Comments on: Finally, Strong Beer Comes to WV! (But at a price…) http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/ Just another Thegazz.com weblog Thu, 8 Jan 2009 17:47:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.0 by: Beers To You » Blog Archive » Deck The Halls With Hops and Barley! http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-3043 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:23:28 +0000 http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-3043 [...] Where to Buy? The answer is simple. Just about anywhere outside of West Virginia. Yeah, I know that you have seen a beer called “Witches Brew” sitting on the shelf at some local beer stores for nearly twenty bucks a bottle. We should really boycott such beer and not cave in for convenience (Click for details). So in good old fashioned Soviet Style, erase that one from your history books as it doesn’t exist. (Readers are encouraged to post their favorite beer store in the comments section) [...] […] Where to Buy? The answer is simple. Just about anywhere outside of West Virginia. Yeah, I know that you have seen a beer called “Witches Brew” sitting on the shelf at some local beer stores for nearly twenty bucks a bottle. We should really boycott such beer and not cave in for convenience (Click for details). So in good old fashioned Soviet Style, erase that one from your history books as it doesn’t exist. (Readers are encouraged to post their favorite beer store in the comments section) […]

]]> by: Jim Richards http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2967 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:19:43 +0000 http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2967 Rich - Good to be back on Blog Avenue. Sorry I missed some issues. I was wondering about the beer law. I had heard rumors that there was something that changed, but I can see why you have heartburn about how it went down. Also had wondered about the new Bud ale. Doesn't sound like a real winner, but it could be a step in the right direction for A-B, from what you report. "Sweet" is not an appealing characteristic to some of us, but then, many of the Belgian beers have sweetness, and still make the grade somehow. Could this be an influence from A-B's new owner, or is it way too early for that to have had a positive impact on product? Rich - Good to be back on Blog Avenue. Sorry I missed some issues. I was wondering about the beer law. I had heard rumors that there was something that changed, but I can see why you have heartburn about how it went down.

Also had wondered about the new Bud ale. Doesn’t sound like a real winner, but it could be a step in the right direction for A-B, from what you report. “Sweet” is not an appealing characteristic to some of us, but then, many of the Belgian beers have sweetness, and still make the grade somehow. Could this be an influence from A-B’s new owner, or is it way too early for that to have had a positive impact on product?

]]> by: TPS Reports http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2958 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:37:11 +0000 http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2958 Maybe now the US Attorney's office will take care of Dallas Staples and his lack of beer-knowledge! Heh. Maybe now the US Attorney’s office will take care of Dallas Staples and his lack of beer-knowledge!

Heh.

]]> by: floodx http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2951 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:45:06 +0000 http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2951 I understand it is $15 at Smoker Friendly in Scott Depot...from a somewhat (intoxicated) reliable source You do realize it is a better deal to drive to House of Wines in Marietta OH than to by this in WV? Witch's Brew - 6-pack (volume equivalence) = $82.20 6-pack Einbecker Ur-Bock @ 6.5% - $11.61 (or Dogfish Head Immort Ale @ 11% - $17.42) Gas - $21.97 2-hr @ min wage - $14.50 Total - $48.08 or $53.89 Road trip anyone? I suggest a weekly prohibition style transport. I understand it is $15 at Smoker Friendly in Scott Depot…from a somewhat (intoxicated) reliable source

You do realize it is a better deal to drive to House of Wines in Marietta OH than to by this in WV?

Witch’s Brew - 6-pack (volume equivalence) = $82.20

6-pack Einbecker Ur-Bock @ 6.5% - $11.61 (or Dogfish Head Immort Ale @ 11% - $17.42)
Gas - $21.97
2-hr @ min wage - $14.50
Total - $48.08 or $53.89

Road trip anyone? I suggest a weekly prohibition style transport.

]]> by: Rich Ireland http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2935 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:21:17 +0000 http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2935 And you should keep spending your hard earned beer money out of state... And you should keep spending your hard earned beer money out of state…

]]> by: Stephen Beckner http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2931 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:58:09 +0000 http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2931 I'm looking forward to trying it, despite the price. I love Belgian beers; whenever I visit my brother in Nashville I pick up a bunch of Duvel, Chimay, La Chouffe, etc. I’m looking forward to trying it, despite the price. I love Belgian beers; whenever I visit my brother in Nashville I pick up a bunch of Duvel, Chimay, La Chouffe, etc.

