Most overrated beer

[MapleGroveAleworks]

Dark Lord. 3 Floyds cashed in to the max during the heyday of craft beer becoming cool and let's go stand in the rain all day for this mediocre imperial stout and pay an outrageous price for the privilege.

 

[bkboiler]

Well...some might really flame me for this, but I had heady topper "straight from the can" as it instructed me to and was not impressed. It was good, just didn't live up to the hype in my personal opinion. I've had other local IPAs
that I like better, which may just be a preference thing or a freshness thing.

 

[day_trippr]

"San Diego"
Might have something to do with it?

Cheers!

 

[madscientist451]

Does anyone really like Bud Light? Or do they just drink it because they want a non-beer tasting beer? Its got yo be the "most over-rated" because its a top seller.....

 

[craftycleric]

Ok, I know were are taking shots at some easy targets but I am ready to take some real heat.

I have never had a Bell's Two Hearted experience that has convinced me it deserves its perennial position at the top of "Best Beer in America" lists.

Don't get me wrong. It is a fine product. It is in my core rotation, but four years at the top of the Zymurgy list? Literally overrated.

 

[Deric]

Does anyone really like Bud Light? Or do they just drink it because they want a non-beer tasting beer? Its got yo be the "most over-rated" because its a top seller.....

I always figured they just like to pee a lot.

 

[dawn_kiebawls]

No mention of PBR yet? Old Style? I've never understood the hype of either of those

 

[day_trippr]

I will drink Bud Light (or Coors Light, or any of the other Lites), if the situation calls for it.
Like, on a boat, far out at sea, and the other choice is water...

Cheers!

 

[Sunfire96]

I will drink Bud Light (or Coors Light, or any of the other Lites), if the situation calls for it.
Like, on a boat, far out at sea, and the other choice is water...

Cheers!

There's almost always Coors Light in my fridge for the non craft drinkers. Or Bud Light Lime...surprisingly refreshing on a hot day and not as gross as Corona. And no need to chop/buy limes...please don't kick me off the forum lol

 

[bkboiler]

"San Diego"
Might have something to do with it?

Cheers!

Haha, possibly! My neighbor (who recently moved back) was from Maine and used to visit several times a year and would come back with an entire suitcase full of beer. AND share!
Miss them, and not just cause of the beer exchange program!

 

[day_trippr]

lol! Ok, but be careful about ringing up a company based on "transcontinental suitcase beer"...

Cheers!

 

[D.B.Moody]

I've never understood the hype about Guinness. I've tried cans, bottles, and draft (granted, only on this side of the pond), so if anyone has had the "real thing" (read: in Ireland), please speak up.

I have, and it's wonderful. A properly pulled pint in a pub in Ireland is a great experience. And it takes a while.
Guinness is not an in your face IPA or an outrageous porter; it is a delightful session ale.

 

[Falstaff]

I have, and it's wonderful. A properly pulled pint in a pub in Ireland is a great experience. And it takes a while.
Guinness is not an in your face IPA or an outrageous porter; it is a delightful session ale.

This. People get the wrong idea about it. It's very sessionable. It's over hyped as being super dark and super rich. It's only red if you hold a light up to it.

 

[D.B.Moody]

Just asking for opinions on people’s most overrated brand of beer.
For me, I don’t get why people drink Heineken. . . . Corona is another

I agree: Heineken & Corona.

 

[Snark_Wolf_Brewing]

Most overrated beer?

I'm going to say Corona. How anyone can drink that crap and claim it's "great beer" is beyond me.

 

[Stormcrow]

Ok, I know were are taking shots at some easy targets but I am ready to take some real heat.

I have never had a Bell's Two Hearted experience that has convinced me it deserves its perennial position at the top of "Best Beer in America" lists.

Don't get me wrong. It is a fine product. It is in my core rotation, but four years at the top of the Zymurgy list? Literally overrated.

Thought it was just me! It's really not bad, but all the hype had my expectations too high; to the point where I always think that I'm ordering from an old keg because not many people around here go in for crafty beer. (Still not convinced this isn't the case. )

 

[wetmk]

Yuengling and Rolling Rock.

 

[Falstaff]

Trillium, too. If we are going after craft and you're from MA.

 

[jrgtr42]

Trillium, too. If we are going after craft and you're from MA.

I'll admit that I haven't had them in a while, but I used to work down the street from them when it was just the one place in Seaport. I'd stop in every so often when I got out a few minutes early, and at least then, they absolutely lived up to the hype.
I've been to Canton a few times, and it was still excellent, though I skipped the biggest DIPAs.

as far as the subject at hand, I had Pliny the Elder a couple times here and there, and while an excellent beer, it wasn't the 'angels singing' experience I was expecting. I know it goes off the cliff fast, but these were 1 and 2 weeks old - friends had gone to San Fran and brought it back. There's been a few others that I've had that haven't lived up to the hype. From many different breweries.

