Side-by-side fresh Pliny vs. Zombie Dust

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by gueuzedreg, Apr 8, 2013.

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  1. frankthetank86

    frankthetank86 Initiate (0) Dec 24, 2012 New York

    i've had all three beers fresh as can be. that being said it doesnt make sense to compare these beers. one is a apa the others dipas. heady topper should be in a class by itself. it doesnt drink like any other beer that ive tried. but ill play. for me its a tie between heady and zombie dust. enjoy heady topper
     
  2. youngac

    youngac Crusader (496) Jul 14, 2005 North Carolina

    I don't think it's worth figuring out. :wink:
     
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  3. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    Side-by-side: apples vs. oranges
     
  4. Synergy87

    Synergy87 Zealot (537) Jan 21, 2012 Wisconsin

    Something interesting would be to add in Heady like you plan on doing. I am doing the Heady vs Pliny on Thursday when it comes in, thanks to mtk180. One thing I've noticed about Heady Topper is that when I got it 5 days from the cannery, it was much more aromatic and tasty compared to 11 days old. I know people probably think thats too short of a time for any of the hops to fall off, but im telling you the aroma was much more subtle and the flavors were slightly muted, but still a fantastic beer. I think these unfiltered, unpasteurized beers really do change quickly. If you can get 7 day old heady next to 7 day old pliny and 7 day old ZD, it'd be a more fair compare, even if ZD isn't imperial lol
     
  5. FUNKPhD

    FUNKPhD Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2010 Texas

    Every time I see that picture of Markie Mark, I laugh.
     
  6. willbm3

    willbm3 Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2010 Massachusetts

    Why thank you.
     
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  7. Rinkor16

    Rinkor16 Crusader (499) Dec 12, 2011 California

    That's like comparing a Grapefruit to an Orange. They're within the same family, but completely different.

    Pliny > Zombie Dust
     
  8. kawilliams81

    kawilliams81 Pooh-Bah (1,893) Feb 27, 2009 Illinois
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    ^ This! Stop comparing different styles! Guinness vs BCBS I don't know I have to give the edge to BCBS :wink:
     
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  9. willbm3

    willbm3 Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2010 Massachusetts

    I dunno man, they both pour black. Guinness in a landslide.
     
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  10. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California
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    [The mere fact that ZD (an APA) is getting so many votes over PtE ( a DIPA) seems to indicate Pliny isn't "all that".[/quote]

    Based on a few random responses & we're not even onto page 2, here's a guy who knows his stuff! ;-P
     
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  11. SenorHops

    SenorHops Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2010 Rhode Island

    Flex never realized his full potential.
     
  12. gueuzedreg

    gueuzedreg Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2013 Colorado
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    Based on a few random responses & we're not even onto page 2, here's a guy who knows his stuff! ;-P[/quote]
    That's where I was going with this. If you have fresh both, I am surprised that I liked ZD over Pliny; given PtE's rep. (not saying ZD doesn't have one). Nothing about comparing apples to apples
     
  13. mattsander

    mattsander Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2010 Canada (AB)

    Pizza > Music IMO
     
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  14. Highbrow

    Highbrow Pooh-Bah (1,746) Jan 7, 2011 California
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    i'm glad somebody finally compared these two.:rolling_eyes:
     
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  15. bullywee

    bullywee Zealot (701) May 26, 2005 Colorado
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    Apples and oranges! If ranking to BJCP guidelines. But if by personal taste, that's your personal taste.
     
  16. JayAre46

    JayAre46 Pundit (781) Sep 27, 2010 Texas

    I cannot believe you are comparing two astronomically different drinks! How dare you. Jesus Christ this is so apples and oranges! This site is only for palates and opinions of gods don't you know?

    to answer your question, my personal palate and mind prefer z dust :wink: - advocate of conversation and question
     
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  17. stealth

    stealth Pooh-Bah (1,819) Dec 16, 2011 Minnesota
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    I love these insightful threads! Wish more of these were posted.
     
  18. imperialbeerdude

    imperialbeerdude Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2012 Colorado

    do them vs union jack blind
     
  19. gueuzedreg

    gueuzedreg Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2013 Colorado
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    it is for palates of people who got made fun of in grade school. i agree, i would rather have zd too
     
  20. MastaShonuf

    MastaShonuf Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2013 California

    Literally just had these three. They are truly different monsters. Seeing they are all different styles, here is how I have enjoyed them:
    1. Heady - I truly love this stuff and have traded to get more and more
    2. Pliny - Once again, I get this easily so I have had it much more
    3. Zombie Dust - It was just different in taste. Maybe after a few more, I may change my mind.

    I have Hopslam, Hopzilla, Jai Alai, and a few Hill Farmsteads coming to compare...so let's see what happens
     
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