What are your favorite “value” beers?

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  1. TZanghi34

    TZanghi34 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2019 New Jersey

    I have a question about Hottenroth. I love berliners but I found Hottenroth to be tasteless. I didn’t check the label, but I’m wondering if maybe I got an old bottle. Do the fruit-centric flavors in Hottenroth fade quickly? Cause I’d love to make that a staple if I can find better bottles of it.
     
    #21 TZanghi34, May 29, 2020
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  2. TZanghi34

    TZanghi34 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2019 New Jersey

    Thanks for the tip; I will keep my eyes peeled for these. The reviews sounds good on both of them.
     
    #22 TZanghi34, May 29, 2020
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  3. Jacobier10

    Jacobier10 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,102) Feb 23, 2004 New Jersey
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    Just picked up one of these today for $7. Need to do that more often. The same place has 500 mL 4-packs of DAB which is typically my value go-to.
     
    #23 Jacobier10, May 29, 2020
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  4. Vitacca

    Vitacca Pooh-Bah (2,250) Sep 15, 2010 Montana
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    If I'm crushin' "value" beers it's New Glarus Moon Man.
     
    #24 Vitacca, May 29, 2020
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  5. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    Whatever is on sale plus Hamms 30 for $14 and High Life bottles are around $16 on sale.

    Just saw Hop Devil for $19 a case and Prima Pils as well as Two Hearted 24x16 is still $35. Will be stocking up tomorrow.

    Enjoy
     
    #25 Giantspace, May 29, 2020
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  6. Cubatobaco

    Cubatobaco Pooh-Bah (2,057) Jan 27, 2013 Virginia
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    I haven't seen Hop Devil or any decent offerings from Victory in a while. I love Hop Ranch!
     
    #26 Cubatobaco, May 29, 2020
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  7. BeastOfTheNortheast

    BeastOfTheNortheast Pooh-Bah (2,153) Dec 26, 2009 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    Used to bong Black & Tans in college. Brings back memories.
     
    #27 BeastOfTheNortheast, May 29, 2020
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  8. rodbeermunch

    rodbeermunch Grand Pooh-Bah (3,900) Sep 30, 2015 Nevada
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    I've got a couple cases of Hottenroth still in my cellar (they were like $6.50 for members IIRC). HUGE fanboy of it. The sour mash wheat gives off some lemony notes, but that is about it IMHO.
     
    #28 rodbeermunch, May 29, 2020
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  9. TZanghi34

    TZanghi34 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2019 New Jersey

    Have you tried Cloud Walker? Thought it was pretty good, and again, I’m not even an IPA fan.
     
    #29 TZanghi34, May 29, 2020
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  10. TZanghi34

    TZanghi34 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2019 New Jersey

    I may give it another shot. The mouthfeel was impeccable, but I just found no flavor to the bottle I had. At $7-8 bucks for a 750ml, I would love to make that a summer staple.
     
    #30 TZanghi34, May 29, 2020
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  11. Cubatobaco

    Cubatobaco Pooh-Bah (2,057) Jan 27, 2013 Virginia
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    Yes! Forgot that one. Heading over to the store later. May see if they have any.
     
    #31 Cubatobaco, May 29, 2020
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  12. milkshakebeersucks

    milkshakebeersucks Pooh-Bah (2,392) Feb 10, 2020 Maryland
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    Certainly would not disagree with many mentioned already (Sierra, Bells, etc). To add to the list: Great Lakes, Sam Adams, New Belgium and maybe throw in an import like Bitburger. And my definition of 'value' is around $10 a 6pk.
     
    #32 milkshakebeersucks, May 29, 2020
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  13. Amendm

    Amendm Pooh-Bah (2,601) Jun 7, 2018 Rhode Island
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    Most of the Breweries mentioned have reasonably priced Stouts and Porters, Bells Kalamazoo has big flavor and body in a reasonably priced package.

    For all of the OPs non-Stout needs I highly recommend Jack's Abby. They make outstanding Baltic Porters however they are expensive. They do have an excellent line of true-to-style German Lagers, reasonably priced and well flavored.

    Cheers.
     
    #33 Amendm, May 29, 2020
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  14. mogulskier

    mogulskier Zealot (690) Feb 3, 2019 California

    Lagunitas. Little Sumpin Sumpin is a old favorite, but needs to be fresh, and that can be a challenge.
     
    #34 mogulskier, May 29, 2020
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  15. SierraNevallagash

    SierraNevallagash Initiate (0) Sep 23, 2018 Maine
    Trader

    Cigar City - Guyabera
    Lagunitas - Maximus
    Guinness - Extra Stout
    Sierra Nevada - Pale Ale and Hop Bullet
    DuPont - Saison Dupont
    Geary's - Summer Ale

    These are definitely some of my favourite "bang-for-your-buck" beers. I'm also no stranger to occasionally perusing the discount wall either. When it comes to lagers/pilsners though, I find I'm better off just paying the premium for the legitimate craft stuff.

    The German imports can be pretty cost efficient as well.
     
    #35 SierraNevallagash, May 29, 2020
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  16. tjwarren

    tjwarren Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2008 Ohio

    I recently discovered Grevensteiner Original. $8 for 4 pints of the best beer I have ever had. The only bad thing is it kind of killed off all the other lagers I like.

    The ultimate value beer for me has always been Hamm's. $4.49 for 6 pints.
     
    #36 tjwarren, May 29, 2020
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  17. Urk1127

    Urk1127 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,790) Jul 2, 2014 New Jersey
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    Since you are in New Jersey, Flying Fish their entire core lineup are all $9 sixers in my area. And Yards are $8 sixers in my are. Burlington county.
     
    #37 Urk1127, May 29, 2020
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  18. oldmankoch

    oldmankoch Maven (1,299) Jan 1, 2014 Utah

    My local grocery usually has (as previously mentioned) FBS and Dirty Bastard in stock for less than $10. They also carry a nice selection of more local/regional craft like Blackberry Farm (Belgian inspired) and Yee-Haw (German inspired) all for around the $10-$11 dollar mark. My local bottle shop usually stays stocked with seasonal Sierra Nevada & Lagunitas releases i.e. Narwhal, Big Foot, Willetized, Hairy Eyeball etc...as well as always having Old Rasputin and La Chauffee Blonde ($10 per 4 pack for each) which is an awesome deal for traditional Stout and Belgian respectively.
     
    #38 oldmankoch, May 29, 2020
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  19. BruChef

    BruChef Maven (1,277) Nov 8, 2009 New York
    Society

    Saranac and a Genny (especially their seasonals-bock, schwarz, ruby kolsch, etc).
     
    #39 BruChef, May 29, 2020
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  20. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
    Pooh-Bah

    Firestone Union Jack at $7.99 a six pack and fresh in my neck of the woods.

    As a General rule most Firestone Walker, Sierra Nevada, Lagunitas, Oskar Blues all have good beer options at sub $10 six pack.
     
    #40 GetMeAnIPA, May 29, 2020
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