Beers that met/passed your expectations

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  1. MichPaul

    MichPaul Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Michigan

    I'd have to say, my latest was Lagunitas Sucks. Just had my first one over this past weekend. I love Lagunitas stuff, but for some reason wasn't expecting much from this. BOY was I wrong! Loved this beer!
     
    #41 MichPaul, Jan 16, 2013
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  2. booyahachieved3

    booyahachieved3 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2012 Kansas

    90 Minute, I wanted that bottle to last forever.
     
    #42 booyahachieved3, Jan 16, 2013
  3. StubFaceJoe

    StubFaceJoe Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2011 Colorado



    This for me EXACTLY, then I discovered BA and RB and that has lead to a few others as well.

    First Heady really is that good.

    Second was revisiting Prima Pils with a better understanding of beer. That beer is perfect at what it is and a wonderful interpretation.
     
    #43 StubFaceJoe, Jan 16, 2013
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  4. time4lunch

    time4lunch Crusader (444) Aug 10, 2012 New Hampshire
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    Marshal zhukov
    Blind pig
    Susan
    Life without principle
    Abrasive
     
    #44 time4lunch, Jan 16, 2013
  5. MetalMountainMastiff

    MetalMountainMastiff Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2012 California

    Ten Fidy ...Everyone seemed to like it...Little did I know It would become just a regular staple in my house after one can. Also Big Foot.
     
    #45 MetalMountainMastiff, Jan 16, 2013
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  6. alexipa

    alexipa Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2011 Colorado

    Thanks for the suggestions! I've had Sixpoint Resin and do indeed love it. I'll try to get my hands on some Big A.
     
    #46 alexipa, Jan 16, 2013
  7. Thirstygoat

    Thirstygoat Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2012 Illinois
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    This week, Stone RIS thick, dark, tasty.
     
    #47 Thirstygoat, Jan 16, 2013
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  8. FEUO

    FEUO Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2012 Canada (ON)

    Old Foghorn
    Bigfoot
    90min
    Hopslam
     
    #48 FEUO, Jan 16, 2013
  9. KWMiles

    KWMiles Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2012 Minnesota

    Kiwi Rising and Sang Noir
     
    #49 KWMiles, Jan 16, 2013
  10. keithmurray

    keithmurray Pooh-Bah (2,967) Oct 7, 2009 Connecticut
    Pooh-Bah

    Erdinger Pikantus
    Bornem Dubbel
    Zyweic Porter
    Anchor Bock
     
    #50 keithmurray, Jan 16, 2013
  11. tectactoe

    tectactoe Pooh-Bah (2,386) Mar 20, 2012 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    The list goes on and on. Beers that blew me away include Zombie Dust, PtE, FIS, Ten FIDY.... i.e., a lot of stuff you'd expect to see on a list like this. So I'll list some not-as-highly-acclaimed beers that I had neutral/low expectations for and they ended up being awesome....

    Kuhnhenn DRIPA
    Delirium Tremens
    Founders Porter
    Great Lakes Christmas Ale
    Great Lakes Oktoberfest
    Dragonmead Under the Kilt
    Short's Peaches & Creme
     
    #51 tectactoe, Jan 16, 2013
  12. Ravenacht

    Ravenacht Pundit (916) Aug 10, 2012 Florida
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    BCBS
    Ten Fidy
    Rochefort 10
    CCB Cubano Expresso
    Saison Rue
    FBS
    St. Bernadus
    Hunaphu
    RareR DOS
     
    #52 Ravenacht, Jan 16, 2013
  13. sokrman14

    sokrman14 Crusader (432) Mar 8, 2012 California

    Ha!
    At the time of his post he only listed Heady Topper. By the time I hit enter and submitted my post he added the others. But yes my answer was Heady Topper
     
    #53 sokrman14, Jan 16, 2013
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  14. Powderhornphil

    Powderhornphil Maven (1,428) Apr 30, 2012 Minnesota
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    Marshall Zhukov
    Lindley Park
    BA Batch 9000.

    All lived up to and surpassed my expectation.
     
    #54 Powderhornphil, Jan 16, 2013
  15. fmccormi

    fmccormi Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2010 California

    Ah, yeah okay that's what I figured. But yes, Heady is that good.
     
    #55 fmccormi, Jan 16, 2013
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  16. DarthGuitarHero

    DarthGuitarHero Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2011 Minnesota

    These come to mind:

    BCBS
    Eclipse 50/50 Elijah Craig 12
    Big Worse
    Pannepot
    Boulevard's Saison-Brett
    Recently had a 2008 Matilda that I expected to be good, but it was fantastic.
     
    #56 DarthGuitarHero, Jan 16, 2013
  17. BJasny

    BJasny Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2011 Texas

    Deschutes The Dissident, Ballast Point Victory at Sea. The two most intense, albeit very enjoyable, beers I've had
     
    #57 BJasny, Jan 16, 2013
  18. TheJollyHop

    TheJollyHop Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2009 California

    When I had Pliny the first time, I thought to myself "this is good, but I prefer Blind Pig."
     
    #58 TheJollyHop, Jan 16, 2013
  19. s1ckboy

    s1ckboy Pundit (848) Apr 10, 2011 Massachusetts
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    Red's Rye PA. Had it for the first time this past weekend, great stuff. Horrible timing, used to be year round, now a seasonal.
     
    #59 s1ckboy, Jan 16, 2013
  20. neas

    neas Initiate (0) Oct 18, 2011 Pennsylvania

    BCBS: For the amount of money it is in PA I didn't think it could live up to my expectations, but I would gladly buy again.

    Pliny: Only have had it on draft. A lot of my friends think it is overrated, I find it to be way better than any other IPA/DIPA readily available in my area. It also has never been expensive.

    Imperial Biscotti Break: Superb for a non-barrel aged beer.
     
    #60 neas, Jan 16, 2013
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