OK... I must admit, DIPA's are beginning to grow on me...

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  1. Bradystraps

    Bradystraps Crusader (429) Jan 24, 2013 Connecticut

    :grinning:

    At first, the HUGE grapefruit/citrus bang just overwhelmed me. I have been used to drinking Dubbels and Quads and having that strong malty taste. I tried Lg Sucks and Nugget Nectar and was like "WOW... that's some serious grapefruit!". Now, they are growing on me to the point I was craving one tonight.

    A question... can someone recommend me a DIPA witout the tremendously strong grapefruit taste? I'd like to try something a little more subtle in the citrus area.

    Thanks in advance for the input. :sunglasses:
     
    #1 Bradystraps, Feb 21, 2013
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  2. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    #2 Ri0, Feb 21, 2013
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  3. MIchelle318

    MIchelle318 Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2012 New York

    hopnotch someone I know called it the pliny killer so of course I had to try it LOVED it easy and smooth BUT def has intensity great beer hand down underrated
     
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  4. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    DFH 90 minute comes to mind or Ruination (piney notes)
     
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    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

    Double Crooked Tree by Darkhorse
     
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    beercanman Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2012 Ohio

    Maximus
     
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  7. ipas-for-life

    ipas-for-life Savant (1,041) Feb 28, 2012 Virginia

    Avery Maharaja, Six Point Resin, Weyerbacher Double Simcoe and Dogfish Burton Baton are some good ones that might be around your way.
     
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  8. MammaGoose

    MammaGoose Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2013 Wyoming

    I'm just about on a six month rotation between stouts/porters/browns and overdoses of hops. I'm returning to hops the last few weeks. After a trip to Denver and getting spoiled with Pliney the Elder and other excellent Double/Imperial IPAs on tap (why get a regular IPA when a Double/Imperial is available) I've been stuck in the bigger is better mindset. I love that Double/Imperial IPAs are a distinct style apart from regular IPAs, and I LOVE them. They're freaking hop bombs, but they have an incredible malt backbone to support it.
     
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    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Definitely- all oranges and grilled pineapple, no grapefruit- and pure bliss.
     
    #9 TongoRad, Feb 21, 2013
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  10. jplopez21

    jplopez21 Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2012 Illinois

    most of the DIPA's I've had dont seem to be as bitter as regular IPA's, which is why I enjoy them more. Lots of flavor without kicking ur tongue. Sucks comes to mind. Love that stuff.
     
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  11. DarkDragon999

    DarkDragon999 Maven (1,331) Feb 13, 2013 Rhode Island

    I didnt know there was a lot of DIPAs without the tremendously strong grapefruit taste. Thats one of the reasons Ive been avoiding them.
     
    #11 DarkDragon999, Feb 21, 2013
  12. MammaGoose

    MammaGoose Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2013 Wyoming

    Exactly. I'd absolutely agree that they're "hoppier" which, perhaps, equates to more bitter. But they have the strong malty, caramely, full-bodied backbone to support it all. Which typically results in a more balanced brew. Some of my favorite beers are IPAs, and it's absolutely one of my favorite styles. But I'd have to say I like Double/Imperial IPA's as a style a little bit more.
     
    #12 MammaGoose, Feb 21, 2013
  13. fmccormi

    fmccormi Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2010 California

    OP—do youuuuuu want sweet-juicy-fruity grapefruit kinda character? Or biting-citrus-zest-bitterness kinda grapefruit character? Or both. Because that is a perfectly acceptable option.
     
    #13 fmccormi, Feb 21, 2013
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    CellarGimp Initiate (0) Sep 14, 2011 Missouri

    Mazal tov
     
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  15. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Have you had many Imperial Reds? I love them for their hops and sticky malts.
     
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    BeastLU Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2012 Virginia

    Gubna has HUGE grapefruit taste.
     
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    Cottzilla Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2010 Ohio

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    caponeduke Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2011 North Carolina

    Sooooonnnn they will consume your soul!
     
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  19. tectactoe

    tectactoe Pooh-Bah (2,386) Mar 20, 2012 Michigan
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    Shorts "Liberator" is a huge grapefruit bomb, but you'd have to trade for it.
     
    #19 tectactoe, Feb 22, 2013
  20. Dan114

    Dan114 Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2013 Massachusetts

    Port Mongo IPA
     
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