Cheapest beers that you think are just great.

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  1. mig100

    mig100 Meyvn (1,266) Aug 3, 2014 Texas
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    Not that cheap, but I really like Xingu $9.99 per 6 pack. It's an underrated schwarzbier/black lager.
     
    #41 mig100, Dec 10, 2014
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  2. VDubDJ

    VDubDJ Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2011 Arizona

    I could drink 6-packs of Fresh-Squeezed IPA from Deschutes all day, usually about $9/sixer here.
     
    #42 VDubDJ, Dec 10, 2014
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  3. Dil_thebeerdrinking_do

    Dil_thebeerdrinking_do Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2014 Georgia

    anything lagunitas
     
    #43 Dil_thebeerdrinking_do, Dec 10, 2014
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  4. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Savant (933) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    [QUOTE

    When FW was still brewing Mission St. beers, I would always keep that Mission St. Pale around. GABF award-winning beer.[/QUOTE]

    Yeah, that was great, and only a buck a bottle around here, at $5.99 / 6
     
    #44 BeerVikingSailor, Dec 10, 2014
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  5. OleGee

    OleGee Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2013 New Jersey

    Dirt Wolf 4-packs on sale for $6.99 in several spots in Central NJ, although you're in Illinois . . .
     
    #45 OleGee, Dec 10, 2014
  6. Averwo

    Averwo Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2013 Iowa

    12 packs of Summit Saga for $13. Hard to do better than that.
     
    #46 Averwo, Dec 10, 2014
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  7. nc41

    nc41 Poo-Bah (2,628) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    Cheap and great rarely go together, but SN from what I can get here. Wish NG was a staple love their stuff .
     
    #47 nc41, Dec 10, 2014
  8. VTR

    VTR Initiate (0) Jul 20, 2014 Florida

    I would say cheap but good beer I would go with Abita Amber and I thought the NB Summer Helles was a good choice this summer. But if I was to go really cheap I found bombers of Redhook Audible Ale and Shiner Whitewing for 3.00 at my local shop and sometimes those fit the bill haha.
     
    #48 VTR, Dec 10, 2014
  9. Mojo

    Mojo Champion (820) Jul 21, 2012 Alabama
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    Once again: the ubiquitous SNPA!!!!!!
     
    #49 Mojo, Dec 10, 2014
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  10. jageraholic

    jageraholic Disciple (329) Sep 16, 2009 Massachusetts
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    Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout for 7.99-8.99. fantastic russian imperial stout that ages fantastic and I think is better than Old Rasputin.
     
    #50 jageraholic, Dec 10, 2014
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  11. smogfood

    smogfood Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2010 Wisconsin

    I'm not a fan of New Glarus' year 'round lineup, but their Thumbprints are almost always world class. When Dancing Man is available @ 7.99 It's hard to say no.
     
    #51 smogfood, Dec 10, 2014
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  12. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Devotee (471) Nov 18, 2008 New York

    Don De Dieu at $7.99 for a 750ml bottle.
     
    #52 Beertsipper, Dec 10, 2014
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  13. DoubleJ

    DoubleJ Poo-Bah (5,809) Oct 13, 2007 Wisconsin
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    There are a lot of bombers worth drinking under $6. Arrogant Bastard goes for $4. If I wanted to, I could also mention Redhook ESB, which sells for under $3
     
    #53 DoubleJ, Dec 10, 2014
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  14. ernieb

    ernieb Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2013 Illinois

    Deschutes Obsidian Stout is solid as well at $8.99 for a six pack.
     
    #54 ernieb, Dec 10, 2014
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  15. K-jack211

    K-jack211 Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2014 Michigan

    My go to good, cheap beer suggestion is Zywiec Porter. Tastes great, 9.5% abv, $2.00 for a 16.9 oz. bottle.
     
    #55 K-jack211, Dec 10, 2014
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  16. Reds76

    Reds76 Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2014 Maine

    21st Amendment Bitter American $9.99 six pack... or if you are really on a budget Miller Lite - $17.99 30-pack... Chug it!
     
    #56 Reds76, Dec 10, 2014
  17. SaCkErZ9

    SaCkErZ9 Poo-Bah (2,564) Feb 27, 2005 South Carolina
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    12 pack Torpedo for $12.99 is the best deal in the whole world!
     
    #57 SaCkErZ9, Dec 10, 2014
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  18. Joe_Grizzly

    Joe_Grizzly Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2013 New Hampshire

    hop stoopid

    or sixpoint resin/global warmer for $1.70 a can after work
     
    #58 Joe_Grizzly, Dec 10, 2014
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  19. SaCkErZ9

    SaCkErZ9 Poo-Bah (2,564) Feb 27, 2005 South Carolina
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    In what world is $10 a 4 pack or $12 a six pack cheap?
     
    #59 SaCkErZ9, Dec 10, 2014
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  20. Alestorm4069

    Alestorm4069 Initiate (0) Dec 8, 2014 Kentucky

    probably Sierra nevada for 24 for 30 here. Good Stable Pale ale. that, or when I'm on a budget, or money is tight, Pabst Blue Ribbon. Only Beer that i will buy now that is an AAL.
     
    #60 Alestorm4069, Dec 10, 2014
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  21. PayDay

    PayDay Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2007 Oregon

    Deschutes mainstream lineup...
    Mirror Pond, Black Butte Porter, Obsidian Stout, and seasonally Red Chair...
    All regularly available for $12.99 a 12 pack on sale.
    And Chasin Freshies 2014 release is so good I think it's a bargain at about $5 for a 22oz bomber.
    Laurelwood Workhorse IPA is delicious and sometimes available for $7.99 a six pack. Probably out of the
    range of "cheap", but I consider it a really good value for the quality.
    And nobody has mentioned Breakside IPA, $3.99 for a 22oz bomber. Don't know how widely it's distributed, but in the
    Portland area it's a great deal for a really solid IPA.
     
