I really had high expectations for this beer. I knew about it for a few months prior to trying it… thanks to the dieline. (Note: If you watched the video before reading this, yes I messed up the URL in the video)
When I saw the design of that bottle I fell in love. Just a beautifully designed bottle, it almost gives me a circus feeling with class. I honestly think just based on the bottle it’s worth buying. But I’m a sucker for packaging. If you are a beer bottle collector, it’s worth having this in your collection. The gold ink has sparkle to it, not just a plain metallic. Hello low rider gold paint. YES! Have to applaud a company that spends the money on an ink that gleams like a Dayton rim.
I have to admit though… I was bummed by the taste of the beer. But if I think about it, what did I expect when I bought a beer that looks like a champagne bottle. $15 bucks wasted -- NO, An experience gained -- YES. You never know until you try.
I don’t know how long this beer will be available, so if you’re interested, buy it while you can. So far I’ve only seen it at the Queens Quay LCBO in Toronto. I’m sure it’s available all over, but that’s where I’ve been and know that it’s there in abundance.
Visit the Samuel Adams website and watch the video on ‘Infinium’.
