Unoffensive Beers You Actually Like

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  1. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,707) Nov 18, 2008 New York
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    For me, It's a brew from a local brewer here - Bronx Breweries Rye Pal Ale. I think this is a new addition to their line up. Didn't like their Bronx Pale Ale, but the rye variety was pretty, uh, unoffensive yet extremely drinkable. The 6.3% was barely detectable and the flavors were quite subdued. Are there any other beers you guys find that fall into this description? Not great, but not bad that you wouldn't mind having at any time, whether it be at home, or in a beer bar. SNPA would also fall into this category for me...
     
    #1 Beertsipper, Feb 20, 2015
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  2. wrw5031

    wrw5031 Initiate (0) Dec 21, 2011 Georgia

    Troegs Hop Back is something that I used to drink a lot when I was back in PA
     
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  3. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    Hmmm - I mean there are beers that I don't love, that I'd pay for and drink should they be the only/best option. But I'm not going to pick them from a list of better beers because I'm craving something inoffensive - that just doesn't happen. Since you mention Bronx, then yeah their pale ale would fall into that category for me. Not quite sure if I'm getting your point though
     
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  4. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,707) Nov 18, 2008 New York
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    A beer that you've had, and continue to drink even though it's not full of flavor, but is pleasant enough to pick up on a regular basis. Bronx Rye Pale falls into the same category (for me) as SNPA. You know what you are going to get, the flavors are not going to blow up, one you can session, but is also underwhelming to a point where it's not going to turn you off and disappoint. Don't know if that makes any more sense...
     
    #4 Beertsipper, Feb 20, 2015
  5. gopens44

    gopens44 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,560) Aug 9, 2010 Virginia
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    Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager falls into this category.
     
    #5 gopens44, Feb 20, 2015
  6. SackBlabbath

    SackBlabbath Initiate (0) Nov 28, 2014 Kentucky

    Founders All Day IPA.... 4 life
     
    #6 SackBlabbath, Feb 20, 2015
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  7. pitweasel

    pitweasel Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2007 New York

    I'm not sure what you're asking, since it sounds like you're saying that "great" and "offensive" are the same thing.

    I had my first Cigar City Invasion Pale Ale the other week. I thought it was very flavorful, and wouldn't hesitate to call it great. Does that mean I can't list it as "unoffensive" and give it my vote?
     
    #7 pitweasel, Feb 20, 2015
  8. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    What we've got here, is a failure to communicate.
     
    #8 zid, Feb 20, 2015
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  9. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,707) Nov 18, 2008 New York
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    A beer that doesn't WOW, yet is acceptable to purchase and drink on a regular basis. Not great, but not bad to the point where you would black ball it entirely, or offer any negativity towards it. Sorry about my mis-communication...

    Sam Adams Boston Ale posted above... Good example.
     
    #9 Beertsipper, Feb 20, 2015
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  10. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    Do you mean (pick one or more) sessionable / low ABV / subtle?

    If so there are beers that fall into this category that I love and actively seek out. "Inoffensive" though, to me at least, sounds like "drinkable mediocrity" and would only be a fall back for me.
     
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  11. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    Nah, you're not miss-communicating, we just have different ways of viewing this. I'm with @rollom above. SNPA has "wowed" me. Beers that can be everyday drinkers can wow me. In fact, the beers that can be everyday drinkers can wow me more than the bold stuff that you can't tolerate too much of. It seems like you are painting such beers in a negative light (which is fine).
     
    #11 zid, Feb 20, 2015
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  12. Premo88

    Premo88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,682) Jun 6, 2010 Texas
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    based on the question, I'm going to say all of them ... I don't drink offensive beers
     
    #12 Premo88, Feb 20, 2015
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  13. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,707) Nov 18, 2008 New York
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    Nope, not at all. I'm not negatively portraying these beers. Beers in that category would be adjunct lagers. As an example, I know many members here paint a happy picture with PBR, Miller High Life... Yet these are beers that are offensive to me. Even highly rated lagers, such as Schlitz 60's style and Narragansett. A chore to drink. SNPA and Bronx Rye Pale were not offensive, yet did not really capture my attention. Good to drink. And wake up happy the next day, and have some more that evening without being offended by the taste, mouthfeel, etc.
     
    #13 Beertsipper, Feb 20, 2015
  14. rather

    rather Initiate (0) May 31, 2013 California

    water
     
    #14 rather, Feb 20, 2015
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  15. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,707) Nov 18, 2008 New York
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    Do you mean Coors Light? I feel sorry for you, bro.
     
    #15 Beertsipper, Feb 20, 2015
  16. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    Are there any APAs (using this style an an example, as you mention SNPA) that you love? That do capture your attention?
     
    #16 rozzom, Feb 20, 2015
  17. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    Heady Topper is an "unoffensive beer I actually like." :slight_smile:
     
    #17 zid, Feb 20, 2015
  18. Erix

    Erix Zealot (728) Jun 4, 2001 Vermont

    That's one I personally consider well above merely inoffensive. Great stuff, and also frequently in my fridge when I lived in PA.
     
    #18 Erix, Feb 20, 2015
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  19. are_doubleyou

    are_doubleyou Initiate (0) Aug 3, 2014 Illinois

    By definition I would drink an inoffensive beer at any time.

    But then again, I'd drink even the rudest beer at most times...
     
    #19 are_doubleyou, Feb 20, 2015
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  20. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,707) Nov 18, 2008 New York
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    SNPA, Fire Rock, Dales, Carton Boat, maybe Daisy Cutter and Ballantine XXX, Westbrook Gose. Beers I'd have no problems purchasing and drinking if I were listening to music or a sporting event. A beer that is not going to overwhelm what I am listening to, or watching. Like... "DAMN, this beer is so good I have to pay more attention to all its qualities, ie: mouthfeel, back end, carbonation, etc. My original post noted Bronx Rye Pale Ale in this category of brewskmiers.
     
    #20 Beertsipper, Feb 20, 2015
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