jvel79 Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 Haven't really stepped into the the realm of IPA but I do enjoy having a Lagunitas so far that has been my favorite.
Dino81 Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 I agree with the 3 floyds, but my anytime go to IPA is bells two hearted.
TypicalSituation Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 Grapefruit sculpin on tap was the best ipa to ever touch my lips. Heady is a solid dipa, and dirt wolf from victory is a great stand in for heady. Anything lagunitas is legit as well.
TypicalSituation Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 While I absolutely Love Lagunitas Sucks tonight after trying my first Heady Topper this jumps right to #1 but since I cant readily get it Sucks is still my top IPA I've had thats available in my area. Check our dirt wolf if you haven't already. Great dipa and like a smaller heady imo
Habana Mike Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 I'm not nearly the hophead I was a few years back. Haven't brewed a highly hopped beer in probably a decade. Got in to the heavily hopped beers in the mid-90's with Tuppers Hop Pocket, one of the original super-hopped beers, about the time I started home-brewing. Dogfish Head is the next one I recall kindling the movement to higher IBU beers. Living in Atlanta I have good access to Sweetwater's occasional limited Dank Tank offerings, some of which can rip your head off with their hops. Had a Green Flash Palate Wrecker recently that did just as advertised. I've made many IPAs, NW Pale Ales, Imperial Stouts and other super IBU brews but found as my predilection for enjoying fine cigars increased my taste for hoppy beers subsided as I found the hoppiness overwhelmed the nuances of the smoke. Still have an IPA from time to time but not when I'm smoking a decent cigar. Others find this true?
meatball41 Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 I like an IPA with a nice smoke but I go for a more balanced one or just a regular pale ale. The super hop or extra hop brews are too much and I agree regarding those.
TypicalSituation Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 I'm not nearly the hophead I was a few years back. Haven't brewed a highly hopped beer in probably a decade. Got in to the heavily hopped beers in the mid-90's with Tuppers Hop Pocket, one of the original super-hopped beers, about the time I started home-brewing. Dogfish Head is the next one I recall kindling the movement to higher IBU beers. Living in Atlanta I have good access to Sweetwater's occasional limited Dank Tank offerings, some of which can rip your head off with their hops. Had a Green Flash Palate Wrecker recently that did just as advertised. I've made many IPAs, NW Pale Ales, Imperial Stouts and other super IBU brews but found as my predilection for enjoying fine cigars increased my taste for hoppy beers subsided as I found the hoppiness overwhelmed the nuances of the smoke. Still have an IPA from time to time but not when I'm smoking a decent cigar. Others find this true? I usually go for a darker beer, English Barleywine, Scotch ales, stouts, and Belgian strong ales. Seems to pair better, though the occasional Saison can pair wonderfully well with a lighter smoke.
Habana Mike Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 I usually go for a darker beer, English Barleywine, Scotch ales, stouts, and Belgian strong ales. Seems to pair better, though the occasional Saison can pair wonderfully well with a lighter smoke. I agree. I've found Trappist Abbey ales in particular with their fruity flavors and maltiness over hops tend to pair much better with cigars .
LGC Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 I don't care for IPAs in general. If smoking cigars, I recommend avoiding them like Mike mentioned. bitterness numbs the palate and overwhelms subtle flavors.
wookiemofo Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 The list of good IPAs are endless. My go to selection:Surly Abrasive Surly Wet Ballast Point Sculpin Odell Myrcenary Lagunitas Sucks All are knock your socks off though, the ABVs can be dangerous!Founder's All Day IPA for a great session IPA.
ShortFatHokie Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Dogfish Head 60 and 90 Minute IPAs Stone IPA and Ruination IPA I could drink those four every day.
greenpimp Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 I don't care for IPAs in general. If smoking cigars, I recommend avoiding them like Mike mentioned. bitterness numbs the palate and overwhelms subtle flavors. I disagree. I find a good IPA refreshes and even clears the palate while smoking a cigar. I dislike something sweet, cloying, or overly malty as the flavor persists and overcomes the flavors in the cigar.
TheBaron Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Not sure if you can get your hands on it in your neck of the woods, but Hop Bazooka IPA from the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Aust is simply superb. Hoppier than a three-legged roo and crisper than a Greenland morning. Perfect for a summer's day. It's so hoppy, though, I'm not sure it would pair with a cigar.
Bill Hayes Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Tried Clown Shoes 'Hoppy Feet' Dark IPA recently at a restaurant and really enjoyed it. More like a stout though.
wookiemofo Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Clown Shoes has some phenomenal beers. Galactica IPA is one of the tops on my list. Recently tried an imperial red lager IPA that was insanely good. 1
Bill Hayes Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 Clown Shoes has some phenomenal beers. Galactica IPA is one of the tops on my list. Recently tried an imperial red lager IPA that was insanely good. Yeah, I really like their stout, especially the Blaecorn Unidragon. They have weird fantasy labels and names that scream 'try hard' but the beer is excellent from what I've tried. I'd like to see how they go with a normal 'not dark' IPA. I'll keep my eyes open for the Galactica. Cheers.
Arnehaj Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 Here in Sweden we have a Flying Brewery ElectricNurse and there DIPA is real great! Lots of great teast! Skickas från en telefon
wookiemofo Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 Do you guys get Mikeller in sweden? I would imagine you do...?
Chunks96ss Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 I like my IPA very hoppy, my top 3 are Pliny the elder, stone ruinten, and bootleggers knuckle sandwich
Arnehaj Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 Do you guys get Mikeller in sweden? I would imagine you do...? Yes we have! We have a MikkellerBar here in Stockholm. Have try a lots of there beer. But you can get some of his brother Ewil Twin? Skickat från min LG-D855 via Tapatalk
wookiemofo Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 Yup we have both Evil Twin and Mikeller here! Both are really good. Mikeller's I Beat You is awesome.
HDGSN Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 Stone Enjoy By Bells Hopslam Lagunitas Sucks Dogfish 90min Lagunitas HopStoopid
andysc83 Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 By far, Lagunitas Sucks is my favorite IPA. Followed closely by The Alchemist's Focal Banger and Westbrook's Shanes Big DIPA.
malba2366 Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 Dogfish head 60 min is my favorite. But I am finishing off a case of Stone I bought at Costco and I was very impressed.
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