2007-12-19 09:44:13 · 9 answers · asked by ED Ski 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
It does taste pretty damn good and its 29% i was fortunate enough to a have a glass and it was wicked good
2007-12-19 10:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by James Fury 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES, It is a very unique product and is worth the price. People who don't enjoy craft beers or those who just drink beer for the buzz are better off spending their money on a cheap case of domestic and chugging away. This product is meant to be consumed in small amounts (1-2 oz at a time) a sip at a time.
Calling it a "beer" is something of a technicallity, it does not resemble beer very much. It is made from malted barley, hops, and yeast which makes it a beer but it is served room temperature and is not carbonated. It also has a high alcohol content unheard of in typical beer.
When it hits your mouth it has a very smooth warm feeling with hints of caramel and maple. There is no astringent-type sensation when you swallow it.
If you can get a hold of a bottle for $150 (retail price) you should buy it. eBay has listings for about $250 for the 2007 edition (released in Oct).
I wouldn't recomend buying it as a "collectible" decanter. If you have a special occasion coming up with people who might enjoy a special treat they will talk about for years then buy it and enjoy!
PS if anyone knows of retail locations in the twin cities area with Utopias in stock, post a reply. I can also use another bottle!!!!
2007-12-19 13:23:08 · answer #2 · answered by say910 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are rich $150 don't mean a whole lot. Beside is is brewed in such a way that calling it beer anymore is a stretch.
Even the Japanese cal their wine Saki which actually like Utopias starts off as a beer.
There is a lot of work, effort and time that goes into making this brew so yes it cost that much to produce.
And for the rest of us there are 6 packs of domestics.
2007-12-19 10:00:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you're not a beer connoisseur or craft beer aficionado, I'd suggest you start small. You can get some great, great beers for much, much less than that.
Besides, Utopias tastes more like a brandy than it does a beer at its alcohol level; it might be nice to try, but probably not worth buying a whole bottle just to drink it.
2007-12-19 11:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by Soda Popinski 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know, but it has been it will be interesting to find out. Sadly, I had my hands on a bottle at the beginning of the month but didn't have enough cash on me to purchase it. It goes without saying that by the time I returned it was sold out.
The funniest thing is is how the questions about Utopia have grown ever since they ran that commercial for it. Just a month ago not many people had even ever heard of it.
2007-12-19 10:07:01 · answer #5 · answered by Mayor Adam West 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Some people will spend that amount? think of it like this $150.00 how many six packs will that buy? @$7.00 a piece....
2007-12-19 10:49:56 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is only worth what you can find someone to pay for it.
If it is hard to find, and I have one, and you want it bad enough, I guess you will have to pay. Is it worth it? Only you can decide if it is.
2007-12-19 09:57:50 · answer #7 · answered by ugly joe 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, just drink a 6 pack of their other dark ales, and call it a night.
2007-12-19 10:19:14 · answer #8 · answered by Trogdor 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
only if you can really afford it.. most ppl can't... regular Joe's (like myself) stick to domestic beer, or if if i want to splurge we buy some Heineken or some other imported loger (sp?)! :P
2007-12-19 10:51:21 · answer #9 · answered by ♥cutemamma♥ 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