Sierra Nevada Torpedo – I stand corrected

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  1. InVinoVeritas

    InVinoVeritas Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2012 Wisconsin

    SN, I need to make an epic apology, on a scale similar to that of an apology I make to my wife. Ok here goes, I must humbly admit being wrong Sierra Nevada Torpedo. I am sorry that I ever doubted your greatness. At first Hoptimum was all that made the grade and my only love Torpedo. However, that may have been a little know illness call Double IPA fever, which has been know to take over ones existence at times. Torpedo you are truly due all of the accolades bestowed to you. Just simply an exception beer at a comparatively pauper price!
     
    #1 InVinoVeritas, Jul 17, 2012
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  2. mudbug

    mudbug Pooh-Bah (1,762) Mar 27, 2009 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah

    I wonder how many Torpedos it took to sink this ship?
     
    #2 mudbug, Jul 17, 2012
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  3. InVinoVeritas

    InVinoVeritas Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2012 Wisconsin

    It did take a little time to grow, I'm a stubborn SOB. However, the relatively, most of all compared to the price, high quality is hard to beat. In other words, trying beers at leaser taste, for a higher price is hard to argue.
     
    #3 InVinoVeritas, Jul 17, 2012
  4. calir1

    calir1 Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2004 Maryland

    Best IPA for the price hands down.
     
    #4 calir1, Jul 17, 2012
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  5. chuckstout

    chuckstout Crusader (419) May 22, 2006 Ohio

    Torpedo is always in stock at my house!
     
    #5 chuckstout, Jul 17, 2012
  6. davey101

    davey101 Pooh-Bah (2,360) Apr 14, 2009 Connecticut
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    I appreciate the tall boys, but four packs of cans is just not enough. If this was sold in 12 packs of 12 oz cans....oh man...
     
    #6 davey101, Jul 17, 2012
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  7. InVinoVeritas

    InVinoVeritas Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2012 Wisconsin

    Man, that is an excellent point! Although, I think I'd be happy if the 4-pack cans were just the same price as the 6-pack bottles $ per oz.
     
    #7 InVinoVeritas, Jul 17, 2012
  8. mudbug

    mudbug Pooh-Bah (1,762) Mar 27, 2009 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah

    Torpedo pounders! Yes, I could bench press a sixer of that.
     
    #8 mudbug, Jul 17, 2012
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  9. alexipa

    alexipa Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2011 Colorado

    Caution: drunkenness may cause excess commas.
     
    #9 alexipa, Jul 17, 2012
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  10. davey101

    davey101 Pooh-Bah (2,360) Apr 14, 2009 Connecticut
    Pooh-Bah

    Punctuation, is awesome, as is; torpedo, by one: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
     
    #10 davey101, Jul 17, 2012
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  11. djsmith1174

    djsmith1174 Savant (1,015) Aug 21, 2005 Minnesota

    Punctuation is not considered necessary in the keyboard warrior ethos. Then again, neither is capitalization, spelling, etc. Thank you to all that rebel against this tyranny and produce readable posts. I raise a glass in your honor.
     
    #11 djsmith1174, Jul 17, 2012
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  12. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    One of the best IPA's regardless of price
     
    #12 dennis3951, Jul 17, 2012
  13. stickboy1125

    stickboy1125 Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Virginia

    I agree but until then I'll just go with a 12 pack of 12 oz. NB Rangers or Dales PA if I'm looking for a well priced canned IPA. I do love SNPA 12 oz cans for the beach though.
     
    #13 stickboy1125, Jul 17, 2012
  14. Giovannilucano

    Giovannilucano Pooh-Bah (1,975) Feb 24, 2011 Pennsylvania
    Society Pooh-Bah

    I stand corrected, Wyatt. You're an oak.
     
    #14 Giovannilucano, Jul 17, 2012
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  15. SawDog505

    SawDog505 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,922) Apr 9, 2010 New Hampshire
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    Anyone know if you can figure out the bottling date on Torpedo 12 packs? I have seen 12 packs, but haven't figured out how to check date. Awesome IPA indeed.
     
    #15 SawDog505, Jul 17, 2012
  16. beerFool28607

    beerFool28607 Initiate (0) Feb 22, 2012 North Carolina

    Julian date on the neck
     
    #16 beerFool28607, Jul 17, 2012
  17. Sunhunters

    Sunhunters Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2008 California

    Might have to say Racer 5 takes that particular prize, but I love Torpedo. Sierra Nevada is a big part of the reason we are all here today celebrating craft beers, and they have definitely gotten several things right! The value of Torpedo is incredible. Plus the can makes it a go-anywhere beer that won't get skunked!
     
    #17 Sunhunters, Jul 17, 2012
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  18. klaybie

    klaybie Zealot (633) Nov 15, 2009 Illinois

    Man, around here Racer 5 is $11.69 whereas Topedo is $8.99. Torpedo is the best IPA for the price here, but I've been buying a lot more Racer 5 lately.
     
    #18 klaybie, Jul 17, 2012
  19. keithmurray

    keithmurray Pooh-Bah (2,967) Oct 7, 2009 Connecticut
    Pooh-Bah

    Shit drinks like a DIPA to me, great beer at an even better price
     
    #19 keithmurray, Jul 17, 2012
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  20. brewbetter

    brewbetter Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2012 Nauru

    Great for the price, but there are better IPAs out there. I don't mean to rain on everyone's parades, but GF West Coast, BP Sculpin, and even Smutty Finest Kind are a cut above IMO. Also I'll echo OP in that if you have torpedo next to hoptimum, torpedo feels like water.
     
    #20 brewbetter, Jul 17, 2012
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