Best readily available barrel-aged beers

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  1. kylelenk

    kylelenk Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2012 Michigan

    Ok, so there is constant debate as to which holds the title of the best barrel aged beer. There's arguments for and against BCBS, Black Note, KBS, etc. and even greater arguments for beers we may never see brewed again (CBS, Rare, Prop, etc.).

    Was wondering what opinions exist on beers that are barrel aged and quite readily available.

    My vote is for Backwoods Bastard as I can seem to find it usually 3-5 months out of the year if I look in the right spot. Even in highly trafficked areas, it can sit for a few days and there aren't people chasing trucks for it.
     
    #1 kylelenk, Feb 12, 2014
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  2. Monstro

    Monstro Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2009 New Jersey

    For readily available, I'd have to second Backwoods Bastard. Its just so flavorful and smooth. Its great how easily obtainable this beer can be.
     
    #2 Monstro, Feb 12, 2014
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  3. hopsputin

    hopsputin Grand Pooh-Bah (4,403) Apr 1, 2012 New Jersey
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    Any kind of barrel? If any: Old Viscosity and Oak Aged Yeti
     
    #3 hopsputin, Feb 12, 2014
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  4. king75

    king75 Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2010 Michigan

    Love Backwoods Bastard but I still have a relatively difficult time finding it. I've only seen it on the shelves around here until about two weeks after the release. But it is still way easier to find in comparison to other BA beers.
     
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  5. tmm313

    tmm313 Initiate (0) Nov 6, 2011 Georgia

    I second Oak Aged Yeti.
     
    #5 tmm313, Feb 12, 2014
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  6. kylelenk

    kylelenk Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2012 Michigan

    Yep, can do new/oak barrels. I believe they're more expensive to make, no?

    Had a beer from Perrin the other day, Hopwood, not in distribution but absolutely tremendous!
     
    #6 kylelenk, Feb 12, 2014
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  7. beernuts

    beernuts Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2014 Virginia

    Weyerbacher Insanity.

    I like Backwoods Bastard more but it was somewhat difficult to find around here. I couldn't just go to the store and get it at any time. I've probably seen more BCBS than I did Backwoods this year.
     
    #7 beernuts, Feb 12, 2014
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  8. alucard6679

    alucard6679 Savant (1,009) Jul 29, 2012 Arizona

    Black Xantus
    Labyrinth
    Big Bad Baptist

    Why these three beers don't get more attention on here is beyond me, Black Xantus especially in my opinion. That beer is divine, and easily worth the 12 dollar price tag
     
    #8 alucard6679, Feb 12, 2014
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  9. mquartuccio87

    mquartuccio87 Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2013 New York

    Black xantus is really good but i think kbs takes the cake for me.
     
    #9 mquartuccio87, Feb 12, 2014
  10. Eamonn-Cummings3

    Eamonn-Cummings3 Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2014 New York

    Oaked Age Yeti
     
    #10 Eamonn-Cummings3, Feb 12, 2014
  11. TheBeer

    TheBeer Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2013 Wisconsin

    Big Bad Baptist
     
    #11 TheBeer, Feb 12, 2014
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  12. CaptainFleeker

    CaptainFleeker Initiate (0) Aug 27, 2012 Illinois
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    Always love me some Dragon's Milk from New Holland Brewing and you can find that year round in Michigan. $16 for a 4 pack.
     
    #12 CaptainFleeker, Feb 12, 2014
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  13. CassinoNorth

    CassinoNorth Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2013 New Jersey

    I'll move to NY if you can get KBS year round.
     
    #13 CassinoNorth, Feb 12, 2014
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  14. Modernrickk

    Modernrickk Pooh-Bah (1,853) Oct 3, 2013 California
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    I agree with big bad baptist - always available out here -

    Brouwerij De molen - Hel and verdomenis barrel aged is always sitting on shelves out here too! I love that beer -
     
    #14 Modernrickk, Feb 12, 2014
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  15. Prh27

    Prh27 Initiate (0) Apr 24, 2012 Virginia

    I'l second both of those statements.
     
    #15 Prh27, Feb 12, 2014
  16. Kramerbarthomer

    Kramerbarthomer Pooh-Bah (2,116) Mar 22, 2012 Colorado
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    Big bad baptist. Almost always available here...$12 or less for the bomber. What a steal
     
    #16 Kramerbarthomer, Feb 12, 2014
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  17. wiescins

    wiescins Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2009 Illinois

    Dragons Milk, always available.
     
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  18. CassinoNorth

    CassinoNorth Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2013 New Jersey

    In NJ seems like most barrel aged stuff goes super quick aside from Dragons Milk which is always around. Even BBB went within a week or two here.
     
    #18 CassinoNorth, Feb 12, 2014
  19. jsh420

    jsh420 Pooh-Bah (1,754) Jan 4, 2008 Illinois
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    palo santo
    oak yeti
     
    #19 jsh420, Feb 12, 2014
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  20. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    Oak Aged Yeti doesn't see a barrel, just oak chips.
     
    #20 BrettHead, Feb 12, 2014
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