HOP-heads unite (whats your favorite I.P.A. ?)

roscoeiii · « **Reply #60 on:** 21 May 2012, 08:55 pm »

Quote from: Devil Doc on 21 May 2012, 08:13 pm

Forgot. I already posted

IPAs can have that effect.

SlushPuppy · « **Reply #61 on:** 21 May 2012, 09:13 pm »

I've had a hundred or more IPA's in various price ranges and strengths, but the one that always blows me away is Elissa by the Saint Arnold Brewery here in Houston. It's slightly malty for an IPA, and at 6.7% it's on the low side of most of the newer IPA's, but it sure packs a punch in the flavor department! The fact that I can buy it within walking distance of my house for $7.99 a six-pack ($6.99 on sale at Kroger) is icing on the cake. Not "the best" I've ever had, but really damn close.

CSI · « **Reply #62 on:** 21 May 2012, 09:43 pm »

Wow! What a great topic. I live in North SD County so often hang at Pizza Port (great family atmosphere). My own favorite dive is Churchill's in San Marcos. 52 brews on tap including many mentioned here. And when I get too enthusiastic I can walk home.
Second the endorsement of Firestone Walker Double Jack, Mongo, Pliny the Elder and most anything out of Russian River. The harder to find Pliny the Younger and Blind Pig are great subsitutes when the Elder isn't on tap. Probably the most popular IPA in these parts is Sculpin. Partly because it is easier to find than some of the others and partly because it is a great (and consistent) IPA. Never had any of these in a bottle. Always on tap.

djdube525 · « **Reply #63 on:** 21 May 2012, 09:56 pm »

A lot of great suggestions... Bells, Dogfish, Green Flash and Stone make some awesome IPAs... One Brewery I haven't seen mentioned is 21st Ammendment Brewery. Last night I had their "Back in Black IPA" which was tastey. Pours like a dark lager, but has a nice hoppy flavor... Not overly bitter... Fairly smooth for an IPA.

roscoeiii · « **Reply #64 on:** 21 May 2012, 10:11 pm »

Speaking of black IPAs, I am a huge fan of Clown Shoes' Hoppy Feet and Hoppy Feet 1.5. Great black IPAs from the Northeast. Was psyched to see these showing up in Chicago stores.

Eric · « **Reply #65 on:** 21 May 2012, 10:28 pm »

Samuel Smith's

a1p1 · « **Reply #66 on:** 22 May 2012, 12:46 am »

Bell's Two-Hearted Ale; one of my favorite beers.
Bell's Hopslam when it's available for the short time

Founders is new to my area and the Centenial IPA is quite good but
Double Trouble, double IPA, is just great.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1199/34146

DogFish Head 60 minute is very good, but I was really disappointed in the 90 minute; too sweet; doesn't taste like an IPA to me.

funkmonkey · « **Reply #67 on:** 22 May 2012, 02:14 am »

The Founders Double Trouble is excellent! Thanks for mentioning it.
My Dad sent me 5 of them from MI (a few months ago)... I wonder what happened to the 6th?

The Huma Lupa is also great!

I sure do wish that Pizza Port would open a place in the LA area... I've been to a couple of them on various trips to SD... I am definitely a fan.

funkmonkey · « **Reply #68 on:** 18 Jun 2012, 01:44 am »

Holy hop monster batman... just had a bit of the Ruination 10th Aniversary

WOW

Damn good, and clocking in at around 10% ...watch out

in a word: awesome

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #69 on:** 18 Jun 2012, 01:55 am »

....they have a video.....Link...

zybar · « **Reply #70 on:** 18 Jun 2012, 01:06 pm »

Thanks for the heads-up on the 10th anniversary Ruination.

I will check my local haunts and pick some up.

George

rodge827 · « **Reply #71 on:** 18 Jun 2012, 01:20 pm »

I was in the Cleveland area over the Memorial Day weekend and sampled these two:

YUMMY!

zybar · « **Reply #72 on:** 29 Jun 2012, 12:29 am »

Quote from: zybar on 18 Jun 2012, 01:06 pm

Thanks for the heads-up on the 10th anniversary Ruination.

I will check my local haunts and pick some up.

George

Drinking one right now as I listen to my new Ncore amps.

One word: YUMMY!!!

George

sts9fan · « **Reply #73 on:** 29 Jun 2012, 12:33 am »

Love Hoptimum. Glad we got 4packs this year.

Is the 10yr Ruination different or just a different label?

zybar · « **Reply #74 on:** 29 Jun 2012, 12:37 am »

Quote from: sts9fan on 29 Jun 2012, 12:33 am

Love Hoptimum. Glad we got 4packs this year.

Is the 10yr Ruination different or just a different label?

Different.

More hops and and higher alcohol content.

Boston.com/lifestyle/food/blogs/99bottles/2012/06/reviews_stone_ruination_10th_b.html

George

Freo-1 · « **Reply #75 on:** 29 Jun 2012, 12:38 am »

Samuel Smith: Great Taste!

sts9fan · « **Reply #76 on:** 29 Jun 2012, 12:43 am »

Quote from: zybar on 29 Jun 2012, 12:37 am

Different.

More hops and and higher alcohol content.

Boston.com/lifestyle/food/blogs/99bottles/2012/06/reviews_stone_ruination_10th_b.html

George

Gots to get me some of that.

zybar · « **Reply #77 on:** 29 Jun 2012, 12:46 am »

Quote from: sts9fan on 29 Jun 2012, 12:43 am

Gots to get me some of that.

BTW, I don't agree with the review I provided the link to...I think it is quite drinkable.

George

Freo-1 · « **Reply #78 on:** 29 Jun 2012, 12:47 am »

Quote from: sts9fan on 29 Jun 2012, 12:43 am

Gots to get me some of that.

Have you tried Dogfish Head? They make a 60, 90, and a 120 minute brew.

strider · « **Reply #79 on:** 20 Aug 2012, 04:35 pm »

Quote from: Freo-1 on 29 Jun 2012, 12:47 am

Have you tried Dogfish Head? They make a 60, 90, and a 120 minute brew.

They also make a 75 Minute that is the best of the bunch, IMO. I've only seen it at the Brewpub in Rehoboth DE and one time in a Baltimore beer bar that's one of the O.G. craftbrew places in the area.

If you're ever in the area of Ocean City, MD (little town of Berlin, specificallly) there's a new brewery called Burley Oak. Tried their Hugs & Nugs Imperial IPA. Absoluteley phenomenal. They are not bottling anything for the most part yet, which sucks, but if you're down there it's definitely worth the stop!