New England DIPA Showdown

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  1. Mikecap

    Mikecap Pooh-Bah (2,098) May 18, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Captain's Daughter has been too inconsistent for me. I've never had a bad Heady, even at a month to two months old. But I've had some drain pours of CD.

    That said, both are great DIPAs, but I'd take SOS over both if I had the choice.
     
    #21 Mikecap, Mar 25, 2015
  2. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    I found the initial CD offerings to be quite stellar. Everything since then has been inconsistent. CD is a great beer when brewed to standard, but even then, it can't compete with HT. Let's be real, please. Alchemist is on a whole different level. Cheers.
     
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  3. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
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    C'mon man let the Rhode Island folks get a moment in the sun. I mean, I know you are right about this, but let the RI guys shine a bit.
     
    #23 cavedave, Mar 25, 2015
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  4. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    @cavedave, I hear you. I'm all about letting other people radiate. I'll just drink my Two Hearted and be quiet.
     
    #24 TheIPAHunter, Mar 25, 2015
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  5. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,652) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    Born and raised
     
    #25 Providence, Mar 25, 2015
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  6. HoppedChef84

    HoppedChef84 Initiate (0) Mar 13, 2015 Rhode Island

    do you think there is anything better coming out of ri breweries right now? maybe in the Dipa style would be better asked...
     
    #26 HoppedChef84, Mar 25, 2015
  7. RichD

    RichD Pooh-Bah (2,318) Mar 18, 2012 Rhode Island
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    I'll be honest, I didn't read your whole reviews on both. I will say that I have had multiple cans of both and I still have a 4 pack of Captain's Daughter in the fridge. To me, Heady Topper is head and shoulders above ANY IPA, DIPA, IIPA, IIIPA, etc. that I've had. And I've had most of the top rated hoppy beers on this site. Heady Topper brings forth waves of flavors that may differ from the sip before it. Captain's Daughter has awesome tropical fruit flavors that bring forth flavors of papaya and what not.

    With all this being said, I prefer Heady Topper, Double Sunshine, Julius, Haze, Gandhi Bot, and Substance Ale over Captain's Daughter. And I love Captain's Daughter
     
    #27 RichD, Mar 25, 2015
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  8. HoppedChef84

    HoppedChef84 Initiate (0) Mar 13, 2015 Rhode Island

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    I guess I have a big wish list then. I have en route a 4 pack of ghandi, and one of sip of sunshine so those will be getting a review next
     
    #28 HoppedChef84, Mar 25, 2015
  9. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    I highly recommend doing a side-by-side with Captain's Daughter and Sip of Sunshine. Heady and CD aren't all that similar (except for mouthfeel, perhaps), and I think Heady is clearly in another class, but the CD/SoS comparison is striking, IMO.

    But RIers should be very proud of CD. This is an excellent (albeit inconsistent, as others have noted) brew. It's miles above anything Grey Sail has ever put out before, and it's a legitimately tradeable beer.
     
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  10. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,652) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    No, I don't, but this thread isn't about the best DIPA in RI.
     
    #30 Providence, Mar 25, 2015
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  11. Evmo31

    Evmo31 Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2015 Connecticut

    CD is great, but i would have to agree with alot of you here. Heady takes the win. I would rate CD better than current batches of gandhi, i will give you rhode island guys that one. Sip on the other hand is right up there with heady if we are talking about non brewery only release IPAs. Heady and sip are still kings. Throw non distro new england IPAs in the list and CD would not even make my top ten. Great review!
     
    #31 Evmo31, Mar 25, 2015
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  12. HoppedChef84

    HoppedChef84 Initiate (0) Mar 13, 2015 Rhode Island

    Just a question man. Sorry I went off topic on you
     
    #32 HoppedChef84, Mar 25, 2015
  13. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    Captains Daughter is an excellent beer. I don't mean it any disrespect. I rated it a 4.49 and I would gladly drink it quite often.
    It just isn't in the elite class.
     
    #33 SammyJaxxxx, Mar 25, 2015
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  14. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    I Don't see Epiphany on your list ....and it wouldn't have been on mine until I tried it this past Sunday (see NBS)
    This to me is THE one currently.
     
    #34 tasterschoice62, Mar 25, 2015
  15. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,652) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    Oh no need to apologize. It's a message board after all.
     
    #35 Providence, Mar 25, 2015
  16. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    Agreed. But I think if thy can solve their inconsistency problems they will move up a notch or two. I just get the feeling as mentioned in previous posts they have an unexpected massive demand that is forcing them to speed up production. Which to me explains that occasional diacytyl taste.
     
    #36 tasterschoice62, Mar 25, 2015
  17. Genuine

    Genuine Maven (1,347) May 7, 2009 Connecticut

    Captains daugter is a great DIPA but no where in the same class as Heady or the Bot.
     
    #37 Genuine, Mar 25, 2015
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  18. jeffgott

    jeffgott Pooh-Bah (1,791) Feb 15, 2015 New Jersey
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    I am 100% in agreement. Second fiddle is # 1 in VT and Swish and Second fiddle are arguably # 1 and # 2 in the universe w/Epiphany the young colt who gets up in the photo finish for 3rd place
     
    #38 jeffgott, Mar 25, 2015
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  19. jeffgott

    jeffgott Pooh-Bah (1,791) Feb 15, 2015 New Jersey
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    I do love the report but I was wondering about Captain's Daughter and its production and availability. Is it produced regularly or is it a seasonal? I don't see it much...
     
    #39 jeffgott, Mar 25, 2015
  20. Satchboogie

    Satchboogie Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2010 Belgium
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    I just finished a growler of Trillium Double Dry Hopped Publick House IPA. A stand out IPA, it was incredibly juicy and bright! I can also say that UPPER CASE was pretty damned good too when I had it Saturday night. We ARE spoiled here in NE, but really the entire country is killing the style right now. PROSIT!
     
    #40 Satchboogie, Mar 25, 2015
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