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The 99 pack

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 11:45 pm
by swenocha
Austin brewery just unveiled a 99-pack of beer

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Austin Beerworks is now selling 99-packs of its Peacemaker Anytime Ale for a scant $99.99.

You read that right. The case holds 99 12-ounce cans, or 1,188 ounces of beer — equivalent to a wall keg, which is more than a pony keg but less than import kegs or full kegs, according to Wikipedia. The brewery operates out of a nondescript warehouse in an industrial park off of West Anderson Lane, have been so far unsuccessful.

In order to contain all that heft, Austin Beerworks stores the cans in a massive seven-foot-long cardboard case that takes at least two people to carry safely and cannot, at least judging by the promotional video the company produced, be easily transported in your standard sedan.

Re: The 99 pack

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:23 am
by BlackDuck
Looks like it would be perfect for a fraternity party.

Re: The 99 pack

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:24 am
by Beer-lord
Crazy stuff.

Re: The 99 pack

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:51 am
by evily
LOL, I posted this same thing yesterday. :p

Re: The 99 pack

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:19 am
by Brewbirds
If you're from here you hear two things a lot; "Keep Austin Weird" and "Keep Austin Beered". The locals take both statements quite seriously. ;)

Re: The 99 pack

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:00 pm
by Kealia
To paraphrase a recent rap song:
"I got 99 beers and BMC ain't one"

Re: The 99 pack

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:33 pm
by Chuck N
OH COME ON, GUYS and GALS! Alright then. I'll post the obvious post...

Sing with me:

"99 cans of beer in a box.
99 cans of beer.
Take one out, pass it about
98 cans of beer in a box.

98 cans of beer in a box.
etc. etc...."

:banana: :banana: :banana:

Re: The 99 pack

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:53 pm
by philm00x
I saw this on facebook and also thought it would be perfect for a debaucherous night of partying. At $1.01 per beer, that's a steal!

Re: The 99 pack

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:01 pm
by Wings_Fan_In_KC
Probably tastes like Meister Brau.

LOL

Re: The 99 pack

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:17 pm
by Kealia
Chuck N wrote:OH COME ON, GUYS and GALS! Alright then. I'll post the obvious post...

Sing with me:

"99 cans of beer in a box.
99 cans of beer.
Take one out, pass it about
98 cans of beer in a box.

98 cans of beer in a box.
etc. etc...."

:banana: :banana: :banana:
I'm game!

98 cans of beer in a box.
98 cans of beer.
Take one out, pass it about
97 cans of beer in a box...

Re: The 99 pack

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 1:34 pm
by RickBeer
Ingenious. I read they made 20 of these, demand exceeded supply on day one. It was on our local news the other night (Detroit). PR is priceless when you don't pay for it :lol:

Re: The 99 pack

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 10:19 pm
by berryman
At one time I'd buy a six pack, then a 12 was better, then they came out with 18 packs and that was good, of course a case of 24 is better. 30 packs are good for a few days if I don't have a lot of company. A 99 pack just might last me all week. :)

Re: The 99 pack

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 5:16 pm
by swenocha
Wings_Fan_In_KC wrote:Probably tastes like Meister Brau.

LOL
They actually are a small craft brewery and rate decently (but not exceptionally) on BA. This particular beer gets in the 70's from the users and the Bros. The brewery gets an average 3.94 out of 5 overall. I know my cousin who lives down there is a fan of the stuff. She runs a site devoted to canned craft beer, and that's one she focused on. It's a extra pale/blonde ale, so likely nothing terribly exciting, but it sounds like a good gateway beer to me..