Do you let IPA's breathe before drinking??

[bovineblitz]

In my experience, I've gotten many of my friends to like hoppy beers via imperial IPAs, specifically Dogfish Head 90minute. The heavier malt background of an imperial is more inviting to the lupulin uninitiated.

 

[maltbarleyhops]

sierra pale ale and Torpedo are great examples. and two of my favs. New Belgium Ranger also. boulders cold hop too

i better just stop.

 

[BillyBock]

Interesting. I like their IPA and I'm not a fan of Moose Drool. I agree with you on Trout Slayer though...

Mmmmmmm......moose drooL. Been awhile since I've enjoyed one of those. There was a Ranger IPA thread recently that reminded me to go an get a six of that! So many beers..............

 

[Alan MusicMan]

IPAs (American, English, Imperial, Facemelters, Etc.) should be poured into a beer glass (as all beers should) to allow the head to form and release the aroma and carbonation that is trapped durning conditioning. Good IPAs have a melding effect on the palate and nose. bad IPAs bitter the mouth and flare the nostrils. though many peopel have developed a taste for IPA, i don't know many that have LOVED them the first time. they have to kind of grow on you. i would suggest a little lighter IPA, Sam Adams 48 Latitude or Noble Pilz. Bells Two-Hearted Ale, your local retail store should be able to advise you on a lighter IPA.

My first experience with IPA was from Big Sky Brewers, (can't remember the name but it has an antelope on the bottle) HORRIBLE!!!! swore off IPAs for life. then tried SA and Sierra Nevada's Tornado. Haven't looked back and i sometimes can even taste the hops when i am really craving a beer.

best of luck and don't give up completely on IPA

Sam Adams is a wonderful beer. As the OP said, some IPAs do literally taste like out-takes from a perfume factory - but Sam Adams is nothing like that.