What is your weekly beer allowance??

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by PaulyB33, Mar 20, 2012.

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  1. PaulyB33

    PaulyB33 Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2011 New York

    Hello all,

    I am fairly new to the boards, and have enjoyed learning some new things in my quest of being a beer nerd. I was just curious on how much money you guys usually spend a week on the fancy stuff? I currently have a "beer allowance" of $20 a week, moving up to $30 in a few weeks after my yearly raise.

    I look forward to talking with you guys, cheers!!
     
  2. JoolyGoodFellow

    JoolyGoodFellow Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012

    my problem is that I don't give it an allowance. I range from as little as $10 (as sixer of SN) to as much as $60 (normal stock, a seasonal and a rare seasonal) maybe
     
  3. codasnap52

    codasnap52 Zealot (742) Jan 24, 2008 Connecticut
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    I go to the bottle store every Friday after work, and tend to spend in the 15-25 dollar range depending on what they get in. However, if I'm out of town and I can snag beers that are not available in CT I'll go well above that range. So on avg, I guess 25 or so.
     
  4. CellarGimp

    CellarGimp Initiate (0) Sep 14, 2011 Missouri

    Well I have been taking out the garbage more and changing the gerbil cage so my allowance went up. Picking up a paper route and some baby sitting jobs too.
     
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  5. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    I try to set myself to $20 a week.

    I need to try harder.
     
  6. FosterJM

    FosterJM Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    Honestly, I cant even tell ya. Never thought about it. Somewhere between 20-100. Depends.

    Cheers!
     
  7. Giovacchini

    Giovacchini Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 California

    Probably about 40 bucks for me.
     
  8. tfleming09

    tfleming09 Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 South Carolina

    It ranges, but I try and keep it around $30 on a typical week.
     
  9. jesskidden

    jesskidden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,145) Aug 10, 2005 New Jersey
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    $0.00 > up
     
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  10. Rekrule

    Rekrule Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    This exactly. I don't budget myself every week and spend up to a that self imposed limit. There are weeks where I spend nothing, and weeks where I spend 50+. It all depends. I have yet to reach a point where buying beer affects anything else I need/want to do with my money. I figure that's the sweet spot.
     
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  11. Bluecane

    Bluecane Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2011 New York

    Try to spend around $20, then drink about $10 worth, rinse and repeat.

    Except on my birthday, when I use all my presents right quick.
     
  12. EdTheEdge

    EdTheEdge Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2011 California

    Depends on wether I can find Pliny/Blind Pig or not. If I can find Pliny/Blind Pig I buy as many as I am allowed. If I can't I tend to pinch my pennies on other beers. Usually about $40.00 without Pliny about $80.00 w/ Pliny.
     
  13. Mavajo

    Mavajo Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2007 Georgia

    Don't have an allowance. Some weeks I spend $200, some weeks $2. My spending ebbs and flows with the special releases.
     
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  14. Supes

    Supes Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2011 Arizona

    Oh the joys of being single. I used to get bitched at for my beer spending....no more. Im in the same boat with the some weeks its $100+ and some its nothing. Its still less then I want and more then I should. But I agree the sweet spot is as long as its not affecting bills or even other things you want to do, then your golden.
     
  15. PaulyB33

    PaulyB33 Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2011 New York

    On weeks I dont buy anything I put the $20/$30 in a jar and build up the funds for the next time. If I dont set a weekly limit, I could see myself getting into trouble when walking into the beer store. Plus the wife would probably kick my ass.
     
  16. teorn88

    teorn88 Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2010 England

    Considering what I consume over an "average" week, I would say around $30. Certain weeks I spend few dollars for a pint at the pub and everything else come from the cellar and is enjoyed at home. Some others I will make purchases for the said cellar and can go much higher.
     
  17. aficionado

    aficionado Initiate (0) Jan 6, 2011 New Jersey

    ...Or your health by drinking too much everyday.
     
  18. Robtobfest

    Robtobfest Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2009 Connecticut

    Can't say per week bit per month 400. To 600. Thankful for a good job or else i d be in real trouble.
     
  19. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    I try to limit my purchases on "normal" weeks so I can splurge for limited releases.
     
  20. meanmutt

    meanmutt Grand Pooh-Bah (3,883) Feb 6, 2012 Ohio
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    Like some of the others mentioned, my weekly amount varies. I think the most I've spent in a week is about $150, but there have been several weeks where I've spent $0. Just depends what catches my eye or what is in season.
     
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