New beers that really stand out?

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  1. MCImes

    MCImes Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2010 Connecticut

    Here's my context for asking this:
    Ive been kinda poor lately so I have been more cautious about trying the plethora of new beers showing up all the time. I am having a harder and harder time justifying $10+ bombers and even $10+ six packs. There are just a bunch of really good beers for <$15/12 pack. You can commonly find New Belgium, Sierra Nevada, and Summit 12 packs for $11-13 on sale and consequently those have been my go to beers lately.

    That said, I still love the limited release stuff and the more expensive micro brews, but Im not willing to take a random stab at them. I want a strong endorsement from BA or someone who's pallet I respect.

    So, in your fine opinion, what are some beers that are fairly new that really stand out from the pack that I should try? 4/6/12 packs are preferred, but bombers are ok too.

    My most recent stand out is NB's French Aramis IPA. For $5/bomber its hard to argue with when I want something out of the ordinary. http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/192/95887
     
    #1 MCImes, Aug 2, 2013
  2. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Try and track down some Central Water's Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale. Fantastic new offering from them. Should be around $12-15/4pk.
     
    #2 BottleCaps80, Aug 2, 2013
  3. PieOhMy

    PieOhMy Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Minnesota

    Have you had Tallgrass Ethos yet? If not and if you like really, really bitter IPAs you should give it try.
     
    #3 PieOhMy, Aug 2, 2013
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  4. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Yes...Ethos is a must if you like IPAs.
     
    #4 BottleCaps80, Aug 2, 2013
  5. mjchapley

    mjchapley Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2012 Minnesota


    There new Wild Plum Saison is a really nice brew as well.
     
    #5 mjchapley, Aug 2, 2013
  6. MCImes

    MCImes Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2010 Connecticut

    Ethos is great. I agree. Its a good value at $10/pack. Im going to try their plum Saison tonight I think

    CW BB beers are hit and miss to me. I like their BB stout and peruvian morning, but hate their BB barleywine...and im not a huge fan of scotch ales...

    Good suggestions.
     
    #6 MCImes, Aug 2, 2013
  7. runfoodrun

    runfoodrun Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2008 Minnesota

    Ethos is great, also Deschutes Fresh Squeezed which I saw at one place on the shelves this week.
     
    #7 runfoodrun, Aug 3, 2013
  8. PieOhMy

    PieOhMy Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Minnesota

    Some more new(ish) stuff, check out anything you can find (tap only) from Bad Weather. Windvane and Ominous are outstanding.
     
    #8 PieOhMy, Aug 3, 2013
  9. morimech

    morimech Grand Pooh-Bah (3,803) Nov 6, 2006 Minnesota
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    Well the obvious answer is Schell's Star of The North Berliner Weiss.
     
    #9 morimech, Aug 3, 2013
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  10. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    The Plum Saison was sweet as hell when I had it. Not for me at all, in terms of what I want in a Saison.
     
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  11. DaveAnderson

    DaveAnderson Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2011 Minnesota

    While I agree with this wholeheartedly, $10 per bottle seems a little high to me, especially in light of the fact that the OP is trying to get value for his dollar.

    And on the topic of Berliner Weisse, Verity is their best beer yet, but Pour Decisions has yet to make a beer that I think is worth $7 a bottle, much less twice that.
     
    #11 DaveAnderson, Aug 3, 2013
  12. MCImes

    MCImes Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2010 Connecticut

    Fresh squeezed is good but not great IMO. I wish it had a little more something. Definitely worth the $5 or 6 that it is.

    Ill have to track down Bad Weather and give them a try.

    Ive only had the Belgian monks daily ale from Pour decisions which was very good. I need to try the rest of their lineup

    I tried plum saison and its ok. Not bad for the price but more so a beer for a nice evening with dinner than something I want every day.
     
    #12 MCImes, Aug 3, 2013
  13. PieOhMy

    PieOhMy Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Minnesota

    I have to agree. Something just wasn't there. I kind of expected it to be sweet, so that was no surprise. Just kind of flat to me. I will definitely give it a second try if given the chance.

    On topic of new brews, and saisons: Lucid's new saison, Silo, isn't bad at all. One of their better efforts.
     
    #13 PieOhMy, Aug 3, 2013
  14. ben4bier

    ben4bier Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2013 Minnesota

    If you can find a berliner weiss for much under ten a 750 ml let me know. And I was a tad disappointed to find it they were charging more for the verity than their previous sours. It is a little bit of a situation of a Sellers market, I keep paying the high prices because I have few other options.
     
    #14 ben4bier, Aug 3, 2013
  15. runfoodrun

    runfoodrun Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2008 Minnesota

    If you can find Fresh Squeezed on tap its worth giving it a try. I enjoyed the bottles, but on tap its quite nice.
    Also Urine Trouble at Surly Tap is worth a try if its still on.
     
    #15 runfoodrun, Aug 3, 2013
  16. DBijnagte

    DBijnagte Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2012 Minnesota

    White Birch just came to MN with a 5$ bomber Berliner but I'm not sure on taste yet, I plan on opening one tonight.
     
    #16 DBijnagte, Aug 3, 2013
  17. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    Im liking 2brothers Sidekick a nice citrusy PA
     
    #17 gatornation, Aug 3, 2013
  18. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Absolutely this! I just cracked my bottle and this is easily the best Berliner I've had. Just wish I had grabbed more than one bottle now, as I believe it's long gone around Des Moines.
     
    #18 BottleCaps80, Aug 3, 2013
  19. MCImes

    MCImes Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2010 Connecticut

    Urine trouble is amazing. Ive been to Surly 3 times for it so far. Thats one I wish we got in bottles.
     
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  20. lonewolfcry

    lonewolfcry Pooh-Bah (1,994) Dec 7, 2007 Minnesota
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    Just had this @ Republic Uptown. It's nice, just missing the crisp finish I would like in this style.
    I would like to try this in the bottle format.
     
    #20 lonewolfcry, Aug 3, 2013
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