I've got another confession to make.. I said I wasn't going to buy anymore until next year. That's what I said. I am a liar! The thing is, my haul today wasn't my first one since I said I wasn't going to buy anymore! I had a haul from 12/10 that I kept under wraps! Fail! That said, I can say with great confidence that I will not be buying any more beer until 2013. The wife would kill me otherwise. I'm hopeful that I'll be able to use this holiday season to eat into my inventory. If I had a place to put the beer, that would be one thing. Unfortunately, I don't, and I really should be waiting until I buy a house and get a cellar or some racks put up before going too far. I can't listen to myself though.
So here's the damage I've done from 12/10 and from today. My 12/10 visit was to Total Wine in Raleigh - Capital Blvd and the 12/22 visit was from The Beer Dispensary in Apex:
- Magic Hat Humdinger Series: Burn Pile - I have to admit, I was drawn by the look of the bottle. Smoked porter does sound pretty interesting though. Price paid: $5.99
- Woodchuck PR Pumpkin - One of the few Woodchucks that I haven't tried, felt pressed to pick it up. Price paid: $1.99
- Sierra Nevada Northern Hemisphere Harvest Wet Hop Ale - I thought the price point was right, and I am genuinely interested in Sierra Nevada's offerings. Price paid: $5.99
- Abita Abbey Ale - I was specifically targeting a Dubbel and thought I'd give this one a shot. Price paid: $5.99
- Widmer
- Scuttlebutt Amber Ale - Again, specifically targeting an amber ale. Amber ales are one of my favorite types. Price paid: $3.99
- The Bruery 4 Calling Birds - Didn't think I'd even find this one since it was for last year. As soon as I found it, had to pick it up. Price paid: $13.00
- Terrapin Wake n Bake - Bought this one based purely on its reputation. Looking forward to it. Price paid: $3.50
- Terrapin Oaked Aged Big Hoppy Monster - I'm starting to get drawn to a lot of Terrapin's offerings. If they have something I haven't tried, I'll try to pick up. Price paid: $3.80
- Weyerbacher Fourteenth Ale - Wheatwine? I was reading and the beer type got me interested. Figured I'd give this one a go. Price paid: $4.00
- Big Boss Aces & Ates - Local limited release, wanted to say that I tried it. Feel like I'm paying a premium for it, but I'll get over it. Price paid: $4.60
- Left Hand Nitro Stout - Bought this one based on reputation as well. It doesn't hurt that I like stouts, and I think I like milk stouts too. Price paid: $2.40
- Weyerbacher Seventeen - Didn't see 15 or 16, but thought that it would be fun to try the seventeen and get into a rhythm or getting anniversary beers from certain breweries. Price paid: $4.30
- Widmer SXNW - Widmer Brothers are another one of those breweries that I'll be interested in sampling their special releases. The green chilies in this one has me interested. Price paid: $14.00
- Mother Earth Windowpane Series Peaches - As an NC native, I think I'm going to do what I can to support my local breweries and try to stay on top of their special releases. I may not find Silent Night, The Event Horizon, Pistols at Dawn, or Sexual Chocolate (to name a few..) but I'll go with this one instead. Price paid: $16.50
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