NC's Best Drinking IPAs/ DIPAs

I think Wooden Robot is currently making the best/most interesting beer in Charlotte.

 

Does Hubris get bottled and distro to AVL? I am in AVL this weekend and looking to try it. (Excuse my ignorance if I am way out of line lol)

 

I was told a small amount of this new batch would be bottled for distro only.

 

My new favorite IPA is Wooden Robot - What He's Having. They're on v7.0 or 8.0 now, using 2 different hops each time. Can only get growlers, but it's on par with Pernicious and much better than Hop Drop. Had one of those the other day a week old and man was it disappointing. Bitter finish, no malt or complexity of hops.

 

Had Hubris tonight and thought it was fantastic.

 

Double Hop Beard from Fonta Flora is always a hit

 

This batch of hubris is a little lighter and borderline has that hazy/juicy thing going on that all the kids go wild for these days. But it definitely still hits hard with the aggressive hoppiness that I associate with it. Had it again today and if you like big ass palate-crushingly tropical fruity IPA's, then come get it while it's uber fresh.

 

Had it today and thought it was very good. Easily the best *standard* IPA on this side of the state. Hubris and Cotton Pickin are probably my two favorites around here. I would disagree with the 'big-ass palate' crushing statement though. IMO, it's not as bitter/palate crushing as ones I consider to be in that category. We had no problems enjoying/tasting other styles afterwards

 

Not sure what you mean by "standard" but it's most definitely a DIPA. IMO it's extremely aggressive from a hoppy standpoint, but I love it. Glad you enjoyed!

 

Earlier In the thread you said Cotton Pickin was 'A little different' when someone recommended it for the list. Figured I would qualify my opinion.

 

Just tried the Fiddlers Dream from Newgrass Brewing. It was excellent!! It had a tropical nose similar to Pernicious

 

I'm with ya now, you're just meaning clean vs. a brett or funky IPA. When I hear the term standard I usually think of it in terms of single IPA vs. double.

The new batch of Cottonpickin is on point too.

 

Good point - I had imbibed a fair amount of Cotton Pickin prior to that post, so my wordz usage may not have been in peak condition :-)

 

The Teacher's Pet I'm having now at little Trophy really tastes great. Better than the last DDS I had I'd say.

 

I've always thought Teacher's Pet was better than DDS. It's got a great flavor and balance to it.

 

Haven't seen it pop up yet at any of the main spots i watch, but I'd suggest grabbing one if you can't make it to the brewery. This batch is really really good I think.

 

Are they selling bottles at the brewery?