Tonight I had a few of Duck Rabbit Brewery's seasonal brew the Baltic Porter. They were fantastic and if you are a fan of Stouts and Porters I would give this beer a try.

Just be careful shipping alcohol. I once sent some t-shirts to someone via USPS using an empty case as the shipping box. There was no alcohol in it what so ever and USPS returned it to me saying they won't ship alcohol. I understand FedEx ships alcohol but I'm not sure if the rate is higher than standard FedEx rates. Also, I think you need to fill out an additional shipping form.

FedEx rates are based upon weight. Shipping alcohol is no more expensive than shipping anything else of the same weight. And there are no extra forms required. They don't even ask what's in the box.

Shipping Alcohol is illegal by USPS (I think in pretty much all cases).

If you use UPS or FedEx, you are just dealing with state laws and company rules, the latter of which aren't law so there is no punishment for not mentioning what's in the box if they don't ask other than you can't make an insurance claim.

Make sure your state allows you to receive beer or wine or both. The Kaiser is in luck since VA does as far as I know.

Drank a Victory Prima Pils earlier, drinking a Sierra Nevada Celebration now.

Here's what I picked up while I was home in Atlanta for my wedding.

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Yep, never had any problems shipping or receiving beer, just gotta make sure it's packed up very well. Homebrew competitions recommend putting "yeast samples for analysis" on the box--kind of creative. All kinds of contraband :-) comes by way of USPS, if you're willing to take the risk. I had a buddy once who had pot mailed to him. He was insane.

This discussion is moot anyway--no one seems to want my offer. :-)

Ah well, I'll get my hands on some Pliny the Elder somehow.

You should see if a botl out west would pick it up for you and pack it and drop it off if you pay for everything. Thing is, Pliny is expensive before shipping, like $4-$6 per bottle. The bottles aren't even 22 oz. bombers either, they are like 16.9 oz. or something like that.

It is pretty darn good though.

Drinking my last bomber of Sam Adams Octoberfest.

I had some Pliny at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver a couple months ago. It was pretty good. I can't say it was good enough to pay to have it shipped across the country though. There are plenty of brews available on the east coast that are just as good.

Speaking of expensive beer, I was in the store the other day and came across some Dogfish 120 minute. They wanted $9.99 PER BOTTLE. We're not talking about a bomber here either just a regular size bottle that would be in any 6 pack.

You guys need to try Tyranena Hop Whore if it is available in your area. I was blown away. It is super good. Like drinking red ruby grapefruit juice.

Yep. Unfortunately, that is the going rate. Of course, I buy it as an occasional treat. Keep in mind, it is 20% abv, so look at t more as a wine, especially since that 12 oz. bottle has about the same amount of total alcohol as a bottle of wine.

I know you won't agree with this, but I actually think 120 Minute is a better value than Utopias.

I just enjoyed the hell out of a Samuel Smiths Taddy Porter ! Gonna get some more tomorrow and maybe a bottle of the Angry Elf I read about today . :-)

Goose Island Honkers Ale tonight. Nothing special, but I enjoy it a lot. It has a really good balance of hops and malt.

One of my favorites. :-)

Sure Utopias will be 27.5% ABV this year, but math makes me want to agree with you:

120 Minute: $0.63/oz.
Utopias: $4.81/oz. (if you're lucky enough to find it at MSRP)

They're TOTALLY different beers and while about 40% more alcohol doesn't justify such a large price increase Utopias does contain a lot of expensive ingredients, it's very labor intensive to produce, it comes in a really fancy bottle, and it's very limited edition. In the end, I think Utopias is worth every penny.

If 120 came in a nicer bottle or if they added more mystique around it by making it more limited edition I might be inclined to pay a higher price for it. Honestly, I think the thing that makes most people baulk at the price is the packaging. If they even put it in a bomber people would probably be more willing to pay an upcharge. Personally, I would pay $15-$20 for a bomber of 120.

It's just perception. We drink what's inside the bottle. But I understand your point. For a "super premium" beer, they should make it look like it's super premium.

Check that . It's Mad Elf from Troeggs . :-)

I'm drinking a Furthermore Knot Stock. It's basically an IPA that was brewed with the addition of peppercorns. It makes for an interesting twist.

A nice very tall Surly Bender on tap at a restaurant that is new to my wife and I for her birthday.
The beer and the joint were both quite acceptable.