2016 3-Way IPA

Really? I've had other DIPA/TIPA's that I thought were pretty good, but I'd be hard put to think of a TIPA I thought was better (younger maybe, but that's about it).

I'm just curious... what DIPA/TIPA's have you had that you felt were better?

 

The only NE triple I've had was the Ephraim from HF, and that was some years back. It was terrific, but IMHO, really not all that different from Younger and Notorious (which is not a disparaging comparison in my book). I haven't had the triple Sunshine (just the double), and I'll readily admit that this is not a style I'm a huge fan of (for the reasons you mention). While still delicious, I think the citrus flavor in Lawson's IPA's is a bit over the top, and there's not enough bitterness in the finish. I think they're great beers, don't get me wrong, but I'm always puzzled when I read some of the "gaga" reviews on BA.

Have had the bottom cutter of course (great beer, but I wouldn't put it in the same class with Notorious), but not Swish. The only IPA I can recall having from Maine was lunch, and while a tasty beer, it's not in the same league as Notorious. Maybe some day (plan to do our honeymoon next fall in NE, and we'll be in Portland for a couple of days).

Frankly, the reason I even asked the question, is that I was hoping you could point me in the direction of some brewery I might have overlooked. I can probably get my trading partner to send me a bottle of triple sunshine (the label actually looks familiar, but I'm sure I would have reviewed it if I drank a bottle), and who knows, maybe the swish as well.

Thanks. Cheers!