Beer that plummeted in 2012

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  1. kort27

    kort27 Zealot (614) Apr 23, 2009 Illinois
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    Are there any beers that you feel got a whole lot worse in 2012? Recipe change, they brewed too much of it, you got sick of the style, etc..?

    I read in another thread that Dark Lord fell out of the top 100. Now, I'm too lazy to actually look it up, but what other beers took a tumble in 2012, either on an official last, or just for you personally?
     
    #1 kort27, Jan 3, 2013
  2. bcostner1

    bcostner1 Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2010 Tennessee

    For me, this year's FBS. I did not like it at all compared to previous years.
     
    #2 bcostner1, Jan 3, 2013
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  3. BeerThursdays

    BeerThursdays Savant (1,192) Feb 28, 2010 Delaware
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    I'd say DL fell for me in 2011. Also think this years Black Tuesday was overly sweet, but maybe I'm just spoiled by BT with a year or so on it.
     
    #3 BeerThursdays, Jan 3, 2013
  4. vande

    vande Initiate (0) Jan 26, 2007 Illinois

    Miller Lite... That new triple hopped thing.... didn't do it for me :wink:
     
    #4 vande, Jan 3, 2013
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  5. Beerisheaven

    Beerisheaven Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Oh my God, a shocker. Someone thinking that Dark Lord is not good. Amazing. Never saw that one coming. I am shocked that the Floyds get anyone to show up for it anymore.
     
    #5 Beerisheaven, Jan 3, 2013
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  6. TheBeerAlmanac

    TheBeerAlmanac Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2011 Kentucky

    For all the upcoming posts bashing the most recent batch of Dark Lord, feel free to forward any unwanted bottles in my direction.
     
    #6 TheBeerAlmanac, Jan 3, 2013
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  7. hannydawg

    hannydawg Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2010 Illinois

    Shitty beer, great beer festival.
     
    #7 hannydawg, Jan 3, 2013
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  8. Gonzoillini

    Gonzoillini Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2008 Illinois

    Normally I chuckle at the "x beer was better / hoppier / etc... last year threads", but I was also kind of taken aback by Founders Breakfast Stout. Typically my favorite seasonal beer that doesn't require me to go out of my way to grab a few of, but this year I was done after purchasing an initial 4 pack and having it on tap at two different places.

    Cheers!
     
    #8 Gonzoillini, Jan 3, 2013
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  9. bound4er

    bound4er Maven (1,371) Jul 4, 2007 Wisconsin

    The 2012 version of Double Trouble was no where close to the 2011 IMHO.
     
    #9 bound4er, Jan 3, 2013
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  10. NickyDee21

    NickyDee21 Initiate (0) Dec 23, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Idk why, but as mentioned before, FBS. I dont know if it's not as good, my palate has changed, or I'm just plain burned out on it. I labor through them anymore.
     
    #10 NickyDee21, Jan 3, 2013
  11. GeddyLeeRocks

    GeddyLeeRocks Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Colt .45 Double Malt was way less corn-infused than last years! :slight_frown:
     
    #11 GeddyLeeRocks, Jan 3, 2013
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  12. aminobutyricacid

    aminobutyricacid Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2011 Pennsylvania

    I thought FBS before I clicked on the link for the thread... only to find FBS mentioned.
     
    #12 aminobutyricacid, Jan 3, 2013
  13. stxSS07

    stxSS07 Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2010 Illinois

    FBS for me as well. It was just "off" this year (and I'm usually the one rolling my eyes when people say this)...disappointing.
     
    #13 stxSS07, Jan 3, 2013
  14. litheum94

    litheum94 Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2008 California

    Wouldn't say it plummeted, but Celebration didn't do it for me the same way it has in previous years. Not really sure if it's me or the beer.
     
    #14 litheum94, Jan 3, 2013
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  15. beercanman

    beercanman Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2012 Ohio

    GL Xmas ale sucked ass this year.
     
    #15 beercanman, Jan 3, 2013
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  16. nickapalooza86

    nickapalooza86 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2010 Wisconsin

    Did all you FBS people only have the earlier batches... after 9/15 it has been as world class as ever!
     
    #16 nickapalooza86, Jan 3, 2013
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  17. beercanman

    beercanman Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2012 Ohio

    I enjoyed it.
     
    #17 beercanman, Jan 3, 2013
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  18. JohnB311

    JohnB311 Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2008 Massachusetts


    I just had some on draft for the first time this season and couldn't really notice any differences from last years, which I have been drinking periodically throughout the year.
     
    #18 JohnB311, Jan 3, 2013
  19. luisc123

    luisc123 Zealot (513) Oct 20, 2011 California

    I'm gonna give some love for FBS, due to all the negativity towards it in this thread. Had last year's batch once and this year's many times. Still blown away every time.:slight_smile:
     
    #19 luisc123, Jan 3, 2013
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  20. TreeBeer

    TreeBeer Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2012 Massachusetts

    i agree, Celebration seemed weaker this year than in years past
     
    #20 TreeBeer, Jan 3, 2013
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