Pappy Van Winkle 15 year at a restaurant? It is what it is. They can do it because we pay for it.

 

Ok.I said end thread. Jeez

 

Not that much more, that's a bunch of crap. Here is the math.

5.1 gallons (KBS is sixtels I believe) x 128 = 652.8 ounces. Divided by 10 ounce pour yields 65.28 glasses. Factor is spillage etc, you still have to net out at least 60 glasses. 60 x $13 = $780. That keg probably cost the bar $200-$250. That's 300% markup. I've regularly heard bars making 100% markup on liquor/beer, but 300%? That's a whole lot of overhead costs, nice building, good glassware etc etc.

Let's just cut to the chase. They charged that because it's a rare beer and that's what they knew they could charge and get away with it. It's their prerogative to do that, but don't throw out overhead etc. as to the reason as to why they charge that much.

 

A bottle shop in Pittsburgh was selling singles for $20 if it makes you feel any better. That lone bottle has been behind the counter since 2013.

 

12oz bottles of rare Avery beers like Tweak and Pum(KY)n are being sold for $14.99 retail in NoVA. 17+%, but still - retail liquor stores, not a restaurant or bar that has an ambiance.

 

of course being overcharged for beer sucks, but is there any sense in complaining about it, esp when you willing purchase it?