I thought I was stocked up with beer to the point it would be impossible to run out, but my consumption rate has easily doubled if not tripled, so I'm drinking my last beer as I type this other than an emergency Rainier in the shop fridge (break glass in case of emergency). I told the Mrs. we need to move the bi-weekly grocery store run to tomorrow so I can restock.
I killed my first two 5 gallon kegs the first week. Admittedly, that included giving a few friends some care package growlers. Kegged another two 5 gallons(an IPA and a chico style ale) and spent a day brewing another two batches(hefe and a red ale) but realized I would probably go through those as well within April. Sent my order to Northern Brewers for another two recipe kits just to be safe. The Kegerator is paying dividends in this time of need. Have had maybe a can or two bottles otherwise just to change things up. Plus, I keep our mixers in there for Mrs. Bot since the fridge is fucking packed otherwise.
My brother is the biggest beer snob I've ever seen. He has a "beer room" built into his garage in which he stores all of the beers he trades all over the country for. That collection is worth over $6K at last look--down from a peak of over $7K, as he's decided to decrease the ratio of collecting to drinking over the last couple of years. Anyway, he also bit on a craigslist ad for the most ridiculous commercial beer fridge. Already had a four tap keg system built into the side wall, even. This thing weighs like 800 pounds of stainless steel and insulation and is about as big as two standard fridges side by side. It was like $1000 yet somehow totally worth it. If you want to increase your beer storage capability, look around. There are some cool deals out there from restaurants going under and whatnot.
His is something like below, only with the taps on the side instead of the door:
I thought I was stocked up with beer to the point it would be impossible to run out, but my consumption rate has easily doubled if not tripled, so I'm drinking my last beer as I type this other than an emergency Rainier in the shop fridge (break glass in case of emergency). I told the Mrs. we need to move the bi-weekly grocery store run to tomorrow so I can restock.
I killed my first two 5 gallon kegs the first week. Admittedly, that included giving a few friends some care package growlers. Kegged another two 5 gallons(an IPA and a chico style ale) and spent a day brewing another two batches(hefe and a red ale) but realized I would probably go through those as well within April. Sent my order to Northern Brewers for another two recipe kits just to be safe. The Kegerator is paying dividends in this time of need. Have had maybe a can or two bottles otherwise just to change things up. Plus, I keep our mixers in there for Mrs. Bot since the fridge is fucking packed otherwise.
My brother is the biggest beer snob I've ever seen. He has a "beer room" built into his garage in which he stores all of the beers he trades all over the country for. That collection is worth over $6K at last look--down from a peak of over $7K, as he's decided to decrease the ratio of collecting to drinking over the last couple of years. Anyway, he also bit on a craigslist ad for the most ridiculous commercial beer fridge. Already had a four tap keg system built into the side wall, even. This thing weighs like 800 pounds of stainless steel and insulation and is about as big as two standard fridges side by side. It was like $1000 yet somehow totally worth it. If you want to increase your beer storage capability, look around. There are some cool deals out there from restaurants going under and whatnot.
His is something like below, only with the taps on the side instead of the door:
Thanks, Jay!
For what it's worth, I wasn't trying to suggest taking advantage of other people's misfortunes right now. There are always restaurants going under. My brother found his two or three years ago. Commercial fridges pop up regardless of COVAIDS.
In other news, my beer cavalry arrived!
557.1 ounces of beautiful liver damage. Should last two weeks if I considerably slow my roll.
I thought I was stocked up with beer to the point it would be impossible to run out, but my consumption rate has easily doubled if not tripled, so I'm drinking my last beer as I type this other than an emergency Rainier in the shop fridge (break glass in case of emergency). I told the Mrs. we need to move the bi-weekly grocery store run to tomorrow so I can restock.
I killed my first two 5 gallon kegs the first week. Admittedly, that included giving a few friends some care package growlers. Kegged another two 5 gallons(an IPA and a chico style ale) and spent a day brewing another two batches(hefe and a red ale) but realized I would probably go through those as well within April. Sent my order to Northern Brewers for another two recipe kits just to be safe. The Kegerator is paying dividends in this time of need. Have had maybe a can or two bottles otherwise just to change things up. Plus, I keep our mixers in there for Mrs. Bot since the fridge is fucking packed otherwise.
