Most overrated beer

[Miraculix]

I haven't read through all the postings here, but I am surprised that nobody has mentioned Michelob Ultra, fizzy yellow water and the go-to brew for hipsters following rock climbing or a 30 mile triathalon.

I've had it once, I was not impressed.

 

[JAReeves]

Disagreed with probably 75% of this, but hey to each their own! The point about sours is I think misguided. I mean why would you ever eat cheese if you follow that line of thinking? I'm not a sour freak, but I picked up a bottle of Panil Barriquée sometime well before the sour craze hit (where I live at least) and was blown away. Great, refreshing, bracing beer on a summer day on the patio. I haven't been able to find it again easily, and reject all of the gross, sweet sours that are available outright.

Panil is the best sour I have ever had. I bought one in Rome to bring back to SWMBO, and have been kicking myself ever since that I didn't buy the other 2 bottles that were available at Johnny's Off-License. Amazing sour ale and a great beer shop!

 

[MaxStout]

If I have to stand in line, attend a special event or wait until a special day to buy a beer that's perhaps ranked a couple points higher than the competitors on Beer Advocate, it's not worth it to me.

Yeah, I've tried Darkness, Dark Lord, Assassin, etc. They're quite good, but not "drop everything for a day and stand in line" good. I'll go to the liquor store and pick up some Old Rasputin.

 

[Knightshade]

There is a particular craft brewery whom I won't mention by name, but they've expanded from 1 location to 5 in the past couple of years...during Covid. Their beers are good, don't get me wrong...but it very uncommon for them to have any of their beers available in a 4 pack for less than $20. I'm looking at their website right now and they have 2 at $16 and 3 at $25 with numerous in the 20'ish bracket.

The last couple of stouts I've had from them all that a level of that diacetyl slickness that I find off-putting for me personally.

I used to be a pretty big fan, and I applaud their success. Just kinda over them, too many others out there to be explored and appreciated.

and reading the last couple of pages in this thread has made me realize that I have not had a proper pour of Guiness in ages. Need to try and rectify that soon.

 

[MaxStout]

nd reading the last couple of pages in this thread has made me realize that I have not had a proper pour of Guiness in ages. Need to try and rectify that soon.

I haven't either. Need to pick up some Extra Stout or Export Stout.

 

[grampamark]

How about the beer of every homebrewer who’s ever said “I know my beer is good; nobody’s ever turned down another one”.

 

[Stormcrow]

How about the beer of every homebrewer who’s ever said “I know my beer is good; nobody’s ever turned down another one”.

Yep. I was just thinking that it's hard to remember the last commercial beer I've had, but I can think of a couple of mine that didn't live up to expectation.

 

[NewJersey]

Most overrated? New England IPAs/hazebois

 

[McMullan]

You can't beat Danish PR. Unless you have a baseball bat

 

[GBRbrew]

I can't believe I read this whole thread and not one mention of rouge dead guy Ale, I mean it's ok but the way everyone talked I was expecting more.

 

[Oleson M.D.]

Most overrated? New England IPAs/hazebois

All IPA's. Most US brewed Oktoberfest beers. I said most, not all!

 

[soccerdad]

I can't believe I read this whole thread and not one mention of rouge dead guy Ale, I mean it's ok but the way everyone talked I was expecting more.

Going easy on them. Good name. Good tee shirt.

 

[Oleson M.D.]

Can't find much good about "dead".

 

[Kee]

Can't find much good about "dead".

Well, I hope there's something good about it. We are all headed in that direction, although I'm yanking on the reins as hard as I can.

 

[Oleson M.D.]

Well, I hope there's something good about it. We are all headed in that direction, although I'm yanking on the reins as hard as I can.

Yep. Just a matter of time…

 

[Wiscohio_brewer]

We got a brewery in Columbus called Hoof Hearted that brews a lot of hazy IPAs. They all just taste like orange or grapefruit juice to me. I don't get the hype.

 

[TheCache]

yanking on the reins as hard as I can.

But only with one hand.... because beer!

 

[ehall]

wait?! we're supposed to be yanking the reins?!!!

 

[Kee]

wait?! we're supposed to be yanking the reins?!!!

Or, if you were born to be wild, you could fire all of your guns at once and explode into space.

