You guys do realize... (overhyped beers)

[Kealia]

Can anyone recommend some good DIPAs or IPAs that can be found easily in Southern California? I tried Surf South Swell DIPA and I thought that was really good, one of my favorites as of late, but haven't had a lot that really matched the quality of Pliny.

Track down some Enjoy By 7.04 from Stone.

You can thank me later.

 

[trujunglist]

Track down some Enjoy By 7.04 from Stone.

You can thank me later.

I had the 02-15-13 one. It was OK; maybe a little to dank and barn-yardy for me. Perhaps a fresh pint straight from the brewery...

Any other recommendations?

 

[nickydballs]

I love laguintas IPA. Funny how some tastes are so different...I also enjoy flower power a ton...excellent IPA!

 

[smizak]

Never had HT, but a friend lives about 20 miles away from Waterbury, so when I go to visit him (sometime this year I think) I will have to check that out and hit up Ben and Jerry's afterwards. If I can buy a case I will do so and ship it back home just so I can give them to deserving friends.

For the love of God, try to find something in a pub brewed by Hill Farmstead. My last trip to Vermont was all about HT, found it, but what I remember most fondly was the Hill Farmstead DIPA I had. Transcendent.

 

[Calichusetts]

For the love of God, try to find something in a pub brewed by Hill Farmstead. My last trip to Vermont was all about HT, found it, but what I remember most fondly was the Hill Farmstead DIPA I had. Transcendent.

We New Englanders try to keep Hill on the down-low. Let everyone wait in line at the Alchemist while we enjoy a variety of some of the best beers in the region. They have so many lights out brews...my buddy is doing a Hill package run this weekend...can't wait!

 

[Apendecto]

Can anyone recommend some good DIPAs or IPAs that can be found easily in Southern California? I tried Surf South Swell DIPA and I thought that was really good, one of my favorites as of late, but haven't had a lot that really matched the quality of Pliny.

Naaa, I don't think they have very many hoppy brews in So-Cal.

 

[jbaysurfer]

I love a fresh bottle of Pliny. It's a very well-rounded beer. I've had a lot of Sculpin, mostly draft, and it's just not as well-rounded. Hop Stoopid is nice, but not quite there. Lagunitas Sucks is not my favorite; if Hopslam tastes like that, then no thanks. Never had HT, but a friend lives about 20 miles away from Waterbury, so when I go to visit him (sometime this year I think) I will have to check that out and hit up Ben and Jerry's afterwards. If I can buy a case I will do so and ship it back home just so I can give them to deserving friends.

Can anyone recommend some good DIPAs or IPAs that can be found easily in Southern California? I tried Surf South Swell DIPA and I thought that was really good, one of my favorites as of late, but haven't had a lot that really matched the quality of Pliny.

South Swell IS a good beer. Try double jack. Get it fresh. One of the best DIPA's out there IMHO. Obviously, Ruination is well loved out here as well. Kern River Citra DIPA (you'll never get it without going to the brewery, it's a ghost), Anything called DIPA that Alpine makes is also fantastic. There's so many great DIPAs in SoCal it's absurd.

 

[HokieHomeBrewer]

If you're drinking a Hopslam in late May then it's way past it's fresh date.

Now if you're disappointed in a HT which is a year round beer then there is no hope for you.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Well, our own KayaBrew was kind enough to send me a can of Heady Topper. Thanks once again to Kaya for such a kind gesture.

It blew my mind, honestly. So much hop bitterness, and yet it didnt seem like hops for hops sake. Simply lovely. I see why you all love it.

 

[forstmeister]

If you're drinking a Hopslam in late May then it's way past it's fresh date.

Now if you're disappointed in a HT which is a year round beer then there is no hope for you.

I found Hopslam on tap yesterday in Chicago. I knew it was extremely old but I ordered it anyway to see how it held up. It was very bad unfortunately. I asked the bartender how they still had any. She replied that they had multiple kegs still.

Worst part: I noticed after I drank the 4 month old 10 oz tulip glass that it cost me $9.

 

[drainbamage]

I found Hopslam on tap yesterday in Chicago. I knew it was extremely old but I ordered it anyway to see how it held up. It was very bad unfortunately. I asked the bartender how they still had any. She replied that they had multiple kegs still.

Worst part: I noticed after I drank the 4 month old 10 oz tulip glass that it cost me $9.

Ouch. I was at a Bell's tasting a while back and they said that if anyone ever encountered a store or bar selling old (like past 6 months) HS, to let them know. I don't know if they cut back their distribution to those places in the future, but they don't want it being sold past its prime.

 

[KayaBrew]

Well, our own KayaBrew was kind enough to send me a can of Heady Topper. Thanks once again to Kaya for such a kind gesture.

It blew my mind, honestly. So much hop bitterness, and yet it didnt seem like hops for hops sake. Simply lovely. I see why you all love it.

As I said, my pleasure. I like it because the sweetness really balances out the massive hop nose and flavor. It's simply a great beer if you love hops.