brewski08
Well-Known Member
i originally thought these two genres of beer were really similar. however after dabbling in these two classifications this past week, i've come to realize they are very, very different.
i originally LOVED IIPA's, and i thought they were just the hoppier and bigger version of their IPA counterparts. i noticed a stronger nose on these beers, and i eventually began to pick up on their higher ABVS drunk.
recently, my pallate has changed. a lot of IIPA's i've been drinking have been coming off much too sweet. the crystal seems to really pop much more in IIPA's compared to IPA's, and i must say, i'm no longer a fan of this.
DFH 90, a once beloved beer for me, came off as cloyingly sweet the other night. i originally thought perhaps the hop aroma/flavor just died down too much causing the crystal to really stand out; however, it was only 1 month bottled
is this simply a characteristic difference between these two styles? i had a bell's two hearted IPA tonight (for the first time) and absolutely loved it. not sweet at all and powered with hop flavor/aroma. i also revisited an old friend of mine, Cigar City Jai Alai (pronounced 'high lie' to your northerners) IPA. i noticed a much hopper and bitter characteristic compared to the typical IIPA.
does anyone else feel the same? am i going crazy? or have i simply just never seemed to notice?
i originally LOVED IIPA's, and i thought they were just the hoppier and bigger version of their IPA counterparts. i noticed a stronger nose on these beers, and i eventually began to pick up on their higher ABVS drunk.
recently, my pallate has changed. a lot of IIPA's i've been drinking have been coming off much too sweet. the crystal seems to really pop much more in IIPA's compared to IPA's, and i must say, i'm no longer a fan of this.
DFH 90, a once beloved beer for me, came off as cloyingly sweet the other night. i originally thought perhaps the hop aroma/flavor just died down too much causing the crystal to really stand out; however, it was only 1 month bottled
is this simply a characteristic difference between these two styles? i had a bell's two hearted IPA tonight (for the first time) and absolutely loved it. not sweet at all and powered with hop flavor/aroma. i also revisited an old friend of mine, Cigar City Jai Alai (pronounced 'high lie' to your northerners) IPA. i noticed a much hopper and bitter characteristic compared to the typical IIPA.
does anyone else feel the same? am i going crazy? or have i simply just never seemed to notice?