tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post2457724741645395378..comments2023-11-02T07:13:53.064-07:00Comments on Beervana: Good Question: Why Do We Spend More for Bombers?Jeff Alworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-81596654151120451872010-04-29T07:35:41.267-07:002010-04-29T07:35:41.267-07:00One of my favorite beers, Baron's - Pilsner, i...One of my favorite beers, Baron's - Pilsner, is only available in boomers at my market. So, I purchase a couple each time I shop.<br /><br />At the same time, I pick up a 6er of Bayern - Pilsner. <br /><br />Interestingly, I notice the price of the 6er has declined ~5% in the past year. A consequence of the recession, I suss.Jack R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07625645308707849072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-73389153566617148182010-04-27T09:45:38.912-07:002010-04-27T09:45:38.912-07:00I think for some the higher ABV in many special 22...I think for some the higher ABV in many special 22-oz beers is a persuader. You can get a stronger beer which will make you feel nice and happy in bomber, so you spend a bit more. I'm not into the stroner beers, so I don't want to spend the extra bucks.<br /><br />I won't spend more than $5 any more. It's just a mental barrier and I feel the brewery is getting "greedy"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-20002094058853503252010-04-26T21:17:01.004-07:002010-04-26T21:17:01.004-07:00Patrick, those who know (like you) me know me to b...Patrick, those who know (like you) me know me to be a low demander, in all ways. But I did understand your point about the difference between an economist explaining what was happening and a brewery understanding why they made the decisions they did. Theory and practice and all that.<br /><br />Generik: holy crap! Your comment is a serious wake-up call. I sometimes forget I live in Oregon. Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-2405595938734236392010-04-26T15:07:36.653-07:002010-04-26T15:07:36.653-07:00Jeff: You say that "The expense to launch a ...Jeff: You say that <i>"The expense to launch a new line of sixers is greater than bottling up a single run of 22s."</i>. Thanks to Patrick, we know that has to do with the "cube-square" rule: container volumes increase faster than package surface area.<br /><br />The paradox is that this lower cost is not passed on to consumers. In related beverage categories -- pop, wine, Bill Nighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09202318621724165312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-61013357682877062162010-04-26T12:36:07.983-07:002010-04-26T12:36:07.983-07:00It is the novelty factor for me. I am willing to ...It is the novelty factor for me. I am willing to pay a little bit more for a new or interesting beer, which more often than not come in bombers. If it is around $5 I usually don't hesitate. Once it goes over $7 it has to be a compelling beer or one that I have tried before and really like but don't get a chance to have often (for example, from a brewery outside of Portland). $10 and Jasonhttp://pdxbrewtunes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-15166868388137767552010-04-26T10:50:00.113-07:002010-04-26T10:50:00.113-07:00Haha I always hesitate at the $6 Pelican too!Haha I always hesitate at the $6 Pelican too!Eddie Loves Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293557120045195580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-56437707944729875902010-04-26T10:05:53.190-07:002010-04-26T10:05:53.190-07:00$5 bombers would be awesome.. I typically see bomb...$5 bombers would be awesome.. I typically see bombers sell for north of $8 and regularly in the teens here in Indiana. The cheapest bomber I can think of is Stone Arrogant Bastard at roughly $5. Ruination jumps up to $7-8. Vertical Epics are closer to $10. Most new Three Floyd's bombers are between $12-17. I have realized that at a certain price, no matter how good the beer is, I am Erik Huntoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360667752111326811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-83627274364443017722010-04-26T10:05:49.986-07:002010-04-26T10:05:49.986-07:00In a sense this follows: you might be a low demand...In a sense this follows: you might be a low demander for a new beer (seasonal for example) that is in a 22oz bottle, because you don't know how much you will like it and thus do not want to buy a lot, but a high demander for beer in general. Or the beer might be a pretty big one (high alcohol) and you don't want as much. In either case the economics suggests pricing this higher. <br /><Patrick Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242234148546323374noreply@blogger.com