Pako's is about the only good IPA we can get here in Idaho Falls. I drink a ton of it.
Had a Heady Topper a bit back for the first time, thought it was slightly better than a Pliny. A tad fruiter taste. Very enjoyable.
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Pako's is about the only good IPA we can get here in Idaho Falls. I drink a ton of it.
Had a Heady Topper a bit back for the first time, thought it was slightly better than a Pliny. A tad fruiter taste. Very enjoyable.
I'm a fan of their Sweetgrass APA, solid and consistent. They put out a Lost Continent DIPA in the spring that is noteworthy.Quote:
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Shralph glad you discoveredv the hopzone bonus for being in cans, look for double haul from kettlehouse in Missoula as well also tumblweed from lewis and clark in helena.
Finally popped a Highwater hoplogic which is fabulous!
Tried a local brew this wkend from Blue Lobster Brewing called Gold Claw. Not an IPA, but an American Pale ale. It was surprisingly hoppy and tasty for a low abv of I think 4.7. It was kind of nice to drink a growler of a such a good brew and not be shitfaced.:wink:
Another local coastal NH brewery is Throwback and they're making some tasty brews also. The current Hopstruck is a red IPA that is pretty good also.
I discovered Payette Brewing Outlaw IPA last summer on a trip to Sun Valley, and I meant to look for it when driving through IF a few weeks ago, but we didn't stop. I thought it was delicious and smooth. Kinda fruity, and the hoppy bitterness was well balanced.Quote:
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Just found the Outlaw and Pale at Albertsons here this weekend, really solid. Good call.Quote:
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Also snagged the Dagger Falls IPA from Sockeye. Not bad, but not my favorite. Really similar taste to a Torpedo.
Has St. Archers, from San Diego, been mentioned here yet? If not, solid beer. One of the best IPAs I've tasted.
^ never seen it up here in a pub or bottle shop
Try this on for size:
http://popchartlab.com/products/the-...tes-of-america
They show a "Taos" pub. I wonder what that is...maybe Eske's because they don't mention his and he's been there for a long time. There sure are a shitload of brew pubs out there, damn.Quote:
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The little one by me, Blue Lobster, just fired the head brewer in a corporate kind of way. Meaning he shows up for work and his key doesn't open the door and the owner comes out hands him his personal shit and last paycheck...see ya! Something went down!
stumbled upon this site...thought it was pretty funny.
http://beerlabelsinmotion.tumblr.com...8/heady-topper
of course I was drinking one and had partaken in some purple kush. damn good combo! :biggrin:
the score...
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The iPhone of IPAs
This one tops my list now. It could have been because I was in vacation mode :fmicon: but I don't think so. This is just really fucking good!
La Cumbre's Elevated IPA
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what'd ya think of this years? bottled, the white label was un impressive.Quote:
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on the massmarket bottle front, anchor's is ok.
Black label was very good, but not as good this year as in previous years. 2012 Black Label was incredible - like a F/W Double Jack on papaya steroids. Less tropical and more raisin going on this year.
Parish Brewing Co., Broussard, LA
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fucking fantastic
Left Hand 400 lb monkey was interesting. British/english style they claim, but although it is maltier and with earthier hops, it doesn't taste "British" to me, but it taste pretty good.
Laurelwood Workhorse IPA. Good stuff.
Pizza Port 15 Hop
I have yet to not like a pizza port beer
While I am usually immersed in Missoula IPA's, I ventured outside what the valley had to offer and had a Tumbleweed IPA from Helena. Could be one of my new favorites.
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Would a generous Mag be willing to send me a couple Heady Toppers? I'd be very much appreciative and could $ or reciprocate with a midwest specialty...such as KBS, Black Note, Hopslam.
Just drink a good IPA you can find locally and throw 10 bucks out your car window... You'll accomplish the same thingQuote:
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Sent from one of those fancy cellular telephones
I just bought the Sierra Nevada mixed case of IPA's at the local megastore...
Torpedo: You've all had this one. It exceeds my hop ceiling by just a bit. Not one I'd buy by the 12 pack. Great color though...