My brother is the biggest beer snob I've ever seen. He has a "beer room" built into his garage in which he stores all of the beers he trades all over the country for. That collection is worth over $6K at last look--down from a peak of over $7K, as he's decided to decrease the ratio of collecting to drinking over the last couple of years. Anyway, he also bit on a craigslist ad for the most ridiculous commercial beer fridge. Already had a four tap keg system built into the side wall, even. This thing weighs like 800 pounds of stainless steel and insulation and is about as big as two standard fridges side by side. It was like $1000 yet somehow totally worth it. If you want to increase your beer storage capability, look around. There are some cool deals out there from restaurants going under and whatnot.
His is something like below, only with the taps on the side instead of the door:
Thanks, Jay!
For what it's worth, I wasn't trying to suggest taking advantage of other people's misfortunes right now. There are always restaurants going under. My brother found his two or three years ago. Commercial fridges pop up regardless of COVAIDS.
In other news, my beer cavalry arrived!
557.1 ounces of beautiful liver damage. Should last two weeks if I considerably slow my roll.
Slow your roll? I've been like a plug-cut herring behind a ski boat this week. I'm about to find out what my booze stash is worth when I have to restock it all.
I thought I was stocked up with beer to the point it would be impossible to run out, but my consumption rate has easily doubled if not tripled, so I'm drinking my last beer as I type this other than an emergency Rainier in the shop fridge (break glass in case of emergency). I told the Mrs. we need to move the bi-weekly grocery store run to tomorrow so I can restock.
I killed my first two 5 gallon kegs the first week. Admittedly, that included giving a few friends some care package growlers. Kegged another two 5 gallons(an IPA and a chico style ale) and spent a day brewing another two batches(hefe and a red ale) but realized I would probably go through those as well within April. Sent my order to Northern Brewers for another two recipe kits just to be safe. The Kegerator is paying dividends in this time of need. Have had maybe a can or two bottles otherwise just to change things up. Plus, I keep our mixers in there for Mrs. Bot since the fridge is fucking packed otherwise.
My brother is the biggest beer snob I've ever seen. He has a "beer room" built into his garage in which he stores all of the beers he trades all over the country for. That collection is worth over $6K at last look--down from a peak of over $7K, as he's decided to decrease the ratio of collecting to drinking over the last couple of years. Anyway, he also bit on a craigslist ad for the most ridiculous commercial beer fridge. Already had a four tap keg system built into the side wall, even. This thing weighs like 800 pounds of stainless steel and insulation and is about as big as two standard fridges side by side. It was like $1000 yet somehow totally worth it. If you want to increase your beer storage capability, look around. There are some cool deals out there from restaurants going under and whatnot.
His is something like below, only with the taps on the side instead of the door:
Thanks, Jay!
For what it's worth, I wasn't trying to suggest taking advantage of other people's misfortunes right now. There are always restaurants going under. My brother found his two or three years ago. Commercial fridges pop up regardless of COVAIDS.
In other news, my beer cavalry arrived!
557.1 ounces of beautiful liver damage. Should last two weeks if I considerably slow my roll.
When should we take advantage of other people's misfortunes?
I thought I was stocked up with beer to the point it would be impossible to run out, but my consumption rate has easily doubled if not tripled, so I'm drinking my last beer as I type this other than an emergency Rainier in the shop fridge (break glass in case of emergency). I told the Mrs. we need to move the bi-weekly grocery store run to tomorrow so I can restock.
I killed my first two 5 gallon kegs the first week. Admittedly, that included giving a few friends some care package growlers. Kegged another two 5 gallons(an IPA and a chico style ale) and spent a day brewing another two batches(hefe and a red ale) but realized I would probably go through those as well within April. Sent my order to Northern Brewers for another two recipe kits just to be safe. The Kegerator is paying dividends in this time of need. Have had maybe a can or two bottles otherwise just to change things up. Plus, I keep our mixers in there for Mrs. Bot since the fridge is fucking packed otherwise.
My brother is the biggest beer snob I've ever seen. He has a "beer room" built into his garage in which he stores all of the beers he trades all over the country for. That collection is worth over $6K at last look--down from a peak of over $7K, as he's decided to decrease the ratio of collecting to drinking over the last couple of years. Anyway, he also bit on a craigslist ad for the most ridiculous commercial beer fridge. Already had a four tap keg system built into the side wall, even. This thing weighs like 800 pounds of stainless steel and insulation and is about as big as two standard fridges side by side. It was like $1000 yet somehow totally worth it. If you want to increase your beer storage capability, look around. There are some cool deals out there from restaurants going under and whatnot.
His is something like below, only with the taps on the side instead of the door:
Thanks, Jay!
