Beers that met/passed your expectations

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  1. fmccormi

    fmccormi Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2010 California

    Hm. Different strokes, I s'pose :-)
     
    #81 fmccormi, Jan 17, 2013
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  2. NickMunford

    NickMunford Pooh-Bah (2,094) Oct 2, 2006 Wyoming
    Pooh-Bah

    Westy 12 met my expectations. The hype was so high, which would lead be to believe it would taste like liquid of the gods. But being a skeptic, I figured I would most likely be very disappointed. Both of those things balanced each other out, and I thought it was a great Belgian quad. One of the best that I've tried actually, so I would say it met my expectations.
     
    #82 NickMunford, Jan 17, 2013
  3. chase2634

    chase2634 Initiate (0) Nov 10, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Passed expectations:
    Heady Topper
    Mimosa
    Juicy
    Serendipity

    Met expectations:
    Twighlight of The Idols
    Oud 15
    Blacknote

    Failed expectations:
    Stouts Revel Red
    DFH Tweason Ale
    Idiot's Drool
     
    #83 chase2634, Jan 17, 2013
  4. nogophers

    nogophers Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2011 Minnesota

    Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery's Three Hour Tour. Like German chocolate cake in a glass. I giggled.
     
    #84 nogophers, Jan 17, 2013
  5. sunkistxsudafed

    sunkistxsudafed Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2010 New Mexico

    most of the regular GI line up. We just recently started getting them in my area. I never had any reason not to like them, I just didn't think they'd be that special either.. So far i've had 312 urban wheat, Honker's ale, Matilda, and Sophie. I've really liked them all quite a bit! Thanks AB/Inbev for bringing these beers into my distro area!!
     
    #85 sunkistxsudafed, Jan 17, 2013
  6. Sazz9

    Sazz9 Initiate (0) Jul 6, 2012 Texas

    Honestly, I have been reading on BA for awhile about how awesome Sucks is... I am a big fan of Lagunitas so of course I was ready to try and buy it when it came in. I did, and it Sucks awesomely :slight_smile: The nose on this beer is incredible! I didnt want to drink it, just smell it!

    Edit: I drank the crap out of it, and it was equally as amazing!

    I had the same experience with BB Aged Winter Warmer from Rahr. Just wow. Good year for beer so far!
     
    #86 Sazz9, Jan 17, 2013
  7. ESeab

    ESeab Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 New Jersey

    Palo Santo Marron - my favorite, how is it not more people talk about this
     
    #87 ESeab, Jan 17, 2013
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  8. ESeab

    ESeab Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 New Jersey

    You're my hero. Love ALL these beers
     
    #88 ESeab, Jan 17, 2013
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  9. imfrommichigan

    imfrommichigan Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2012 Utah

    I'm from Grand Rapids and had my first Backwoods Bastard this year the first day it came out. I can't believe I never had this beer. Definitely one of Founders best. Blew my expectations out of the water. I walked out with a case after that glass.
     
    #89 imfrommichigan, Jan 17, 2013
  10. Zach136

    Zach136 Initiate (0) Jun 17, 2012 Georgia

    Hyped Beers that met/exceeded:
    Gumballhead
    KBS
    Sculpin IPA
    Sucks

    Some pleasant surprises:
    So Fresh and So Green Green
    Timber Beast
     
    #90 Zach136, Jan 17, 2013
  11. RaulMondesi

    RaulMondesi Grand Pooh-Bah (5,343) Dec 11, 2006 California
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    AleSmith IPA and Mongo by Port. Oooooo babi.
     
    #91 RaulMondesi, Jan 17, 2013
  12. allouez86

    allouez86 Pundit (999) Jan 24, 2009 Wisconsin

    De Dolle Stille Nacht and Doggie Claws. Had them both for the first time this week and was blown away by both. Can't wait to try them again.
     
    #92 allouez86, Jan 17, 2013
  13. tigrstylz

    tigrstylz Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2012 Texas

    I second that emotion.

    The Epic saison was a very pleasant surprise as I didn't have high expectations.
     
    #93 tigrstylz, Jan 17, 2013
  14. Absolut

    Absolut Maven (1,353) Sep 19, 2011 California

    zombie dust.
    stone's enjoy by
    parabola
     
    #94 Absolut, Jan 17, 2013
  15. jtg5678

    jtg5678 Zealot (596) Nov 27, 2012 Illinois
    Trader

    Vertical Epic 12.12.12

    I don't have much of a relationship with Stone, but got this on draft for free and was like, "damn, this is actually really good."
     
    #95 jtg5678, Jan 17, 2013
  16. beercanman

    beercanman Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2012 Ohio

    This one goes to 11
    Sucks
    FBS
    FIS
    Maximus (all time favorite DIPA)
    Zombie dust
    Brown shugga
    Modus hoperandi
    Ten fidy
    BA rasputin
    Two hearted
    Mad elf
     
    #96 beercanman, Jan 17, 2013
  17. DonDirkA

    DonDirkA Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2011 Arizona

    Odell Deconstruction
     
    #97 DonDirkA, Jan 17, 2013
  18. --Dom--

    --Dom-- Initiate (0) Dec 22, 2012 Missouri

    Southern Tier Gemini...... it revolutionized my palate in a single glass
     
    #98 --Dom--, Jan 17, 2013
  19. raynmoon

    raynmoon Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2011 Colorado

    Brown Shugga. I thought it'd be good, but I miss it already. I was only able to grab one six pack of it. I believe it ended up in my top 15 rated overall.
     
    #99 raynmoon, Jan 17, 2013
  20. raynmoon

    raynmoon Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2011 Colorado

    Pliny is one of those extremely well balances DIPA's that seem "very nice and dandy" when you drink it, but when you continue to have other IPA's you will start to miss the complex pallet that Pliny provided. It's a very rare beer. That's what makes it so special.
     
    #100 raynmoon, Jan 17, 2013
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