Sam Adams Chocolate Bock

[Cigarmark]

I have never had it and it is on the shelves at a local beer store. A buddy bought a bottle(at $60.00 a bottle) and we are gonna have it this Saturday. Has anyone tried it and is it worth the money and the hype? I am looking foward to trying it.

[auburnfan1980]

Holy sh**! How big is the bottle?!?

[Cigarmark]

Holy sh**! How big is the bottle?!?

I think its a quart.

[macpappy]

Not at that price. $60 is better spent on good cigars.

[Benzopyrene]

Sounds yummy, let us know, but at 60 a bottle Ill be waiting for my friend to buy it too! :-)

[jitzy]

I've been looking for it forever but the places around here never seem to get them in.

[icehog3]

Can't think of any beer I would spend $60 a bottle for. :2

[icantbejon]

Can't think of any beer I would spend $60 a bottle for. :2

:tpd: And I love Sam Adams. $60 is just too much for a novelty beer. I'd like to hear how it is though.

[auburnfan1980]

Now $60 for a 5-gallon bucket? THAT I could handle!

[SvilleKid]

If I remember correctly, this is a sipping beer, much like a good whiskey, and not made to guzzle. Supposed to be a good drink. Never seen it on shelves, though I've looked for it for a couple years in different states.

Beergeek.biz has it for $18 in 750ml size. BUT, nobody ships to Alabama. We are too controlled by the ABC boards.

[Drat]

The price point for the SA Chocolate Bock is between $14.99 and $18.99. For that price, it is WELL worth it. This beer does not disappoint. If you find it, buy it, just not for $60...

[auburnfan1980]

If I remember correctly, this is a sipping beer, much like a good whiskey, and not made to guzzle. Supposed to be a good drink. Never seen it on shelves, though I've looked for it for a couple years in different states.

Beergeek.biz has it for $18 in 750ml size. BUT, nobody ships to Alabama. We are too controlled by the ABC boards.


I'm so tired of our outdated laws here!! :fl

Jason

[newcigarz]

I have never had the Sam Adams.

But these are two Chocolate beers that are well worth the effort to find.

Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence.

http://www.fototime.com/BF4141F912D5E96/standard.jpg


Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

http://www.fototime.com/2DEBDE349C4DB81/standard.jpg

[Darrell]

Can't think of any beer I would spend $60 a bottle for. :2

No ****. That's insane.

[Scimmia]

There's plenty of beers that go for that kind of money. Hell, even SA has the Utopia, which goes for >$100/bottle. I agree that it's an insane price for SA Chocolate Bock, though.

Most people would say that spending >$100 on a cigar is insane, too, but there's people here that do it. It's simply a different market.

[MikeyC]

I have never had it and it is on the shelves at a local beer store. A buddy bought a bottle(at $60.00 a bottle) and we are gonna have it this Saturday. Has anyone tried it and is it worth the money and the hype? I am looking foward to trying it.

Your buddy got RIPPED the MSRP for a bottle of Chocolate Bock is $15 if I recall correctly. I'll check that the next time I'm at work, but I'm pretty sure that's right.

It is an AWESOME beer. It's very chocolate-y and creamy/vanilla-y. Plus, it's a Bock so the alcohol content is a bit higher than other SA beers. I still have a bottle from the last release in 2006 that I haven't opened yet.

[boonedoggle]

FINALLY ran down a bottle at Quantico. Price was $12.99. Just cracker her open, and I now wish I had gotten more. Very good Bock, but similar in profile to Brooklin's version. Pairing with a Tabacos Baez and they complement each other extremely well. This is a very nice Sunday treat.

[okbrewer]

Somebody got ripped off! I just bought a bottle of SA Chocolate Bock for $14.99 and I thought that might be too expensive! I have not tasted any yet, but I have not been disappointed with the SA specialty beers, even the Utopias for which I paid $90 a bottle 3 years ago. I even still have 2 bottles of SA Triple Bock from 1995 and 1996! The Triple Bock was priced at about $6 a bottle (small nip bottle) back then!
Again, $60 for the Chocolate Bock, way too much! In fact, I would probably report the store that sold it for price gouging!


