Was at Trader Joes in Mt. P last week and saw a $2.99 deal for a six pack. The beer is called Name Tag. I thought “Hey, I haven’t stolen drank one of my Dad’s Falstaffs since I was in the fifth grade”. And since he is not around anymore(may the old soldier rest in peace, he EARNED it) I decided to buy a six pack.
Turns out, the Name Tag beer is pretty good. It is no Corona or Hineykin but it is better that Falstaff, PBR and the others.
j
I still haven’t hit Trader Joe’s yet…might have to bring a flatbed for my beer when I do…
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They now have a Simpler Times Lager (6.2% ABV) and a Simpler Times Pilsner (5.5% ABV) that I don’t remember seeing before. I think they were a buck or two more per six pack than the Name Tag Lager. Maybe that means they’re better? I don’t know. I wasn’t impressed with the Name Tag. Not much cheaper than PBR and tasted about the same.
They did have a selection of TJ’s branded bottled beers - I recall a dark Mexican lager among others. Not sure how they rate, but they were in the $6 / 6 pack range.
Their Mission Street IPA is made by Firestone Walker and is pretty (**() good at $6 / 6 pack
They have a Vintage Ale that comes out every year around the holidays. It has been a Belgian Strong Dark Ale for the last couple of years made by Unibroque Brewery. Solid, and it will get you ripped at 10% abv.
Their Stockyard Oatmeal Stout is also a good beer for the price.