World Wide Stout is expensive

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  1. Weter

    Weter Devotee (339) Oct 24, 2011 Michigan

    My local beer store is selling singles for $10.99! What's everyone else paying?

    -- I also thought it was funny that they still have a few singles from last year that they are selling for $8.50 a pop
     
    #1 Weter, Apr 13, 2012
  2. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    Ten bucks a pop here in SE VA.
     
    #2 Hanzo, Apr 13, 2012
  3. ShanePB

    ShanePB Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Picked up a few in DE last weekend for $7.99. Up in this area, I see them for about $9 or so a bottle.
     
    #3 ShanePB, Apr 13, 2012
  4. DavoleBomb

    DavoleBomb Pooh-Bah (2,277) Mar 29, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Paid about $125 for a case in '10 from a PA 2nd tier distributor.
     
    #4 DavoleBomb, Apr 13, 2012
  5. BearsOnAcid

    BearsOnAcid Pooh-Bah (2,239) Mar 17, 2009 Massachusetts
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    $9-$10 around here. Seems somewhat cheaper or on par with other beers in the 18% ABV range. Only thing I can think of that's a better deal is Kuhnhenn Solar Eclipse.
     
    #5 BearsOnAcid, Apr 13, 2012
  6. pmoney

    pmoney Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2011 Illinois

    $10-11 in Chicago from what I've seen.
     
    #6 pmoney, Apr 13, 2012
  7. BrianTheBrewer30

    BrianTheBrewer30 Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2009 Massachusetts

    $10 for WWS is worth it. Age that stuff for years to come and it is one of the best stouts you will ever have.
     
    #7 BrianTheBrewer30, Apr 13, 2012
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  8. Weter

    Weter Devotee (339) Oct 24, 2011 Michigan

    I agree that it's definitely a tasty brew. It's just tough to cough up 11 bones for a 12 oz beer. But I guess you get what you pay for.
     
    #8 Weter, Apr 13, 2012
  9. BrianTheBrewer30

    BrianTheBrewer30 Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2009 Massachusetts

    You get what you pay for with WWS. I just had a 08 the other day. Simply wonderful.
     
    #9 BrianTheBrewer30, Apr 13, 2012
  10. leedorham

    leedorham Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2006 Washington

    As much as I like to say abv shouldn't be a factor, you have to consider it with this beer. It's an 18% beer that probably ties up a comparatively large amount of resources compared to the regular DFH offerings.
     
    #10 leedorham, Apr 13, 2012
  11. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    $8-$10. I just don't buy it often though, because you basically need to wait 5 years to drink it.
     
    #11 cbeer88, Apr 13, 2012
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  12. jbertsch

    jbertsch Pooh-Bah (2,874) Dec 14, 2008 Massachusetts
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    I think I paid just about $10 here in MA. Wasn't a big fan of it... but it was only aged 12-16 months. I'd like to try one aged much longer at some point.
     
    #12 jbertsch, Apr 13, 2012
  13. Weter

    Weter Devotee (339) Oct 24, 2011 Michigan

    I guess I'm a bit jaded because not many people shop at my local store (stuff tends to sit on the shelves for a little while), but does it generally sell out as soon as it hits the shelf in most spots?
     
    #13 Weter, Apr 13, 2012
  14. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    WWS is always full on the shelf when I go to shops near me. It may be great, but the prices scares off many.
     
    #14 Hanzo, Apr 13, 2012
  15. jimmy666

    jimmy666 Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2010 Maryland

    I've seen it From $8.99 to $10.99 in MD
     
    #15 jimmy666, Apr 13, 2012
  16. coreyfmcdonald

    coreyfmcdonald Initiate (0) Nov 13, 2008 Georgia

    Serving size should be a factor. ABV and service size usually go hand in hand (particularly with this brew). Also, there aren't too many 18% ABV beers so if that's what you're looking for, $10 isn't too bad for once in a while.
     
    #16 coreyfmcdonald, Apr 13, 2012
  17. infi

    infi Savant (1,072) Apr 4, 2009 New York
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    That sounds about right. Over here it's around $9 for the current batches, and $11 for the older vintages.
     
    #17 infi, Apr 13, 2012
  18. Zaphog

    Zaphog Grand Pooh-Bah (4,676) Sep 23, 2011 Michigan
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    WWS is $9.99/bottle here in Mid-Michigan.
     
    #18 Zaphog, Apr 13, 2012
  19. BrianTheBrewer30

    BrianTheBrewer30 Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2009 Massachusetts

    Sweet...more for me :slight_smile:
     
    #19 BrianTheBrewer30, Apr 13, 2012
  20. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    It's a complete disaster fresh (and 1 year is pretty close to fresh for this beer). I wouldn't even bother with it less than 3, and it needs 5. Grab one and lay it down for a couple of years (you can find various vintages around MA if you poke around).

    It's like JW Lees - one of those few beers that really is not made to be drank fresh.
     
    #20 cbeer88, Apr 13, 2012
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