Bob R in OKC

[MikeyC]

Somebody got ripped off! I just bought a bottle of SA Chocolate Bock for $14.99 and I thought that might be too expensive! I have not tasted any yet, but I have not been disappointed with the SA specialty beers, even the Utopias for which I paid $90 a bottle 3 years ago. I even still have 2 bottles of SA Triple Bock from 1995 and 1996! The Triple Bock was priced at about $6 a bottle (small nip bottle) back then!
Again, $60 for the Chocolate Bock, way too much! In fact, I would probably report the store that sold it for price gouging!


Bob R in OKC

:tpd:

MSRP for Chocolate Bock is $14.99.

You're lucky to have a bottle of Utopias! :dr Great stuff . . . I wish I had a bottle. :( MSRP for the 2007 release of Utopias was $150.00/bottle. On e-bay they're selling for $400/bottle or so.

[okbrewer]

Actually 8 or 10 of us pitched in and bought the Utopias for a tasting, each getting a few ounces in a snifter. It was good! I'm glad I got to taste it, but I wouldn't spend that much for a bottle myself.
As for the Chocolate Bock, if it is as good as I've heard, I would probably buy more at $14.99. I pay that for a bottle of wine, and I like beer more than I do wine!

Bob R in OKC

[MikeyC]

Actually 8 or 10 of us pitched in and bought the Utopias for a tasting, each getting a few ounces in a snifter. It was good! I'm glad I got to taste it, but I wouldn't spend that much for a bottle myself.
As for the Chocolate Bock, if it is as good as I've heard, I would probably buy more at $14.99. I pay that for a bottle of wine, and I like beer more than I do wine!

Bob R in OKC

I had some Chocolate Bock on Friday. It was pretty smokey at first, but if you let it breath for a bit it becomes QUITE chocolate-y.

Each Utopias release is a little different from what I understand. I've only sampled the 2007 release but I know the alcohol content of Utopias has steadily climbed every time it is released. So, I would assume the flavors changes as well. I can say I once sampled some Millenium Ale which is basically the daddy of Utopias and it has a VERY different flavor profile than Utopias.

[cvm4]

I'd buy it if I saw it at the $15 price point.

[TRicker]

I just did yesterday for 15.99. I found a chocolate stout I liked and figured I would give this a go.

[nozero]

Majesic Newsletter 11/26/08 (Fort Worth, TX)
Beer of the Week Samuel Adams

Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock

Dark mahogany hue. Cocoa and roasted malt aromas follow through on an utterly smooth and chocolatey palate that never turns sweet and finishes with a lingering malt aftertaste. One of the best combinations of malt and chocolate we have seen.

Limited quantities

Reg: 14.99 (the email didn't show the sale price)
Size 750ml

[Drat]

Actually 8 or 10 of us pitched in and bought the Utopias for a tasting, each getting a few ounces in a snifter. It was good! I'm glad I got to taste it, but I wouldn't spend that much for a bottle myself.
As for the Chocolate Bock, if it is as good as I've heard, I would probably buy more at $14.99. I pay that for a bottle of wine, and I like beer more than I do wine!

Bob R in OKC

I'm the same way. I have a bottle that I paid $14.99 for at home but will likely buy 2 more on the way home tonight to bring with me to the inlaws.

[boonedoggle]

Just picked up a bottle at the base exchange at Shaw AFB yesterday. $7.95. Crap...I should have picked up a few.:rolleyes:

[yellowgoat]

Sams wine here in chicago has it for 14.99. Why $60? :confused:
Samswine (http://www.samswine.com/Samuel%20Adams%20Chocolate%20Bock%20Bottle/10019950,default,pd.html)