While shopping today I noticed that the Stone Mix-Pack lineup has changed from Delicious, Cali-Belgique, AB, and Ruination 1.0 to Pale 2.0, Go To, AB, and Saison. I'm not the biggest fan of sessions, based on public opinion, would it be worth the $22?
It's really a matter of personal taste. I enjoyed it, but I also think there are better summer mix packs out right now at a better price point( Sierra Nevada, Victory). Maybe it's because I'm not crazy about the pale 2.0 though (and I generally love Stone).
As someone already said, if you like those beers, then definitely. In genral though, I find it overpriced for offerings that are easy to find anyway. Sierra Nevada's mix pack is a fine example of what Stone could be offering in my opinion.
Its not the no brainer that past itterations have been, but still wonderful imho. With the pale 2.0 and the saison coming in at 6% abv along with 7.2% on arrogant, one session isnt killing it. Especially not that one, and i am not a fan of sessions. So, in short, yes.
I think it changes every year or so. The first one I bought was IPA, Ruination, Oaked AB, and Levitation. Basically, if you've had the beers in it and like them all, then yes it's worth it. If there is a beer you haven't had, I'd say buy a single first. If there is a beer you know you do not like in it, then I'd say pass.
Personally I would've taken the first one you mentioned over the second. It's all up to your tastes though.
It has my two least favorite beers stone ever made (saison and go to) so I would vote that is not worth it.
