BeeR 242 Posted September 8, 2011 After extensive research, my vote stays with Dogfishhead. Yours? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bpwallace49 79 Posted September 8, 2011 Agreed. I also like hopslam and hop juice (by two brothers) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiegie 18 Posted September 8, 2011 Founders Centennial IPA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twiley 20 Posted September 8, 2011 Had quite a few Tommyknocker Hop strike IPAs this weekend. Really enjoyed them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Puddy 30 Posted September 8, 2011 Sooo many good ones (and plenty I've yet to try). I am a big Hopslam fan but that is a Double IPA so I'm not sure it qualifies. I buy more Bell's Two Hearted than any other but am a big fan of DFH 60 Minute, Founder's Centennial, Stone IPA, Lagunitas and a few others. It's a great style and 'most' have similarities. I haven't had Flying Dog in a few years but I do remember enjoying it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seattle LawDawg 2 Posted September 8, 2011 Ninkasi Total Domination Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azazello1313 40 Posted September 8, 2011 I'll ride with stone's offerings in the hoppy styles. they do that chit really well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Cid 5 Posted September 8, 2011 At one time I was headed down the road to becoming a hop head but I have since reformed my ways. I'll still tip a DogfishHead 60 Minute IPA every once in a while or a Victory IPA as well but I pretty much stick to the classic Bass Ale. To me, it is a better balanced beer not being so hop dominated as the others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loaf 1,237 Posted September 8, 2011 Great Lakes Commodore Perry Founders Centennial Dogfish Head 60 + 90 Southern Tier 2XIPA Bell's Two Hearted Fathead's Headhunter - took the 2010 silver at GABF. There's only 2 locations, Pittsburgh and here. You have to call to see if it's on tap or not. As soon as a keg's on, it's out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundaynfl 4 Posted September 8, 2011 Love the Stone IPA and their Sublimely Self Righteous... When I can find Russian River's, Pliny the Elder I am happy to buy as much as I can... for a "lighter" flavorful IPA their Blind Pig delivers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameltosis 1 Posted September 8, 2011 Without getting into the DIPA's or the APA's I love I dont have much new to offer here: Two Hearted Stone IPA Founders Centennial Victory's Hop Devil Laguintas IPA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeR 242 Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) am a big fan of DFH 60 Minute, Founder's Centennial, Stone IPA, Lagunitas and a few others. Not a fan of Stone but like one called Stonehead. That would be my 2d choice probably. I like Flying Dog's, but it's IMO overblown and not their best offering. At one time I was headed down the road to becoming a hop head but I have since reformed my ways. I'll still tip a DogfishHead 60 Minute IPA every once in a while or a Victory IPA as well but I pretty much stick to the classic Bass Ale. To me, it is a better balanced beer not being so hop dominated as the others. I have to be in the mood for IPAs and can't drink them all the time. I'm not one of these people who likes or says I like IPAs in some kind of idiotic "look I love IPAs I'm so cool cuz most people aren't into it, I'm radical" (or whatever) kind of way (I've met my share). I'll never forget being at a beer tasting one time and this guy said "try this one it's 10 times hoppier than any IPA you ever had!" then was totally puzzled when I said I therefore had no interest in it. No matter how much I'm in the mood for an IPA, it is easily possible for it to be too hoppy. More isn't always better. Edited September 9, 2011 by BeeR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bpwallace49 79 Posted September 9, 2011 ALmost forgot Stone Ruination!! In this season I drift away from IPAs and settle more into Oktoberfest beers, more lagers and stouts. IPAs are a spring/summer beer for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hugh B Tool 17 Posted September 10, 2011 Lagunitas, hands down. Hoppy without being overbearing. Great beer each and everytime. Though I like a malt profile much more than a hopped up (usually from extract) brew that masks everything else that is good about beer. Ninkasi, would be a close second, then Deschutes or Three Floyds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zooty 831 Posted September 11, 2011 After extensive research, my vote stays with Dogfishhead. Yours? 60,90 or 120? So many choices and depends if you like hoppy or not or what mood I'm in. Victory, Troegs and Stoudts are some nice local's that I like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frenzal rhomb 62 Posted September 11, 2011 After extensive research, my vote stays with Dogfishhead. Yours? I concur but I stick to the 60 minute Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nogohawk 4 Posted September 12, 2011 Founder's Centennial Cigar City Jai Alai Ballast Point Big Eye Victory Hop Devil Plus many of the others mentioned above Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
detlef 127 Posted September 12, 2011 Ninkasi Total Domination This Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azazello1313 40 Posted September 12, 2011 "look I love IPAs I'm so cool cuz most people aren't into it, I'm radical" coming from the guy who started the thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil_gop_liars 3 Posted September 12, 2011 Ninkasi Total Domination This and Diamond Knot IPA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jetsfan 119 Posted September 12, 2011 I concur but I stick to the 60 minute I much prefer the 90 minute, better balanced than the 60 or 120 imo. If made to pick a favorite, I would probably go with the 90 minute. For regular strength IPAs, I would have to go with SN Torpedo, St. Arnold Elissa and Great Divide Titan. All well balanced beers that have enough malt to compliment the hops. Most IPAs these days are way too thin to support the high IBU content. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbs0121 0 Posted September 13, 2011 Lots to choose from, but if I had to pick a few.... Victory Hop Devil - about as malty as I want an IPA. Bell's Two Hearted - pretty much perfect DFH 60 Minute - IMO still their best offering, but I'll duck for cover after admitting that. Foothills Hoppyum - they did a dry hopped cask offering at Tyler's in Durham once and it was the best IPA I've ever had. The regular version still rocks though. Fullsteam Rocket Science - I included this one just because, at least in it's first iteration, tasted like straight Josh Gordon. Seriously, the most cannabis-tinged IPA I've ever tasted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeR 242 Posted September 14, 2011 In this season I drift away from IPAs and settle more into Oktoberfest beers, more lagers and stouts. IPAs are a spring/summer beer for me. Huh. Never thought of it that way. I am a "seasonal" drinker though and lean to heavier/darker beers as summer turns to fall then winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeR 242 Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) In this season I drift away from IPAs and settle more into Oktoberfest beers, more lagers and stouts. IPAs are a spring/summer beer for me. Huh. Never thought of it that way. I am a "seasonal" drinker though and lean to heavier/darker beers as summer turns to fall then winter. 60,90 or 120? So many choices and depends if you like hoppy or not or ? If you don't like hoppy, why would you drink an IPA? I honestly don't recall but think it was the 60. Whatever it was they sold in the grocery store. Edited September 14, 2011 by BeeR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zooty 831 Posted September 15, 2011 ? If you don't like hoppy, why would you drink an IPA? I honestly don't recall but think it was the 60. Whatever it was they sold in the grocery store. Because the trend has become "lets see how much hops we can jam in there" Some of it is just bad. Like someone dumped grass clippings in your beer. Someone else just said it. More isn't always better. Mehh I prefer stoudts and porters anyway or a good double bock. When its hot go with a real pilsner or kolsh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
