Sippin'

[buffalobo]

This is my new fav

til it runs out

[Mykidsdad]

First time...and not the last.



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[ray1970]

I really wish I liked IPAs. Seems there are more of them than just about anything.

I?m more of a Scottish/Scotch Ale guy. Or a nice Amber or Belgian Ale. Sometimes I?ll even do a porter or stout.

I just haven?t found an IPA that I like. I?m not much into bitter beers.

Although I do enjoy an occasional sour.

[Irving]

I really wish I liked IPAs. Seems there are more of them than just about anything.

I?m more of a Scottish/Scotch Ale guy. Or a nice Amber or Belgian Ale. Sometimes I?ll even do a porter or stout.

I just haven?t found an IPA that I like. I?m not much into bitter beers.

Although I do enjoy an occasional sour.

I used to be exactly the same way. Every mix pack comes with IPAs though, so I've had all of them over the years. I really like New England style IPAs and anything with "juicy" or some other reference to fruit in the name. The other day I willingly night a mix pack of just IPAs. Took a decade, but I guess I'm a full convert now.

Last year I bought a mix pack with no IPAs at all and was all excited, then I didn't really like it.

[Mykidsdad]

IPA's run in two distinct schools with a several variations within each .

East Coast IPA's tend to focus on the floral, citrus and fruit characteristics of the hops used.

West Coast styles tend to lean toward a more dank resinous hop profile.

More malt profile in the beer tends to make the beer feel heavier on the palate.

Lactose or milk sugar as an adjunct softens the tartness in many sour profile IPA's

Find a reputable bottle shop when the panic subsides and ask the beer staff for some suggestions. Be honest and tell them what ya like for flavors. Same a couple of mixed sixes. and try some new things. Beer advocate is a good place to read reviews as well.

Note what you like and ask beer geeks what they think might be a good comparison. There a TON of smaller breweries that also create some AWESOME beers.

Don't let a bad experience turn you off to an entire style of beer. I have had several "Holy Grail" beers that while an archetype of the style , just were not my thing....

Pliney the Elder from Russian River Brewing...great west Cost Style IPA.... Bells Two Hearted Ale ...Kills it and can be found everywhere and a fraction of the price!

"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy"-- Benjamin Franklin

[ray1970]

Maybe I should just stick to Princess Yum Yum.

[hurley842002]

IPA's run in two distinct schools with a several variations within each .

East Coast IPA's tend to focus on the floral, citrus and fruit characteristics of the hops used.

West Coast styles tend to lean toward a more dank resinous hop profile.

More malt profile in the beer tends to make the beer feel heavier on the palate.

Lactose or mo=ilk sugar as an adjunct softens the tartness in many sour profile IPA's

Find a reputable bottle shop when the panic subsides and ask the beer staff for some suggestions. Be honest and tell them what ya like for flavors. Same a couple of mixed sixes. and try some new things. Beer advocate is a good place to read reviews as well.

Note what you like and ask beer geeks what they think might be a good comparison. There a TON of smaller breweries that also create some AWESOME beers.

Don't let a bad experience turn you off to an entire style of beer. I have had several "Holy Grail" beers that while an archetype of the style , just were not my thing....

Pliney the Elder from Russian River Brewing...great west Cost Style IPA.... Bells Two Hearted Ale ...Kills it and can be found everywhere and a fraction of the price!

"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy"-- Benjamin Franklin

This to a T, I'm not a fan of too many West Coast IPA's, which is likely what you are accustomed to Ray, as they have pretty much been the standard for many years. "Hazy" New England, and especially "Milkshake" IPA's are my go to for the IPA sector of beer.

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[hurley842002]

An apple sour/gose, absolutely amazing, from my new favorite brewery in Tucson "1912 brewing".

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[Mykidsdad]

TON of great similar styles.

Apricot Blonde from Dry Dock
St. Bretta from Crooked Stave
Sippin Pretty from Odells
Los Locos from Epic is a Gose' you might like.

Take advantage of a mixed six.

When breweries and tap room open up...try flights and ask the bartender to taste a bunch of different things....tip well and you will be rewarded.

Saisons are are a good choice in the flavor profiles to are talking about....Check out Funkwerks in Ft. Collins....amazing

[Mykidsdad]

WTF is THAT!?!?!? Looks like Antifreeze! The color is freakin me out.

An apple sour/gose, absolutely amazing, from my new favorite brewery in Tucson "1912 brewing".

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