i thought all IPA's were disgusting until...

[jimmypop13]

I always thought ipa's were disgusting because of that horrible burning aftertaste somewhat like a grapefruit but stronger and I'd never had a "light" one. Then again I've only tried Abita ipa, my friends homebrew ipa, and one otheron tap that I can't remember its name. BUT yesterday I bought a 6 pack of Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA and it was so good. It totally changed my mind on IPAs. Its light and refreshing and doesn't have that burning aftertaste. I just wish it was more carbonated. So what are some other good IPAs I might like that are similar to this?

 

[bob1852]

the DFH 90 minute is even more malty & less bitter than the 60 minute....

 

[jimmypop13]

the DFH 90 minute is even more malty & less bitter than the 60 minute....

I almost got that instead but you only got 4 for the same price. Ill have to get it next time

 

[Hammy71]

The 60 is nasty compared to the 90...... at least to me.

 

[LVBen]

The 60 is nasty compared to the 90...... at least to me.

I prefer 60 over 90. I love Stone IPA (even though I've been getting a lot of bad bottles of it lately).

Also, New Belgium Brewery's Ranger IPA is good.

 

[humann_brewing]

Blind Pig IPA for the win and the crowd screams!

 

[thesanch]

New Belgium Brewery's Ranger IPA is good.

+1 The Ranger IPA is quite delicious. Had it the first time the other night.

 

[humann_brewing]

+1 The Ranger IPA is quite delicious. Had it the first time the other night.

I have heard of inconsinactcy between batches. I have a fellow IPA lover that said he got a amazing 6-pack but then got a ehhh 6-pack from a different store. I think I got the ehhh 6-pack, it's good, but I think I could make it taste better with 3 pounds/barrel of chinook/cascade/simcoe

 

[LVBen]

I have heard of inconsistency between batches.

I've been having that problem with Stone IPA. When I get a good bottle of it, it is absolutely delicious!!! But about 1 out of every 2 bombers that I get has an earthy taste without much of the fruit flavors from the hops.

 

[dataz722]

I haven't had any problems with stone but I haven't gotten it in a while. My top three are Victory Hop Devil, Stone IPA, and DFH 60 and 90. Ok, I guess that is top 4.

 

[boostsr20]

Founders Double Trouble has an awesome balance of bitterness and Malt. Huge Hop Aroma.

 

[jgourd]

I'm all about the Green Flash West Coast IPA.

 

[cheezydemon3]

Now that you have started down the path to the dark side....forever will it dominate your destiny.............

Prepare to be assimilated.

I used to think SNPA was too bitter, now I need a stone ruination to fulfill the craving.

 

[RC0032]

Founders Double Trouble has an awesome balance of bitterness and Malt. Huge Hop Aroma.

Just had this on tap and wow...the smell and taste are great!

 

[humann_brewing]

Now that you have started down the path to the dark side....forever will it dominate your destiny.............

Prepare to be assimilated.

I used to think SNPA was too bitter, now I need a stone ruination to fulfill the craving.

I think I am the same way. I am not sure I would taste hops in SNPA anymore.

 

[sithspitt]

Sweetwater IPA is really good. If you can get it.

 

[NoisufnoC]

ruination ipa is so good. life begins at 100 ibus.

 

[LVBen]

Blind Pig IPA for the win and the crowd screams!

I don't think I've seen that around here in Vegas... :-(

 

[humann_brewing]

I don't think I've seen that around here in Vegas... :-(

yeah, Russian Rivers distribution is not great at best.

 

[boostsr20]

Just had this on tap and wow...the smell and taste are great!

I'll be at founders for the KBS release tomorrow. I'm hoping they still have this on tap too.

Anyone tried the Green Flash Imperial IPA? So good.

 

[Beernik]

I didn't like IPAs until I had a double IPA. I'm still not sure I like regular IPAs.

 

[Duckfoot]

Anyone tried the Green Flash Imperial IPA? So good.

HELL TO THE YES!!!!

That stuff is wonderful... I grabbed another bomber when I was in LA last week... Taking it to our club tasting tomorrow...

Their West Coast IPA is also outstanding...

 

[eanmcnulty]

Try Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA. Not over the top, but very tasty!

 

[dunnright00]

Blind Pig IPA for the win and the crowd screams!

+1!! Everyone's always talking about Pliny the Elder, but like Blind Pig much better.

This and Lagunitas Hop Stoopid FTW!!!

 

[jmo88]

If you like the DFH IPA and you don't care for the typical American IPA, then you should consider brewing this style with English strains. That beer uses ringwood ale yeast and that is what set the beer apart from the rest, at least IMO, not the famed continuous hopping. Try Shipyard's fuggles IPA or Seadog's IPA for similar malty profile.

 

[BrianTheBrewer]

Stone IPA, Pliny the Elder, Bell's HopSlam, AleSmith IPA, Dogfish Squall, Ballast Point Sculpin

 

[jgourd]

Sweetwater IPA is really good. If you can get it.

+1. Went to their brewery when I was in Atlanta. Dude. $8 for a pint glass you get to keep plus you get to fill it FULL 6 times. I think 4 of mine were the IPA.

 

[Synovia]

Had my first 6 pack of 60 minute the other day. Not so impressed, its not bad, but its not great either.


Maybe Bells has just spoiled me.

 

[jgourd]

Had my first 6 pack of 60 minute the other day. Not so impressed, its not bad, but its not great either.


Maybe Bells has just spoiled me.

+1. Same here.

 

[philrose]

This thread is thirsty for Firestone Walker Union Jack