Most Polarizing Beer

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  1. H0rnedFr0gs

    H0rnedFr0gs Initiate (0) Mar 12, 2012 Texas

    I was wondering what are some of the more polarizing beers (either people REALLY like them while others hate them) and why?

    The one that most comes to mind for me is Deviant Dale's. I love the stuff and my girlfriend hates it due to the strong onion flavor. While I've never had it I assume the most common answer will be Dark Lord because it's too sweet.

    Anyone else bored at work?? 5pm can't get here quick enough
     
    #1 H0rnedFr0gs, Aug 28, 2012
  2. FTowne

    FTowne Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 Missouri

    nm
     
    #2 FTowne, Aug 28, 2012
  3. Dennoman

    Dennoman Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2011 Belgium

    From what I see here and the online ratings, apparently Stone Arrogant Bastard.



    Oh noes, a beer with flavor! Puke it up and wash it down with some Bud!
     
    #3 Dennoman, Aug 28, 2012
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  4. jivex5k

    jivex5k Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Florida

    A few of my friends hate Rasputin, most of the craft beer community loves it from what I understand.
     
    #4 jivex5k, Aug 28, 2012
  5. KingforaDay

    KingforaDay Pooh-Bah (2,445) Aug 5, 2010 New Jersey
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    DFH 120 Minute!!!!! Either you love it or hate it. Never hear anyone say it was "just ok".
     
    #5 KingforaDay, Aug 28, 2012
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  6. jivex5k

    jivex5k Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Florida

    Ah to be young....
     
    #6 jivex5k, Aug 28, 2012
  7. Kinsman

    Kinsman Maven (1,457) Aug 26, 2009 Nevada

    Hmm, a rather different thread topic. Nice to see a change of pace from the top 5 or one for the rest of your life crap.

    I'll throw Brooklyn Black Ops out there. While I don't like the price tag, I do enjoy it quite a bit. However, every time it comes out I see quite a lot of dislike for it on the forums.
     
    #7 Kinsman, Aug 28, 2012
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  8. FTowne

    FTowne Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 Missouri

    Yummmm. Paint thinner!
     
    #8 FTowne, Aug 28, 2012
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  9. brewbetter

    brewbetter Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2012 Nauru

    Puckering sours are usually very polarizing.
     
    #9 brewbetter, Aug 28, 2012
  10. FosterJM

    FosterJM Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    Im gonna go with Chili beers.

    Ghost Face Killah
    Crime
    Punishment
    Cave Creek Chili Beer

    Cheers!
     
    #10 FosterJM, Aug 28, 2012
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  11. Knifestyles

    Knifestyles Initiate (0) Jun 7, 2005 New York

    Dark Lord.
     
    #11 Knifestyles, Aug 28, 2012
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  12. digita7693

    digita7693 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2010 Germany

    Im surprised nobody has mentioned Dark Lord yet.

    There are equal amounts of love and hate for this beer and people on both sides who vehemently defend their position.
     
    #12 digita7693, Aug 28, 2012
  13. Knifestyles

    Knifestyles Initiate (0) Jun 7, 2005 New York

    #13 Knifestyles, Aug 28, 2012
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  14. CellarGimp

    CellarGimp Initiate (0) Sep 14, 2011 Missouri

    Pumpking
    Rumpkin
    '11 Devil Dancer
    DFH (pretty much everything)
     
    #14 CellarGimp, Aug 28, 2012
  15. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
    Pooh-Bah

    #15 azorie, Aug 28, 2012
  16. abraxel

    abraxel Initiate (0) Aug 28, 2009 Michigan

    Agreed. The whole blackwater series (Creme Brulee, Choklat, Javah, Mokah, Oat) and Pumking seem to separate drinkers into two very distinct camps: those who love the delicious beer, and those who get angry and sputter "diabeeetes!" over and over like it means anything.

    What? Of course I'm not biased, why would you say that? :wink:
     
    #16 abraxel, Aug 28, 2012
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  17. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    The Gubna is probably even more polarizing that Deviant Dales. You either taste the onions or you don't.
     
    #17 Domingo, Aug 28, 2012
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  18. MaxSpang

    MaxSpang Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2011 Ohio
    Trader

    Anything over 14-15% ABV. Some people will say the beer is smooth and complex, others will say it's "too boozy".
     
    #18 MaxSpang, Aug 28, 2012
  19. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado

    I guess the OP meant the most polarizing beer within the craft beer segment. If it isn't what he meant, then anything macro is the most polarizing beer.
     
    #19 otispdriftwood, Aug 28, 2012
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  20. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    According to the reviews Sam Adams Triple Bock clocks in with an astounding pDev of 38.49%. There's not a lot of middle ground with that one.

    ETA: Budweiser Chelada leaves that one in the dust- 53.3%
     
    #20 TongoRad, Aug 28, 2012
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