]]> by: Rob http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2911 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:53:06 +0000 http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2911 Enh, it's an okay beer. All the standard Belgian tropes are present: banana and currant undertones, somewhat dry mouthfeel, and alcohol that hits harder and faster than the ABV would suggest (I blame the carbonation). I'm not a belgian fan generally and this isn't the beer to make me one. Still, it's kind of drinkable, but not - I repeat NOT - worth the astounding price tag. Just under $20 after tax. That's insane. When I think of all the vastly superior beers available across the border (any border) that kick the living $#!t outta this brew for half the price...well, it makes me wonder why I moved back to WV. BTW, anyone going to Bramwell? And, anyone else hoping for bad weather so we don't have a repeat of last year's overcrowded, under supplied biker rally? I'm bringing a mix of stuff from my cellar - Stones, mostly - to share. It'd also be a good place for a trade or two. Enh, it’s an okay beer. All the standard Belgian tropes are present: banana and currant undertones, somewhat dry mouthfeel, and alcohol that hits harder and faster than the ABV would suggest (I blame the carbonation). I’m not a belgian fan generally and this isn’t the beer to make me one.

Still, it’s kind of drinkable, but not - I repeat NOT - worth the astounding price tag. Just under $20 after tax. That’s insane. When I think of all the vastly superior beers available across the border (any border) that kick the living $#!t outta this brew for half the price…well, it makes me wonder why I moved back to WV.

BTW, anyone going to Bramwell? And, anyone else hoping for bad weather so we don’t have a repeat of last year’s overcrowded, under supplied biker rally? I’m bringing a mix of stuff from my cellar - Stones, mostly - to share. It’d also be a good place for a trade or two.

]]> by: Brian Isaac http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2909 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:09:00 +0000 http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2909 It looks like I will have to continue spending my hard earned dollars at beer stores in Ashland KY and South Point OH. Come on WV get with the 21'st century. It looks like I will have to continue spending my hard earned dollars at beer stores in Ashland KY and South Point OH. Come on WV get with the 21’st century.

]]> by: Chris Workman http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2908 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:48:47 +0000 http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2908 Vile Belgian swill! Vile Belgian swill!

]]> by: Rich Ireland http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2907 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:29:02 +0000 http://thegazz.com/gblogs/beerstoyou/2008/10/07/finally-strong-beer-comes-to-wv-but-at-a-price%e2%80%a6/#comment-2907 Ron, I am just as curious as you are. Apparently the rep who handles this must have decided to "run the gauntlet" and get this put through the State liquor system... Your final question supports my point that the ABC folks have no knowledge of the beer industry. I would have at least made sure that I sourced a beer that had instant retail recognition, like Chimay. We certainly know that the local brew shops have no idea how to sell the stuff and at that price, it will probably sit, go bad (and maybe turn off a few consumers) and be the excuse they need to write the whole idea off as a failure. This whole idea puts real reform at risk, and may in fact, turn-off the public by selling them bad beer at a premium price. By the way, did you see that they had the beer right there in the aisle? This is real ale with yeast in the bottle! Can anyone say bottle bomb? (It is packed in a champagne bottle so it should be safe, but watch that cork!) Ron, I am just as curious as you are. Apparently the rep who handles this must have decided to “run the gauntlet” and get this put through the State liquor system…

Your final question supports my point that the ABC folks have no knowledge of the beer industry. I would have at least made sure that I sourced a beer that had instant retail recognition, like Chimay. We certainly know that the local brew shops have no idea how to sell the stuff and at that price, it will probably sit, go bad (and maybe turn off a few consumers) and be the excuse they need to write the whole idea off as a failure. This whole idea puts real reform at risk, and may in fact, turn-off the public by selling them bad beer at a premium price.

By the way, did you see that they had the beer right there in the aisle? This is real ale with yeast in the bottle! Can anyone say bottle bomb? (It is packed in a champagne bottle so it should be safe, but watch that cork!)

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