- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
What's your most overrated beer/brewery?
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:25 pm
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:25 pm
We have a lot of best beer type threads here. Now it's time to rustle some jimmies.
What beer and/or brewery do you find overrated? Maybe it's a beer that gets unbelievable hype and doesn't live up to it, or maybe a brewery with a great reputation that you don't understand.
Using the Beer Advocate Top 250, I'd go with The Abyss by Deschutes as my most overrated. Every time I open one, I am underwhelmed. Bell's Hopslam gets an honorable mention, because people go apeshit for it, and it's a big malt bomb.
As far as breweries go, I know this is heresy here, but Jester King just doesn't do live up for me. Yes, they've had some beers I've enjoyed, but you're not going to find me trading for their stuff or geeking out over one of their limited releases.
Whatcha got?
What beer and/or brewery do you find overrated? Maybe it's a beer that gets unbelievable hype and doesn't live up to it, or maybe a brewery with a great reputation that you don't understand.
Using the Beer Advocate Top 250, I'd go with The Abyss by Deschutes as my most overrated. Every time I open one, I am underwhelmed. Bell's Hopslam gets an honorable mention, because people go apeshit for it, and it's a big malt bomb.
As far as breweries go, I know this is heresy here, but Jester King just doesn't do live up for me. Yes, they've had some beers I've enjoyed, but you're not going to find me trading for their stuff or geeking out over one of their limited releases.
Whatcha got?
20
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:27 pm to BMoney
Not that any are highly ranked, but don't get much out of any of Bayou Teche or Tin Roof beers.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:27 pm to BMoney
Most overrated beer, for me, is Pliny. I get why its beloved. It was one of the first DIPAs and was held as a standard for the style for so long. But nowadays there are so many better DIPAs out there.
most overrated brewery is hard...I'm going to have to think about that one
most overrated brewery is hard...I'm going to have to think about that one
This post was edited on 7/21/15 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:29 pm to BMoney
<- not a fan of Saltwater Brewery or Tequesta Brewing Company in Florida
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:29 pm to BMoney
3 Floyds
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:30 pm to BMoney
Beer: Founders All Day IPA.. I probably could put almost any highly rated session IPA here I haven't really found any that I enjoy.
Brewery: Oskar Blues
Brewery: Oskar Blues
This post was edited on 7/21/15 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:32 pm to BMoney
CBS
Ten Fidy
Mexican Cake
Ten Fidy
Mexican Cake
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:33 pm to Salmon
quote:
Most overrated beer, for me, is Pliny. I get why its beloved. It was one of the first DIPAs and was held as a standard for the style for so long. But nowadays there are so many better DIPAs out there.
Probably a good argument. I still think it's a great DIPA though, and won't ever say no to it.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:33 pm to BMoney
quote:
I know this is heresy here, but Jester King just doesn't do live up for me.
My problem with JK is access. I've had Black Metal (pre-french yeast) and Noble King, and they were fantastic. I also had commercial suicide and thought it was terrible. So, the jury is still out for me, with JK, but from the one's i've had, 2/3 were fantastic.
I'm not big on Goose Island BCBS. I love stouts, but i don't care for barrel aged stouts. They are too boozy to me. I like to taste the chocolate, coffee notes and not have to contend with bourbon flavors in my beer. I prefer my bourbon by itself. I'm not saying it's overhyped, its just not a personal fav. It also has to be the right time of year, cold, by a fire with a cigar in my hand.
Most overhyped beer to me, is Duchess de Borgoyne. I really don't like that beer at all.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:34 pm to BMoney
Beer: Yellow Rose... not saying it's bad... it's just nothing amazing. I anticipate trying it again Saturday so maybe I'll change my stance.
Brewery: Cigar City
Brewery: Cigar City
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:34 pm to BMoney
Just looking at Highest Rated American IPAs on BA, Odel IPA at #30 and Grapefruit Sculpin at 20.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:34 pm to BMoney
for most overrated brewery I'll probably have to go with Bruery
I love some of their beers, but I've had so many misses by them as well
I love some of their beers, but I've had so many misses by them as well
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:34 pm to BMoney
quote:
most overrated beer/brewery?
Russian River. It's such a freaking scene in there. Not worth the wait IMO.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:35 pm to BMoney
Beer- Green Flash WC IPA. I don't know how rated it is. Or how most beer is rated. But back the day I saw people around here saying it was good. It tastes like Dawn. And it's one of the most readily available ipas back home. They all taste like Dawn. frick that beer
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:36 pm to Salmon
quote:
for most overrated brewery I'll probably have to go with Bruery
They were #2 for me, and I almost mentioned them. At the price point, I don't get the love.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:37 pm to Salmon
quote:
I love some of their beers, but I've had so many misses by them as well
One of the things I really like about them is how much they experiment. Bound to make some bad beers when you do that.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:38 pm to RonFNSwanson
quote:
One of the things I really like about them is how much they experiment. Bound to make some bad beers when you do that.
yeah I definitely commend them for that
but like B said, at the price point, I always find myself second guessing if I should buy since its pretty much 50/50 if I'm going to love it or hate it
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:38 pm to Salmon
quote:
Pliny. I get why its beloved. It was one of the first DIPAs and was held as a standard for the style for so long. But nowadays there are so many better DIPAs out there.
I would be with you last year. I didn't understand the hype. I thought it was great, but there were so many other ipa's. But, as my taste buds come full circle concerning IPA's, i tend to agree with Pliny being ranked at the top. It is clean, not too malty, not too bitter, and the hop notes are distinguishable. It's just a well done all around beer.
I know this may earn some ridicule from others but....
I lover Ghost. I think it's the best IPA done in the south, but... I know it's heresy, but i think they could tone down some of the hops a little, for my taste. I believe i've said it before, but if they could maybe reduce the amount of Amarillo and balance it out a little, i think it would be more enjoyable for me. Again, i'd trade nearly anything in my fridge for a Ghost, and will scramble on release day to multiple stores to find some, i just don't think it is quite perfect yet. It's getting close, but still needs some slight fine tuning.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:39 pm to BMoney
CBS
Bomb
Westy (mainly because there are just as good trappist that get no where near the hype)
I'm not sure if Mikkeller can be called overrated, but they are continually the biggest disappointment. Even though they make some good beers.
Bomb
Westy (mainly because there are just as good trappist that get no where near the hype)
I'm not sure if Mikkeller can be called overrated, but they are continually the biggest disappointment. Even though they make some good beers.
This post was edited on 7/21/15 at 3:41 pm
Posted on 7/21/15 at 3:40 pm to Salmon
quote:
but like B said, at the price point, I always find myself second guessing if I should buy since its pretty much 50/50 if I'm going to love it or hate it
I agree with that, it's hard to swallow $20 a bottle for something you never had before.
Page 1 of 7
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News