Worst Beer You've Ever Had?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by radshoesbro, Mar 25, 2026.

  1. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Exactly my point. I assume most see the word light, assume the beer has certain nutritional benefits, and figure that's all they need to know.

    Bud light platinum has nearly a third more calories than regular bud light, which I'll bet would be a big surprise to most BL consumers.
     
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  2. bambiere

    bambiere Savant (1,055) Aug 25, 2025 Pennsylvania

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  3. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Well, platinum is dense....

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platinum
     
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  4. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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  5. jesskidden

    jesskidden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,145) Aug 10, 2005 New Jersey
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    Possibly. (Not in that case, tho' - it's used for glassware).

    The last one(s) I tried the corks broke off, which I think was common after 25 or so years.

    Let's see, even at 1 per year, I should be out of stock. But I skipped some years, I'm sure.
     
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  6. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    I should think that may put you in the running for Most TBs consumed.
     
  7. jesskidden

    jesskidden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,145) Aug 10, 2005 New Jersey
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    Might beat Koch, himself.

    I do recall giving some of them away. (Guess I shouldn't really refer to them as "gifts" exactly...).
     
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  8. keilerdunkel

    keilerdunkel Savant (1,014) Apr 8, 2004 Illinois
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    For me it’s any Keystone beer. They’ve always had a banana ester taste- not in a delicious hefeweizen way, but more in a weird “why does my beer taste like a banana” type of way.

    It was true 30 years ago and still now when I tried some at my son’s tailgate as that’s what they can get cheap…
     
  9. Roadsnakes

    Roadsnakes Devotee (374) Jan 22, 2024 Wisconsin

    I think my worst was from Victory Brewery that was labeled , at the time, the most "Hoppiest Beer".
    I don`t see it on their website now, and it`s been probably 20 years since I tried it.

    SO Much hops it almost undrinkable.
    It was not refreshing, it didn`t go with any food, all it did is leave a bad taste in your mouth. It was like drinking acid.
     
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  10. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Maybe Hop Wallop?
     
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  11. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Worst crappy AAL beer that I ran across in college: Golden Anniversary Ice

    Worst "craft beer": Cave Creek Chili Beer. And I have enjoyed other beers (mostly stouts) with pepper or chile flavor.
     
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  12. MistaRyte

    MistaRyte Pooh-Bah (2,681) Jan 14, 2008 Virginia
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    I've only said "f**k this" to a couple beers...

    DFH Festina Peche, but I was a newb in my craft beer career... it was tame when I revisited it. So ignore this.
    Cave Creek Chili Beer... this is just a Mexi-AAL with a jalapeno or something in it. Its garbage. And I like peppered/curried beer. Indra Kunindra. Habanero Sculpin. Mex Hot Choc stouts. All S-tier compared to this.
     
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  13. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    A very apt description. I only wish it was the worst beer I'd ever sampled.
     
  14. Spaten454

    Spaten454 Pooh-Bah (1,636) Aug 23, 2012 Texas
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    Miller light. It's just carbonated rice water.
     
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  15. Rocktire

    Rocktire Zealot (748) Jan 15, 2017 New York
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    10 years back or so 4 of us went to Ocean City MD for a little vacation. Purchased an assorted half case of Tall Tales Brewing at the beer store. We rarely drain pour anything. Between all of us could not finish a single beer..
     
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  16. bambiere

    bambiere Savant (1,055) Aug 25, 2025 Pennsylvania

    Now you got me curious. What was wrong with them? And did all of them have the same issue?

    Never had anything from them, but it looks like they have some decently rated beers.

    Tall Tales Brewing Company | Parsonsburg, MD | Beers | BeerAdvocate
     
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  17. deleted_user_1379257

    deleted_user_1379257 Pundit (865) Feb 17, 2026
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    Since it didn’t “taste great,” was it at least “less filling?”
     
  18. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    No rice in Miller light, but I hear you. That's what all those light macro aals taste like to me.
     
  19. BeerJoeM3

    BeerJoeM3 Aspirant (269) Feb 15, 2024 New York

    Without a doubt , Firehouse Pale Ale by Cortland Brewing. A local CNY beer , I like to give local breweries business. Tasted more vinegar than beer. Worst of all , I had bought a six pack.
     
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  20. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    I still have a bottle of this in the fridge. I did not love it but it was interesting enough to keep sipping them. There is some herbal taste in there I dig enough to keep going.


    Enjoy