    #61 PayDay, Dec 10, 2014
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  22. IPAGeorge

    IPAGeorge Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2014 Illinois

    Wow that's a great price
     
    #62 IPAGeorge, Dec 10, 2014
  23. Kurmaraja

    Kurmaraja Initiate (0) May 21, 2013 California

    Can I say every De Garde beer? $9 for the berliners, $7 for the gose variants, $12 - $14 for barrel aged wilds all in 750s.

    Or the basic Hill Farmstead stuff at $10 for a 750? Nordic Saison, Arthur, etc.

    Cheap is one thing, available is another ...
     
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  24. mindfuldave

    mindfuldave Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2011 New Jersey

    Sixpoint- Mostly 7.99 SIX packs, including higher ABV and Hoppy stuff like Global Warmer.

    Dirt Wolf- Always see it for 7.99 to 8.49 a 4 pack
     
    #64 mindfuldave, Dec 10, 2014
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  25. Hesscabob

    Hesscabob Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2014 Illinois

    I second this choice as well their Capuccino Stout on sale for typically $4-5. Perfect bomber to bring to a party where you know theres going to be < adequate beer.
     
    #65 Hesscabob, Dec 10, 2014
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  26. keithmurray

    keithmurray Meyvn (1,405) Oct 7, 2009 Connecticut

    While I don't agree that it is a better beer than Old Rasputin, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout is a deal at $7.99/4pk.
     
    #66 keithmurray, Dec 10, 2014
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  27. Tsar_Riga

    Tsar_Riga Poo-Bah (2,554) Sep 9, 2013 Indiana
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    Saw DFH Indian Brown Ale 6ers for less than $8 last week.

    SN 12-packs of Torpedo and, currently, Celebration, offer great beer for $13-14 when you get them on sale. Even at full price, $16 around here, these are very reasonable choices.

    Bomber-wise, AB for less than $5 at Costco is probably the highest quality/price ratio in that format.
     
    #67 Tsar_Riga, Dec 10, 2014
  28. tuka

    tuka Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2012 New York

    Lagunitas Hairy Eyeball
     
    #68 tuka, Dec 10, 2014
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  29. JonathanB

    JonathanB Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2013 California

    SN Narwhal or Hop Stoopid
     
    #69 JonathanB, Dec 10, 2014
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  30. PeterP-516

    PeterP-516 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 New York

    The prices I'm reading here are crazy!! Long island, new york the prices are so jacked up its crazy!
    Not seen a good craft beer 6 pack for less than 12.$ Lagunitas founders etc all 11.99$ and up!
     
    #70 PeterP-516, Dec 10, 2014
  31. ArkansasTraveller

    ArkansasTraveller Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2014 Arkansas

    Founders Porter. Less than $10 for a six pack.
     
    #71 ArkansasTraveller, Dec 10, 2014
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  32. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    $7.99 at some retailers in NJ.
     
    #72 dennis3951, Dec 10, 2014
  33. 19etz55

    19etz55 Disciple (304) Aug 12, 2007 New Jersey
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    Rastafa Rye I've seen for $3.99 a 22 ouncer.
    Also found Torpedo in Hawaii for $2.99 a bomber!
    Stone, Lags, & Bear Republic bombers are good and priced right!
     
    #73 19etz55, Dec 10, 2014
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  34. DoubleJ

    DoubleJ Poo-Bah (5,809) Oct 13, 2007 Wisconsin
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    Most Rogue bombers are in the $6-7 range, but I have yet to see a flock of BAs praise Rogue for their fair bomber pricing.
     
    #74 DoubleJ, Dec 10, 2014
  35. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Poo-Bah (1,945) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    Wow beers are a lot cheaper in Cali ......Thinking of moving there just for the variety and price.
     
    #75 tasterschoice62, Dec 10, 2014
  36. ricknelson

    ricknelson Devotee (424) Feb 20, 2010 Vermont

    Shed Mountain Ale from Middlebury Vermont. $8 a 6 pack
     
    #76 ricknelson, Dec 10, 2014
  37. WCKDVBZ

    WCKDVBZ Meyvn (1,084) May 9, 2014 South Carolina

    Ummm.....in the high quality craft beer world.
     
    #77 WCKDVBZ, Dec 10, 2014
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  38. DoubleJ

    DoubleJ Poo-Bah (5,809) Oct 13, 2007 Wisconsin
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    74
    Beer might be cheaper relative to Rhode Island, but you're be paying through the nose for real estate and energy.
     
    #78 DoubleJ, Dec 11, 2014
  39. BurgeoningBrewhead

    BurgeoningBrewhead Initiate (0) Jul 18, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Lagunitas has bombers of Hop Stoopid, Imperial Stout, and Imperial Red Ale all for $4.49 in Wegmans around my area. Haven't exactly nailed down the best value for an east-coast IPA yet though.
     
    #79 BurgeoningBrewhead, Dec 11, 2014
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  40. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Poo-Bah (1,945) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    Aaaah. You are correct on that. But it ain't cheap to live here. ( but where is it) however you do have the sun and weather!
    I am slightly envious of the many choices you have although the list grows ever longer here in the east.
    Have a great beer evening:slight_smile:
     
    #80 tasterschoice62, Dec 11, 2014
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