I have recently become the proud owner of a 2011 bottle of Utopias. I was wondering, as a skeptic, if anyone can tell me what the cap looks like under the lid "from the brewery." There are drips of a dark sticky substance on the bottle (along threads, and on the shoulder of the bottle, see image), and I am concerned that the vendor may have perhaps refilled the bottle with another alcoholic beverage and re-capped? This bottle is sealed with a "plain gold cap" under the screw cap. Any feedback would be appreciated. I am worried that I may have been taken advantage of, but I purchased from a "real store," rather than a private sale, even if it was online. I emailed Boston Beer Company, with no response.
While it's not a 2011, I do have a 10th anniversary bottle that is capped with a black Samual Adams crown. EDIT: 2012, I had two and they were both crowned the same. If I was good at pictures I'd post one for you.
taste it. Few beers are as incredible as SA Utopias. You'll know whether it's a fraud. Edit: And as far as i know, they're all sealed with a cap underneath.
I know, but I was worried it wasn't a "plain cap" for this caliber of a purchase. Not that the cap adds anything to taste...
I second this! This is a 2003 Utopias that I opened on my birthday a couple of months ago, and the cap was plain just like yours.
Oh sorry for he miscommunication. Every Utopias I have ever had all have the same generic "pop top" under the screw top.
Bout $160-180 bucks Most places get it, but only a few bottles because of the asking price. It also lingers a bit because of the price. If you really want one tell your favorite bottle shop to call you when they get some. The last time I saw it was at a whole foods so it shouldn't be super difficult.
