There are a lot more, but I have had a few on this list.
http://firstwefeast.com/drink/30-great- ... -hop-slam/
Seahawk Sailor wrote:Damn! I've only had four, but a lot of other great IPAs that didn't make their list. That 120 Minute by Dogfishhead looks amazing. When I brewed, I could never get the ABV that high without killing even the strongest yeast I found, but I did quite a bit of long dry hopping, and I can attest to how awesome a beer is when it's been dry hopped for extra time. Delicious!
CANHawk wrote:Between my raging dyslexia and Largent's fat fingers, I thought this was a thread about Internet Service Providers.
CANHawk wrote:Between my raging dyslexia and Largent's fat fingers, I thought this was a thread about Internet Service Providers.
Largent80 wrote:CANHawk wrote:Between my raging dyslexia and Largent's fat fingers, I thought this was a thread about Internet Service Providers.
I always have a fat finger for you buttercup.
Also another good one IPA is Skullers IPA fro mt.Vernon. And I was lucky enough to try the new coffee IPA brewed in partnership with stone.
Seahawk Sailor wrote:There is good local beer east of the Rockies, but I agree the lion's share of good micro/craft brews all come from out west. Something interesting that I just found out was that Yuengling has the 4th largest distribution of any beer producer in the U.S., eclipsed by only the big three mega-brews. Amazing that they do not distribute in the west, being that big. They're decent drinking, too. Used to drink Yuengling on a regular basis back east as they were comparatively cheap for the taste and body.
I really enjoyed brewing IPA's when I brewed. One of my very favorites. They're stoopid simple to do, and you can really work some great flavors and subtleties in by just adjusting yeast and hops. Changing up the grain mix allows for a whole lot more creativity, and you end up with a very drinkable beer with a decently high alcohol content. Also the high hops and alcohol content can mask any of the subtler flavors you'd rather avoid, such as water minerals or exposure to outside yeasts.
CALIHAWK1 wrote:Yuengling sucks compared to many of the better PNW brews. I drink it back east but really? Its not in the same conversation as the micros out here. I think the flooded market out west hurts the smaller micros. There are so many. I also don't think they care and rather it be that way. I can list a half dozen that are equal or better to Sierra Nevada anything before I even have to use my brain to actually think about it.
Seahawk Sailor wrote:CALIHAWK1 wrote:Yuengling sucks compared to many of the better PNW brews. I drink it back east but really? Its not in the same conversation as the micros out here. I think the flooded market out west hurts the smaller micros. There are so many. I also don't think they care and rather it be that way. I can list a half dozen that are equal or better to Sierra Nevada anything before I even have to use my brain to actually think about it.
Absolutely! I really just mentioned Yuengling here because I drank quite a bit of it back east, and found it astonishing it wasn't sold out west when it was the 4th largest beer company in the U.S. It pales in comparison to a whole lotta PNW craft brews.
Bought a couple of IPA's today, including the Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, which I'm trying right now. Decent IPA. Doesn't stand out terribly other than having some very sharp bittering hops, but it's a solid brew.
Also bought one of the Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA's. Limit two per person, ten bucks a pop. But at 15-20% ABV, it should be pretty good. I'm having it tomorrow night.
SilNWest wrote:I'll probably get lambasted for this, but the Deschutes breweries "white" IPA Chainbreaker is freaking awesome. I always like to try beers that look interesting, and after drinking the first one it became my favorite beer. I especially like to try IPA's, so the thought of a "white" IPA was quite interesting. It doesn't really have the taste of an IPA, but it has a very unique and delicious flavor. It's very "spicy" in that it seems to have quite a few different flavors combined into one, and its always interesting to the pallet.
I've never tasted a beer like it, and since trying it I've gone out of my way to get it. Definitely one to try if you like unique beer.
SilNWest wrote:I'll probably get lambasted for this, but the Deschutes breweries "white" IPA Chainbreaker is freaking awesome. I always like to try beers that look interesting, and after drinking the first one it became my favorite beer. I especially like to try IPA's, so the thought of a "white" IPA was quite interesting. It doesn't really have the taste of an IPA, but it has a very unique and delicious flavor. It's very "spicy" in that it seems to have quite a few different flavors combined into one, and its always interesting to the pallet.
