Cheap, Shelf BA Stouts (Boston)

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  1. Jcorn

    Jcorn Savant (1,220) Jun 17, 2015 Massachusetts
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    So lately I've gotten extremely over "beer chasing". I just want easy to find good beers that I don't have to think too much about or spend too much money on. I have a good listing of hops & pilsners I can go to.

    I love BA stouts, but real sick of spending $12+ on 12 oz beers or $20 on a bomber. I am looking for cheap, 4 pack type BA stouts. Maybe bombers like Lagunitas Willetized if cheap enough. But really something in the vein of Dragons Milk & its variants, Sunday Morning (& Mole) Stout, High West Victory at Sea, KBS (when available), etc.

    What are some I am missing available in the Boston area?
     
    #1 Jcorn, Jan 14, 2019
  2. Justin42

    Justin42 Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Revolution Deth's Tar is awesome. ~$25 for a four pack of cans. Fort Point Market in the Seaport had it, not sure if it's still in stock.
     
    #2 Justin42, Jan 14, 2019
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  3. Jcorn

    Jcorn Savant (1,220) Jun 17, 2015 Massachusetts
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    yeah i had a can of the cafe deth about a month ago. it was really good. good call.
     
    #3 Jcorn, Jan 14, 2019
  4. Sweatshirt

    Sweatshirt Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2014 New Hampshire

    Clown Shoes bombers are a decent value and there are some real gems in there.
     
    #4 Sweatshirt, Jan 14, 2019
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  5. Jcorn

    Jcorn Savant (1,220) Jun 17, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Yeah, I do love Clown Shoes. But I typically don't find them less than $14-15.
     
    #5 Jcorn, Jan 14, 2019
  6. Sweatshirt

    Sweatshirt Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2014 New Hampshire

    Oof. Shop some new spots.
     
    #6 Sweatshirt, Jan 14, 2019
  7. Jcorn

    Jcorn Savant (1,220) Jun 17, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Haha fair enough. Must be the Boston markup
     
    #7 Jcorn, Jan 14, 2019
  8. ajthegreat

    ajthegreat Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2010 Vermont

    The barrel-aged Catamount Porter that Harpoon has out right now is really good for $7/bomber. Highly recommend for the price.
     
    #8 ajthegreat, Jan 14, 2019
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  9. cmoney13

    cmoney13 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2017 Massachusetts

    Not sure if it's distro'd year round, and not a stout, but seabago's BBA barleywine is really good and a fair value.
     
    #9 cmoney13, Jan 14, 2019
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  10. Jcorn

    Jcorn Savant (1,220) Jun 17, 2015 Massachusetts
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    yeah that sounds like a winner to me, will keep an eye out
     
    #10 Jcorn, Jan 14, 2019
  11. mgp

    mgp Devotee (387) Jan 30, 2010 Massachusetts

    I clicked here to say the same thing (granted it's not a stout). I really liked that beer, and the 2-pack of 12 oz cans is the perfect format. I haven't seen it around yet this winter.
     
    #11 mgp, Jan 14, 2019
  12. bring

    bring Zealot (730) Aug 17, 2005 Greenland
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    Also technically not a stout, but BA Framinghammer might fit the bill.
     
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  13. juliolugo

    juliolugo Zealot (640) Jun 22, 2015 Massachusetts

    Boulevard Whiskey Barrel Stout is my go-to for a year-round shelf barrel-aged stout. Usually runs me $14 for a 4-pack.
     
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  14. Resuin

    Resuin Pooh-Bah (2,921) Jun 18, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Central Waters BA stout - 4 packs. I know it's generally at Fort Point market.
     
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  15. Mikecap

    Mikecap Pooh-Bah (2,098) May 18, 2012 Massachusetts
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    BA Expedition is a personal favorite, not super cheap at ~$7-$8 a bottle I think, but worth every penny IMO. Not BA, and I haven't seen it in a while (unfortunately), but Smuttynose Batlic Porter is incredible.

    Also, great thread.
     
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  16. Jcorn

    Jcorn Savant (1,220) Jun 17, 2015 Massachusetts
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    I mean, I love BA Framinghammer & all the variants. But I'm looking for cheaper than $12-14 for 16oz.
     
    #16 Jcorn, Jan 15, 2019
  17. Jcorn

    Jcorn Savant (1,220) Jun 17, 2015 Massachusetts
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    BA Expo was around a couple months ago. Picked some up & I agree it's fantastic. Just haven't seen it for a while.
     
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  18. Jcorn

    Jcorn Savant (1,220) Jun 17, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Wound up finding a place with some nice singles, for $60 picked up a 12 bottle selection including some Dragon's Milk, SMS, Cassian Sunset, Peruvian Morning, HW Victory at Sea, & Sixpoint BA 4Beans. Still looking though! Thanks for the input
     
    #18 Jcorn, Jan 15, 2019
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  19. Jcorn

    Jcorn Savant (1,220) Jun 17, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Yeah I liked that one, haven't seen it around in a while though.
     
    #19 Jcorn, Jan 15, 2019
  20. BeboThoughts

    BeboThoughts Zealot (559) Mar 24, 2012 Canada (ON)
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    Lagunitas Willettized is like $8 at places that have it. Probably the best value BA stout out there.
     
    #20 BeboThoughts, Jan 15, 2019
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