What’s the World’s Worst Microbrew?

August 12th, 2010

Since I’m sort of in a negative mood today, and Magic Hat got me thinking about some truly terrible beer, I started a search for what others thought the worst beer in the world was. Of course, it didn’t occur to me that Natty Light and Bud Light Lime are actually considered beers and almost always pop up near the top of the lists of worst beers. However, there really aren’t any lists that are dedicated to craft beers. We’re generally pretty nice around here, but maybe now’s a good time to venture toward our naughty side and really hammer some beers.

Before we make our list, I want to hear from you guys. What’s the worst beer you’ve ever tasted and why? Was it the execution, the bar, the style, the taste, the smell, the random bugs that happen to find themselves in your glass?

Now, beers like Michelob Ultra don’t count, nor do home brews. And let’s also remember that great breweries can produce truly poor beers. If I had to pick the worst I’ve ever had, it would be Bell’s Batch 8000. I remember it tasting like orange juice that had sat in the sun for weeks and been drizzled over the top of a skunk carcass. I love Bell’s, but that beer was disastrous.

So, what’s your least favorite craft beer?

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Matt

Matt is a freelance journalist, fiction, and nonfiction writer. He recently graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor with a degree in English and a subconcentration in creative writing. Matt enjoys watching Arsenal soccer games, Michigan football, and all things beer—especially stouts and anything imperial. He can be reached at mbemery@gmail.com.

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