I've tried a Heddy Topper (it was offered to me in a restaurant in Burlington), I live near Goose Island, and I've consumed New Glarus in Wisconsin.
To me it's all about the scarcity. People waiting overnight for limited-edition brews, crossing state lines to buy exclusive brands...it adds this psychological value to the beer.
When you strip that away you're left with another 100+ IBU beer that my palate eventually can't take anymore.
To me it's all about the scarcity. People waiting overnight for limited-edition brews, crossing state lines to buy exclusive brands...it adds this psychological value to the beer.
When you strip that away you're left with another 100+ IBU beer that my palate eventually can't take anymore.