Most Overrated Brewery...

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  1. montman

    montman Maven (1,444) Mar 10, 2009 Virginia
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    I mostly interprit overrated like you do, I wouldn't think of Green Flash as overrated because on this site, as well as most BA's I know in person, dont really go crazy and hype up GF stuff very often. They seem more or less properly rated imo.
     
    #81 montman, Jul 21, 2015
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  2. Tdizzle

    Tdizzle Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2006 California

    Man, I am so glad that I'm not the only one who feels that Nelson sucks now that GF took over.
     
    #82 Tdizzle, Jul 21, 2015
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  3. DrMindbender

    DrMindbender Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2014 South Carolina

    Lagunitas is just way hyped for the quality of their product, along with Green Flash. In Portland right now and I'd have to say Hair of the Dog is really WAY over hyped and doesn't even come close to hitting it...and Double Mountain as well. Being from South Carolina, I feel that Coast gets a lot of love, but their beers have always been a let down for me, especially compared to others in the region.
     
    #83 DrMindbender, Jul 21, 2015
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  4. BubalooBrewMaster

    BubalooBrewMaster Savant (1,164) Feb 24, 2013 Kentucky
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    I've heard that before about Nelson.I hear after the buyout that it dropped significally in taste.It does not surprise me.The larger you go the harder it is to keep consistency ..imho.
    Only a few can continue to repeat the cycle in larger batches,But even then they are not the same beers they were making as small breweries.
     
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  5. Fox82791

    Fox82791 Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 New York

    Another vote for Bells. All their beers are boring and unimpressive.
     
    #85 Fox82791, Jul 21, 2015
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  6. PatKorn

    PatKorn Pundit (971) Aug 30, 2007 Hawaii

    What "dif were you expecting from Cellar 3
    Curious what you expected from Cellar 3? What "different" BA beers you were hoping to find? And if the Nelson/Alpine beers suck so much why would you even go there anymore?
     
    #86 PatKorn, Jul 21, 2015
  7. JaefromLA

    JaefromLA Initiate (0) May 19, 2015 California

    Another vote for Green Flash and that off putting lingering bitterness I get from most of their beers. I thought I was the only one who had this opinion. Everybody else here in socal seems to love their beer.
     
    #87 JaefromLA, Jul 21, 2015
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  8. ncelauro

    ncelauro Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2009 New York

    It pains me to say this, but HF is with out a doubt the most over-rated brewery in terms of IPAs. My gf and I got back from VT yesterday. We had HF Double Citra, Susan, Nelson, Excursions #4, S&S #1 & #5, Conduct #1, Galaxy, Legitimacy, Edward & Harlan. Both of us were seriously underwhelmed by every single one. They all tasted muted. Maybe its because we prefer intense hop & bitter flavors, but I can name 20 IPAs id rather have - including many from VT...
     
    #88 ncelauro, Jul 21, 2015
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  9. Yargamo

    Yargamo Initiate (0) Jun 9, 2015 New York

    I don't reward a brewery because their beers are available in stores. That is ridiculous.
     
    #89 Yargamo, Jul 21, 2015
  10. StoutFox

    StoutFox Pundit (777) Jun 6, 2013 Ohio

    Great Lakes
     
    #90 StoutFox, Jul 21, 2015
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  11. MisSigsFan

    MisSigsFan Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2013 California

    Bell's, Alchemist, Russian River, Toppling Goliath

    Good beers, but the circle jerk is real.
     
    #91 MisSigsFan, Jul 21, 2015
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  12. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    That is the beauty of their IPA's they are subtle, clean, pure hop flavors presented on light malt back bones. That is why I love them. They are not a kick in the face. I like puch you in the face IPA's too but sometimes it is nice to have something a little more nuanced. Plus brewing an IPA like hill farmstead does is far more difficult than brewing a hop bomb.
     
    #92 jlsims04, Jul 21, 2015
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  13. rightcoast7

    rightcoast7 Maven (1,330) Apr 2, 2011 Maine
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    I'd agree that CCB has a ton of misses, but the main reason for that is that they make a shit ton of different beers every year and are not afraid at all to be experimental. If you take a lot of swings, you're going to have a lot of misses. Overall though, if you add up all of their "hits" in a given year, I bet you could stack them up against just about any brewery out there.
     
    #93 rightcoast7, Jul 21, 2015
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  14. tjwarren

    tjwarren Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2008 Ohio

    Preach it. From a Clevelander no less.
     
    #94 tjwarren, Jul 21, 2015
  15. TonyLuvsBeer

    TonyLuvsBeer Pundit (828) Mar 28, 2015 Michigan
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    Hopslam?
     
    #95 TonyLuvsBeer, Jul 21, 2015
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  16. MNishCT77

    MNishCT77 Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2008 District of Columbia

    21A without a doubt.
     
    #96 MNishCT77, Jul 21, 2015
  17. papposilenus

    papposilenus Grand Pooh-Bah (3,232) Jun 21, 2014 New Hampshire
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    I had a couple of Road Warriors earlier this month and thought that there have been several hundred doubles I've liked better. I didn't bother to rate it.
     
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  18. ChrisMon02

    ChrisMon02 Pooh-Bah (1,757) May 2, 2010 Ohio
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    Very few breweries make a complete lineup that I enjoy. Green Flash is no different. They hit with some and miss with others. I am hoping Rayon Vert comes back sooner than later but either way, I will find something else to enjoy. My first experience with Alpine brews was NOT good. If Green Flash is truly screwing them up then shame on Alpine for allowing it. I had Nelson and Duet on draft and both where average at best. Very disappointing.
     
    #98 ChrisMon02, Jul 21, 2015
  19. timnyc

    timnyc Crusader (425) Dec 28, 2013 New York
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    Totally agree. Just got back from VT myself. Hill IPAs remind me of French white wine that screams "difficult" and "acquired taste." Likewise Tired Hands and Maine I find dull and watery. My IPAs don't have to punch me in the face Stone-style, but I prefer my suds to have more gregarious personality. Bottom line: it has to taste good!
     
    #99 timnyc, Jul 21, 2015
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  20. WellRested518

    WellRested518 Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2014 New York

    I've definitely had some pretty bad Prairie's. Sadly, distribution up here discontinued Boulevard. I do love that company... decent prices too.
     
    #100 WellRested518, Jul 21, 2015
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