Worst beer within its style?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by HaynesJB, Apr 17, 2012.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 1 of 6
  1. HaynesJB

    HaynesJB Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2011 North Carolina

    Right now, I'm attempting to drink a Natty Greene's Elm Street IPA. I have half a glass left at the moment, and I've been sipping it for the past 30 minutes, so it's quite warm at this point. Every NG beer I've had so far other than this one have been great, but this is by far the worst beer I've ever had from any microbrewery. It's not like any IPA I've had before at all; it has a very rich blueberry-ish flavor/aroma, and I can't taste any hops at all. Of course, Beer Advocate lists it as an "English" IPA (or "English style," seeing as it's brewed here in NC), and I've only had American IPA's up to this point, so I'm not sure if it's just that I'm a total n00b or if the beer really is just different. I'm not really enjoying it like I do with most IPA's though. Maybe it's just not a good representation of IPA's in general (at least I would say).

    What's a beer, or what are some beers, that you have had that didn't do their style any justice and/or was a total let-down?
     
    #1 HaynesJB, Apr 17, 2012
  2. kmatlack

    kmatlack Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2010 California

    HaynesJB,

    When I lived in NC (Southern Pines) our local grocery store carried natty green's beers and I picked up a 6'er of their IPA one night. Less than impressed.

    Stick with Highland and Duck-Rabbit. I really miss being able to drink their beers on a regular basis. Except for one time I had a rabid duck that tasted like having a mouthful of coins. I don't know what the fuck was going on there....

    Cheers.
     
    #2 kmatlack, Apr 17, 2012
  3. ledzeppelin4

    ledzeppelin4 Initiate (0) May 18, 2011 Illinois

    The DL Geary's London Porter I drank was way too watery for a porter. Just tasted like carbonated water with a bit of coffee thrown in.
     
    #3 ledzeppelin4, Apr 17, 2012
  4. BattleRoadBrewer

    BattleRoadBrewer Savant (1,063) Oct 8, 2005 Massachusetts

    Bud Platinum was a huge disappointment. Other beers of the blue-glass-bottle style* have more to offer.

    *This is--tragically--not a joke, at least in the eyes of the brewer: Anheuser-Busch described the beer as "a trendy blue-bottle line extension that appeals to a key group of beer drinkers and expands consumer occasions," in its third-quarter earnings report.
     
    #4 BattleRoadBrewer, Apr 17, 2012
    pschul4, acevenom, mcaulifww and 4 others like this.
  5. mintjellie

    mintjellie Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2005 Canada (ON)

    Agreed. As far as the blue glass bottle style goes, even Kronenbourg Blanc is better.
     
    #5 mintjellie, Apr 17, 2012
  6. TMoney2591

    TMoney2591 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,139) Apr 21, 2009 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah

    I'll take a Platinum over a '97 Triple Bock any day...
     
    #6 TMoney2591, Apr 17, 2012
    Agold and tarawho like this.
  7. mintjellie

    mintjellie Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2005 Canada (ON)

    #7 mintjellie, Apr 17, 2012
  8. kpacedo

    kpacedo Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2009 California

    Sam Adams oktoberfest
     
    #8 kpacedo, Apr 17, 2012
  9. jds8411

    jds8411 Initiate (0) Oct 12, 2008 California

    #9 jds8411, Apr 17, 2012
    Blargimus, gkunkle, Microbrewtaster and 5 others like this.
  10. HaynesJB

    HaynesJB Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2011 North Carolina

    Natty Greene's Southern Pale and Old Town Brown are some of my favorite local go-to's, but never again will I have their Elm Street IPA. It's a good thing I got it in a mixed 6 pack though. I had to pour it out, which normally pains me for beer, but I couldn't go any further with it. Now I'm drinking a Sweetwater Road Trip (it's okay, but definitely more drinkable), then I still have some Highland Little Hump Spring Ale and a Victory Hop Wallop waiting on me, so it should be a good finish for the night.

    Cheers!
     
    #10 HaynesJB, Apr 17, 2012
  11. FosterJM

    FosterJM Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    Biere De Champagne- Infinium
    Marzen- Kirkland Signature (Costco house brand)
    Dopplebock- Firemans Brewnette

    Cheers!
     
    #11 FosterJM, Apr 17, 2012
  12. jaybags

    jaybags Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2012 Michigan

    wow, that weird, i could never find that beer on ba before. i grapped a bottle of this to fill out a six of sngles because i have never had it before.

    completely awful. would have been a drain pour, but i dont waste beer, so i just chugged it like a bud light.

    that being said, i have never had a good blueberry or any other fruit beer. they just taste so artificial to me
     
    #12 jaybags, Apr 17, 2012
  13. MrPeabodysBeard

    MrPeabodysBeard Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2010 North Carolina

    I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that the Elm Street that you had was pretty old. In fact I don't think that they are making that beer right now, or at all anymore as they are moving into the Freedom IPA. The Elm Street is usually here and gone several months ago. I used to think it wasn't that bad when it was fresh, kinda reminded me of a 400 lb. monkey from Left Hand! If they are still making it I would re-address it next year. Otherwise I would go with their fun one-offs (Dubbel, Sours, Imp. Stout) or their regular lineup!


    Chris
     
    #13 MrPeabodysBeard, Apr 17, 2012
    Lantern likes this.
  14. SauceBoss

    SauceBoss Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2010 Florida

    I do my best to drink local beers to FLA and most people think either CCB, Dunedin, or Swamp Head (at least when they ask me). Well Jacksonville is having a growth of breweries/brew pubs and I have taken a liking to Bold City (even though all are good decent) and they make an 'E Street Ale' which here on BA is categorized as an Amber and this is the most plain beer ever. I taste a lot of diactyl and overall its just plain to me compared to other Ambers I have had.
     
    #14 SauceBoss, Apr 17, 2012
  15. DrAwkward82

    DrAwkward82 Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2005 California

    It strains credibility to even call it an IPA, but if the brewery's style designation is to be believed, Alexander Keith's is the worst IPA I've ever had.
     
    #15 DrAwkward82, Apr 17, 2012
    TheHammer, LiquidTable, CMUbrew and 1 other person like this.
  16. Chickenhawk9932

    Chickenhawk9932 Pooh-Bah (2,855) Jul 19, 2010 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    Love the avatar, I enjoyed Alexander Keith's IPA, but at the time I was working on the railroad drinking Guinness and Heineken. I am sure it would be less pleasant now. Still, I can't say I've had a bottom self blowout to seek the worst of the worst. Just the thought of Troegs' Dreamweaver still leaves a bad taste in my mouth, but I seek out only quality beers now, and haven't had a bad wheat beer since.
     
    #16 Chickenhawk9932, Apr 17, 2012
  17. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    old chub and moose drool... yuck.
     
    #17 SFACRKnight, Apr 17, 2012
  18. meltroha

    meltroha Zealot (603) Aug 16, 2011 Ohio

    Back in Black
     
    #18 meltroha, Apr 17, 2012
  19. projectstars

    projectstars Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2010 Washington

    #19 projectstars, Apr 17, 2012
  20. BigCheese

    BigCheese Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2009 Massachusetts

    Off the top of my head: Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Sam Adams Cranberry Lambic, Gearys Pub Ale, Corona Extra, Budweiser American Ale.
     
    #20 BigCheese, Apr 17, 2012
Page 1 of 6
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.