Comments on: A Tale of Two Sampler Packs

By: Nate

Nate — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:00:13 +0000

Brad,
Just this week I looked at the summer sampler from Sam Adams and saw the lights thrown in there…had to role my eyes.

I did just pick up a fantastic sampler from two brothers, though.

By: Brad

Brad — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:09:47 +0000

I used to buy the Sam Adams holiday 12 pack every year. It pissed me off that they’d always put 2 bottles of Sam Light in there (this was when that beer had come out so obviously exposure and saving money were factors), and that coupled with my evolving tastes spelled an end to that yearly tradition.

By: beer_scientist

beer_scientist — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:08:36 +0000

Yeah! I don’t think your normally funny either. Obviously I’m kidding. I still laugh about stuff you did in college.

I do agree about the sampler packs and roping people in…there has to be a starting point.

By: nate

nate — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:47:48 +0000

That’s a notable point Scott. Brewers must be putting their middle of the road stuff out there to rope in future beer geeks.

I should use the sampler more often as a gift (you are NOTHING says ‘i care’ like the gift of brew). I tend to give non beer enthusiasts stuff that I find fantastic and it is too overpowering for them.

I typically don’t consider myself funny…thanks for the compliment!

By: Scott @TheBrewClub

Scott @TheBrewClub — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:38:08 +0000

Nate, you deserve an award of some kind. Your one sentence review ‘Weak, gross, bland, and crappy’ almost had me choke. Thanks for the laugh!

I think that these sampler packs are geared toward folks who aren’t normally inclined to buy ‘fancy’ beer. If you don’t know anything about beer (me) a sampler pack might make a good gift for that person you know likes beer but you want to get them something other than a case of Bud. Nothing says ‘I care’ like a sampler pack of mystery beer.

I avoid them, but I have my own built-in sampler pack system @ The Brew Club every other week!

By: Big Tex

Big Tex — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:37:54 +0000

Apparently, my reading comprehension is substandard. Domestically, it would be the “Shiner Family Reunion.” I’d say it’s ain’t half bad. It’s a sixer with six varieties. The light, the hefe, and the blonde aren’t good in my opinion. But, the Kosmos, Black Lager, and Commemorator are good beers. (The Commemorator tastes truest to style… doppelbock.

Happy, Nate?

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:38:04 +0000

I didn’t have them in pack Nate. I had them individually. I have seen a pack here but I don’t recall what they put in it. I know Hop3 is definitely in it.

By: Nate

Nate — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:14:53 +0000

I’ve had the Unibroue sampler as well and found each delicious, but, you cheated Big Tex, I asked what the best domestic samplers were.

Mike did you have the same in your sampler? I noticed that each sampler was different (a great marketing strategy). I would have rated all three beers around 3 stars. Good but not superb.

By: beer_scientist

beer_scientist — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:44:30 +0000

By the way Nate, I really didn’t like that Clipper City sampler pack. It just wasn’t my style.

By: beer_scientist

beer_scientist — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:43:13 +0000

I think that Trois Pistoles is the best of the three as well. I had their 2004 edition that I drank earlier this year, too…it was terrific. By the way guys, I’m moving across the country and trying to check in as much as I can right now. I want to post some stuff as I get chances as well. Maybe tonight or tomorrow I can get some stuff up. I’ll try to interact as much as I can. Right now my uncle and I are home brewing (steeping the grains, which is why I have a moment right now). See you guys later.