Sam Adams Chocolate Bock

11-10-2008, 07:04 AM

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.

11-10-2008, 07:19 AM

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

11-10-2008, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by auburnfan1980

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

I think its a quart.

macpappy · 11-10-2008, 08:27 AM

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

11-10-2008, 08:43 AM

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

jitzy · 11-10-2008, 08:50 AM

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

icehog3 · 11-10-2008, 09:03 AM

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

icantbejon · 11-10-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

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

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

11-10-2008, 09:28 AM

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

SvilleKid · 11-10-2008, 09:35 AM

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.

11-10-2008, 10:58 AM

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...

11-10-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

I'm so tired of our outdated laws here!!

Jason

newcigarz · 11-10-2008, 01:11 PM

I have never had the Sam Adams.

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

Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence.

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

11-10-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

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

No ****. That's insane.

11-10-2008, 02:28 PM

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 · 11-10-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 11-23-2008, 11:02 AM

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.

11-23-2008, 11:17 AM

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 · 11-23-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 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

MSRP for Chocolate Bock is $14.99.

You're lucky to have a bottle of Utopias!

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.

11-23-2008, 11:38 AM

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

11-10-2008, 07:04 AM	#1
Cigarmark Guest Posts: n/a	Sam Adams Chocolate Bock 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.

11-10-2008, 07:19 AM	#2
auburnfan1980 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sam Adams Chocolate Bock Holy sh**! How big is the bottle?!?

11-10-2008, 08:27 AM	#4
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: Sam Adams Chocolate Bock Not at that price. $60 is better spent on good cigars. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

11-10-2008, 08:43 AM	#5
Benzopyrene Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sam Adams Chocolate Bock Sounds yummy, let us know, but at 60 a bottle Ill be waiting for my friend to buy it too! :-)

11-10-2008, 08:50 AM	#6
jitzy Illusione Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Windermere Fl Posts: 306 Trading: (17)	Re: Sam Adams Chocolate Bock I've been looking for it forever but the places around here never seem to get them in.

11-10-2008, 09:03 AM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,543 Trading: (60)	Re: Sam Adams Chocolate Bock Can't think of any beer I would spend $60 a bottle for. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-10-2008, 09:28 AM	#9
auburnfan1980 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sam Adams Chocolate Bock Now $60 for a 5-gallon bucket? THAT I could handle!

11-10-2008, 09:35 AM	#10
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Sam Adams Chocolate Bock 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. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

11-10-2008, 10:58 AM	#11
Drat Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sam Adams Chocolate Bock 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...

11-10-2008, 01:11 PM	#13
newcigarz Smoke and Mirrors Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the bottom shelf Posts: 3,139 Trading: (15)	Re: Sam Adams Chocolate Bock I have never had the Sam Adams. But these are two Chocolate beers that are well worth the effort to find. Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence. Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

11-10-2008, 02:28 PM	#15
Scimmia Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sam Adams Chocolate Bock 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. Last edited by Scimmia; 11-10-2008 at 02:34 PM.

11-23-2008, 11:02 AM	#17
boonedoggle The Search is ON Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jimmy Location: CHARLESTON, SC Posts: 631 Trading: (19)	Re: Sam Adams Chocolate Bock 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. __________________ Dr. Hibbard: Is that the love of a man for a woman, or the love of a man for a fine Cuban cigar? (chuckles

11-23-2008, 11:17 AM	#18
okbrewer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sam Adams Chocolate Bock 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

11-23-2008, 11:38 AM	#20
okbrewer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sam Adams Chocolate Bock 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