Is Jai Alai really that good?

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  1. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    I gave it a 4.75 back in 09 through a trade with Nutbrown. No, not a local brew for me and never will be, if I may be bold enough to say so.
     
    #21 Bitterbill, Nov 25, 2013
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  2. Hophead21

    Hophead21 Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Personally I think it is the best IPA I've ever had. I am a huge advocate of citris/tropical forward hop notes. Everyone's taste buds are different though, and I don't buy into the whole "everyone else likes it, so I have to like it too" thing. Don't over think any beer, you either like it or you don't, there's no wrong answer.
     
    #22 Hophead21, Nov 25, 2013
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  3. rc51sport

    rc51sport Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2013 North Carolina

    Jai Alai is outstanding!

    Please leave Florida. :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #23 rc51sport, Nov 25, 2013
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  4. stayclean

    stayclean Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2012 Wisconsin

    I have no clue, but I sure would like to find out. :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #24 stayclean, Nov 25, 2013
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  5. JohnSnowNW

    JohnSnowNW Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2013 Minnesota

    This thread is irritating me. It's irritating that I am unable to trade for it, and irritating that my brother who lives in FL has not sent me any.

    Irritating...so very irritating.
     
    #25 JohnSnowNW, Nov 25, 2013
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  6. AnchorDrops

    AnchorDrops Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 Michigan

    Brought a bunch back from FL and shared it with friends last spring, they all thought it was terrific. Definitely one of my favorites.
     
    #26 AnchorDrops, Nov 25, 2013
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  7. BBAVUSO21

    BBAVUSO21 Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2013 New York

    LOVE Jai Alai
     
    #27 BBAVUSO21, Nov 25, 2013
  8. Harnkus

    Harnkus Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 New York

    It's good, but it didn't bring me to mention it to others. I won't buy it again most likely. Also, 7.5% is too high an ABV for an IPA, for me that is.
     
    #28 Harnkus, Nov 25, 2013
  9. rgb03

    rgb03 Pundit (919) Oct 16, 2013 Pennsylvania

    All of them:wink:
    Some of my favorites were
    Flower Power ( my recent go to )
    Alcahemy Hour
    Dirt Wolf
    Sucks
    Double Jack
    Hoptimum
    Pretty much anything Lagunitas
    DFH
    Two Hearted
    Racer 5
    Union Jack
    Stone
    Double Trouble
    Head Hunter
    Nugget Nectar was my first. I still love it but I hate that its just not the same to me. I feel like an addict chasing that first taste. It was so good. But now after drinking so many great beers it just dosnt taste the same.
    There's a lot of heavy hitters missing from my list that aren't easily available to me. I don't stress it much cause there are plenty of greats available. I'll try them sooner or later
     
    #29 rgb03, Nov 25, 2013
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  10. swedishmailman

    swedishmailman Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2013 Georgia

    It was pretty good, but I've had a lot of better IPA's I thought were better. I'll agree that it is seriously drinkable considering it's ABV. That may have also been because I was hanging out on the beach and puttin em away pretty easy...
     
    #30 swedishmailman, Nov 25, 2013
  11. Timmush

    Timmush Pundit (931) Jan 5, 2008 New Jersey

    I found it to be ok. I thought to myself. ehhh, i wouldn't trade for it again, but would pick up some if it was in a local store.
     
    #31 Timmush, Nov 25, 2013
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  12. Djsequel

    Djsequel Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2011 California

    Amazing on tap, not great in cans
     
    #32 Djsequel, Nov 25, 2013
  13. MrDave

    MrDave Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2013 California

    For me, it's not that great. I'd file it in between Flower Power and Lunch under "Forgettable-though-hyped IPAs" ...because I file things alphabetically.
     
    #33 MrDave, Nov 25, 2013
  14. Harnkus

    Harnkus Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 New York

    Definitely not worth the irritation you suffer with.
     
    #34 Harnkus, Nov 25, 2013
  15. jeg518

    jeg518 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2013 Florida

    As long as it's fresh, it's a fantastic ipa. The white oak is tasty as well, but the humidor version is the best of the available options.
     
    #35 jeg518, Nov 25, 2013
  16. EJJ1848

    EJJ1848 Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2013 Minnesota

    I was the same way, A very good IPA. But I think by now most markets have IPA's on the same level

    Head to Surly and have a Fresh Furious, I swear it will restore your faith in all mankind
     
    #36 EJJ1848, Nov 25, 2013
  17. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
    Pooh-Bah

    Good, not great.

    Brewed in an underserved state in the country though, so I can see why it stands out for some.
     
    #37 yemenmocha, Nov 26, 2013
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  18. BeerMeInStl

    BeerMeInStl Initiate (0) Jan 26, 2013 Missouri

    Jai Alai is one of my favorite IPAs. I haven't had a lot of it since you can't get it here in MO but every time I have it's been excellent. I've got another 6 pack of it headed my way soon. Centennial (IMO) isn't even in the same ballpark.

    I rank Jai Alai right up there with my other favorite IPAs (Odell IPA, Union Jack, Furious).
     
    #38 BeerMeInStl, Nov 26, 2013
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  19. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    It is amazing.
    If you are not a fan, send it to me
     
    #39 SammyJaxxxx, Nov 26, 2013
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  20. dasenebler

    dasenebler Initiate (0) Jan 26, 2008 Maine

    Well, it's an IPA, so the answer to your question depends on how oxidized the beer is when you're drinking it.
     
    #40 dasenebler, Nov 26, 2013
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