Alpine Duet, Nelson, Pure hoppiness which is best and why?

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  1. mhksuccess

    mhksuccess Pooh-Bah (1,586) Jul 7, 2012 California
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    Well I was down at Alpine last weekend and had couple samples of each and realize now that without a doubt my favorite in order and why
    1. Duet the hops are just fantastic like a party going in my mouth could drink consistently and be happy
    2. Nelson there is just something to be said about the nelson hops just the taste is so good not as overpower hoppy as duet but a close second
    3. Pure hoppiness although this beer is definitely good it just paled in comparison to the other two and had to give it a distant third place
    ALL in all the beers sampled at Alpine point to return for sure plus the food wasnt bad either and you have to love the santa claus style little hippie artsy community lol
     
    #1 mhksuccess, Jan 17, 2013
  2. ShogoKawada

    ShogoKawada Initiate (0) May 31, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Duet, because it just is, man.
     
    #2 ShogoKawada, Jan 17, 2013
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  3. j47paco

    j47paco Zealot (740) Dec 19, 2010 California
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    PH = Awesome
    Duet = Awesomer!
    Nelson = Awesomest!!
     
    #3 j47paco, Jan 17, 2013
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  4. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    Duet is it
     
    #4 gatornation, Jan 17, 2013
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  5. YaKnowBrady

    YaKnowBrady Pundit (809) Jul 23, 2010 New Jersey

    Duet.

    Alpine homers doe.... Dunno about them.
     
    #5 YaKnowBrady, Jan 17, 2013
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  6. Brew33

    Brew33 Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2007 Ohio

    I really thought I'd be in the minority by saying Duet.
     
    #6 Brew33, Jan 17, 2013
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  7. RaulMondesi

    RaulMondesi Grand Pooh-Bah (5,343) Dec 11, 2006 California
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    Haven't had Duet yet. But my local joint got in a case of Nelson last night (one per customer) and I was fortunate to get one (albeit at $10). How much is a bomber down at the brewery?
     
    #7 RaulMondesi, Jan 17, 2013
  8. KWMiles

    KWMiles Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2012 Minnesota

    Added some Duck Dynasty updates.

    Also, I'm confident they would never attempt any other beer in a fermenting tank that once contained brett yeast. At least I damn well hope they don't.
     
    #8 KWMiles, Jan 17, 2013
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  9. starrdogg

    starrdogg Initiate (0) Jun 21, 2010 District of Columbia

    Nelson is one of my all-time favorite beers, it's so easy drinking and citrusy, yet incredibly flavorful. The other two are nothing to sneeze at though.
     
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  10. JulianB

    JulianB Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2012 South Carolina

    For me it's:

    1. Duet
    2. Pure Hoppiness
    3. Nelson

    I was expecting to love Nelson but was a bit disappointed in it. Still a great beer but I think it's reputation had been built up to the point where I was expecting more. Duet and Pure Hoppiness on the other hand were incredible. Pure west coast in-you-face hop goodness.
     
    #10 JulianB, Jan 17, 2013
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  11. OTB

    OTB Pooh-Bah (1,803) Sep 2, 2011 California
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    $ 5.99
     
    #11 OTB, Jan 17, 2013
  12. Darklight

    Darklight Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2006 Pennsylvania

    Have to agree with everything you said here. Absolutely love Nelson.
     
    #12 Darklight, Jan 17, 2013
  13. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    I am going to go with this order:
    1.) Nelson
    2.) Duet
    3.) Pure hoppiness

    I havent tried any of the three but I don't think that should stop me from voicing my opinion.
     
    #13 SammyJaxxxx, Jan 17, 2013
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  14. RaulMondesi

    RaulMondesi Grand Pooh-Bah (5,343) Dec 11, 2006 California
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    I'm saving my bottle of Nelson for Saturday when the Kings raise their Stanley Cup banner.
     
    #14 RaulMondesi, Jan 17, 2013
  15. mhksuccess

    mhksuccess Pooh-Bah (1,586) Jul 7, 2012 California
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    yes they are 5.99 plus tax come to almost $7
     
    #15 mhksuccess, Jan 17, 2013
  16. omniscientcause

    omniscientcause Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2010 District of Columbia

    That's a pretty big mark up.
     
    #16 omniscientcause, Jan 17, 2013
  17. mhksuccess

    mhksuccess Pooh-Bah (1,586) Jul 7, 2012 California
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    not so bad at KEG N BOTTLE in santa barbara they have DUET for 16.99 plus tax
    and it probably been sitting on shelf for who knows how long at least a year so not good anymore
    for the amount you have to drive to save a couple dollars it is worth paying that premium
     
    #17 mhksuccess, Jan 17, 2013
  18. kevanb

    kevanb Pooh-Bah (2,705) Apr 4, 2011 Illinois
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    Duet
    Nelson
    Pure Hoppiness

    That's my order, but they are all fantastic
     
    #18 kevanb, Jan 17, 2013
  19. omniscientcause

    omniscientcause Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2010 District of Columbia

    Im hoping for a bottle of nelson and duet in the near future for hooking up someone with heady and kiwi rising.
     
    #19 omniscientcause, Jan 17, 2013
  20. FosterJM

    FosterJM Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    I have had all 3 and that is the correct order. Well done.

    Cheers!
     
    #20 FosterJM, Jan 17, 2013
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