Last "unique" brew that blew your mind, minus IPAs/DIPAs

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by RBassSFHOPit2ME, Aug 22, 2012.

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  1. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    Good God, please fellow BAs. Can we keep Hoppy beers out of the equasion?? If not, oh well...Stone did just come out with their 16th Anniversary.

    Was it the Ancho Chilis, Pasilla Chilis and Cinnamon that threw the Hunahpu's over the top for you?

    Or the recent Daglet dates and Mission figs that separated Black Butte XXIV from the rest of the Black Butte Reserve Vintages?

    For me, my inspiration for this thread is Hair of the Dog's ADAM. I've been overlooking this beer on shelves for quite some time now. Finally decided to pull the trigger.

    I, 99.9% of the time am not a fan of smoke in beer, but with ADAM it was a almost like a fine cigar complimenting the dark fruits, and not at all overpowering.

    I bought 4 more afterwards to age, and see what happens over time. For the record, the ADAM I had in question was the most recent batch on shelves, about 6-7 months old.

    CHEERS!
     
    #1 RBassSFHOPit2ME, Aug 22, 2012
  2. OneBeertoRTA

    OneBeertoRTA Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2010 California

    Collage.

    I've had two since the release, maybe 4 months apart and this beer has so much going on. I really dig it, and can't wait to try again every 6 months or so.
     
    #2 OneBeertoRTA, Aug 22, 2012
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  3. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    I had passed on LoneRider Peacemaker Pale Ale because I havent had a good hop forward NC beer yet (well besides Foothills Jade, Natty Greene's Freedom IPA, and Olde Hickory Death by Hops), but I grabbed a bottle of Peacemaker. Holy shit. Nice hop presence, yet still drinkable. I recommend this. oh yes. So I guess Jade fits, but its not as fun.

    The biggest one I can think of was I walked into a bar and ordered this thing called Nugget Nectar. Then I ordered Siberian Night. Best freaking night ever.
     
    #3 VncentLIFE, Aug 22, 2012
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  4. Heatwave33

    Heatwave33 Initiate (0) Sep 13, 2011 Florida

    Last unique beer to blow my mind was Tequesta Brewing and Funky Buddha collaboration. Brown Barleywine. My new favorite Barleywine by far. They are aging some in Lairds Apple Brandy Barrels as we speak! (The same type of Barrels Cigar City used for Apple Brandy Hunahpu) I might just implode into myself when I drink it!
     
    #4 Heatwave33, Aug 22, 2012
  5. robinsmv

    robinsmv Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2010 Florida

    Cascade sang noir, though I'm not sure if it qualifies as "unique"
     
    #5 robinsmv, Aug 22, 2012
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  6. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    From my recent reviews I'd say Cascade Sang Noir and Squatters Radio From Hell. The former is a most excellent sour, the latter a wonderful Malt bomb.
     
    #6 Bitterbill, Aug 22, 2012
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  7. deleted_user_570457

    deleted_user_570457 Zealot (728) Feb 21, 2011

    Maple Tripple this past weekend. Blew my mind.
     
    #7 deleted_user_570457, Aug 22, 2012
  8. Heatwave33

    Heatwave33 Initiate (0) Sep 13, 2011 Florida

    Oh the tasting I had the other night we had Tart of Darknees. I had pretty high expectations for this brew. It exceeded them!
     
    #8 Heatwave33, Aug 22, 2012
  9. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    I guess I will continue the "hype".

    Cherry Bomb- Sour Dopplebock aged with cocoa nibs and Serrano peppers.

    Umae Umami- Sour Wheatwine Aged on Stanley Plums.

    The Livery Anniversary party was a hell of a time. The beer they put in barrels is unlike what I have seen from anyone and I love it.
     
    #9 kzoobrew, Aug 22, 2012
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  10. shawnp

    shawnp Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2010 Minnesota

    Moes Bender. End of thread.
     
    #10 shawnp, Aug 22, 2012
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  11. cneville

    cneville Zealot (520) Sep 16, 2010 Ohio

    Freigeist Abraxxxas--picked it up on a rec from the salesman, who basically forced me to buy it. Smoky, tart, malty, and really just a strong beer, especially since I thought I'd hate it.
     
    #11 cneville, Aug 22, 2012
  12. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    Well if im shooting for unique off the wall stuff (as the OP intended), I would have to go with Fullsteam Wanderlust. A beer with Cheerwine syrup (a cherry soda native to NC)?! a nice super tart cherry heavy Flanders Red.
     
    #12 VncentLIFE, Aug 22, 2012
  13. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    had a bottle of Cantillion Rose De Gambrinus in July it was perfection
     
    #13 gatornation, Aug 22, 2012
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  14. udubdawg

    udubdawg Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2006 Kansas

    can't remember the name now, but it was a saison with brett aged in a chardonnay barrel from Black Raven in WA.

    had a pretty ridiculous gose with brett and blackberries from a homebrewer the same weekend.
     
    #14 udubdawg, Aug 22, 2012
  15. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Good to know since I have one in the fridge right now.
     
    #15 UCLABrewN84, Aug 22, 2012
  16. infi

    infi Savant (1,072) Apr 4, 2009 New York
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    Didn't really blow my mind per say, but I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Stone Smoked Porter w/ Chipotle Peppers.
     
    #16 infi, Aug 22, 2012
  17. BeezNeezy22D

    BeezNeezy22D Initiate (0) Dec 24, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Jolly Pumpkin Madrugada Obscura. Was just picking randomly off a taplist and happened to finger this. I had no idea there was such a beer! A sour stout. It blew me away. I plan on picking up some Bruery Tart of Darkness thinking it will be similar.
     
    #17 BeezNeezy22D, Aug 22, 2012
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  18. BB1313

    BB1313 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) Jul 16, 2009 Ohio
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I cracked my bottle of Green Flash Silva Stout on New Years Day.. it's almost September and I still haven't had anything this year that I've enjoyed more..

    I'll also throw in Columbus Summer Teeth.. it's such an amazing lager..
     
    #18 BB1313, Aug 22, 2012
  19. ChanChan

    ChanChan Maven (1,341) Dec 12, 2009 California

    Deschutes & Hair of the Dog Collage Conflux #1! Didn't know what to expect but the experience was such a pleasant surprise!
     
    #19 ChanChan, Aug 22, 2012
  20. brewbetter

    brewbetter Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2012 Nauru

    I'm really surprised by some of the beers mentioned. I'll echo Tart of Darkness though.
     
    #20 brewbetter, Aug 22, 2012
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