OT: for IPA lovers = 10 best

[eddief]

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I live near a lot of good IPA, but have been stuck on Lagunitas for quite some time with Racer 5 a close second.

[Raffy]

When talking about IPAs, here is my quick Top list:
1. Pliny the Younger
2. Pliny the Elder
3. Surly Abrasive
4. Heady Topper
5. Hopslam
6. Sculpin

Of course, just my opinion and assuming all are reasonably fresh.

[Gat64]

My personal favorite: Beau's Screamin' Beaver

http://www.beaus.ca/beer/wild_oats/screaming_beaver

Maxing out at 99 IBUs!

[notsew]

Looks like I have some homework to do this week.

[#campyuserftw]

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IPA people, drink the above and enjoy. It's all good. Amazes me how you have to enter your MM/DD/YEAR to look at a beer manufacturer's website, but pot is legal.

Goose Island and Dale's FTW.

[hankchong]

That list is strangely slanted to California. Looking east, consideration should be given to Jack's Abby for Kiwi Rising and Hoponius Union; Maine Brewing Company (Lunch), the Alchemist (Heady Topper) and Lawson's Finest Liquids (Double Sunshine) in Vermont; and the Smuttynose staple, Finest Kind IPA, from New Hampshire.

[dogdriver]

Love me some Bell's. Never had a Russian River, but Lagunitas is a fine standby, and usually available around the country. Had a Tricerahops (can't remember the brewery) a couple weeks ago that was nice.... Dales Pale Ale (Oscar Blues) is a fine, hoppy brew, though not labelled an IPA. Salt Lake City's (not kidding) Epic brewery has "Spiral Jetty IPA" that is excellent. So much good beer to sample...

[PacNW2Ford]

Tricerahops is from Ninkasi in Eugene, OR, it is a double IPA, so no wonder you can't remember.

I agree that the list seems California-centric, but Sculpin, SN Torpedo and Racer 5 should make any list. Other good staples would be Terminal Gravity and Ninkasi's IPA.

[Uncle Jam's Army]

The list excludes double IPA's, but Stone "Enjoy By" IPA's should make any top 5 double IPA list.

[soupless]

Pretty good list right there.

Bells always get my $ when given the option because of their bike team.

[Matt-H]

Some good (and some unicorn) single and double suggestions so far. Stone Ruination, Coronado Idiot, Firestone Walker Union Jack and Double Jack, Bell's Two-Hearted are a few more personal favorites. Oh, and Dogfish Head 90 minute. And Sixpoint Resin.

[Bob Ross]

I am so bookmarking this thread!

[gomango]

I'm currently stuck in a feedback loop with these three.

All from Surly Breweries here in Mpls.

This is very tasty beer, folks.

[Seramount]

as a PSA for those with gluten sensitivities, I must mention Omission IPA.

before anyone turns up their nose at this suggestion, I am the first to admit that GF beers suck hard. most are brewed with sorghum and are notable for having a nasty after-taste.

however, the folks at Omission brew with grains and then use a proprietary process to remove the gluten.

I actually prefer their pale ale to the IPA, but either is a decent brew. their lager is even passable if you like that style.

as a former home-brewer and beer snob who loved sampling all the available micros, I'd be ok with drinking the Omission stuff even if there were no gluten issues involved.

[#campyuserftw]

There will be a Goose Island IPA and Honker's Ale tonight. Egg nog, neat. Then a Lagavulin 16 to end the night. Lots of food. Heck, maybe I'll drink a quart of egg nog today alone. Tomorrow prolly a red wine day.

Cheers and enjoy your poison. May your bellies be full and your thirst, quenched.

To me, beer is IPA and IPA is beer. I want my beer to taste like beer.