What beer do you think is a real sleeper?

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  1. shawnohall

    shawnohall Zealot (705) Nov 8, 2009 Texas

    I had been looking forward to trying the Cigar City Jai Alai when I was in Florida a few weeks ago. The most citrusy IPA I'd ever had by far. Amazingly refreshing. Blew my socks off.
     
    #181 shawnohall, Mar 6, 2013
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  2. Irishize75

    Irishize75 Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2012 California

    Locally, some of the Greenbush beers would probably fit in this category..namely Brother Benjamin, or Anger.
     
    #182 Irishize75, Mar 6, 2013
  3. mp19

    mp19 Initiate (0) Feb 22, 2013 Virginia

    Legend Brewing Co. is really doing it right in Richmond. Their Brown Ale is jet a classic go-to. And their Maibock spring seasonal and new year round Hopfest APA are great!

    I also think Southern Tier just doesn't get enough love. The IPA and the 2XIPA are so incredibly balanced. Not a crazy hop bomb, but smooth and drinkable as anything. Underrated.
     
    #183 mp19, Mar 6, 2013
  4. Shagator

    Shagator Zealot (719) Mar 17, 2012 Kentucky

    Half the time I can't read your post or any others on the page. Have to scroll down quickly
     
    #184 Shagator, Mar 6, 2013
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  5. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    Brooklyn Monster
    He'Brew Lenny's RIPA
    Weyerbacher Tiny
    Sixpoint Resin
    Goose Island IPA
    Saratoga IPA
    Wachusett Green Monster
    DFH Palo Santo Marron
    Founders Devil Dancer... the list goes on and on.
     
    #185 Thickfreakness, Mar 6, 2013
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  6. Hopsiam14

    Hopsiam14 Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2013 Minnesota

    I love the Founders old curmudgeon and backwoods bastard.
     
    #186 Hopsiam14, Mar 6, 2013
  7. BJasny

    BJasny Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2011 Texas

    Thank you for the recommendations; I'll keep them in mind for sure!
     
    #187 BJasny, Mar 6, 2013
  8. dar482

    dar482 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,063) Mar 9, 2007 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    Good point, though almost 2K ratings and a 95, I don't think BeerAdvocate would think it's a sleeper. Maybe I'm wrong.
     
    #188 dar482, Mar 6, 2013
  9. jrcmlc

    jrcmlc Zealot (601) Aug 8, 2011 Illinois

    Cathedral Square BA Holy Moly and non BA Holy Moly. Great beer, tremendously fair price.
     
    #189 jrcmlc, Mar 6, 2013
  10. shawnohall

    shawnohall Zealot (705) Nov 8, 2009 Texas

    I also had the Southern Tier IPA when I was in Florida. Reminded me of the Saint Arnold Elissa. Nothing crazy going on, just refreshing, straight-forward, balanced hoppy goodness. I would agree, like the Elissa, underrated.
     
    #190 shawnohall, Mar 6, 2013
  11. hopsputin

    hopsputin Grand Pooh-Bah (4,403) Apr 1, 2012 New Jersey
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    Clown Shoes recently hit here in SoCal. I say Unidragon sitting on the shelf last weekend but was reluctant to pull the trigger due to the price. Perhaps I should have done that differently :wink:
     
    #191 hopsputin, Mar 6, 2013
  12. RaulMondesi

    RaulMondesi Grand Pooh-Bah (5,343) Dec 11, 2006 California
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    I never realized that it had that many ratings either. Again, I still see it as a bit overlooked as far as other IPA's (especially California) go. Either way, more for me. Yeahhhhh buddy!
     
    #192 RaulMondesi, Mar 6, 2013
  13. Sunhunters

    Sunhunters Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2008 California

    Agreed.
     
    #193 Sunhunters, Mar 6, 2013
  14. mkabull

    mkabull Zealot (721) Nov 2, 2007 Massachusetts
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    I couldn't agree more. For a 12% beer it is incredibly smooth and it wasn't boozy at all.
     
    #194 mkabull, Mar 6, 2013
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  15. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Anchor Steam.
     
    #195 UCLABrewN84, Mar 6, 2013
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  16. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    Three Floyds Pride and Joy!
     
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  17. SoggyCoasters

    SoggyCoasters Initiate (0) Jan 4, 2013 New Jersey

    Just hosted a Beer Dinner with them at my job. Awesome crew and awesome(er) beers. Their really doing good thing so far. Cant wait for more bottles. Hopefully more Morning Bell. Head High and Overhead will fly off local shelves if bottled.
     
    #197 SoggyCoasters, Mar 7, 2013
  18. brureview

    brureview Pooh-Bah (2,803) Jan 20, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Bibloquet MacKroken Flower Scotch ale- one of the best I have had. Available in Quebec.
     
    #198 brureview, Mar 7, 2013
  19. DaveAnderson

    DaveAnderson Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2011 Minnesota

    Funny you should mention that, because I almost said "Stony Brook Red". I almost took a pass on it, but my local store had it for $5.99, and it was solid, so I bought a bunch more (now they are more like $9.99). But I have never been able to pull the trigger on Cinder Block. Based on your comment, I just might.

    Let me be clear on this point: If you find Stony Brook Red for $5.99, buy every bottle. It has serious potential, like a too-young Dissident. I haven't always given Sam Adams the credit they deserve, but this beer gives me a reason to reconsider.
     
    #199 DaveAnderson, Mar 7, 2013
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  20. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,123) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
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    Mendocino Barleywine
    Red Hook Double Black Stout with Coffee (do they even still make this?)
     
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