Widmer Replay IPA

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  1. G_Z_a

    G_Z_a Zealot (635) Feb 2, 2015 Oregon

    Just curious if anyone else has had this? Tried it for the first time the other day and really enjoyed it. One of the better Session IPA's I've had.

    I thought they would do a nice job with this. They seem to do lower ABV IPAs really well. Their X-114 was one of the most underrated and drinkable IPAs I've ever had and it's only 6% ABV. Was lucky to grab one with their 30 for 30 re-release. Wish they would bring that back full time.
     
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  2. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Haven't seen it up here yet. I'd try a pint if I do.
     
    #2 BBThunderbolt, May 5, 2015
  3. sharpski

    sharpski Grand Pooh-Bah (3,100) Oct 11, 2010 Oregon
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    Haven't had Replay yet, but was also a fan of X-114 (and almost all of the Rotator IPAs). Upheaval was decent, though not enough to displace my favorites. I think they are a more interesting brewery than their pedestrian reputation and look forward to giving it a shot.
     
    #3 sharpski, May 5, 2015
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  4. G_Z_a

    G_Z_a Zealot (635) Feb 2, 2015 Oregon

    Agreed. They are on par with Sierra Nevada for me as they have some solid standards and try to be creative. They may not blow anyone away with their offerings, but rarely do they disappoint.
     
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  5. G_Z_a

    G_Z_a Zealot (635) Feb 2, 2015 Oregon

    I may be wrong, but I heard they were only distributing this one in Oregon. I'd be surprised if it didn't find it's way to Washington though.
     
    #5 G_Z_a, May 5, 2015
  6. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    I agree.

    Haven't had this specific beer, but my perception of Widmer has changed drastically over the last couple years. Their one-off Oregon only beers, Collaboration series, and 30 beers for 30 years revitalized them.
     
    #6 TheeWalrusHunter, May 6, 2015
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  7. MicroFanatic

    MicroFanatic Devotee (389) Mar 21, 2009 Washington

    I used to LOVE the Widmer Deadlift IIPA years back. Palate has probably changed since - will look for this new one.
     
    #7 MicroFanatic, May 6, 2015
  8. G_Z_a

    G_Z_a Zealot (635) Feb 2, 2015 Oregon

    Me too. I had almost no interest in Widmer beers until the Rotator IPA series. I'm serious when I say the X-114 is one of my top 10, maybe top 5 all time favorite IPA's. It's not as bold as some, but it's the kind of IPA I want to drink all the time and at $6.99 a 6 pack it was the best bang for the buck at the time. I doubt they would price it so low today. The Replay is $8.99 for 6 although I saw 12 packs going for $14.99 at FM.
     
    #8 G_Z_a, May 6, 2015
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  9. sharpski

    sharpski Grand Pooh-Bah (3,100) Oct 11, 2010 Oregon
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    Between $6.99 6pks of Rotator and KGB RIS, I wish Widmer would redo the 2011 year. Especially wishing I had gone long on the KGB 6pks (only 1 bottle left :flushed: ).
     
    #9 sharpski, May 6, 2015
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