 

[grampamark]

Or, if you were born to be wild, you could fire all of your guns at once and explode into space.

Like a true nature's child...

 

[Rob2010SS]

I can't believe I read this whole thread and not one mention of rouge dead guy Ale, I mean it's ok but the way everyone talked I was expecting more.

+1 to that!! That stuff is terrible IMO.

 

[Ogilthorpe2]

+1 to that!! That stuff is terrible IMO.

one of my all time favorites

 

[KeizerBrewr]

I won't hate on macro beers, they have their place. Heck, I still keep a stock of Coors heavy in the fridge for when I need something with carbonation, but will allow me to still accomplish tasks. As far as overrated beers? Most of you touched on them; Blue Moon, "pastry" stouts(WTAF?), Corona/clear/green glass beers. Dead Guy is a good beer. This is why we're all allowed opinions, just that some are wrong.

 

[GBRbrew]

I won't hate on macro beers, they have their place. Heck, I still keep a stock of Coors heavy in the fridge for when I need something with carbonation, but will allow me to still accomplish tasks. As far as overrated beers? Most of you touched on them; Blue Moon, "pastry" stouts(WTAF?), Corona/clear/green glass beers. Dead Guy is a good beer. This is why we're all allowed opinions, just that some are wrong.

Lol did anyone read my whole post, I said dead guy ale was ok, I like the beer I just think it's overrated, the way everyone talked about it I was expecting fireworks and music when I tasted it. That didn't happen.

 

[wetmk]

"This is why we're all allowed opinions, just that some are wrong. "

Everyone who disagrees with me is an idiot!

 

[KeizerBrewr]

I guess sarcasm isn't well read.

 

[wetmk]

I guess sarcasm isn't well read.

Sarcasm is often hard to get when reading something.
If your post was in response to mine, just know that I was basically in agreement with you. I was just playing off of your, "...just that some are wrong" accompanied by the wink.

 

[KeizerBrewr]

No it wasn't in response to you. I was a dunce and didn't it edit to add to my post. Thankfully most can figure it out without getting feathers ruffled, but don't want to assume anymore these days.

 

[DarrellQ]

Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager. It was decent before InBev took over, now it sucks, imho. Still, it is the top draft seller in most of the pubs I visit.

 

[GrowleyMonster]

Just asking for opinions on people’s most overrated brand of beer.
It can be a craft beer, but I’d like to stick to ones that are pretty well known around the globe.

I’ll start.
For me, I don’t get why people drink Heineken. Every damn time I’ve decided to give it another chance, I regret it. ALWAYS gives me a throbbing headache. Corona is another beer that I would pass by if other Mexican beers are available.

I am with you. I LOATHE Heineken. Absolutely LOATHE it. Corona is okay in major cities in Mexico where it is fresh. It skunks quickly in those clear glass bottles. It's all about the supply chain. But even fresh, it is sort of unremarkable, just not offensive, to me. Lowenbrau doesn't do much for me, either. Bud Lite? Meh. In that category I prefer Miller Lite, ice cold. It actually works for me on a hot summer day here in New Orleans. Bud Lite just doesn't measure up. Really though, I seldom drink any beer these days that I don't brew myself. We go out to eat maybe twice a year and I usually just have wine. I don't like paying for craft beer and it is amazing how many restaurants don't have Miller Lite. They want you to drink the high ticket beers and I find myself way too critical of them when I am paying twice as much. My own brews are usually heavy ales or stouts, very lightly hopped with a lot of body. Current drink-think seems to favor extremely hoppy brews and I find them almost nauseating, especially IPAs.

When I see clever graphics or humorous names or pushy catchy marketing, my alarm bells go off, and if socially forced to drink, I pre-dislike it, as often as not. Same with wine. Everybody wants a catchy name. I would rather have a catchy taste. Trendy stuff turns me off. Give me a 2 year old plain label classic Beujolais or Burgogne any day and a 10yo tawny port for desert. Catchy labels not welcome at table. Our junk wine at home is usually a white zin, by the box or gallon jug. Even with seafood I don't really care for most whites and when dining out I will just skip the wine and have them make me a pitcher of iced tea, don't spare the lemon. I know, ok, yeah I am an uncouth savage. At home though, meals are always accompanied by a pint of my stout though we will serve a wine for company.