Widmer to Release Blacklight IPA (Boneyard Collab)

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  1. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    Erroneous! There is no room for this type of thinking in Capitalism.
     
    #21 TheeWalrusHunter, Apr 2, 2014
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  2. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    yea I was being generous and nice to them. Ive heard that echoed by a few people. All the more reason to do a collab on someone elses system.
     
    #22 VncentLIFE, Apr 3, 2014
  3. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Boneyard has admitted as such (that they can't keep up with demand), although they're hoping that with expansion into their new facility, that will change. There was a recent article down here in Eugene, wherein the brewer pointed specifically to all the new growler stations opening up in the area, all of whom just assume they can put in an order for whatever Boneyard beer they want (RPM being the most popular), and have that order filled. The brewer noted that they simply do have enough beer to go around, and that increasingly they're having to be selective about who they deliver beer to.

    Here in Eugene, RPM is still in good supply, but it's become increasingly difficult to find Hop Venom in town. A year ago you could find it pretty much all over town. Today that's no longer the case.
     
    #23 John_M, Apr 3, 2014
  4. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    update:

    I broke down and bought the bottle. The smell is all boneyard, and in my opinion a better session ipa than suicide squeeze.

    Overall pretty good.
     
    #24 TheeWalrusHunter, Apr 12, 2014
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  5. sharpski

    sharpski Grand Pooh-Bah (3,100) Oct 11, 2010 Oregon
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    An $8.49 (at least around here) 22oz for a session strength beer seems a little on the high side for both breweries.
     
    #25 sharpski, Apr 13, 2014
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  6. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    I think I picked up for about 7.50, but to your point yes it was way expensive for what it was. I wouldn't buy it again. On a similar note, the Widmer 30th anniversary weizen bier was really enjoyable. I'm a sucker for their marketing right now. It's a problem.
     
    #26 TheeWalrusHunter, Apr 13, 2014
  7. mrgabe

    mrgabe Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2013 Oregon

    Just had this beer last night. And as already mentioned its a very good session beer but the price does not match. I will not buy it again. Too bad really.
     
    #27 mrgabe, Apr 25, 2014
  8. m4ttj0nes

    m4ttj0nes Zealot (611) Feb 21, 2012 Oregon
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    this needed to be in 6 packs for $10 or less. outpriced themselves on a pretty decent session beer. (i happen to love session beer)
     
    #28 m4ttj0nes, Apr 26, 2014
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  9. devlishdamsel

    devlishdamsel Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2009 Washington

    Definitely a good beer!
     
    #29 devlishdamsel, Apr 26, 2014
  10. IPAguy2009

    IPAguy2009 Crusader (465) Oct 22, 2010 Oregon

    Ya I feel that having a bomber be 8.50 of a session beer is kinda wonky. Boneyard you make great, great beer, but no matter who the brewery is, I wont buy something just cause your name is on it. The style has to fit the bill and having something be a session ale (doesnt require as much volume of ingredient(s)) the price is set strickly by who is making it on how great they think they are. And Widmer being as big as they are did they really have to charge this much when you are beyond successful in the craft beer industry? Granted if this was a 6 dollar bomber, and not a price for an average 6 pack I could see it! Yes I'm sure I've pissed off a good deal of die-hard Boneyard folks but hey this is just my opinion. And keep in mind, not long ago I got a 32oz growler fill of Notorious retail for 10 bones.......
     
    #30 IPAguy2009, May 4, 2014
  11. fupa

    fupa Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2014 Oklahoma

    Meh, wasn't impressed.

    Thought the flavor profile was too roasty and dry with a dusty character.
     
    #31 fupa, May 5, 2014
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