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Best Affordable/Easily available BBA Beers

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Mike_Honcho1, Nov 29, 2015.

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  1. Mike_Honcho1

    Mike_Honcho1 Initiate (0) Apr 8, 2015 Illinois

    What are some of your guys' favorite BBA beers that you don't have to go to some crazy event and wait in line for?
     
    #1 Mike_Honcho1, Nov 29, 2015
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  2. gatornation

    gatornation Poo-Bah (6,911) Apr 18, 2007 Minnesota
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    Central Waters in 4-pks
    BBS
    BBBW
    BBSA
     
    #2 gatornation, Nov 29, 2015
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  3. PJ_

    PJ_ Initiate (0) Nov 13, 2014 North Carolina

    Heavy Seas - Siren Noire and Blackbeard's Breakfast. Loved both of them and were only 6.99 - 7.99 the times I bought them.
     
    #3 PJ_, Nov 29, 2015
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  4. mlb430

    mlb430 Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2015 Kentucky

    Backwoods Bastard is consistently good -- one of my go-to beers each November.
    Weyerbacher Insanity and Heresy in 4-pks.
    ATG London Balling (used to be easily available in midwest, not sure nowadays).
    SN BBA Bigfoot is not hard to find, but ~$20 for a 750ml (affordable?). Recently had a 2012 that was quite impressive.
     
    #4 mlb430, Nov 29, 2015
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  5. ThisWangsChung

    ThisWangsChung Poo-Bah (3,146) Oct 15, 2011 Maryland
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    As tricky as they are to find in Maryland, ~$16 for FW's (non-anniversary) barrel aged beers is extremely fair, especially Sucaba or Parabola.

    ...okay, Velvet Merkin is a bit overpriced for what it is :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #5 ThisWangsChung, Nov 29, 2015
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  6. Mike_Honcho1

    Mike_Honcho1 Initiate (0) Apr 8, 2015 Illinois

    I've seen that one around quite a bit. Wasn't sure about the style but maybe I'll have to grab a single to try it out.
     
    #6 Mike_Honcho1, Nov 29, 2015
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  7. SFNC

    SFNC Zealot (516) Apr 7, 2013 North Carolina

    I agree on Backwoods Bastard and Heresy, also New Hollands Dragon Milk is a good one. Foothills BA People Porter is steal as well.
     
    #7 SFNC, Nov 29, 2015
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  8. wiscokid920

    wiscokid920 Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2011 Wisconsin

    I'm all about the BA Central Waters offerings and seeing as the OP is in IL you should see distro
     
    #8 wiscokid920, Nov 29, 2015
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  9. Beef_Curtains

    Beef_Curtains Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2013 Ohio

    Thirsty dog Wulver and BBA Siberian Night
     
    #9 Beef_Curtains, Nov 29, 2015
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  10. Gaddabble

    Gaddabble Devotee (464) Mar 8, 2014 Ohio
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    Around here (Ohio), I love Thirsty Dog's Wulver and BB Siberian Night (both year-round shelfies @ $6/bottle). I think their distro is decent outside of Ohio too, right?
     
    #10 Gaddabble, Nov 29, 2015
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  11. laketang

    laketang Meyvn (1,299) Mar 22, 2015 Arizona
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    bba arrogant bastard
     
    #11 laketang, Nov 29, 2015
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  12. SDDLSK

    SDDLSK Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2015 Minnesota

    Another vote for the Central Waters, especially the Bourbon Barrel Stout.
     
    #12 SDDLSK, Nov 29, 2015
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  13. Urk1127

    Urk1127 Poo-Bah (1,847) Jul 2, 2014 New Jersey
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    Bastard ale bba in my area is $10.99 a six so that.
     
    #13 Urk1127, Nov 30, 2015
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  14. Urk1127

    Urk1127 Poo-Bah (1,847) Jul 2, 2014 New Jersey
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    Also bba Narwhal has been sitting for the past month at $18. Pretty good for what it is at least to me.
     
    #14 Urk1127, Nov 30, 2015
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  15. ivegot3Dvision

    ivegot3Dvision Zealot (544) Feb 9, 2015 Oregon
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    Big Bad Baptist is usually a shelfer and is easy to get your hands on.
     
    #15 ivegot3Dvision, Nov 30, 2015
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  16. eldoctorador

    eldoctorador Crusader (797) Dec 12, 2014 Chile

    Tyranena - Carnal Knowledge in the Wood.

    Edit: Just learned it is not brewed anymore
     
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  17. NDogg44

    NDogg44 Initiate (114) Oct 21, 2015 Texas
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    I'll second that. Big Bad Baptist is a fantastic beer.
     
    #17 NDogg44, Nov 30, 2015
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  18. Giantspace

    Giantspace Champion (847) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania


    Arrogant Bastard for $10.99, the BBA? Ouch.....I paid $17.....Can you let me know where in Jersey. For that price I will buy a few more.

    Enjoy
     
    #18 Giantspace, Nov 30, 2015
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  19. Benish

    Benish Meyvn (1,175) Mar 13, 2013 Wisconsin
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    All the Central Waters barrel aged beers that come in 4 packs and Big Bad Baptist. BBB is so easy to find and delicious.
     
