Hypo's favorite IPA - Cast your vote

[Turtle]

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Please tell me you've tried the Rogue Hazelnut Brown.

 

Uhhhmmm...is that joking 'cause I'm allergic to nuts? I don't get that one. On the other hand, I drink Rogue brew but I don't know if they have an IPA. Dead Guy Ale, and Yellow Snow Ale I like from them.

 

Back on topic, I'm going to pick up some Atlanta brewed Sweetwater IPA soon so I can take a photo for the Second Hypo Photo Scavenge. Honestly, just for the photo. :)

 

Acknowledged. :phones:

 

The big distinction with IPA's seems to be the extra hops as well as the high alcohol content. English beer could be shipped far away to India over a significant period of time and retain its "freshness" without refrigeration. In a brief search I could not find any well defined distinctions between IPA and PA. From what I've stumbled upon, IPAs seem to be at a 6% minimum alcohol content. This chart shows Sierra Nevada Pale Ale as 4.82% alcohol.

 

Nonetheless, Sierra Nevada is one of my favorite beers for its light, hoppy flavor

 

Mmmmm...I'm very suspicious when they call it PA and not IPA. I think they do it to pass off swill as the real thing. And then there's calling it IPA when it's below 6%; more swill!!! 4.8%!!???? Good grief Betty!!!

 

Speaking of swill, I still have a couple Bridgeports to polish off, and then it's off to find some IPA worth reporting on. :lol:

[Erasmus00]

I voted other- my favorite is Mojo. Powerfully hoppy.

-Will

[InfiniteNow]

Nonetheless, Sierra Nevada is one of my favorite beers for its light, hoppy flavor.

Mmmmm...I'm very suspicious when they call it PA and not IPA. I think they do it to pass off swill as the real thing. And then there's calling it IPA when it's below 6%; more swill!!! 4.8%!!???? Good grief Betty!!! :eek_big:

 

Speaking of swill, I still have a couple Bridgeports to polish off, and then it's off to find some IPA worth reporting on. :confused: :shrug:

 

Don't be so quick to discount the Sierra Nevada. Absolutely one of my top five all time/big name beers (in good company with Negro Modelo, Newcastle Brown, Pacifico Clara, and Duvel), and countless others around me agree on it's quality and enjoyment factor. If you have not done so already, you should give her a swig or nine. Without doubt more thrill than swill.

 

 

Thanks also, Will, for the new entry. It has been added to my list of "be on the lookout for that one." :eek2:

[Tormod]

I am not familiar with any IPA's over here. But personally I favor Newcastle Brown Ale and Guinness draft so I guess I'm at the wrong end of the scale. :confused:

[Guest chendoh]

I am not familiar with any IPA's over here. But personally I favor Newcastle Brown Ale and Guinness draft so I guess I'm at the wrong end of the scale.

Not really, I like to mix Bass Ale with Guiness Stout:)

 

Right now, I'm having a Dewar's.....;)

[Turtle]

Don't be so quick to discount the Sierra Nevada. Absolutely one of my top five all time/big name beers (in good company with Negro Modelo, Newcastle Brown, Pacifico Clara, and Duvel), and countless others around me agree on it's quality and enjoyment factor. If you have not done so already, you should give her a swig or nine. Without doubt more thrill than swill.

 

 

Following you recommendation, and as Wally World all of a sudden doesn't carry canvas in the fabric section, I spent $7.00 US on a sixer of Sierra suds. Uhhh...how do I put this?... My therapist says be assertive rather than passive or aggressive; so simply, I don't like the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Low alcohol (5.6%), weak bitter start with no body, not hoppy enough, and no follow through.

 

I promise to keep trying. :firday: (:shrug:) :D beer:

[InfiniteNow]

Following you recommendation, and as Wally World all of a sudden doesn't carry canvas in the fabric section, I spent $7.00 US on a sixer of Sierra suds. Uhhh...how do I put this?... My therapist says be assertive rather than passive or aggressive; so simply, I don't like the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Low alcohol (5.6%), weak bitter start with no body, not hoppy enough, and no follow through.

Well, I guess there's no accounting for taste with some people. :eek_big:

 

I'm going to guess that you've had some pretty great IPAs, and I would like to learn more about what those are so I can try them as well. :eek2:

 

 

If you're into Belgian Style Ales, I found one a few years ago that is pretty darn nice. It's about 8 bucks for a single large bottle (I think ~750mL), so I don't pick 'em up too often. It's not of the hoppy variety, however, it is 9% by volume and has a long finish so seems right up your alley. It's called "Allagash Tripel."

 

ALLAGASH - CLASSIC - TRIPEL

 

[Turtle]

Well, I guess there's no accounting for taste with some people. :eek_big:

 

Yeah; some people's taste is all in their mouth. :eek:

 

I'm going to guess that you've had some pretty great IPAs, and I would like to learn more about what those are so I can try them as well. :eek2:

 

Indeed I have. Problem is now I can't remember what is was and so on I go stalwartly sacrificing time & treasure to find it again and report back.

