High ABV Bombers Under $20

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  1. choicegrinds

    choicegrinds Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2014 New York

    Looking for some recommendations for an affordable"special" beer to share with the fatherin law this Christmas. Open to any style but a high abv would be good (11%+)
     
    #1 choicegrinds, Dec 13, 2014
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  2. humandrivein

    humandrivein Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2014 New Jersey

    I just grabbed some Epic Big Bad Baptist. Close to 11% and I've only heard great things. For $12 this May be an option. Not sure where in NJ you are but I got my bottle at Jersey City Buy Rite bottom shelf with a bunch left.
     
    #2 humandrivein, Dec 13, 2014
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  3. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    If you can still find in Barrel Aged Narwal, @ around 18.99 or Stone Enjoy By 12/26 not as high abv but can't go wrong there.
     
    #3 tasterschoice62, Dec 13, 2014
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  4. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    Don't know where in NJ you live, but Alesmith Speedway Stout is a nice sipper, 12% abv, and not expensive. Pa and NJ get full Alesmith Distro, you might have to drive, looks like NJ is limited, but you could make a few calls too.
     
    #4 nc41, Dec 13, 2014
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  5. M_J_Z

    M_J_Z Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2014 Florida

    All of the above suggestions are good. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, then maybe something from Great Divide (a Yeti, maybe?), a Stone Russian Imperial Stout, a Southern Tier Back Burner (barley wine) or something along those lines wouldn't set you back much.
     
    #5 M_J_Z, Dec 13, 2014
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  6. JAntony345

    JAntony345 Initiate (0) May 1, 2010 New York

    Brooklyn Black Ops $19.99 :stuck_out_tongue: - Whole Foods
     
    #6 JAntony345, Dec 13, 2014
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  7. Imacopyouidiot

    Imacopyouidiot Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2012 Illinois

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  8. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    #8 TongoRad, Dec 13, 2014
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  9. JuicesFlowing

    JuicesFlowing Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2009 Kansas

    Evil Twin Imperial Biscotti Break
     
    #9 JuicesFlowing, Dec 13, 2014
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  10. ernieb

    ernieb Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2013 Illinois

    Speedway Stout
    Choklat if he likes sweet beer
     
    #10 ernieb, Dec 13, 2014
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  11. Andrew041180

    Andrew041180 Initiate (0) Mar 15, 2013 Massachusetts

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  12. offthelevel_bytheplumb

    offthelevel_bytheplumb Maven (1,277) Aug 19, 2013 Illinois

    When I'm looking for a bomber to split with my old man, I go right to the Belgian section of my bottle shop. Hasn't failed me yet.
     
    #12 offthelevel_bytheplumb, Dec 13, 2014
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  13. kingofhop

    kingofhop Initiate (0) May 9, 2010 Oklahoma
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    My late father in law (RIP) liked Bud, couldn't stand my Falstaff and High Life. Shared a Bell's 12 yr old Scotch with him and I think I scored some points. If he was around today, I'd turn him on to a nice Farmhouse Ale. He was a good guy and I think he would have liked it. Boulevard Tank 7 comes to mind.
     
    #13 kingofhop, Dec 13, 2014
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  14. scottbrew4u

    scottbrew4u Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2005 Pennsylvania

    St. Bernardus Abt 12 or their Christmas ale. Good looking and good tasting brews to share!
     
    #14 scottbrew4u, Dec 13, 2014
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  15. socon67

    socon67 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,895) Jun 18, 2010 New York
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    I'd pick a good Christmas beer. Affligem Noel or a similar Belgian is a great novelty to share.
     
    #15 socon67, Dec 13, 2014
  16. lordofthewiens

    lordofthewiens Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,225) Sep 17, 2005 New Mexico
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    Allagash Curieux. Just under $20
     
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  17. swedishmailman

    swedishmailman Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2013 Georgia

    I'd say Chimay Blue. Easy to find, affordable, and damn good.
     
    #17 swedishmailman, Dec 13, 2014
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  18. DoubleJ

    DoubleJ Grand Pooh-Bah (4,516) Oct 13, 2007 Wisconsin
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    The good news is there are a lot of large format bottles for under $20. Belgian ales (Duvel, La Chouffe, Tripel Karmeliet) are often worth drinking, and there are a number of other beers which are worth delving into.
     
    #18 DoubleJ, Dec 13, 2014
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  19. StLeasy

    StLeasy Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2013 Illinois

    This arrived at my shop today-
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    $26.99 for three 750mL's. You get to try their quad before and after barrel aging, and have a fresh hoppy Belgian Tank 7 if those two aren't enough. Cheers!
     
    #19 StLeasy, Dec 13, 2014
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  20. Tsar_Riga

    Tsar_Riga Grand Pooh-Bah (3,349) Sep 9, 2013 Minnesota
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    That's a great bundle of beers - I'd snap one of those up.
     
    #20 Tsar_Riga, Dec 13, 2014
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