Maybe, considering where the profits go. However, it would be awfully tough since I know what yeast, hops, sugar, and grain they use and could brew at least 20 gallons myself for that pirce.
I wouldn’t pay that, but given they’re only releasing 7,760 packs in the US, I doubt I’ll even see one.
If it makes it to a store near me consider it sold.
TDM
i don’t love most belgians but if i could get some i’d buy it for the cause. why not? only live once. and i’d have a couple new glasses!
aroudn 15000 packs to the US, just 7760 east of the mississippi.
I don’t think I will be buying one. I hope they make lots of money and whenever I make to belgium I will try it.
I think I paid about 30 euros for mine. Bought it for the glassware.
That changes everything ;D
I imagine some of it will hit Chicago, but given the frenzy around rare releases here, I wouldn’t try to find it.
I just won’t pay that much for 3 beers even though I can afford it. Even if the glass is crystal… And I would not be surprised to see some of these show up at Central Market.
Edit: 6 bottles two glasses. Drop the price to $50 then maybe I’d spring for them.
6 beers and 2 glasses for $85 is a lot cheaper than going the black market route…
That is obscene. And not in a good way.
We have a shop in town that carries all three and it was nice to be able to say I have had it although I won’t be in a hurry to drop another 20 pounds for a bottle. It’s a good beer but deff not in my top 10.
It’s not that much. Figure the glass is $10. That means 6 beers for $75. Rochefort around here goes for about $7-8 a bottle, figure $45 a six pack. My prediction is that this $85 MSRP goes right out the window and retails sell it for more like $130.
I thought the beer wasn’t that good - it was the trip that all the fuss was about.
I’ll put that $85 towards a plane ticket. You can keep the glassware and fancy booklet.
At one time I had 72 bottles of Westy 12 in my cellar. We called ahead reserved a pickup time and drove away with 3 cases of Westy 12 for just under $150. We estimated that it cost us $6/bottle to bring them back to the US if you included the car rental and checked baggage fees. We have drank, traded or given away about half of the bottles.
It is a good beer, but not worth all of the hype. I do enjoy cracking one open every now and then, sharing it with my brother who was on the trip with me and my wife who is still jealous she was not able to go on the trip with us. Just a reminder of a great vacation in a grand location. It makes the beer priceless to me.
I concur with kylekohlmorgen, put that money toward a plane ticket…
I would buy it…“one time”, just so I can see what all the hoopla is about, but after that…“forget it”.
I’ll make a clone version to satisfy my desire after that. 
Thanks again for the bottles Mike
Nope. My buddy brought me a bottle of Westy blonde a couple years ago. Must say it was damn good! That being said, I think I’ll just wait until I make my first pilgrimage to Belgium to have it again.
I’ve had the beer a dozen or so times. When it’s on, it’s a contender for best beer in the world. Seriously, it’s that good. However, it seems to be quite fragile, and is often not at its best. If you look at the bottle and see floating flakes, put it back. It will be oxidized and off. Check the date on the cap. If it’s less than 2 years old, cellar it. Nothing worse than buying the best beer in the world and then drinking it too young. You don’t drink Chateau Latour like it’s Beaujolais Nouveau, do you? If you go to the cafe next to the brewery, they often serve it very very young – disappointing. I had the 8 there and it was wicked hot; looked at the cap and saw it was a month old, duh.
So if you understand the risks, go for it. Also understand that if it’s lame, it’s not the same beer that people are raving about. In the US, Anchor Steam is kind of the same way. Its quality seems to decrease exponentially with the distance from the brewery.
And yes, save money for a plane ticket. Belgium is worth it. If you appreciate Belgian beer styles at all, it’s a must do. Can’t wait for my next trip.
Today was (is) the day. In this blog post are the list of stores who have the beer:
This is what my backseat looked like at 9:06am this morning.