Thinks Bell's is Vastly Overrated?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by HOP_KING, Apr 6, 2013.

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  1. Jacurdy60

    Jacurdy60 Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2013 Massachusetts

    Bell's porter is about the most mediocre beer I've ever had.
     
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  2. Jfriz25

    Jfriz25 Initiate (0) Jun 8, 2012 Wisconsin

    - If I had to choose I would take Bell's over Founders
    - I agree Hopslam is overrated. The amount of ISO when it is released is comical.
    - Two Hearted is better than any hoppy beer Founders makes
    - I like Founders everyday stouts and porters more than Bell's standard offerings.
    - KBS is slightly better than Black Note
    - I don't think either brewery is in my top 10.

    Did I cover all the bases?
     
  3. IamMe90

    IamMe90 Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2012 Wisconsin

    so you think bells AND founders are "overrated breweries?"
     
  4. Tchfunkta

    Tchfunkta Initiate (0) May 14, 2009 Kentucky

    Ever been to either brewpub? Might change your opinion. Might not.
     
  5. MooseBoose

    MooseBoose Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2007 Wisconsin

    I think it is underrated after reading this ridiculous thread.
     
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  6. papaholmz

    papaholmz Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2012 South Carolina

    I was fortunate to have both Hopslam and Black Note growler fills this year and I can say that they are both my favorite for each of their respective styles. I do love me some Founders, but Bells is the shit in my opinion.
     
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  7. dgugliuzza

    dgugliuzza Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2009 Illinois

    Where is kazoobrew when you need him
     
  8. kbuzz

    kbuzz Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2011 North Carolina

    Opinions are opinions and can't be right or wrong...but I really think your opinion is wrong.

    Founder's = Bell's = Heavy Seas??

    Uh-uh.
     
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  9. Can_if_you_can

    Can_if_you_can Maven (1,497) Mar 15, 2012 Minnesota

    stone ipa....soooooo gooooood. ruination....BEST.DIPA.EVER!!!!
     
  10. Can_if_you_can

    Can_if_you_can Maven (1,497) Mar 15, 2012 Minnesota

    good luck finding it!
     
  11. Frankinstiener

    Frankinstiener Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2009 Illinois

    I think your getting FBS confused with Young's Double Chocolate Stout.
     
  12. hardy008

    hardy008 Pooh-Bah (2,257) Jan 12, 2008 Minnesota
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    I couldn't disagree more with the OP. I just finished a Black Note Stout, and it was amazing. Overall, I like Founders better than Bell's, but 2 Hearted > Centennial. HopSlam is great, Oberon is good, and Comparing FBS to Kalamazoo Stout is a style mismatch.
     
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  13. KISSFR33K

    KISSFR33K Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2012 Michigan

    you are 100% correct founders is way better bells was good like ten years ago but there beers just aint the same anymore
     
  14. Geno78

    Geno78 Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2010 Ohio

    Hey everyone, go change your ratings because this guy thinks you like Bell's beers too much.
     
  15. Can_if_you_can

    Can_if_you_can Maven (1,497) Mar 15, 2012 Minnesota

    preach it brutha!
     
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  16. IamMe90

    IamMe90 Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2012 Wisconsin

    interestingly, they're all over the place. musta had a bad FBS :wink:
     
  17. Can_if_you_can

    Can_if_you_can Maven (1,497) Mar 15, 2012 Minnesota

    yesh. ridonkerous!
     
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  18. bound4er

    bound4er Maven (1,347) Jul 4, 2007 Wisconsin

    2 Hearted is a damn fine beer, especially on tap. Haven't had the chance to drink Black Note - unfortunately. Everything else I have had from Bell's has been mediocre to average at best.
     
  19. HOP_KING

    HOP_KING Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2013 Illinois

    That's how I feel. Bells is a "common" or "mainstream" beer where I live over the past 5+ years, and good for their owners for making so much money. But staples like amber ale and Oberon are very plain.

    The issue I have is even with beers like Hop slam, sorry ill take a Zombie Dust or Pliny any day, Bells top rated beers would be rated much lower if they were simply made by other lesser known brewers. This is due to the mass following here on BA.

    Hence vastly overrated.
     
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  20. FriarTuckInLuck

    FriarTuckInLuck Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2011 Arizona

    It ain't no Bourbon Barrel Batch 9000.....
     
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