Nooner: Session IPA. My favorite of the bunch. Solid, balanced.
Blindfold: Black IPA. My 2nd choice. Bold and balanced.
Snow Wit: White IPA. Yuck. last choice. I don't like white beers in general, add a shitload of hops and make it super bitter...and I'm out.
So I probably won't buy that case again, only a 50% approval rate.
Some others I tried;
Leinie's Hoppin' Helles: Not much of an IPA. Just kinda tastes like a lager with a very little hop flavor. Stick to the Sunset Wheat and Shandies guys...
And, drumroll please......
Sixpoint Bengali Tiger: Yessssss, and it's good! What a great, complex flavor. Packs a punch too. Deep amber color. Best in show.
is the east coast nooner different? it tasted and smelled like a bonghit.
roll her over so her face is in the pillowQuote:
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2/2!!!!!
Never drank a bonghit...sorry.
That's been one of my favorites for years.Quote:
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Calicraft has finally started doing IPAs. Will post a report when I open mine.
I was in Jackson last week and drank some stuff that's hard to get out here:
Avery DuganA - wow, I really miss this beer. Not quite so much Satsuma mandarin as I remember from my last experience, this time more orange peels soaked in pine oil with a hint of roses - man really good flavor with less flowers and more citrus from Maharajah
Odell's Myrcenary - Really nice, less thick of a mouthfeel than what I remember when I had it a year ago, but just a nice blend of flowery nose, strong hops, smooth malt, which is well done for a 9% beer.
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Vortex IPA from Fort George. One of my favorite IPAs and brewed 15miles from my home town. Great fresh citrusy hop taste, if the super hoppy stuff isn't your cup of tea I doubt you'll like this (blows torpedo out the water). It has a nice malt backbone, smooths it out but doesn't take away from the hoppy goodness or leave the bready aftertaste I hate. 7.7% ABV and IBUs in the high 90's if I remember correctly. Really bummed I can't get it anymore since I moved from Oregon.
After several more bottles, I'm gonna have to admit that I MAY have been drunk when I said this beer was good. It kinda sucks.Quote:
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I've been loving the Odell IPA's lately. Exactly what I'm looking for in an IPA. Highly Citrus with piney aroma. Just the right amount of chill haze, and carbonation(well, maybe a little over carbed..).
Was Drinking a lot of Daytime IPA from Lagunitas. Anyone who loves to hate on "session IPA's" should give this a try. Light in body, but beautiful hop characteristics. Great for springtime sunday deck lounging. Lagunitas seems to be everywhere recently, and that's a good thing IMHO.
nah, it still sucks shredgnar, but whatever you need to spew "expert" I'm sure when all the cool beer kids move on to the next in style you'll be there too
Hugh Conway ladies and gentlemen. E-stalker, troll, and consumate beer expert. Only he holds the knowledge of what beer is acceptable to drink, and what is swill. Although he's a pedestrian internet troll with above average google skills.
If I wanted to argue about beer today, I'd go to beeradvocate. :rolleyes:
Not really into sours yet. Not really my thing.Quote:
I'm sure when all the cool beer kids move on to the next in style you'll be there too
A beer that's up with the Pliny's, Heady, etc. is Elevated from La Cumbre. Their dank series is also pretty top notch, distribution I believe is not very large so it can be tough to come across.
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I too, love Lagunitas. L'il Sumpin, and Censored Ale are 2 of my favorites from them.Quote:
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BUT, I must disagree on the whole "Session IPA" thing. I have not really had a good one. MAYBE Founders All Day IPA, I've had a bunch of that. But honestly, if I'm gonna have a drinking "session", I'm just gonna go with a different style of beer! Why water down an IPA to make it possible to drink a shitload of them? Just pick a lager or some other easier drinking style...
I'm not into Lagunitas products or "session" IPAs so there.
For me, Odell's is the bar by which all others are measured. And it kills me that they don't make it out of that very small Rocky Mountain region PLUS Texas PLUS the UK.Quote:
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Recently I've been spending more time with Boulevard Double Wide IPA and Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA, both fine stand in products until I can get back to The Fort and grab more of my faves.