For what it's worth, I wasn't trying to suggest taking advantage of other people's misfortunes right now. There are always restaurants going under. My brother found his two or three years ago. Commercial fridges pop up regardless of COVAIDS.
In other news, my beer cavalry arrived!
557.1 ounces of beautiful liver damage. Should last two weeks if I considerably slow my roll.
When should we take advantage of other people's misfortunes?
I thought I was stocked up with beer to the point it would be impossible to run out, but my consumption rate has easily doubled if not tripled, so I'm drinking my last beer as I type this other than an emergency Rainier in the shop fridge (break glass in case of emergency). I told the Mrs. we need to move the bi-weekly grocery store run to tomorrow so I can restock.
I killed my first two 5 gallon kegs the first week. Admittedly, that included giving a few friends some care package growlers. Kegged another two 5 gallons(an IPA and a chico style ale) and spent a day brewing another two batches(hefe and a red ale) but realized I would probably go through those as well within April. Sent my order to Northern Brewers for another two recipe kits just to be safe. The Kegerator is paying dividends in this time of need. Have had maybe a can or two bottles otherwise just to change things up. Plus, I keep our mixers in there for Mrs. Bot since the fridge is fucking packed otherwise.
My brother is the biggest beer snob I've ever seen. He has a "beer room" built into his garage in which he stores all of the beers he trades all over the country for. That collection is worth over $6K at last look--down from a peak of over $7K, as he's decided to decrease the ratio of collecting to drinking over the last couple of years. Anyway, he also bit on a craigslist ad for the most ridiculous commercial beer fridge. Already had a four tap keg system built into the side wall, even. This thing weighs like 800 pounds of stainless steel and insulation and is about as big as two standard fridges side by side. It was like $1000 yet somehow totally worth it. If you want to increase your beer storage capability, look around. There are some cool deals out there from restaurants going under and whatnot.
His is something like below, only with the taps on the side instead of the door:
Thanks, Jay!
For what it's worth, I wasn't trying to suggest taking advantage of other people's misfortunes right now. There are always restaurants going under. My brother found his two or three years ago. Commercial fridges pop up regardless of COVAIDS.
In other news, my beer cavalry arrived!
557.1 ounces of beautiful liver damage. Should last two weeks if I considerably slow my roll.
When should we take advantage of other people's misfortunes?
Always. Was just pointing out that I wasn't making light of it.
I thought I was stocked up with beer to the point it would be impossible to run out, but my consumption rate has easily doubled if not tripled, so I'm drinking my last beer as I type this other than an emergency Rainier in the shop fridge (break glass in case of emergency). I told the Mrs. we need to move the bi-weekly grocery store run to tomorrow so I can restock.
I killed my first two 5 gallon kegs the first week. Admittedly, that included giving a few friends some care package growlers. Kegged another two 5 gallons(an IPA and a chico style ale) and spent a day brewing another two batches(hefe and a red ale) but realized I would probably go through those as well within April. Sent my order to Northern Brewers for another two recipe kits just to be safe. The Kegerator is paying dividends in this time of need. Have had maybe a can or two bottles otherwise just to change things up. Plus, I keep our mixers in there for Mrs. Bot since the fridge is fucking packed otherwise.
My brother is the biggest beer snob I've ever seen. He has a "beer room" built into his garage in which he stores all of the beers he trades all over the country for. That collection is worth over $6K at last look--down from a peak of over $7K, as he's decided to decrease the ratio of collecting to drinking over the last couple of years. Anyway, he also bit on a craigslist ad for the most ridiculous commercial beer fridge. Already had a four tap keg system built into the side wall, even. This thing weighs like 800 pounds of stainless steel and insulation and is about as big as two standard fridges side by side. It was like $1000 yet somehow totally worth it. If you want to increase your beer storage capability, look around. There are some cool deals out there from restaurants going under and whatnot.
His is something like below, only with the taps on the side instead of the door:
Thanks, Jay!
For what it's worth, I wasn't trying to suggest taking advantage of other people's misfortunes right now. There are always restaurants going under. My brother found his two or three years ago. Commercial fridges pop up regardless of COVAIDS.
In other news, my beer cavalry arrived!
557.1 ounces of beautiful liver damage. Should last two weeks if I considerably slow my roll.
When should we take advantage of other people's misfortunes?
I'd be impressed if he'd shown some nad and bought a case of Corona.