 

If you're into Belgian Style Ales, I found one a few years ago that is pretty darn nice. It's about 8 bucks for a single large bottle (I think ~750mL), so I don't pick 'em up too often. It's not of the hoppy variety, however, it is 9% by volume and has a long finish so seems right up your alley. It's called "Allagash Tripel."

 

ALLAGASH - CLASSIC - TRIPEL

 

 

I'll keep 'er in mind for when I finish the IPA series. :eek: :firday:

[Turtle]

this week, it's Red Hook Long Hammer IPA out of Woodinville Washington that's on the block. so far first bottle, good strong attack, good on hoppy, 6.5% alcohol; not much follow-through however. overall, better than the others i've rated so far.

 

cheers :) :hihi:

[freeztar]

I don't think I've tried Red Hook's IPA, but I'm not a fan of their other brews. :) I'll give it a try though if I can find some here in GA.

 

An interesting thing I saw in the grocery store the other day was... a beer made without barley or wheat!! :eek:

It is made from sorghum.

This is the one I saw.

 

I haven't tried it yet, but I'll report back when I do. :hihi:

[InfiniteNow]

I don't think I've tried Red Hook's IPA, but I'm not a fan of their other brews.

Of all of RedHook's products, the IPA is definitely the best. We've pounded a few score 12 packs during the past few years smoking cigars and listening to music outside, with people dancing and .... well, we have enjoyed a number of Redhook IPAs.

 

Of course, it's a matter of taste, but I find that I prefer the Sierra Nevada, especially since both are at the same price point (here in A-town anyway).

 

 

Thanks for the report, good sir Turtle. My enjoyment of good beer has been noticably lacking these past few weeks. When I fly to Cali next week, my hotel has an executive lounge with free beer and wine from 5-7. I'm planning on taking advantage of that with some buddies from work. Strangely, all of us are flying out there from Austin, and none of us are working on the same project. Very curious, indeed. :)

 

 

Cheers all. :hihi:

[Turtle]

Of all of RedHook's products, the IPA is definitely the best. We've pounded a few score 12 packs during the past few years smoking cigars and listening to music outside, with people dancing and .... well, we have enjoyed a number of Redhook IPAs.

 

Of course, it's a matter of taste, but I find that I prefer the Sierra Nevada, especially since both are at the same price point (here in A-town anyway).

 

Thanks for the report, good sir Turtle. ...

 

Cheers all. :beer:

 

roger that. in yet another syncronytic turn, i was given a cuban cigar yesterday, and now that i'm ipa #3 i think i'll fire 'er up. :hihi:

 

on the nevada, i simply don't consider it an IPA. i won't be satisfied 'til i find an IPA with a strong start, 6%+ alcohol, hoppy, and with a good finish. :) :eek: :)

[Turtle]

this week it was Alaskan IPA on the block. i like it:) ...not so much. :lol: :( :) it starts promising, but breaks its word almost immediately. not so hoppy, and no more finish than plain water. the 6.2% alcohol is the only saving grace for this brew.

 

the hunt continues for my favorite IPA. :) :(

[Racoon]

this week it was Alaskan IPA on the block. i like it:) ...not so much. :lol: :( :( it starts promising, but breaks its word almost immediately. not so hoppy, and no more finish than plain water. the 6.2% alcohol is the only saving grace for this brew.

 

the hunt continues for my favorite IPA. :) :)

 

Bridgeport makes a decent local IPA. Safeway and Fred Meyers have them Turtler..

 

Salud! :(

 

[Turtle]

Bridgeport makes a decent local IPA. Safeway and Fred Meyers have them Turtler..

 

Salud! :lol:

 

 

i reviewed it unfavorably in post #16. :(

Today its Bridgeport IPA from Portland Oregon. This stuff sucks! Weak, watery swill and only 5.5% alcohol. I would have done better to give some chub $6.50 US to poke me in the eye with a stick.

 

:( :) next week i'm on the hunt for a new contestant. :) :(

[Racoon]

i reviewed it unfavorably in post #16. :)

 

:( :( next week i'm on the hunt for a new contestant. :) :lol:

 

only 5.5%?

Thats not even worth the nephrons' work in my kidneys to excrete it. :(

 

I thought it was ok, but its been a year or so ago.

[Turtle]

I don't think I've tried Red Hook's IPA, but I'm not a fan of their other brews. :eek: I'll give it a try though if I can find some here in GA.

 

An interesting thing I saw in the grocery store the other day was... a beer made without barley or wheat!! :eek:

It is made from sorghum.

This is the one I saw.

 

I haven't tried it yet, but I'll report back when I do. :evil:

 

roger that. i'm growing some sorghum & millet too. i read you can make beer from millet.

 

damn this thread!!! my alcohol consumption is up 800%!!! B) :eek: all in the name of science though, eh what!? :hihi: so, today then i guess it's Broken Halo IPA from Widmer Brewery in Portland Oregon. :) it has a hearty attack, pretty hoppy, moderate follow-through, and 6% alcohol. definitely in my top 3 so far. here's lookin' at you kids. :doh: