It's usually tough to come by. Best of luck in your hunting though. Nerds like to cry and moan about how its overrated. I don't care, it's freaking delicious and I'd fill a Camelbak with it and walk around with it all day if I could.
IPA and Pale Ale Discussion
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I am hopping to find a few of these for saturday.
I just finished a 4 pack, and it's worth it. Good stuff.
It certainly does depend on the area. It's definitely popular here in my area and have seen people line up to get it as soon as it hits the shelves. Most places here don't even have shelf space for it, they'll just stack it on the floor. Other places that are less densely populated may not have that issue. The good thing is with 3 Floyds in general is that their distribution in the area is growing by leaps and bounds. Used to be nothing was left on the shelf by Saturday, now, more of their "regular" selections can be found pretty much any day of the week.
I would suggest trying Space Station Middle Finger, Yum Yum and Permanent Funeral as well if they are available. I don't think they are on the level of ZD, but they are all solid selections and usually more readily available.
Bells 2 Hearted is still my go to for solid hoppy beer. It's also Oberon season for those of you who like wheat.
DFH 60 min IPA is really good, but I haven't seen that in a while.
DFH 60 min IPA is really good, but I haven't seen that in a while.
You're just not a hop guy. :shrug:
A lot of breweries blur the line between the two, but a Pale should be more balanced and sometimes lower IBU.
I would say that if you can get ahold of Surly Todd the Axe Man then go for that one. I live in New England and trade some great beers to get some of that for a change of pace. I prefer it over Pliny, but that's just a preference thing.
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You can thank the British Military, which has been responsible for two of the finest alcoholic consumables ever invented.
Love the Lauginitas!
How about a recommendation.... I've always been an Amber guy (more malty perhaps?) - what is a step between a real hoppy IPA and my ambers?
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I personally hated IPA's until I moved out east and had some from out here. They were just too bitter, but now I'm addicted. Some people just don't like that much hops though. I do really like Todd the Axe Man from Surly. So if you can get you hands on it, give it a try and see what you think.
Being that you like Lagunitas, have you tried Censored? One of my favorites. I found it to be a nice mix of the styles.
https://lagunitas.com/beers/censored
You might be interested in a Double IPA? More of a combo of hoppy and amber. Some are just double hoppy, but they should be more malt balanced as well.
These are your Hopslam's, Surly Abrasive, Oskar Blues GUBNA. If you really like malty and hoppy, Great Divide Hercules is pretty damn good :yes:
Unless you mean you don't want the hop as much as an IPA . . . then stay away from what I said :twitcy:
Bells Two Hearted makes my face hole most happy.
Founders All Day IPA for a more easy drinking high volume affair.
Founders All Day IPA for a more easy drinking high volume affair.