I thought I was stocked up with beer to the point it would be impossible to run out, but my consumption rate has easily doubled if not tripled, so I'm drinking my last beer as I type this other than an emergency Rainier in the shop fridge (break glass in case of emergency). I told the Mrs. we need to move the bi-weekly grocery store run to tomorrow so I can restock.
I killed my first two 5 gallon kegs the first week. Admittedly, that included giving a few friends some care package growlers. Kegged another two 5 gallons(an IPA and a chico style ale) and spent a day brewing another two batches(hefe and a red ale) but realized I would probably go through those as well within April. Sent my order to Northern Brewers for another two recipe kits just to be safe. The Kegerator is paying dividends in this time of need. Have had maybe a can or two bottles otherwise just to change things up. Plus, I keep our mixers in there for Mrs. Bot since the fridge is fucking packed otherwise.
My brother is the biggest beer snob I've ever seen. He has a "beer room" built into his garage in which he stores all of the beers he trades all over the country for. That collection is worth over $6K at last look--down from a peak of over $7K, as he's decided to decrease the ratio of collecting to drinking over the last couple of years. Anyway, he also bit on a craigslist ad for the most ridiculous commercial beer fridge. Already had a four tap keg system built into the side wall, even. This thing weighs like 800 pounds of stainless steel and insulation and is about as big as two standard fridges side by side. It was like $1000 yet somehow totally worth it. If you want to increase your beer storage capability, look around. There are some cool deals out there from restaurants going under and whatnot.
His is something like below, only with the taps on the side instead of the door:
I can't be friends with your brother.
How's his Beanie Baby collection?
That said, I remember my wine collection phrase.
I had about 1000 bottles worth about 80k. I even rented storage space. I realized my palate sucks and I can't tell the difference between a $50 bottle and a $500 bottle. I sold it all and made a little profit. I now just buy wines to drink. I have at least 2 merlots that drink like cabs.
I thought I was stocked up with beer to the point it would be impossible to run out, but my consumption rate has easily doubled if not tripled, so I'm drinking my last beer as I type this other than an emergency Rainier in the shop fridge (break glass in case of emergency). I told the Mrs. we need to move the bi-weekly grocery store run to tomorrow so I can restock.
I killed my first two 5 gallon kegs the first week. Admittedly, that included giving a few friends some care package growlers. Kegged another two 5 gallons(an IPA and a chico style ale) and spent a day brewing another two batches(hefe and a red ale) but realized I would probably go through those as well within April. Sent my order to Northern Brewers for another two recipe kits just to be safe. The Kegerator is paying dividends in this time of need. Have had maybe a can or two bottles otherwise just to change things up. Plus, I keep our mixers in there for Mrs. Bot since the fridge is fucking packed otherwise.
My brother is the biggest beer snob I've ever seen. He has a "beer room" built into his garage in which he stores all of the beers he trades all over the country for. That collection is worth over $6K at last look--down from a peak of over $7K, as he's decided to decrease the ratio of collecting to drinking over the last couple of years. Anyway, he also bit on a craigslist ad for the most ridiculous commercial beer fridge. Already had a four tap keg system built into the side wall, even. This thing weighs like 800 pounds of stainless steel and insulation and is about as big as two standard fridges side by side. It was like $1000 yet somehow totally worth it. If you want to increase your beer storage capability, look around. There are some cool deals out there from restaurants going under and whatnot.
His is something like below, only with the taps on the side instead of the door:
I can't be friends with your brother.
How's his Beanie Baby collection?
That said, I remember my wine collection phrase.
I had about 1000 bottles worth about 80k. I even rented storage space. I realized my palate sucks and I can't tell the difference between a $50 bottle and a $500 bottle. I sold it all and made a little profit. I now just buy wines to drink. I have at least 2 merlots that drink like cabs.
I suppose it's easy for things that start out small to become obsessions (looks up at near 2000 posts in under a year...). He's at the point where he has realized that it's a bit too expensive of a hobby, and he'd be better off drinking than buying.
I'm with you, though. I used to be into buying that $20 bottle of something "amazing." After about a decade of doing it, I came to a simple conclusion: "Yeah, they're usually a little better, but not 400% better!" I have a pretty simple rule: six-packs are $10, 22s are $4. I only pay more than that if the store has 99 identical IPAs and one stout, which is half the time. I can get Fremont Dark Star, Worthy Lights Out, Kulshan coffee milk stout for $10 a six, and I've never had a beer that's twice that good as any of them, let alone four times as good. Math, facts, stats.
