Get the word out on great beers!

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Greywulfken, Aug 1, 2012.

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  1. Greywulfken

    Greywulfken Grand Pooh-Bah (5,815) Aug 25, 2010 New York
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Here's what I'm thinking: every now and then you just a buy a random beer and it totally blows you away. Sure, it's all relative, but let's get the word out on some stuff you've had, that you don't think everyone will have had, but that you think will surprise/delight.

    Two rules:
    1) the beer cannot be on BA's list of Top 100 beers (because anyone can see that list).
    2) the beer cannot be a one-and-done deal that'll never be seen again (this isn't suposed to be a mean, make-you-feel-bad-because-you-missed-out thread).

    I'll start off with two I've had in the past 2 days - these are both beers that will appeal to the Belgian beer and pale ale fans.

    Orval
    OMG, why didn't I try this sooner? If you like Belgians or pale ales, this is a must. This is a top 100 beer that just happens not to the in the top 100. Super smooth and classy. One of the few true Trappist ales I've had, and great.

    3 Monts
    France's answer to Duvel. Again, if you like pale ales or Belgians, this is a must. I'll admit, I didn't see this around before this month (out here on LI), but it just made my day. So clean and crisp and delicious, but with a smoothness and airiness. Technically a biere de garde (per BA) - it is a beautiful beer.
     
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  2. RBooth9

    RBooth9 Initiate (0) May 13, 2009 Colorado

    Baxter Brewing (Maine) Stowaway IPA. It's in a can. When it's fresh it's one of the best IPAs I've had.
     
    #2 RBooth9, Aug 1, 2012
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  3. FTowne

    FTowne Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 Missouri

    #3 FTowne, Aug 1, 2012
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  4. pschul4

    pschul4 Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2011 Illinois

    As I stated in another thread:
    Anything Pipeworks! I don't believe any of their beers are 1 and done and they've ranged in quality from above average to world class IMO. Not a bad beer in the bunch
     
    #4 pschul4, Aug 1, 2012
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  5. jivex5k

    jivex5k Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Florida

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  6. BirdsandHops

    BirdsandHops Grand Pooh-Bah (3,061) Apr 14, 2008 Oregon
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    Orval is on the beers of fame list, and I don't think there are many BAs here who are unaware of it, especially considering it's one of the very few trappists.

    Mine would be Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Wild. I wasn't expecting it to be bad, but that beer blew me away. I just wanted to drink it until I threw up and then drink some more.
     
    #6 BirdsandHops, Aug 1, 2012
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  7. H0rnedFr0gs

    H0rnedFr0gs Initiate (0) Mar 12, 2012 Texas

    Repping the Southwest threads here and a few come to mind.

    Jester King's Boxer's Revenge - a barrel aged wild
    (512)'s Pecan Porter - just the regular one is perfect and often $2.50 to $3 a pint here
     
    #7 H0rnedFr0gs, Aug 1, 2012
  8. ThisWangsChung

    ThisWangsChung Pooh-Bah (2,988) Oct 15, 2011 Maryland
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    Troegs Perpetual IPA - Probably one of the most drinkable IPAs I've ever had, and it has enough of a citric hop base to make this one a winner. What truly sets it apart is its nicely subtle pilsner-esque malt backbone, that gives it an incredible smoothness to it. I could truly drink a (fresh) 6-pack of this in a single sitting, which is something I rarely ever do. I thought it would be pretty good, but it ended up blowing my mind. Incidentally, I thought a bomber of (questionably fresh, to be fair) Sculpin would blow my mind, but that ended up being just pretty good.
     
    #8 ThisWangsChung, Aug 1, 2012
  9. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    This has been posted about ad infinitum recently, but Green Flash's Rayon Vert is a really nice, readily available beer. (OP: if you haven't had it, it's an excellent U.S. craft interpretation of/homage to Orval...a real rarity (!) in my book.)
     
    #9 herrburgess, Aug 1, 2012
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  10. Giovannilucano

    Giovannilucano Pooh-Bah (1,975) Feb 24, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Birrificio Del Ducato Verdi Imperial Stout. They beer that got me into craft beer and such an enjoyable beer!
     
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  11. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    Steel Toe brewery in Minnesota
     
    #11 gatornation, Aug 1, 2012
  12. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    #12 Orca, Aug 1, 2012
  13. lsummers

    lsummers Maven (1,275) Jun 21, 2010 California

    I've been loving Jolly Pumpkins stuff, especially Madrugada Obscura, Dark Dawn Stout. Tastes like a porter with sour notes for me. I actually don't know if I like this or The Bruery's Tart of Darkness. I'd have to try them together.
     
    #13 lsummers, Aug 2, 2012
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  14. iwantsomerocks

    iwantsomerocks Initiate (0) Oct 11, 2010 Massachusetts

    Sixpoint Apollo. I can't believe I actually like this stuff. But oh man do I.
     
    #14 iwantsomerocks, Aug 2, 2012
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  15. rodrigueZflyingf0x

    rodrigueZflyingf0x Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2012 Canada (BC)

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  16. litheum94

    litheum94 Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2008 California

    3rd St Aleworks Puddle Jumper Pale Ale
    Bear Republic Tartare
    Drake's 1500
     
    #16 litheum94, Aug 2, 2012
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  17. TinCup69

    TinCup69 Initiate (0) Jun 26, 2012 West Virginia

    North End Tavern's 5 Way IPA. I had it on tap yesterday waiting on my food, I thought it was fantastic.
     
    #17 TinCup69, Aug 2, 2012
  18. mdillon86

    mdillon86 Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Was just going to say the same thing about Orval. I think the beers on the beers of fame list are likely more well known than the beers on the top 100 list.
     
    #18 mdillon86, Aug 2, 2012
  19. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado

    Sixpoint Righteous - my go to session beer this season.
     
    #19 otispdriftwood, Aug 2, 2012
  20. genuinedisciple

    genuinedisciple Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2010 Michigan

    Agreed: I'd add Maracaibo Especial & La Roja to this list.
     
    #20 genuinedisciple, Aug 2, 2012
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