I was in hoarders society between 2013-2016. It got prohibitively expensive for beers that were difficult to find drinking partners to share. I think that if you have people to share the imperial stouts and old ales can be fun, otherwise it’s tough to open many of the bottles. Many of their stuff is 15%+ amd the stouts are often 19+. That said, they have finally started using small format bottles for some of their heavier stuff. They had a run of infection issues in 13 and 14 before separating their sour production facility.Anyone a member of any of the Bruery Societies? Thinking about taking the plunge.
Hoarders was $750, give or take, for the year but that also includes 15-20 bottles and some swag (glassware, growlers, etc). Where it gets expensive is shipping. Even if you’re picking up in DC it’s not cheap. After shipping many of the bottles I’d buy were $50 and up; plus thank you beers for my trustee.
If you’re into pastry stout it’s prob worth a plunge into reserve or preservation society. Their sours were never more than lacto bombs. Enamel ripping stuff, really. Tavour has had some bruery stuff recently, which surprised me. I think that lessens the society value.