I've long had a history of getting a bottle/handle of something when I'm at Costco and/or the liquor store. So if there's anything through this that I've been prepared for, it's that I've got a pretty in depth liquor cabinet.
I've still got at least 2-3 handles of bourbon + a few fifths. I've got some tequila in place as well. Still plenty of rum and vodka. So plenty of options are out there. Even have a 12 pack of White Claws that I'm saving up for mixers with the vodka. Mixer game has been maintained fairly well.
I haven't ventured outside for about 3.5 weeks at this point other than taking garbage to the street, etc. I probably have enough food to still be able to get me through another 7-10 days before I have to make the next run to Costco for the next month. Only thing that I'm basically out of is fresh produce outside of some onions and potatoes left. Starting to get fairly creative with some dishes.
The way that I look at it every day that I can buy having to go to Costco the better chance of stepping out as the curve has had a chance to further flatten.
With some of the things I've got going on in life right now ... it's really not that much of a material change to life. There's differences but you adapt.
What I miss is being unable to go play golf and be outside. I miss being able to frequent and support my favorite restaurants. I miss being able to be around friends and playing soccer. I miss not being able to visit family. But it is what it is right now ... just adapt and move forward.
I've long had a history of getting a bottle/handle of something when I'm at Costco and/or the liquor store. So if there's anything through this that I've been prepared for, it's that I've got a pretty in depth liquor cabinet.
I've still got at least 2-3 handles of bourbon + a few fifths. I've got some tequila in place as well. Still plenty of rum and vodka. So plenty of options are out there. Even have a 12 pack of White Claws that I'm saving up for mixers with the vodka. Mixer game has been maintained fairly well.
I haven't ventured outside for about 3.5 weeks at this point other than taking garbage to the street, etc. I probably have enough food to still be able to get me through another 7-10 days before I have to make the next run to Costco for the next month. Only thing that I'm basically out of is fresh produce outside of some onions and potatoes left. Starting to get fairly creative with some dishes.
The way that I look at it every day that I can buy having to go to Costco the better chance of stepping out as the curve has had a chance to further flatten.
With some of the things I've got going on in life right now ... it's really not that much of a material change to life. There's differences but you adapt.
What I miss is being unable to go play golf and be outside. I miss being able to frequent and support my favorite restaurants. I miss being able to be around friends and playing soccer. I miss not being able to visit family. But it is what it is right now ... just adapt and move forward.
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In other news, my beer cavalry arrived!
557.1 ounces of beautiful liver damage. Should last two weeks if I considerably slow my roll.
How's his Beanie Baby collection?
That said, I remember my wine collection phrase.
I had about 1000 bottles worth about 80k. I even rented storage space. I realized my palate sucks and I can't tell the difference between a $50 bottle and a $500 bottle. I sold it all and made a little profit. I now just buy wines to drink. I have at least 2 merlots that drink like cabs.
I'm with you, though. I used to be into buying that $20 bottle of something "amazing." After about a decade of doing it, I came to a simple conclusion: "Yeah, they're usually a little better, but not 400% better!" I have a pretty simple rule: six-packs are $10, 22s are $4. I only pay more than that if the store has 99 identical IPAs and one stout, which is half the time. I can get Fremont Dark Star, Worthy Lights Out, Kulshan coffee milk stout for $10 a six, and I've never had a beer that's twice that good as any of them, let alone four times as good. Math, facts, stats.
I've still got at least 2-3 handles of bourbon + a few fifths. I've got some tequila in place as well. Still plenty of rum and vodka. So plenty of options are out there. Even have a 12 pack of White Claws that I'm saving up for mixers with the vodka. Mixer game has been maintained fairly well.
I haven't ventured outside for about 3.5 weeks at this point other than taking garbage to the street, etc. I probably have enough food to still be able to get me through another 7-10 days before I have to make the next run to Costco for the next month. Only thing that I'm basically out of is fresh produce outside of some onions and potatoes left. Starting to get fairly creative with some dishes.
The way that I look at it every day that I can buy having to go to Costco the better chance of stepping out as the curve has had a chance to further flatten.
With some of the things I've got going on in life right now ... it's really not that much of a material change to life. There's differences but you adapt.
What I miss is being unable to go play golf and be outside. I miss being able to frequent and support my favorite restaurants. I miss being able to be around friends and playing soccer. I miss not being able to visit family. But it is what it is right now ... just adapt and move forward.
Also, that post was GAF.
Monday will be the 5th day in a row for me.