And actually the growler is more like 5 beers so 18 > 4. I can't say that I've had all those beers, but I do like variety and am not a huge fan of the "bourbon" flavored beers. Now adding scotch to the equation is whole different discussion. I think I'd take the bird in hand vs. future trade of scotch - it's funny how even friends tend to forget things after the bargain is struck.