"cheap" good quads?

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  1. Jnorton00

    Jnorton00 Maven (1,338) Apr 13, 2007 Massachusetts

    I'm just curious about the availability of tasty and reasonably priced quads. I've ran a train or two on some bottles lists at bars and spent lots of cash in the past but I don't see or notice many 4-6 packs of quads in stores. My main go to lately is Boulevards Sixth Glass and occasionaly three philosopher's. Anyone have reccomendationz that won't break the bank?
     
    #1 Jnorton00, Mar 13, 2012
  2. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    weyerbacher makes a good one also 3 philosophers ommegang
     
    #2 gatornation, Mar 13, 2012
  3. Jnorton00

    Jnorton00 Maven (1,338) Apr 13, 2007 Massachusetts

    "Quad"? I'll grab one and give it a shot, thanks for the suggestion.
     
    #3 Jnorton00, Mar 13, 2012
  4. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    What do you mean by "cheap". Chimay Blue and St. B's 12 both cost about. $12.00 a 750 i find that reasonable.
     
    #4 dennis3951, Mar 13, 2012
  5. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    I love Victory V-Twelve. I think it's around $9 for a 750 but it's worth it imho.
     
    #5 Bitterbill, Mar 13, 2012
  6. BilbosNuts

    BilbosNuts Initiate (0) Feb 22, 2011 Missouri

    I suggest 3 philosophers as well. One of my favorite readily available quads.
     
    #6 BilbosNuts, Mar 13, 2012
  7. Jnorton00

    Jnorton00 Maven (1,338) Apr 13, 2007 Massachusetts

    That is reasonable but I think 9.99-10.99 for a 4 pack of Sixth Glass is a steal.
     
    #7 Jnorton00, Mar 13, 2012
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  8. BirdsandHops

    BirdsandHops Grand Pooh-Bah (3,061) Apr 14, 2008 Oregon
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    Eh, you're going to have to dish out a bit more for decent quads. The best price:quality quads are 4-packs of St. Bernardus 12 and Cuvee van de Keizer Blauw. Neither is going to be cheap, but if there's a quad that's $10/sixer out there, I don't want to try it.
     
    #8 BirdsandHops, Mar 13, 2012
  9. Jnorton00

    Jnorton00 Maven (1,338) Apr 13, 2007 Massachusetts

    Where's your sense of morbid curiosity?
     
    #9 Jnorton00, Mar 13, 2012
  10. BirdsandHops

    BirdsandHops Grand Pooh-Bah (3,061) Apr 14, 2008 Oregon
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    I work in an ER--my morbid curiosity is satisfied enough there. :slight_smile: I'm no longer curious about overly sweet, thick, and boozy American quads.

    Edit: I will say that Sixth Glass was surprisingly good. It's a bit light for a quad, but still quite tasty. If I lived in Boulevard's distribution range, I'd definitely purchase it often.
     
    #10 BirdsandHops, Mar 14, 2012
  11. Jnorton00

    Jnorton00 Maven (1,338) Apr 13, 2007 Massachusetts

    I've seen a disgusting pic or two taken by an ER doctor in my day so say no more.
     
    #11 Jnorton00, Mar 14, 2012
  12. Mavajo

    Mavajo Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2007 Georgia

    The best Quad value of all time was Sweetwater's BSP Quad -- $5.99 for 22oz. Unfortunately, it was a one-time release about 2 years ago.

    As far as stuff that's on the shelves now, Ommegang's Three Philosophers is a good buy. I also find the Trappist Quads to be reasonably priced, especially considering that they're some of the best beers on the planet.
     
    #12 Mavajo, Mar 14, 2012
  13. SgunnarW

    SgunnarW Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2012 California

    The Stoic...yum.
     
    #13 SgunnarW, Mar 14, 2012
  14. Etan

    Etan Initiate (0) Jul 11, 2011 Wisconsin

    St. Bernardus abt 12 is reasonably priced for being the real deal. Ommegang 3 Philosophers is well-priced, available, and in 4-packs.
     
    #14 Etan, Mar 14, 2012
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  15. BB1313

    BB1313 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) Jul 16, 2009 Ohio
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    I personally prefer Three Philosophers over St. Bernardus Abt 12, but that's just me..
     
    #15 BB1313, Mar 14, 2012
  16. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    have to throw out BBQ, though not super cheap, sho is super tasty. One of my top 5 beers.
     
    #16 biglobo8971, Mar 14, 2012
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  17. Bendurgin

    Bendurgin Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2010 Maine

    I think Pretty Things Baby Tree is a very tasty bargain.
     
    #17 Bendurgin, Mar 14, 2012
  18. koko2315

    koko2315 Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2010 New York

    second Baby Tree!
     
    #18 koko2315, Mar 14, 2012
  19. TomTwanks

    TomTwanks Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2011 Ohio

    St. abt 12 is one of my top beers ever, simply amazing.
     
    #19 TomTwanks, Mar 14, 2012
  20. mudbug

    mudbug Pooh-Bah (1,762) Mar 27, 2009 Oregon
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    Had one yesterday, It keeps getting better and better.
     
    #20 mudbug, Mar 14, 2012
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