Sam Adams $150 27% Beer

Knip23 · 02-08-2010, 01:23 PM

I couldnt see myself paying 150 for A BEER, but may have to try it. heres the link

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/1..._n_374997.html

icehog3 · 02-08-2010, 01:28 PM

I ain't paying $150 for a bottle of beer unless it comes with $130 in change.

MedicCook · 02-08-2010, 01:33 PM

For $150 it better make her look like Olivia Wilde.

icehog3 · 02-08-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

For $150 it better make her look like Olivia Wilde.

Or make me look like Oscar Wilde?

;r

marge796 · 02-08-2010, 01:53 PM

Nope, not me.

But, if someone were to but a bottle, I wouldn't be opposed to taking a snort or 2.

02-08-2010, 02:48 PM

And how many people would balk at the prices that cigars like the 1492 or Behike command?

icehog3 · 02-08-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Scimmia

And how many people would balk at the prices that cigars like the 1492 or Behike command?

Me.

shilala · 02-08-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Me.

homerjay19 · 02-08-2010, 03:31 PM

I have been lucky enough to have a few glasses (different years), as they make it every two years. There is no carbonation to it as its very much like a cognac and sipped...it is actually very smooth. I think a big piece is your paying for the copper kettle it comes in, which is kinda cool in itself.

02-08-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Me.

I can agree with that, just trying to put this into perspective. There are plenty of wines and liquors in this price range, so why not a beer? It's for a totally different market than people buying a case of Bud at their local supermarket (analogous to the Black & Mild crowd).

St. Lou Stu · 02-08-2010, 04:24 PM

I spit out my Pabst and almost swallowed my White Owl when I saw that price!

Wooooo Doggies! Junior, go get daddy another beer!

The Poet · 02-08-2010, 04:40 PM

I'd spend that much for St. Pauli Girl . . . but never on a beer.

sikk50 · 02-08-2010, 05:00 PM

My buddy bought a bottle for his little brother(20yo self proclaimed beer afficianado). The kid had already bought himself a bottle, then he one a third bottle from a raffle ticket his mom gave him! (Assuming this is the same beer I believe it was).

Coach Deg · 02-08-2010, 05:19 PM

Sam also has an Imperial line. A cream stout, white ale, and another. They are like 12%. Cost about $12 a 4pack. Since I really like the regular white ale I said imperial must be better. If you have ever had a white ale think what it would taste like with a shot of cheap vodka in it. Pawned the other 3 off on some buddies! I won't take my chances for $150. I'll go by some Johnie blue instead.

ActionAndy · 02-08-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Or make me look like Oscar Wilde?

;r

Each bottle is packaged with some spats and a monocle.

Stick · 02-08-2010, 05:28 PM

Reviews (<--link) of the above mentioned Utopia. Something I'd love to try but don't think I'd be willing to pony up the price of admission, even if it was legal here in Ohio.

icehog3 · 02-08-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Scimmia

I can agree with that, just trying to put this into perspective. There are plenty of wines and liquors in this price range, so why not a beer? It's for a totally different market than people buying a case of Bud at their local supermarket (analogous to the Black & Mild crowd).

I get your point absolutely, Doug.

GreekGodX · 02-08-2010, 06:54 PM

I have no idea what to say to this, other than I'd only buy this if this fine lady comes with it and spends the night with me. There would be no guarentees but at that point I wouldn't care about the money because it didn't get spent on the beer

MikeyC · 02-08-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RPmark

Sam also has an Imperial line. A cream stout, white ale, and another. They are like 12%. Cost about $12 a 4pack. Since I really like the regular white ale I said imperial must be better. If you have ever had a white ale think what it would taste like with a shot of cheap vodka in it. Pawned the other 3 off on some buddies! I won't take my chances for $150. I'll go by some Johnie blue instead.

The Imperial Series from Sam Adams is made up of Imperial White, Imperial Stout, and Imperial Double Bock. Where I am you can pick up a 4-pack for $9.99.

