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Price conundrum

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by BBThunderbolt, May 13, 2015.

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Split the bottle/cost or buy it solo?

  1. Just buy the damn beer!

    106 vote(s)
    65.0%

  2. Share the risk.

    57 vote(s)
    35.0%
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  1. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,294) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    I was talking with a co-worker this morning, and a certain beer came up, and we both want to try it, but balk at its of price $27/750. Then we mentioned that maybe we'd split the bottle, and, theoretically, the cost. But then I got thinking, either way, I'm still paying the same price per ounce. As a rule of thumb, I won't pay more than $1/oz for a bottle. What do y'all think? Split the bottle and cost, or just bite the bullet on a beer I really want to try?
     
    #1 BBThunderbolt, May 13, 2015
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  2. JouerAvecLeFeu

    JouerAvecLeFeu Pooh-Bah (2,008) Apr 17, 2015 Washington
    Pooh-Bah

    Depends on the beer...

    How bad do you want to taste it? If you hate it, you're only out $13.50...
     
    #2 JouerAvecLeFeu, May 13, 2015
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  3. pagriley

    pagriley Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2014 Illinois

    I often split with my neighbor - not always on the same exact bottle, but I will get something and he will get something, and between the 2 of us, if one of them bombs we are not the worse, since we are splitting.

    This does lead to wifely consternation at our late night driveway beer hand offs...
     
    #3 pagriley, May 13, 2015
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  4. KidIcarus1945

    KidIcarus1945 Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2015 Florida

    If you are talking about Silva Stout, then no, don't buy that shit.
     
    #4 KidIcarus1945, May 13, 2015
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  5. Monkeyknife

    Monkeyknife Grand Pooh-Bah (5,381) Jan 8, 2007 Missouri
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Just buy the damn beer, please. Thank you.
     
    #5 Monkeyknife, May 13, 2015
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  6. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,294) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Been wanting to try it pretty badly for while. But, if I love it, I'm out half a bottle of beer that I love. It's from a well-respected regional brewery, whose beers I love in general. But, almost $30 after tax? :grimacing: Usually I'm so much more decisive.:flushed:
     
    #6 BBThunderbolt, May 13, 2015
  7. JouerAvecLeFeu

    JouerAvecLeFeu Pooh-Bah (2,008) Apr 17, 2015 Washington
    Pooh-Bah

    Sounds like you should just buy it... If you trust the brewer and know they make good stuff, it's probably a safe bet. If it's something rare, you better jump on. But if you are totally unsure: Read the review on some website... I forgot the name... Oh yeah: BEERADVOCATE.
     
    #7 JouerAvecLeFeu, May 13, 2015
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  8. WhiteHillsStore

    WhiteHillsStore Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2013 Connecticut

    So wait, what's the downside to splitting a bottle? On one hand you are spending a lot for a beer alone, and the other you split the cost and share a beer and some time with a good friend... I say split.
     
    #8 WhiteHillsStore, May 13, 2015
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  9. JimmyTheDook

    JimmyTheDook Devotee (341) Oct 27, 2011 Texas

    I voted to buy it because due to the per ounce price not changing if split the decision is whether to buy it or not. I would typically pass on an expensive beer but maybe I deserve it. Maybe I just went through a busy/shitty week at work and came out whole.

    In summation...
     
    #9 JimmyTheDook, May 13, 2015
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  10. mrhartounian

    mrhartounian Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2009 Massachusetts

    hmmm, sharing a beer I really want with a friend for $13. Where's the downside? People spend $30 on a crappy wine at restaurants, why not less than that for a great beer?
     
    #10 mrhartounian, May 13, 2015
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  11. LambicPentameter

    LambicPentameter Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Nebraska

     
    #11 LambicPentameter, May 13, 2015
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  12. COBeerBuff

    COBeerBuff Pundit (892) Jan 4, 2009 Kansas

    Why is this a secret? What beer is it?
     
    #12 COBeerBuff, May 13, 2015
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  13. hophugger

    hophugger Grand Pooh-Bah (3,422) Mar 5, 2014 Virginia
    Pooh-Bah

    Bite the bullet only if you believe its gonna be great or if it is something that you may not be able to get again !!
     
    #13 hophugger, May 13, 2015
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  14. JouerAvecLeFeu

    JouerAvecLeFeu Pooh-Bah (2,008) Apr 17, 2015 Washington
    Pooh-Bah

    Yeah... What is this mystery beer?
     
    #14 JouerAvecLeFeu, May 13, 2015
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  15. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    Dooooooooo iiiiiiiittttttt
     
    #15 Tripel_Threat, May 13, 2015
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  16. Rback

    Rback Crusader (489) Feb 26, 2012 New York

    If its from a "well-respected regional brewery" can't you go to the brewery & get a taste ?
     
    #16 Rback, May 13, 2015
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  17. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,294) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    I wanted to get peoples responses without any potential hype over the beer or brewery clouding folks judgement. It's not super rare, is made on a rotating basis, and from a highly respected brewery. I'll wait a couple days, then mention the beer.
     
    #17 BBThunderbolt, May 13, 2015
  18. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,294) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    The brewery is about a 6 hour drive away from me.
     
    #18 BBThunderbolt, May 13, 2015
  19. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,294) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    I don't look at ratings or reviews. We've had numerous threads on the topic, and I always say that scores don't matter, mostly because I believe there's a fair bit of grade inflation that happens here.
     
    #19 BBThunderbolt, May 13, 2015
  20. SovietBillCosby

    SovietBillCosby Devotee (360) Dec 6, 2013 New Jersey

    That's cool that you don't let scores dictate your purchases, but wouldn't you say in this instance it could help you make a more confident purchase?
     
    #20 SovietBillCosby, May 13, 2015
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