I've never tasted a beer like it, and since trying it I've gone out of my way to get it. Definitely one to try if you like unique beer.
-The Glove- wrote:Seahawk Sailor wrote:CALIHAWK1 wrote:Yuengling sucks compared to many of the better PNW brews. I drink it back east but really? Its not in the same conversation as the micros out here. I think the flooded market out west hurts the smaller micros. There are so many. I also don't think they care and rather it be that way. I can list a half dozen that are equal or better to Sierra Nevada anything before I even have to use my brain to actually think about it.
Absolutely! I really just mentioned Yuengling here because I drank quite a bit of it back east, and found it astonishing it wasn't sold out west when it was the 4th largest beer company in the U.S. It pales in comparison to a whole lotta PNW craft brews.
Bought a couple of IPA's today, including the Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, which I'm trying right now. Decent IPA. Doesn't stand out terribly other than having some very sharp bittering hops, but it's a solid brew.
Also bought one of the Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA's. Limit two per person, ten bucks a pop. But at 15-20% ABV, it should be pretty good. I'm having it tomorrow night.
I love Racer 5. A friend had me try Red Rocket and it was decent, but decided to give Racer 5 a shot because they had it on tap at BevMo.
Yuengling, I heard about it when my cousin and his friend went over to the east coat. They were raving about it, but then again, they love Blue Moon (I admit, I drank that crap before I started getting into micros).
SilNWest wrote:I'll probably get lambasted for this, but the Deschutes breweries "white" IPA Chainbreaker is freaking awesome. I always like to try beers that look interesting, and after drinking the first one it became my favorite beer. I especially like to try IPA's, so the thought of a "white" IPA was quite interesting. It doesn't really have the taste of an IPA, but it has a very unique and delicious flavor. It's very "spicy" in that it seems to have quite a few different flavors combined into one, and its always interesting to the pallet.
I've never tasted a beer like it, and since trying it I've gone out of my way to get it. Definitely one to try if you like unique beer.
Sarlacc83 wrote:The Deschutes Public House in Portland is always freaking packed. I think the people who dislike Deschutes are few and far between. They have some great go-to 6 packs.
@Zeb. I've had the Diesel Stout #2 (aged with cocoa nibs), and it's really tasty. Pity they won't ever bottle the damn thing.
hawksfansinceday1 wrote:Anyone like Ranger by New Belgium or Thunderhead by Pyramid? I know there are fans of Total Domination by Ninkasi (Eugene) because I've disussed it with folks here. Those are three of my favorites.
Zebulon Dak wrote: Worst "IPA" I've ever had. Taste like a cup of pennies soaked with Icehouse.
Zebulon Dak wrote:I've only had 8 or 9 of those but I want all of them in me right now.
Zebulon Dak wrote:And if you've never tried Double Take IPA, just don't. Don't let that pretty price tag sway you either. Worst "IPA" I've ever had. Taste like a cup of pennies soaked with Icehouse.
Seahawk Sailor wrote:The Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA is absolutely delicious! I highly do not recommend it as a good all-night beer, as it's like drinking wine with a shot of whiskey between each glass, but it's absolutely delicious! And it doesn't taste nearly as strong as it is. Goes down reeeeeeeeaaaaal smooth for the alcohol content. I will be lobbying Commander, Home Fleet for some more of it.
Sarlacc83 wrote:Abner, from Hill Farmstead, is just about impossible to get unless you live in Vermont.![]()
Sarlacc83 wrote:Sarlacc83 wrote:Abner, from Hill Farmstead, is just about impossible to get unless you live in Vermont.![]()
I'm resurrecting this thread because I want to brag about the fact that I was able to get a growler of Abner filled and sent to me by a good trading buddy and I am going to consume it on Saturday.
Largent80 wrote:When we used to go to Smith Rock state park to climb (in Redmond) we would always make a trip to Deshutes. I don't get the hate either. Maybe some people drank too much and got burned out. The brewery is cool and so is Bend, great town.
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