Looking for suggestions to visit the IPA cooler

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. It's very hoppy, yet still very approachable. Should make a good introduction to the style.

 

Maybe try a Sam Adams Rebel IPA, pretty mild in the world of IPAs.

 

Any of these would be great, but go by freshnesss when you purchase. It really matters with IPAs especially:
Anchor Liberty
Bells Two Hearted
Smuttynose Finestkind
Dogfish Head 60 Minute
Sixpoint Bengali

 

Sierra Nevada Torpedo. Worked for me. And be cautious about what is and what isn't an IPA. If you have been following the IPA threads, you probably already are aware that there are many beers called pale ales that are as hoppy or hoppier than some IPAs. And if you weren't already aware, you're welcome. And whatever you do, stay away from the black IPAs if you're just starting out. IMO, they are so far from what an IPA should be, it's not a good representation of the style.

 

I would do pale ales or pilsners not IPAs

Southern Tier Live is a great option.
For pilsners try Victory Prima Pips
Troegs Sunshine Pilsner.

 

Sierra Nevada Torpedo for me. Just the right about of malt balance to make a really enjoyable beer.

 

Pick up a Sierra Nevada 4 way IPA variety pack, you'll get a nice mix of 4 IPAs with 3 bottles of each that would be good for sharing among 4 people.

 

for me I found all IPAs to be overly bitter until I came across just the right one, which for me happened to be Mystic - Wigglesworth IPA.... however as a number of people on here have said, starting with a hoppy pale ale may be a good way to ease into the style. If your into darker beers a black IPA might do the trick as well, but its not really representative of the style, maybe just a way to introduce your palate to some hoppier brews. For a recommendation I would say Brooklyn Summer Ale (pale ale), or Harpoon Take 5 IPA (session IPA with a nice bit of citrus and a relatively subdued bitterness) .... also GO FOR FRESHNESS!!! your much more likely to find something you enjoy where the intended flavors are present and any off flavors are absent, enjoy

 

Sweetwater IPA converted me. Very citrusy.

 

Black IPAs are good if you like porters and stouts. Stone - Enjoy By Black is a good one. Firestone Walker -Wookey Jack, and Maine Beer Co. - Weez are also a nice transition from dark beer to hoppy IPA. I'm sure there are others in the store if they don't have those, or like others have said feel free to dive right into any appealing and appetizing IPA.

 

I would agree with this except for Finestkind, I find that beer to be pretty bitter.

TongoRad has a good list and I would add Victory Hop Devil also. While the name may make you think otherwise it has a strong malt character that really balances things out and is unique in taste [to me] and has become one of my favorite IPAs over the years.

 

Good call on ST Live. Quite approachable, and a solid beer as well.
I too would suggest starting with Pale Ales rather than IPA's.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is classic
Brooklyn Summer Ale is very approachable (note: this is an English Pale Ale, not an APA)
Captain Lawrence Freshchester APA- not sure if this would be available to you, but I tried it last night and it's a very well made Pale Ale and nicely balanced.
Harpoon IPA - Not overly aggressive, well made

 

Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale. It's really an IPA in disguise Very approachable.

Just be sure to check the bottom of the can for the date-OB has been in WV for about 6 months now and I've yet to see anything under 3 months old

 

With you're location, I'd start with 60 Minute.

 

If none of you are IPA drinkers, I'd go with a fresh pale or pils as others have said. There's plenty of hops there that might help you build that bridge if you're looking to get into IPAs.

Mirror Pond might be a good start.

 

Sierra Nevada Hop Hunter or any of the other SN recommendations here.

 

Good starter might be Session IPAs
Not TOO hoppy with good flavor
Very clean and crisp taste
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Easy Jack
Take 5
Lakefront Extended Play
All Day
Lagunitas Day Time
Oskar Blues Pinner (VG)
Ballast Point Even Keel
Stone Go To

Good regular IPAS
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60 Minute (right in your backyard)
Ballast Point Sculpin
Ithica Flower Power
Firestone Walker Union Jack
Stone IPA

Good Luck!

 

Swami's!! You can't go wrong with swami's.