Favorite Underrated Great Beer

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  1. rgfellow

    rgfellow Aspirant (287) Feb 9, 2013 New Mexico

    Name your favorite beer that is inexplicably never mentioned among the greats of its style. Mine is Odell IPA. I have been lucky enough to have all the great ones, but I keep coming back to this as my everyday favorite. It is juicy and balanced with just enough of a malt bill to allow those hops to shine. (Oh, and if you are tempted to complain about yet another repetitive post, save your breath and move on, bro).
     
    #1 rgfellow, Dec 11, 2013
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  2. blindtiger24

    blindtiger24 Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2010 Colorado

    Totally agree with you on Odell IPA, although I think it would be more recognized if Odell distributed widely.

    My vote is for Sierra Nevada Torpedo. Great beer for a good price.
     
    #2 blindtiger24, Dec 11, 2013
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  3. cwehr13

    cwehr13 Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2011 Illinois

    I have had odell when in Minnesota. I really like them a lot, I wish they would distribute to Illinois.
     
    #3 cwehr13, Dec 11, 2013
  4. marv3mania

    marv3mania Initiate (0) Nov 28, 2013 Michigan

    Call me crazy, but I think that Sierra Nevada Flipside is outstanding. It is one of my favorite IPAs. I'll miss Tumbler, but I'm certainly not disappointed about Flipside being an annual offering going forward.
     
    #4 marv3mania, Dec 11, 2013
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  5. mccorvey

    mccorvey Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2013 North Carolina

    I really liked it too.
     
    #5 mccorvey, Dec 11, 2013
  6. StLeasy

    StLeasy Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2013 Illinois

    Red's Rye. I thought Flipside was great as well. Green Flash's Hop Head Red too, so.. guess I can say I'm a fan of the style :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #6 StLeasy, Dec 11, 2013
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  7. blindtiger24

    blindtiger24 Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2010 Colorado

    Previously I would have said Stella or Fat Tire, but I think I've become too snobbish. Anyone else still find these exciting beers to drink?
     
    #7 blindtiger24, Dec 11, 2013
  8. smartassboiler

    smartassboiler Pooh-Bah (2,518) Apr 9, 2012 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Can I say Daisy Cutter? People seemingly don't go nuts over it like they do Zombie Dust, for example, but I find it to be just as amazing.
     
    #8 smartassboiler, Dec 11, 2013
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  9. Mikecap

    Mikecap Pooh-Bah (2,098) May 18, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Have to agree with Torpedo based on price, availability, and quality for the style. Another that I'd say isn't talked about enough is Sam Smith Organic Chocolate Stout…stuff is incredible
     
    #9 Mikecap, Dec 11, 2013
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  10. Cholansky1

    Cholansky1 Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2013 Illinois

    By a recommendation from a local Binny's dude, I tried Brickstone APA. Smalll brewery out of Bourbonnais, IL (central IL) but won GABF gold in '11 for this beer. Newly arrived in Chicago without ant notoriety and sits on the shelves. People who chase Zombie Dust don't know what treasure is sitting under their nose.
     
    #10 Cholansky1, Dec 11, 2013
  11. South2NW

    South2NW Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2013 Oregon

    Fort George North VII oak aged IPA. Delicious. I'd say it's underrated due to smaller distribution and being a more limited release. Just surprised it hasn't garnered more praise from the NW crowd.

    and I'll throw another vote in for Torpedo because it's so darn tasty.
     
    #11 South2NW, Dec 11, 2013
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  12. cookiequiz

    cookiequiz Savant (1,119) Apr 15, 2013 California

    bourbon county brand stout
     
    #12 cookiequiz, Dec 11, 2013
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  13. PSU_Mike

    PSU_Mike Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Prima Pils

    Because it's not an IPA or RIS, the reviews are shit on here but it is one of the best beers on the market.
     
    #13 PSU_Mike, Dec 11, 2013
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  14. Biff_Tannen

    Biff_Tannen Initiate (0) Dec 8, 2013 Missouri

    Delirium Noel. Tis the season...
     
    #14 Biff_Tannen, Dec 11, 2013
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  15. Illmaticzx

    Illmaticzx Initiate (0) May 16, 2010 North Carolina

    One of my current favorites is censored aka (kronik) by Lagunitas, I just think its damn tasty
     
    #15 Illmaticzx, Dec 11, 2013
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  16. StLeasy

    StLeasy Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2013 Illinois

    Well first I'm not sure I'd say Bourbonnais is central IL :stuck_out_tongue: It's only 2 counties from the lake!
    Shame it doesn't seem to be doing well, I always get excited hearing about great IL beers, even if every brewery besides Two Brothers neglects the rest of the state :rolling_eyes:
     
    #16 StLeasy, Dec 11, 2013
  17. Ilovelampandbeer

    Ilovelampandbeer Pooh-Bah (1,719) Aug 25, 2013 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    Sixpoint the crisp- German Pilsener
    Smuttynose robust porter- ....porter
     
    #17 Ilovelampandbeer, Dec 11, 2013
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  18. zookerman182

    zookerman182 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2013 Alabama

    Funny, but I find surly overrated an extremely underrated beer.

    I've tried my share of IPAs and found that one extremely unique, refreshing, and delicious.
     
    #18 zookerman182, Dec 11, 2013
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  19. weakness33

    weakness33 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2011 Illinois

    Harvest Ale by Upland Brewing in Indiana.
     
    #19 weakness33, Dec 11, 2013
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  20. Treyliff

    Treyliff Grand Pooh-Bah (5,025) Aug 10, 2010 West Virginia
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    Wells Banana Bread Beer
     
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