What beers do you feel are overrated/overhyped?

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  1. Chuck2319

    Chuck2319 Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2017 Arizona
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    I searched the forums to make sure this wasn't posted in a while (not since 2015), so here goes; I recently traded for a beer that carries quite a bit of hype and the world class ratings to boot. After digging in, I was underwhelmed and relatively unimpressed. Maybe I became a cicerone overnight without taking an exam? Maybe I expect too much? Or, maybe the beer just isn't as good as the hype-train would lead one to believe/expect? Either way, I wanted to hear stories from others that have had a similar experience. Cheers!
     
    #1 Chuck2319, Oct 11, 2018
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  2. SpruceFish

    SpruceFish Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2009 Washington

    Any beer that people claim have a "secondary value" over $50
     
    #2 SpruceFish, Oct 11, 2018
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  3. Chuck2319

    Chuck2319 Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2017 Arizona
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    well, that encompasses quite a few then :wink:
     
    #3 Chuck2319, Oct 11, 2018
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  4. brutalfarce

    brutalfarce Pooh-Bah (1,551) Mar 23, 2018 Connecticut
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    I just recently had Dinner from Maine from a buddy who went to Maine and was nice enough to bring some back. Had a beer share and made sure to drink that first so my palate wasn't a mess and...was not impressed. I know I'll get blasted but I've enjoyed other Maine stuff more. Maybe went in too hyped its a 4.63avg on Untappd but eh..was good won't say it wasn't but 4.63?
     
    #4 brutalfarce, Oct 11, 2018
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  5. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    Anything Prarie, they're ok, I don't think they're really all that special. An ok beer is worth half their cost at best, not $10.
     
    #5 nc41, Oct 11, 2018
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  6. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    I think NEIPAs are overhyped as a style. Is there a reason you don't want to name the beer you traded for?
     
    #6 dennis3951, Oct 11, 2018
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  7. Harrison8

    Harrison8 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,285) Dec 6, 2015 Missouri
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    Considering some Evil Twin bottles cost $40 off the shelf, that's not a bold statement for some.
     
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  8. Chuck2319

    Chuck2319 Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2017 Arizona
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    I was waiting for someone to ask LOL! It was FoB4
     
    #8 Chuck2319, Oct 11, 2018
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  9. Chuck2319

    Chuck2319 Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2017 Arizona
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    I don't think NEIPAs are overhyped, BUT, I do feel that it's very difficult for one to stand out from the crowd. here in Chicago, we have tons of breweries making amazing NEIPAs. Similar to my FoB4 being overhyped, the 2 TH IPAs I've had were also a bit of a letdown.
     
    #9 Chuck2319, Oct 11, 2018
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  10. brutalfarce

    brutalfarce Pooh-Bah (1,551) Mar 23, 2018 Connecticut
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    Fundamental Observation is a beer I have really wanted to try
     
    #10 brutalfarce, Oct 11, 2018
  11. Chuck2319

    Chuck2319 Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2017 Arizona
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    It's good, just don't pay/trade through the nose for it. There are shelfies here in Chi I like better :confused:
     
    #11 Chuck2319, Oct 11, 2018
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  12. Shanex

    Shanex Grand Pooh-Bah (4,960) Dec 10, 2015 France
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    Pilsner Urquel - it’s good on a summer evening just not worthy of all the hype.

    Trappiste Rochefort 10 - pretty damn good but St Bernardus 12 kick its ass.

    Most if not every Cantillon - again I like 3F better for a similar price.

    Chimay Bleue - I like their triple better.

    Etc...
     
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  13. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    There is a bit of sameness. I love Resident Culture beers , and I had fresh hop Hop Brain on tap at the brewery and I bought a few cans, I preferred the canned versions. Kinda surprised me, the taste was there but the head was dead, could be the way they sanitize perhaps. But most of the beers I brIng home I Like the canned version a bit more.,
     
    #13 nc41, Oct 11, 2018
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  14. Hoos78

    Hoos78 Maven (1,327) Mar 3, 2015 Ohio

    Ooohh, I’ll have to re-assess this head to head. I have to say that I buy Rochefort 10 5 to 1 over St. B.
     
    #14 Hoos78, Oct 11, 2018
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  15. Chuck2319

    Chuck2319 Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2017 Arizona
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    Good to know!!!
     
    #15 Chuck2319, Oct 11, 2018
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  16. Shanex

    Shanex Grand Pooh-Bah (4,960) Dec 10, 2015 France
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    Both are great - preference goes for St. B

    OP: feels like my post above was more along the line of the controversial beer opinion thread.
     
    #16 Shanex, Oct 11, 2018
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  17. RaulMondesi

    RaulMondesi Grand Pooh-Bah (5,343) Dec 11, 2006 California
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    My first sip of FO floored me so hard I thought I was sitting next to Tupac.
     
    #17 RaulMondesi, Oct 11, 2018
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  18. BayAreaJoe

    BayAreaJoe Pooh-Bah (1,724) Nov 23, 2017 California
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    Most BBA beers.
     
    #18 BayAreaJoe, Oct 11, 2018
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  19. BeanBump

    BeanBump Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2016 California

    Id agree with Cantillon. Good stuff, not worth $60 per bottle.
     
    #19 BeanBump, Oct 11, 2018
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  20. deleted_user_950283

    deleted_user_950283 Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2015
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    Got to try Morning Delight at GABF last year. Coffee Maple Achromatic from Weldwerks blew it away on nose and flavor.
     
    #20 deleted_user_950283, Oct 11, 2018
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