high regarded classics you've yet to try...

These answers are making me feel pretty good about the beers I've experienced, haha.

I guess I haven't tried 74 of them, according to this list at least: http://www.beeradvocate.com/lists/fame/. The only one that really surprises me is not trying Allagash Interlude. The remaining 73 I'd have to go seriously out of my way for, so I doubt I'll even hit 200 out of 250.

I'd say the biggest classics that I really want to try are the Westvleteren's and Dark Lord (though a lot of people have told me Dark Lord is overrated).

 

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Anything from Allagash
Pliny the Elder (and younger)
Nelson

 

Pliny (Elder and Younger)
Heady
Zombie Dust
Parabola
Sucaba
Hopslam
Lunch

if there is a rare beer i can get in NJ or PA i'm gonna get it

 

Sadly a lot! Westy's, Heady, RR sours, any 3F, Cantillon, anything from Surly, Cascade, Founders Harvest Ale, MoaS. Also lots of imperial stouts like Abyss, Abraxas, Dragon's Milk, BCBS variants, not to mention most classic British beers.

I have some atonement to do.

 

I thought "classics" would mean beers on the beer of fame list. Alot mentioned here seen really really new.

 

NONE.

 

Here are a few of the veterans that I have yet to sample. Some are surprising based on ample availability.

Westvleteren XII
St. Abt 12
Hair of the Dog Adam
Avery Maharaja
Deschutes Obsidian
Russian River Blind Pig
3F Permanent Funeral

 

Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout
All the Chimays

 

All beers from Harveys brewery: Sussex Best Bitter, Sussex Dark Mild, Sussex Old Ale...Made with local hops...And of course the very famous Imperial Extra Double Stout...

 

I will eventually. I've tried Consecration and I really enjoyed it.

 

For me, it's Heady and PtY. had PtE when I was out in CA. Went to St. Sixtus, Westy 12 was everything I expected, incredible... So much so, I had a few too many and fell off my bike as we were riding back to Poperinge. Not a wise decision to get on it... Great time, however.

 

I'm under the impression I am the only person who passed on Westy 12 for $150+ a sixer when it came to Toledo a few years ago

 

Looking down the Top 250 list there are many in the top 25 that I have not yet tried, but the one that stands out for me is Westy 12.

 

Eventually I'll get some Pliny!

 

Arrogant Bastard is no longer a part of Stone I believe. But do try it, it was one of the most balanced beers ive had. Hops and malt in harmony.

Ten Fidy is also great. The first time I tried it I drain poured it. I had another the next day but much warmer temp. And it was delicious. Something about it being too cold makes the alcohol overpowering.

Nugget Nectar i didnt really enjoy, but that was also a few years ago when i wasnt appreciating IPAs yet. Now I love them, I should try it again.

In other words, start knocking these off your list!

 

DFH 60 and 90
Heady and PtY and PtE and KBS because I'm young and poor...

Ten Fidy is very nice, though. Thick and dark-fruity.

 

Due to distribution Russian River, Alchemist and Bell's.
Locally available that I have not pulled the trigger on Lawson's, Fuzzy Baby Ducks, but I picked up my first Alesmith Speedway Stout and my first Allagash Cruieux today...looking forward to those

 

I finally tried Ten Fidy myself just recently out here in CA. It's really tasty for sure, but for the QPR I think I'll stick to Old Rasputin.

Hmm...I recall seeing lots of Stone stuff where I was in central NJ. AB is good...Oaked AB is my favorite over any of the other variants. Good luck in your hunt. I know a few places you could check...PM me.

 

Enjoy that Speedway Stout... =)