Terrapin Wake N' Bake

Discussion in 'New England' started by aepetzold, Jan 25, 2014.

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  1. aepetzold

    aepetzold Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2009 Pennsylvania

    I recently tried FBS for the first time (have not really gotten into stouts...I think I don't care for the ones that have a smokier finish?), I thought I would try some Terrapin Wake N' Bake given the great reviews, availability here in Pittsburgh and that I visited the brewery not too long ago and enjoyed some of their beers. South Hills Market District had 4 packs for 14.99. Is that ridiculous or just me? Is it worth that price? The FBS is 12.99 I think. I know buying craft beer in PA is pricey compared to other places, but I have to draw the line somewhere.
     
  2. mythaeus

    mythaeus Pooh-Bah (2,074) Jul 22, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Not ridiculous at all. Outside of Philly in the suburbs, they were $4.10 with tax included. In Philly, they are higher. Case prices are a little less per bottle in the end. I like it a lot better than FBS.
     
  3. pitweasel

    pitweasel Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2007 New York

    It is a bit on the pricey side, but it's one of the few beers that I would buy - in small quantities - each winter if I actually found it. I think I was paying $14 for my four packs when I lived in SEPA, but since everything was expensive compared to anywhere else I'd ever lived, I just assumed that $14 was more than I'd pay for it in most other areas.

    And it doesn't have a smokier finish to it, so my guess is that you'd probably enjoy it.
     
  4. TinCup69

    TinCup69 Initiate (0) Jun 26, 2012 West Virginia

    I've seen a ton of it around Pittsburgh, in years past I've had a hard time finding it.
     
  5. mltobin

    mltobin Pooh-Bah (2,408) Apr 1, 2007 Connecticut
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    You have to draw the line at paying less than $4 per bottle of a great beer just under 10%ABV ?
    Both FBS and Wake N` Bak are very good IMHO and worth spending a little $ on.
    (granted some states/stores have each of them for a couple dollars less than your reference point)
     
  6. DrRambis

    DrRambis Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2014 New Jersey

    Certainly not out of bounds. I got two 4 packs @ 11.99 each but 14.99 is what I pay for Ten-Fidy. If you can't find it for cheaper don't pass it up. Its much sweeter than FBS but they are both excellent. This is also coming from someone who calls FBS the "Drink of the Gods" and buys it by the case.
     
  7. Shandycan

    Shandycan Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2014 Pennsylvania

    I don't think that's out of line... here in Eastern PA it's going for $12.99. And, as has been mentioned, it is worth every penny- a damn fine brew
     
  8. aepetzold

    aepetzold Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Thanks for the feedback. Picked some up and enjoying one now after shoveling the driveway. Really great beer.
     
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  9. AricGresko

    AricGresko Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2014 Pennsylvania

    What's your guys' take on the taste of Wake n' Bake? I've heard good things and just wanna be reassured before I go out to find it.
     
  10. RKP1967

    RKP1967 Savant (1,150) Sep 26, 2010 Virginia

    Very good, but not quite as good as Founders Breakfast Stout.
     
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  11. kts

    kts Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2013 Maryland

    I really like Wake N Bake. Personally I think I like FBS just a tiny bit more but W'n'B is easy to find in MD and FBS I have to go to VA/DC to get so I can 'settle' for W'n'B.

    W'n'B is definitely work picking up to try out.
     
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  12. dar482

    dar482 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,063) Mar 9, 2007 New York
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  13. pmarlowe

    pmarlowe Pooh-Bah (2,005) Nov 27, 2010 Virginia
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    I like WnB much more than Breakfast Stout (which tastes too much like Folgers for me).

    That being said, I've noticed some bottle/keg variation in the handful of times I've had it this year. Some bottles/kegs have had very little coffee taste, others have had tons of awesome coffee.
     
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  14. Shandycan

    Shandycan Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2014 Pennsylvania

    I'm on board with enjoying WnB more than FBS as well- I like the comparison to Folgers above, WnB just gives a stronger, bolder coffee feel. Both are excellent beers, but the coffee in WnB is much more prevalent- I haven't experienced the lack of coffee to date...
     
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  15. aepetzold

    aepetzold Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2009 Pennsylvania

    I did not do a side-by-side comparison, but think I enjoyed the WnB more than the FBS. The WnB seemed smoother and the flavors seemed to work together better than the FBS. Don't think you can go wrong with either one.
     
  16. AricGresko

    AricGresko Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Thanks everyone for the response!!
     
  17. alexk307

    alexk307 Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2013 Maryland

    Did a blind tasting on WnB, FBS, and Flying Dog's Kujo. WnB was the best by far, followed by FBS, then Kujo. All great brews whichever way you look at it.
     
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  18. dar482

    dar482 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,063) Mar 9, 2007 New York
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    Glad to see my result was similar to others. Seems quite clear that WnB > FBS.
     
  19. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Except that the ratings for the two beers show differently. Sample size in this thread could play a factor among other things on both sides. Both great beers that would have people taking each side as the "best".
     
  20. dar482

    dar482 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,063) Mar 9, 2007 New York
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    True. You're right that the ratings tell a different story.

    I'm not quite sure how to explain the difference. I could see subjective differences with some beers, but objectively, I'm unsure that a majority of people would pick FBS over WnB in a blind tasting.
     
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