 

[Falstaff]

I'll admit that I haven't had them in a while, but I used to work down the street from them when it was just the one place in Seaport. I'd stop in every so often when I got out a few minutes early, and at least then, they absolutely lived up to the hype.
I've been to Canton a few times, and it was still excellent, though I skipped the biggest DIPAs.

as far as the subject at hand, I had Pliny the Elder a couple times here and there, and while an excellent beer, it wasn't the 'angels singing' experience I was expecting. I know it goes off the cliff fast, but these were 1 and 2 weeks old - friends had gone to San Fran and brought it back. There's been a few others that I've had that haven't lived up to the hype. From many different breweries.

Just think NEIPA and IPA is overwrought. Trillium is probably great if you love the style(s). But even their pilsner was heavily hopped like they couldn't help it. Had a good stout there though. Irish, I think it was.

 

[soccerdad]

In defense of PBR I want to say that it is exactly what an American Adjunct Lager should be. 85 cents a can.

Over rated. Corona.

 

[biestie]

I seldom post anymore but this caught my eye. Outside of the Midwest, people may not get this, but Spotted Cow has my vote.
FWIW, in my judgement Bud Light and Blue Moon are pretty great examples of their respective styles.

 

[Immocles]

I seldom post anymore but this caught my eye. Outside of the Midwest, people may not get this, but Spotted Cow has my vote.
FWIW, in my judgement Bud Light and Blue Moon are pretty great examples of their respective styles.

I thought of that as well. I have a few friends that drive over to Wisconsin (not sold in MN. At least not around here anyway) a couple times a year to stock up on it. They brew a cherry beer that I love though.

 

[Beermeister32]

We would order Coronas when ordering Mexican food at a restaurant. Seemed to fit the vibe when you squeezed limes in your glass.

I think the lime was originally devised as a way to cover up skunked beer.. Dunno ...

Anyway, one time we had Mexican food at home and no Corona - I don’t buy Corona for home. I did the same “lime in the glass” thing with Coors light. Same difference .... The vibe is in the limes!!

 

[Brews-n-Blues]

Any beer that causes this. No beer is worth that to me. Even if it is amazing, its just a beer and not worth this. View attachment 740226

I completey agree!!
Beer Hype has gotten rediculous!!?
But, then again, it's the people that make it rediculous!!? Very gullible?

 

[craftycleric]

Thought it was just me! It's really not bad, but all the hype had my expectations too high; to the point where I always think that I'm ordering from an old keg because not many people around here go in for crafty beer. (Still not convinced this isn't the case. )

I think the same. I try it in cans, in bottles and whenever I see it on tap with the hope of finding a great fresh example. The only time it has shown promise is when I brewed their clone recipe. I really want to go to the brewery and try it as fresh as possible (plus I really like some of their other beers).

 

[Chuckbergman]

I have 2 categories of over hyped to address:
1. Beers that are only released in a limited area so craft beer enthusiasts (ie us) go crazy trying to get it. I'm looking at you Spotted Cow. I just had one last week and although a good beer, not worth driving to Wisconsin to get it (I live in northern Indiana). Same with Zombie Dust for areas that 3Floyds doesn't distribute. It was a great beer 6 years ago, and still good, but not worth the hype.

2. I think any special release at this point is over hyped. Presale online tickets + long lines + crazy high prices is just too much in today's craft beer environment. It was great when craft beer was just getting popular and a bourbon barrel aged stout was unique, but I can get a 4-pack of Dragon's Milk any day of the week for like $16.

 

[D.B.Moody]

Okay, this isn't actually out yet, but you know it's coming: "Gluten Free, Black NEIPA, Kale & Pumpkin Spiced Ale"
Well, at least the pumpkin part.

 

[jrgtr42]

Just think NEIPA and IPA is overwrought. Trillium is probably great if you love the style(s). But even their pilsner was heavily hopped like they couldn't help it. Had a good stout there though. Irish, I think it was.

Agreed that some of the styles were way overhopped for what they were / should be - but that's the route a lot of beer is taking - I Think I saw a DDH English Bitter... (only part joking...)
But there's also a difference between being overhyped and just not caring for the style. There's styles I don't care for that seem to get a lot of attention, and I don't think it's necessarily overwroght, but I skip them anyway when I see it.

 

[jrgtr42]

Okay, this isn't actually out yet, but you know it's coming: "Gluten Free, Black NEIPA, Kale & Pumpkin Spiced Ale"
Well, at least the pumpkin part.

Rule 34. Now that you mentioned it, someone will be coming out with that exact variety this year.