Dark beer available in a 12 pack? (MN)

Im over IPA's until Abrasive is released, plus its just that time of year for dark beer. As such, Im looking for some good dark beer available in a 12 pack. Unfortunately, I cant think of much dark beer that comes in a 12er (or possibly cheap 6er, but mostly curious about 12 packs)

What's available in MN in 12 packs thats decent? Schells Dark and Chimney sweep dont really do it for me, Summit porter is ok but also leaves me wanting something a little more...Im looking for Bent Paddle Black ale in a 12 pack really. Is there anything close to that? Im really only asking about Porter's and Stouts, or maybe a malty Brown or very malty Amber ale. I have no interest in Black IPA's (lets face it, although they are dark, they suck in general).

Any ideas? Also, if you post a suggestion, could you include stores that you think have a good selection of 12'ers? Most that I frequent are pretty light on 12 packs.(NW metro specifically, but anywhere for reference I guess)

Thanks!

 

@Chaz I'll try the spaten. they're my favorite Oktoberfest by far.

Also, I got stir crazy and tin whiskers stout on the way home. both very solid. I'm leery of lactose in my stouts but TW does it just right

 

had lots of 1050. Looking for something new and affordable. Good beer though

 

@ZAP Ive never had schells bock but will for sure give it a try. same with chestnut brown. I've looked at it a couple times but havent pulled the trigger.

@Chaz where have oyu seen Optimator? I know Ive seen it 1 or 2 places, but im blanking on where. I remember it was somewhere very random. Not many places carry spaten considering how good (i think) they are.

@mingo 's got the solid every day line up of 4 and 6 packs, but Im kinda over $20 bombers and now my inner meiser working its way down to $10+ 4 packs (12 or 16oz). I want the good old days of 08' when craft beer was trendy but not huge. BCBS sat on shelves for months some places. I found KBS weeks after release years ago, Darkness was $20 everywhere! (and why is Le Terroir $15 this year instead of $9-10. Did the manufacturing cost double? or are sours just trendy?)...I know, it will never go back to the way it was, but in light of my unwillingness to pay inflated prices and chase trucks for specialty beers Im just resigned to looking for good, common beer. I know breakfast stout and narwahl are 'common' beer, but Im looking for dark beer I can have 2 of regularly and not rack up a $200+/month beer bill also.

Thanks for the thoughts, keep them coming.

Also, I have to give Tin Whiskers props for a very good stout. I do not like sweet stouts in general and I was leery of TW's stout because it had lactose as an adjunct, but they must ferment most of it out as it is a relatively dry stout and the lactose doesnt overwhelm the mouthfeel (medium with low carb) or sweetness (not very sweet at all). And for a $6 bomber Ill get a couple more before I leave for CT.