What is the most hyped lager?

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  1. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    #61 Kadonny, Jun 21, 2012
  2. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,652) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    Lots of interesting responses to this post. Thanks everyone.

    -Some responses were what we craft drinkers know are hyped beers through marketing and then end up sucking (Bud Light, Miller Light, Heinie, Stella).
    -Some responses were the lagers that craft drinkers love and drink lots of such as Prima Pils and Celebrator
    -Some responses were actual one-off lagers that made a big impression on the craft world
    -Some responses were much coveted selections lager lovers search out on a regular basis (but aren't necessarily readily available).

    I would imagine if someone started a post titled "What is the most hyped ale?" You'd have much more clear cut answers (be it Westy, Dark Lord, Pliny, etc., etc. There would be debate obviously, but the responses would all generally surround some sort of "whale" that's listed in the Trading forum regularly).

    As someone that absolutely loves lagers I now am happy that I have a bunch of interesting things to search out.

    Thanks again everyone.
     
    #62 Providence, Jun 21, 2012
  3. chcfan

    chcfan Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2008 California

    #63 chcfan, Jun 21, 2012
  4. chcfan

    chcfan Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2008 California

    That I think could be the winner. It was the only pils to be in the old top 100 IIRC. I was lucky enough to try it on a trip to SF and while it was excellent, I didn't cream my jeans or anything. Definitely a great beer, but I think the limited availability inflated those ratings a bit. I know...shocker :wink:
     
    #64 chcfan, Jun 21, 2012
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  5. RKPStogie

    RKPStogie Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2011 Minnesota

    It's retired, but you can still find it around but Boulevard Seeyoulator Dopplebock is awesome.
     
    #65 RKPStogie, Jun 21, 2012
  6. patto1ro

    patto1ro Pooh-Bah (2,084) Apr 26, 2004 Netherlands
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    Zoigl should be. Rare as hen's teeth, as delicious as god's sweat.
     
    #66 patto1ro, Jun 21, 2012
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  7. Bay01

    Bay01 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Illinois

    +1,000, that is such a delicious beer, it is probably the only Pilsner I'll ever trade for.
     
    #67 Bay01, Jun 21, 2012
  8. hmmmmmm

    hmmmmmm Initiate (0) Mar 11, 2009 North Carolina

    ba blockhead is stupid good
     
    #68 hmmmmmm, Jun 21, 2012
  9. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    I have a lead on a possible trade for it once the Moonlight brew pub opens. I'm crossing my fingers (and toes). So how do you rank it against the other great pils' we can get in our area.
     
    #69 Kadonny, Jun 21, 2012
  10. Hoppsbabo

    Hoppsbabo Pooh-Bah (2,053) Jan 29, 2012 England
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    In the UK, a few years back it was Stella Artois and Kronenburg. Now a lot of 'exotic' Asian lagers are being hyped up.
     
    #70 Hoppsbabo, Jun 22, 2012
  11. 4DAloveofSTOUT

    4DAloveofSTOUT Grand Pooh-Bah (4,064) Nov 28, 2008 Illinois
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    Hoponius Union thats what I can to say and that was immediately the first beer that came to mind.
     
    #71 4DAloveofSTOUT, Jul 9, 2012
  12. marquis

    marquis Pooh-Bah (2,313) Nov 20, 2005 England
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    Read your blog on Zoigl. You really should come off the fence and tell us what you think of it :slight_smile:
     
    #72 marquis, Jul 9, 2012
  13. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    I've never heard of anyone having to chase lagers, but Prima and Dortmunder are the best I can get. Shift is also worth a try too. Most brewers put their efforts into IPA's and Stouts, that's where the money is, the time and effort making a great Lager would make you a broke brewer, and no one would really care. It's a difficult style to make at a world world class level and the profits aren't there. Extreme IPA's and BA Stouts are where the money is.
     
    #73 nc41, Jul 9, 2012
  14. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,647) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    I agree on the production comments. You must not know anyone who has traveled to Germany or the Czech Republic to seek out lagers.

    Yesterday at Bells, the first beer I tried was the smoked Vienna Lager, over all of the IPAs and big Stouts on the board.

    Edit - Quiannanon Falls lager is very good. With the new brewhouse comming on line, I hope they make this in quantity.
     
    #74 hopfenunmaltz, Jul 9, 2012
  15. klaybie

    klaybie Zealot (633) Nov 15, 2009 Illinois

    #75 klaybie, Jul 9, 2012
  16. Exiled

    Exiled Initiate (0) May 30, 2009 Texas
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    #76 Exiled, Jul 9, 2012
  17. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
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    Something on this list most likely?
    http://beeradvocate.com/lists/style/164

    It may not be hyped but this one is my favorite:
    http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/252/779
     
    #77 azorie, Jul 9, 2012
  18. Kinsman

    Kinsman Maven (1,457) Aug 26, 2009 Nevada

    Sam Adams Triple Bock
     
    #78 Kinsman, Jul 9, 2012
  19. dvelcich

    dvelcich Zealot (646) Feb 6, 2008 Illinois
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    #79 dvelcich, Jul 9, 2012
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  20. Exiled

    Exiled Initiate (0) May 30, 2009 Texas
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    Drink it good & cold, and its nice & refreshing!
     
    #80 Exiled, Jul 9, 2012
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