After I saw your description I ran to the fridge to pop open a bottle of Imperial White. It was very thick and syrupy. It had sort of a bourbon flabor to it. I'm not sure that I experienced the flavors as you described them, but I wasn't a huge fan of it either. I had some on draft once and it was AWESOME. It had almost a white wine-like flavor with some cereal notes mixed in. Also, last night I popped open an Imperial Stout. It was absolutely the best stout I've had in some time. It was smooth, creamy, and had wonderful chocolate and coffee flavors. When I first cracked open one of these I wasn't hugely impressed but I think they improve after sitting for a few months. Next I'll have to break open a Double Bock.

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Originally Posted by Scimmia

And how many people would balk at the prices that cigars like the 1492 or Behike command?

Good point. I know a lot of people who have paid $180 for a bottle of Utopias and several that have paid $250. If you look on e-bay they sell for over $300.

icehog3 · 02-08-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyC

If you look on e-bay they sell for over $300.

I didn't think you could sell alcohol on eBay, Mike?

02-08-2010, 01:23 PM	#1
Knip23 Keep It Simple Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Destrey Location: Ft. Polk/ Leesville Posts: 545 Trading: (10)	Sam Adams $150 27% Beer I couldnt see myself paying 150 for A BEER, but may have to try it. heres the link http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/1..._n_374997.html

02-08-2010, 01:28 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,287 Trading: (60)	Re: Sam Adams $150 27% Beer I ain't paying $150 for a bottle of beer unless it comes with $130 in change. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-08-2010, 01:33 PM	#3
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Sam Adams $150 27% Beer For $150 it better make her look like Olivia Wilde. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

02-08-2010, 01:53 PM	#5
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Sam Adams $150 27% Beer Nope, not me. But, if someone were to but a bottle, I wouldn't be opposed to taking a snort or 2. __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

02-08-2010, 02:48 PM	#6
Scimmia Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sam Adams $150 27% Beer And how many people would balk at the prices that cigars like the 1492 or Behike command?

02-08-2010, 03:31 PM	#9
homerjay19 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jeremy Location: Norton, MA Posts: 113 Trading: (10)	Re: Sam Adams $150 27% Beer I have been lucky enough to have a few glasses (different years), as they make it every two years. There is no carbonation to it as its very much like a cognac and sipped...it is actually very smooth. I think a big piece is your paying for the copper kettle it comes in, which is kinda cool in itself.

02-08-2010, 04:24 PM	#11
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: Sam Adams $150 27% Beer I spit out my Pabst and almost swallowed my White Owl when I saw that price! Wooooo Doggies! Junior, go get daddy another beer! __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

02-08-2010, 04:40 PM	#12
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Sam Adams $150 27% Beer I'd spend that much for St. Pauli Girl . . . but never on a beer.

02-08-2010, 05:00 PM	#13
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Sam Adams $150 27% Beer My buddy bought a bottle for his little brother(20yo self proclaimed beer afficianado). The kid had already bought himself a bottle, then he one a third bottle from a raffle ticket his mom gave him! (Assuming this is the same beer I believe it was). __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

02-08-2010, 05:19 PM	#14
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Sam Adams $150 27% Beer Sam also has an Imperial line. A cream stout, white ale, and another. They are like 12%. Cost about $12 a 4pack. Since I really like the regular white ale I said imperial must be better. If you have ever had a white ale think what it would taste like with a shot of cheap vodka in it. Pawned the other 3 off on some buddies! I won't take my chances for $150. I'll go by some Johnie blue instead.

02-08-2010, 05:28 PM	#16
Stick Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: The Forest City Posts: 407 Trading: (14)	Re: Sam Adams $150 27% Beer Reviews (<--link) of the above mentioned Utopia. Something I'd love to try but don't think I'd be willing to pony up the price of admission, even if it was legal here in Ohio.

02-08-2010, 06:54 PM	#18
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Sam Adams $150 27% Beer I have no idea what to say to this, other than I'd only buy this if this fine lady comes with it and spends the night with me. There would be no guarentees but at that point I wouldn't care about the money because it didn't get spent on the beer __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda