The biggest Whale you didn't like.

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by danedelman, Jun 13, 2012.

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  1. danedelman

    danedelman Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2011 Pennsylvania

    I just had a ...... I didn't like it for what it is held up to and tasted like one of my local @$2.50 beers that I enjoy and don't pay a $12 a bottle price tag. I'm not saying the name because I am sure many thought it was worth the price tag. Anybody have a whale that they didn't enjoy??
     
    #1 danedelman, Jun 13, 2012
  2. ChadQuest

    ChadQuest Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2009 Illinois

    $12 whale?!?!?!?!

    WHERE!
     
    #2 ChadQuest, Jun 13, 2012
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  3. mtlasley

    mtlasley Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2012 Illinois

    Where's the honor in asking our biggest whale disappointments and not revealing yours?
     
    #3 mtlasley, Jun 13, 2012
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  4. danedelman

    danedelman Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2011 Pennsylvania

    ok. nobody will like me but I enjoyed but did not think the hype is all true for Founder KBS.
     
    #4 danedelman, Jun 13, 2012
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  5. mlaroche

    mlaroche Devotee (383) Sep 25, 2005 California

    I had a 2008 Dark Lord recently and I found it good but not jaw dropping, life changing wonderful.
     
    #5 mlaroche, Jun 13, 2012
  6. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    My first attempt at Better Half resulted in me drinking exactly 1 oz and letting it sit there where the other 4 people couldnt even finish the other 1 ozs. I had a bottle (the last was on tap) and it got better, but it was still super sweet.
     
    #6 VncentLIFE, Jun 13, 2012
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  7. danedelman

    danedelman Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2011 Pennsylvania

    I didn't like the origination of that beer either, nor backwoods bastard. Although I love Heresy and Insanity!! Lots cheaper too.
     
    #7 danedelman, Jun 13, 2012
  8. mtlasley

    mtlasley Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2012 Illinois

    While I personally loved it, you really don't need to be afraid to receive hate for not liking a beer. Everyone's tastes are different and you'll find that people in the craft beer world are pretty accepting.
     
    #8 mtlasley, Jun 13, 2012
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  9. podunkparte

    podunkparte Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2009 Washington

    Wait, you paid $12 for a bottle of kbs?
     
    #9 podunkparte, Jun 13, 2012
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  10. mtlasley

    mtlasley Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2012 Illinois

    I just realized that too. What gives? You over paid by quite a bit...
     
    #10 mtlasley, Jun 13, 2012
  11. LambicKing

    LambicKing Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Germany

    Super fresh Westy 12.

    Yep, I said it.
     
    #11 LambicKing, Jun 13, 2012
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  12. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah

    I loved better half... hit me up with some bms, and we can work out trades for any left over. Only managed one, wish I had some more.
     
    #12 crusian, Jun 13, 2012
  13. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    I had 2 year old West 12, and enjoyed it less than the 8. Just underwhelming.
     
    #13 VncentLIFE, Jun 13, 2012
  14. nicks6217

    nicks6217 Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2010 California

    Didnt really care for Bar fly, thought the mouth feel was thin, baltic porter like. It also has too much char and a weird sour twang from the wine barrel.
     
    #14 nicks6217, Jun 13, 2012
  15. liamt07

    liamt07 Pooh-Bah (2,657) Jul 26, 2009 Canada (ON)
    Pooh-Bah

    Not really a whale, but Black Damnation V. Expensive and very distinct, but glad I traded my other bottle.
     
    #15 liamt07, Jun 13, 2012
  16. Titans77

    Titans77 Zealot (588) Jul 21, 2011 Maryland

    Moby Dick. He is a damn big whale but I just couldn't figure out all the hype about him. Mediocre at best...
     
    #16 Titans77, Jun 13, 2012
  17. tylermains

    tylermains Initiate (0) Apr 6, 2010 Kentucky

    Kabert may not be a whale but I really disliked it.
     
    #17 tylermains, Jun 13, 2012
  18. kawilliams81

    kawilliams81 Pooh-Bah (1,972) Feb 27, 2009 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    You're crazy!! Bar Fly is the best RIS I have had. Thick mouthfeel, chocolate, coffee, some char. It's a anti porter if anything. Please send me any Bar Fly you come across!
     
    #18 kawilliams81, Jun 13, 2012
  19. semibaked

    semibaked Pooh-Bah (1,897) Mar 27, 2007 Minnesota
    Pooh-Bah

    Not to be a jerk, but KBS isn't a whale, but anyway for me it would have to be 2011 PVW Dark Lord, I just Dark Lord too sweet and the PVW barrels didn't really help that.
     
    #19 semibaked, Jun 13, 2012
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  20. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    The one that sticks out is HOTD Dave. HOTD is one of my top breweries, but I can't believe what people pay for this "beer".
     
    #20 miketd, Jun 13, 2012
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