    #19 Benish, Nov 30, 2015
  20. Irishize75

    Irishize75 Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2012 California

    Allagash Curieux is not inexpensive by any stretch but it is readily available and quite superb.
     
    #20 Irishize75, Nov 30, 2015
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  21. JISurfer

    JISurfer Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2002 South Carolina

    Well, out here, BA Narwhal, Midnight Sun Berserker, Black Xantus, and a lot of the BA Clown Shoes beers sit on the shelves for a while. We don't really have beer release events out here, unless you count Zwanze Day.
     
    #21 JISurfer, Nov 30, 2015
  22. mmmbeerNY

    mmmbeerNY Devotee (437) Mar 5, 2014 New York

    Easiest to find on shelves cheaper barrel aged beers I think is during the season the Backwoods Bastard and the Central Waters
     
    #22 mmmbeerNY, Nov 30, 2015
  23. mikevanatta

    mikevanatta Initiate (0) Sep 29, 2014 Minnesota

    Yeeeeppppp. Stuff is delicious. I've only had it on tap, never seen bottles in my area. But it's fantastic.
     
    #23 mikevanatta, Nov 30, 2015
  24. SteveB24

    SteveB24 Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2013 New York

    Another vote for Thirsty Dog Wulver and Backwoods Bastard.
     
    #24 SteveB24, Nov 30, 2015
  25. tillmac62

    tillmac62 Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2013 South Carolina

    Backwoods, Wulver and BBA Siberian Night.
     
    #25 tillmac62, Nov 30, 2015
  26. bluehende

    bluehende Poo-Bah (2,440) Dec 10, 2010 Delaware
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    I will second this recommendation. Especially if you like more subtle bourbon barrel notes.
     
    #26 bluehende, Nov 30, 2015
  27. thorkelson

    thorkelson Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2014 Minnesota

    +1 to the central waters
     
    #27 thorkelson, Nov 30, 2015
  28. RLVineh

    RLVineh Initiate (123) Jun 21, 2014 California
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    Parabola, killer beer, fairly priced and easily obtainable when released
     
    #28 RLVineh, Nov 30, 2015
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  29. stevoj

    stevoj Poo-Bah (7,874) Nov 22, 2011 Idaho
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    Full sail
     
    #29 stevoj, Nov 30, 2015
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  30. mnredsoxfan69

    mnredsoxfan69 Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2013 Minnesota

    Central Waters rules! Along with the Brewers Reserve series, add in Space Ghost IS with ghost peppers and La Petit Morte (brewed in conjunction with Local Option).
     
    #30 mnredsoxfan69, Nov 30, 2015
  31. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Defender (653) Mar 28, 2009 California

    It's $15.99/$14.99 here in SoCal at total wine. No way it's $10.99 anywhere.
     
    #31 GetMeAnIPA, Nov 30, 2015
  32. Immortale25

    Immortale25 Poo-Bah (3,347) May 13, 2011 North Carolina
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    Alewerks Bourbon Barrel Porter
     
    #32 Immortale25, Nov 30, 2015
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  33. HunterSBeerson

    HunterSBeerson Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2014 California

    I saw it for $11.99 on sale at BevMo out here recently. Other than that, Total Wine always seems to be the cheapest in town. Probably just a case of right place right time.
     
    #33 HunterSBeerson, Nov 30, 2015
  34. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Defender (653) Mar 28, 2009 California

    I can see if a particular place has it on sale but the standard stock price is gonna be around $15. I've found total wine to be less expensive than Bevmo.
     
    #34 GetMeAnIPA, Nov 30, 2015
  35. Urk1127

    Urk1127 Poo-Bah (1,847) Jul 2, 2014 New Jersey
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    Ocean County is where I saw it. I'd call places before you make a trip though.
     
    #35 Urk1127, Dec 1, 2015
  36. NickTheGreat

    NickTheGreat Devotee (491) Oct 28, 2010 Iowa
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    Dragon's Milk is right up there imo
     
    #36 NickTheGreat, Dec 1, 2015
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  37. Breaking_Beard

    Breaking_Beard Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2014 Michigan

    Dragon's milk is one of the best, widely available BA stouts out there. If it was limited like it used to be it would get way more respect.
     
    #37 Breaking_Beard, Dec 1, 2015
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  38. TooGood

    TooGood Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2014 Minnesota

    Agree 100%
     
    #38 TooGood, Dec 1, 2015
  39. zac16125

    zac16125 Poo-Bah (2,203) Jan 26, 2010 South Carolina
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    Nationally: Weyerbacher Insanity
    Locally: COAST Barrel Aged Blackbeerd
     
    #39 zac16125, Dec 1, 2015
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  40. ernieb

    ernieb Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2013 Illinois

    I'll join the Central Waters love fest. The Brewers Reserve series is fantastic, nearly, if not on par with Bourbon County. And while they continue to offer 4 packs at about $20, I'll continue to give them more of my business. Great beers.
     
    #40 ernieb, Dec 1, 2015
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