Sculpin Cans

You are missing the fact that a real bomber of Sculpin is $10-12 on the east coast, not $5.50. If it were that cheap people wouldn't have issues with Sculpin (except for it not being very good anymore). Break down the price of the bomber (for MA anyway) and a six pack costs ~$36. It wouldn't surprise me if the MA price will be around $24 for a sixer.

 

Careful there, say Evil Twin Three times and she'll appear in the mirror with an intent to sue letter!!

 

If this means it hits Central IL more than once per year then I'm all for it. Otherwise, meh.

 

This is one of the most ridiculous things I have read today, and I have read both Abraxas threads.

 

In a perfect world, beer would be priced by the ounce and all formats (bomber, 12oz 6pks, 750s) would be universal. At $0.25 an oz for Sculpin, your logic would work. Beer isn't priced that way, so unfortunately, your logic is twisted. Companies charge by the vessel, not the quantity.

 

I missed the Abraxas threads. Is something wrong with my math?

 

$24 for a sixer of IPA is very pessimistic thinking.

 

you are correct, by way of example:

http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/store/pc/STONE-RUINATION-IPA-22OZ-BOTTLE-180p14606.htm

and

http://www.hitimewine.net/STONE-RUINATION-DIPA-12OZ-4PK.html

 

MA beer prices will do that to you.

 

Let's hope it stays contained in MA then.

 

Then stop buying it. I'm so tired of people continuously bringing up how Sculpin is a "shadow of its former self." Okay...then stop buying it. Case closed.

 

I really don't find our prices to be outrageous normally.

 

I just found it at a local grocer.... mismarked for $9.99 per six pack............ I bought all (6) six packs last week....... waiting for more to show up....... I didn't realize how expensive this stuff was...

 

Ballast Point is some of the most expensive stuff I see outside of imports and Evil Twin beers. I'm mostly talking about out of state stuff btw, but head to a good beer store in CA and you will find tons of bombers of great IPAs for ~$6. Compare that to our many closer to or greater than $10. The prices here aren't great, and you have to travel a little bit to realize how crappy the quality/cost ratio is in MA (there are a few exceptions like Jack's Abby).

 

Ballast Point just started distributing in South Florida where I live. I had my first Sculpin IPA at the craft beer bar near where I live, $7 on tap and I thought it tasted amazing. Then I checked to see if Total Wine had it and saw that they charge $14.99 per 6-pack (bottles). I think it's a great beer but doubt I will pay that for a six pack when I can get other great IPAs for less. For example, SN Celebration when it comes out for $13.99/12-pack, Jai Alai for $10.49/6-pack, Two Hearted for $9.99/6-pack, Stone IPA for $10.99/6-pack. Green Flash West Coast IPA is the same price per bottle, but more accessible at $9.99/4-pack. I just can't see myself paying $15 a sixer, but I will gladly pay $7 at the bar for a pint of it.

 

If it tasted like Sculpin from 3 years ago, I would pay for it. No chance now.

 

How about we bitch and maybe BP will fix what they cheapened? OK thanks. Case closed.

 

Dunno whether or not to be pumped about this. I've never really had it fresh enough to be impressed with it. All the bombers in my area are covered in dust.

 

Because the owners of Ballast peruse BA for advise on how to brew their beer? If people keep buying it they aren't going to change a damn thing.

 

I can almost guarantee that employees from various breweries check these forums for feedback. Sam Calgione has gone on rants because of threads that he read here.