Biggest Grapefruit Bomb?

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  1. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Looking for beers that have a massive grapefruit presence. I especially like Saga IPA from Summit and Odell IPA for their big grapefruit flavors.

    What are other good suggestions for beers with an intense grapefruit flavor?
     
    #1 BottleCaps80, Apr 19, 2013
  2. Frankinstiener

    Frankinstiener Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2009 Illinois

    Pliny the medium age.
     
    #2 Frankinstiener, Apr 19, 2013
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  3. ShogoKawada

    ShogoKawada Initiate (0) May 31, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Smuttynose FinestKind
     
    #3 ShogoKawada, Apr 19, 2013
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  4. JulianB

    JulianB Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2012 South Carolina

    It's not available right now (winter seasonal I believe), but Westbrook Citrus Ninja Exchange dialed the grapefruit up to 11 by adding grapefruit and a bunch of other citrus fruits to the boil for a double IPA.
     
    #4 JulianB, Apr 19, 2013
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  5. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
    Pooh-Bah

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    #5 denver10, Apr 19, 2013
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  6. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    This sounds amazing. Need!
     
    #6 BottleCaps80, Apr 19, 2013
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  7. Momar42

    Momar42 Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2010 Maryland

    I always get the feeling of someone ripping open a grapefruit when I pour a fresh ZD.
     
    #7 Momar42, Apr 19, 2013
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  8. Smitty1988

    Smitty1988 Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2012 Arizona

    Has to be Enjoy By, tried it for the first time last night. One of the most unique IPA's, totally not what I was expecting
     
    #8 Smitty1988, Apr 19, 2013
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  9. TheSixthRing

    TheSixthRing Grand Pooh-Bah (3,269) Sep 24, 2008 California
    Pooh-Bah

    PtE, for sure
    Practically any high-hopped Lagunitas
    Widmer Shaddock (It's brewed with grapefruit peel)
    Stone IPA
    Stone Ruination 10th Anniversary - Where hast though gone?
     
    #9 TheSixthRing, Apr 19, 2013
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  10. Infinite1

    Infinite1 Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2010 Illinois

    Really ??

    Two Brothers Sidekick has the aroma just not a big bite
     
    #10 Infinite1, Apr 19, 2013
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  11. arniepnminne

    arniepnminne Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2010 Minnesota

    Steel Toe Size 7 or Stone Ruination.
     
    #11 arniepnminne, Apr 19, 2013
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  12. mnphish

    mnphish Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2012 Minnesota

    Odell IPA hands down
     
    #12 mnphish, Apr 19, 2013
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  13. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
    Pooh-Bah

    I have always found it to possess a ruby red grapefruit aroma and flavor to it, personally.
     
    #13 denver10, Apr 19, 2013
  14. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Yeah...this is the one that first game to mind, along with Saga IPA. Love both of those so much because of their grapefruit flavor. Wish I didn't have to drive to Minnesota to get Odell! Guess I'll stick with Saga for now. :slight_smile:
     
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  15. LMT

    LMT Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2009 Virginia

    Don't know if it's the biggest...

    Lagunitas Sucks.
     
    #15 LMT, Apr 19, 2013
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  16. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    I get more piney/resiny, bitter hop flavors from Ruination. Not so much grapefruit. I mean, it's there, but not as prominent as the pine for me.
     
    #16 BottleCaps80, Apr 19, 2013
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  17. BrownNut

    BrownNut Initiate (0) Jul 11, 2011 Florida

    Smitty1988, that's the most deliberately discomforting avatar I've seen. Yikes, got the heebie jeebies!
     
    #17 BrownNut, Apr 19, 2013
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  18. bigbelcher

    bigbelcher Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2003 Arizona

    Ska Modus Hoperandi or Odell IPA
     
    #18 bigbelcher, Apr 19, 2013
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  19. rgilbert

    rgilbert Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2010 New Jersey

    I thought Lagunitas New Dogtown had a good grapefruit presence.
     
    #19 rgilbert, Apr 19, 2013
  20. SSEngelbrecht

    SSEngelbrecht Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2010 Louisiana

    I hope I'm not too far off base here, but I would say Racer 5.
     
    #20 SSEngelbrecht, Apr 19, 2013
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